A federal audit reveals the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s cybersecurity program has become “not effective” after dropping two maturity levels. The agency has 35 systems operating without proper authorization and continues using outdated software. Staff departures and contractor cuts have cr
Researchers have designed a theoretical quantum battery that uses topology to maintain efficiency over distance. Surprisingly, they found energy dissipation can temporarily boost charging power under specific conditions.
HoloMD has secured $1.6 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered psychiatry platform. The company’s Dr. Holo tool provides daily patient engagement while qualifying for Remote Therapeutic Monitoring reimbursement. They’re hosting an investor briefing on November 11, 2025.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Tesla’s sixth-largest institutional investor, announced it will vote against Elon Musk’s potentially $1 trillion compensation package. The decision comes just days before Thursday’s annual meeting where more than a dozen proposals are up for vote.
Ilimex has raised €700,000 to tackle Avian Flu using its Flufence air sterilization technology. The funding will help validate the system’s performance in poultry and mushroom production facilities. Investors include Ulster University’s venture fund and Invest NI.
Quantum computing promises revolutionary advances but also threatens to break the encryption protecting our digital world. Organizations must navigate five emotional and operational stages to adopt post-quantum cryptography and protect critical infrastructure. The transition is already underway as c
Microsoft accidentally told supported Windows 10 users their systems had reached end of life. The false warnings appeared on Enterprise LTSC 2021 and ESU-enrolled devices despite years of remaining support.
Amazon has integrated its next-generation Alexa+ assistant directly into the Amazon Music app on iOS and Android. The AI can have natural conversations about music, create playlists from complex prompts, and help users discover three times more music than the original Alexa. It’s currently in beta a
Apple has brought back the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 after removing it from the initial iPadOS 26 release. The feature now works alongside the new window system but with limitations. Users can only have one Slide Over app active at a time.
Palantir delivered blockbuster quarterly earnings with 63% revenue growth to $1.2 billion, yet shares fell despite CEO Alex Karp’s triumphant rhetoric. The disconnect reveals deeper concerns about AI valuations and sustainability of growth.
