WhatsApp fixes ‘zero-click’ bug used to hack Apple users with spyware
A spyware vendor was behind a recent campaign that abused a vulnerability in WhatsApp to deliver an exploit capable of hacking into iPhones and Macs.
Read MoreMeta updates chatbot rules to avoid inappropriate topics with teen users
After a bombshell report on Meta allowing its AI chatbots to have sensual chats with minors, the company is updating its policies.
Read MoreMastodon says it doesn’t ‘have the means’ to comply with age verification laws
Decentralized social network Mastodon says it cannot comply with age verification laws, like in Mississippi and elsewhere, and says it's up to individual server owners to decide.
Read MoreHenrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
Henrik Fisker, the founder of failed EV startup Fisker Inc., and his wife Geeta quietly wound down a private charitable foundation established in late 2021 that was supposed to “incubate innovation in healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, and all causes that help support the planet and improve and further the lives
Read MoreDigital Government Africa 2025: High-Level Ministers to Convene in Lusaka for Africa’s Most Important E-Government Forum
Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating — and at the forefront is Digital Government Africa 2025 (DGA2025), returning to Lusaka this October with an even stronger showing of political leadership, innovation, and collaboration. More than 30 African countries will be represented at the Summit by Ministers and senior officials from key sectors including Interior, Finance,
Read MoreStoring data in images
This post will connect a couple posts from yesterday and explore storing data in images. Connections There’s a connection between two blog posts that I wrote yesterday that I only realized today. The first post was about the probability of sending money to a wrong Bitcoin address by mistyping. Checksums
Read MoreAn uncrossed knight’s tour
I’ve written several times about knight’s tours of a chessboard. The paths in these tours cross each other many times. What if you wanted to look tours that do not cross themselves? You can’t reach every square this way, but you can reach half of them. The following tour is
Read MorePreparing for Windows 11: Transitioning from Planning to Implementation
With the Windows 10 end of support on 14 October 2025 fast approaching, businesses should already be in a phase where device readiness is a top priority. For organisations that rely heavily on their PCs for daily operations, security, and productivity, ensuring hardware compatibility for Windows 11 is essential. Delaying
Read MoreFNB Warns Against Fraudsters Selling Business Accounts to Non-Residents
FNB has warned the public about a fraud that involves criminals selling FNB Business Accounts to individuals who reside outside the borders of South Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The fraud sees criminals falsely presenting themselves as FNB representatives and encouraging non-residents to open South African business accounts. These
Read MoreVocal Image is using AI to help people communicate better
With an interactive library that includes tongue twisters, breathing exercises, and advice on gestures, Vocal Image is also leaning more and more into AI to give automated feedback and personalized tips.
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