MUSK PROPOSED TO LAUNCH TESLA’S ROBOTAXIS IN CHINA DURING APRIL VISIT, STATE MEDIA SAYS

Thu 09 May 2024: Elon Musk proposed conducting tests of Tesla’s full self-driving feature in China by implementing it in robotaxis, as per reports from Chinese state media. According to sources familiar with the matter cited by the state-backed China Daily on Wednesday, officials informed the Tesla CEO during his visit to China last month […]

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CHINA APPROVES FIRST GENE-EDITED WHEAT IN STEP TO OPEN UP GM TECH TO FOOD CROPS

Thu 09 May 2024: Beijing has authorised the safety of genetically modified wheat for the first time as it proceeds cautiously with the commercial production of genetically altered food crops. To ensure national food security, China increased the approval of genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean seeds during the past year. These seeds yield more and are […]

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POLISH GOVERNMENT SAYS RUSSIAN CYBERSPIES TARGETED ITS NETWORKS

Wed 08 May 2024: Polish state-run National Research Institute (NASK) have accused Russian cyber operatives  of targeting networks associated with government this week. NASK identified the group responsible as APT28, believed to be affiliated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. Utilizing malicious software, the group aimed its attacks at various Polish government entities. This revelation […]

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“POINT TO CHINA”: UK DEFENCE MINISTRY TARGETED IN CYBERATTACK

Tue 07 May 2024: Britain’s Ministry of Defence has become the target of significant cyberattack, as confirmed by a government official speaking to British media. On Tuesday, Mel Stride, the Work and Pensions Secretary, informed Sky News, which initially reported the breach, that the attack targeted an externally managed system, but was still a “very […]

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HAVE SMARTPHONES CREATED AN ‘ANXIOUS GENERATION’?

Sun 05 May 2024: The social psychologist Jonathan Haidt’s new book The Anxious Generation delivers an urgent call for action. Haidt argues that the evidence is in. Teenagers’ widespread use of smartphones is causing a mental health crisis. Individual, collective and legislative action is required to limit their smartphone access. Haidt begins his book with an allegory. Imagine […]

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ANDROID APPS ARE AT RISK FROM THE “DIRTY STREAM” ATTACK, WARNED MICROSOFT

Sun 05 May 2024: Users of Android should be on the lookout for undetectable attacks that could empty their accounts without their knowledge. Recent findings by Microsoft researchers reveal a significant vulnerability in Android apps, making them susceptible to various forms of attacks, including data theft and malware infiltration. Reportedly, these security weaknesses have been […]

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ELON MUSK’S TESLA SUES INDIAN BATTERY MAKER ‘TESLA POWER’ FOR COPYING TRADEMARK

Sat 04 May 2024: Elon Musk’s automaker Tesla has filed a lawsuit in New Delhi against an Indian battery manufacturer, alleging that that company is violating its trademark by using the name “Tesla Power” to advertise its goods. The firm is demanding damages as well as a permanent injunction against the company. Tesla claimed at […]

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ISRAELI FIRMS SOLD INVASIVE SURVEILLANCE TECH TO INDONESIA: REPORT

Sat 04 May 2024: Investigation by Amnesty, Haaretz, Tempo and others finds links between official government bodies and agencies dating from at least 2017. An international investigation has found that at least four Israeli-linked firms have been selling invasive spyware and cyber surveillance technology to Indonesia, which has no formal diplomatic ties with Israel and […]

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VIOLATION OF POLICY MAY LEAD TO WHATSAPP BLOCKING YOU FROM CHATTING WITH OTHER USERS

Thu 02 May 2024: A new account restriction feature that WhatsApp has introduced is seen in the most recent Android beta version of the messaging app. In the last two years, the Meta-owned app has completely transformed.  The user experience has been refined finely from new chat category separation to simpler group video calls. Moreover, […]

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