Robinhood’s stock jumped 9% on Wednesday following their acquisition of crypto exchange LedgerX. The move positions them to dominate the booming prediction markets space, which has already become their fastest-growing product line.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued urgent guidance for smartphone security. This comes after reports of spyware bypassing encryption on Signal, Telegram and WhatsApp. High-risk individuals need to take immediate action.
Bodycam, the controversial ultra-realistic FPS, has received its first major update since launching in early access last year. The Paris-based developer Reissad Studio says this marks a new commitment to “game-changing updates” after a rocky start that earned the game a 5/10 review score from IGN.
Municipalities across the US are without emergency alert capabilities after a cyberattack on vendor Crisis24. The INC ransomware group claims responsibility and has leaked negotiation details showing ransom demands up to $950,000. One county has already terminated its contract with the provider.
Starlink is partnering with Proximus Global’s BICS to expand direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across Europe. The deal will use BICS’ IPX network to connect Starlink with mobile operators, enabling standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites in areas without terrestrial coverage. Ukra
South Africa has significantly revised its 2,000 MW gas-to-power procurement program, increasing the minimum load factor to 50% and aligning pricing with global LNG markets. The new bid submission deadline is now May 29, 2026, pushing commercial operation likely beyond 2030.
European nations are developing a “drone wall” defense system combining radar, acoustic sensors, and laser weapons to counter increasing drone incursions. The system faces major challenges including cost, stealth technology, and international coordination. Ukraine’s battlefield experience provides c
Vodacom is migrating its data platforms to Google Cloud in a major partnership aimed at deploying AI across Africa. The telco plans to develop new fintech services and enterprise solutions using Google’s AI capabilities. This comes just weeks after Vodacom signed a satellite broadband deal with Star
Intel’s advanced packaging technology is gaining significant attention from major AI players. Google is reportedly considering EMIB for its TPU v9 expected in 2027, while Meta may use it for MTIA accelerators. This comes as TSMC’s CoWoS capacity remains heavily allocated to NVIDIA and AMD.
Singapore has issued a directive requiring Apple to implement anti-spoofing protections in iMessage by December 2024. The order targets scammers impersonating government agencies through fake sender names and display identifiers.
