X launches Grok’s iPhone app in the US
Image: The Verge xAI has released an iOS app in the US for its Grok chatbot, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. The standalone app version of the chatbot, which xAI calls a beta, can perform the same functions as the one built into X, as it can field real-time information,
Read moreCracking the Code: How Banshee Stealer Targets macOS Users
Since September, Check Point Research (CPR) has been tracking a new version of the Banshee macOS Stealer, a malware designed to steal browser credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive data. This latest version remained undetected for over two months due to its use of string encryption from Apple’s XProtect, which
Read moreRSA security in light of news
A recent article reported on the successful factoring of a 512-bit RSA key. The process took $8 worth of rented computing power. What does that say about the security of RSA encryption? The following Python function estimates the computation steps required to factor a number b bits long using the
Read moreHow Amazon Q is emerging as no-code serverless Gen AI virtual assistant
Learn how Amazon Q revolutionizes enterprise workflows with its no-code AI capabilities, featuring step-by-step guides for both Business and Developer implementations. Continue reading How Amazon Q is emerging as no-code serverless Gen AI virtual assistant on SitePoint.
Read moreApple says Siri isn’t sending your conversations to advertisers
Illustration: The Verge Apple is refuting rumors that it ever let advertisers target users based on Siri recordings in a statement published Wednesday evening describing how Siri works and what it does with data. The section specifically responding to the rumors reads: Apple has never used Siri data to build
Read moreT-Mobile is once again being sued over its 2021 data breach
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Washington state is suing T-Mobile for allegedly failing to address cybersecurity vulnerabilities that enabled a hacker to expose the personal data of 79 million people nationwide. The consumer protection lawsuit filed by Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Monday stems from a cyberattack that
Read moreFailing fast at scale: Rapid prototyping at Intuit
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Read moreCan AI models reason like a human?
We’re awaiting the release of OpenAI’s o3 model later this month. Its performance is impressive on very hard benchmarks like SWE-bench Verified, Frontier Math and the ARC AGI benchmark (discussed previously in this blog). And yet at the same time some behaviors of the frontier AI models are very concerning.
Read moreThis sun-tracking security camera keeps watch in 4K
Baseus’ new outdoor security camera boosts video quality to 4K. | Image: Baseus Baseus has announced a new version of its solar-powered security camera at CES 2025 that improves video quality from 2K to 4K and extends battery life from 180 to 210 days. But like the previous version, the
Read moreUS Cyber Trust Mark launches as the Energy Star of smart home security
Image: The Verge / Adobe Stock Consumers shopping for new smart home devices will soon be able to look for the official stamp of trust from the US government: the US Cyber Trust Mark. Similar to how an Energy Star label on home appliances denotes a certain level of energy
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