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Blockchain

Russia’s finance minister reveals bitcoin is being used to conduct foreign trade

By Mike Wheatley Dec 25, 2024

Russia’s finance minister has revealed domestic companies are already using bitcoin and other digital currencies as a mechanism for international payments. The admission comes after the country issued legislative changes allowing the use of…

Security

US allocates $3B to ‘rip and replace’ Chinese technology at smaller telcos

By Duncan Riley Dec 25, 2024

A defense funding bill signed by U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday included $3 billion in funding to help telecom firms remove and replace Chinese technology used in their businesses. The so-called “rip and…

Policy

Iran votes to lift bans on WhatsApp, Google Play and other foreign-owned apps

By Mike Wheatley Dec 24, 2024

Iran’s government has unblocked access to the WhatsApp messenger and Google Play store after banning them two years ago, state media reported. The Supreme Cyberspace Council, which is tasked with safeguarding the internet for…

Security

Marriott and Starwood ordered to implement security overhaul in FTC settlement

By Duncan Riley Dec 24, 2024

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has finalized an order requiring Marriott International Inc. and its subsidiary Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide LLC to implement a comprehensive information security program to settle charges following multiple…

Apps

Apple asks to participate in Google’s upcoming antitrust trial

By Maria Deutscher Dec 24, 2024

Apple Inc. has asked to participate in an upcoming antitrust trial that will focus on Google LLC’s practices in the search market. Reuters reported the request today, citing a court document filed on Monday.…

Security

North Korean hackers linked to hack of 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese crypto exchange

By Duncan Riley Dec 24, 2024

North Korean hackers linked to the infamous Lazarus hacking group have been identified as being behind the theft of more than 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year. The Federal…

AI

Report: OpenAI has considered developing a humanoid robot

By Maria Deutscher Dec 24, 2024

OpenAI staffers have recently floated the possibility of developing a humanoid robot, The Information reported today. The publication learned of the discussions from two people with “direct knowledge” of the matter. Details about the…

Infra

EU reportedly set to sign off on Synopsys’ $35B Ansys acquisition

By Maria Deutscher Dec 24, 2024

The European Union is expected to greenlight Synopsys Inc.’s blockbuster $35 billion acquisition of Ansys Inc., a fellow provider of software for chip engineers. Reuters reported the development on Monday, citing sources familiar with…

Cloud

Netflix files suit against Broadcom over VMware virtual machine patents

By Kyt Dotson Dec 24, 2024

Video streaming giant Netflix Inc. is suing Broadcom Inc. over virtual machine patents owned by the company’s subsidiary VMware Inc. According to the lawsuit filed with a California federal court by Netflix Monday, the…

Infra

AWS serverless compute’s four principles for faster innovation

By Brian Njuguna Dec 24, 2024

As Amazon Web Services Inc. continues to offer various transformative advantages, AWS serverless compute empowers organizations to innovate faster, operate more cost-effectively and scale effortlessly, making it a true game-changer for modern cloud-native application…

the latest

Russia’s finance minister reveals bitcoin is being used to conduct foreign trade

US allocates $3B to ‘rip and replace’ Chinese technology at smaller telcos

Iran votes to lift bans on WhatsApp, Google Play and other foreign-owned apps

Marriott and Starwood ordered to implement security overhaul in FTC settlement

Apple asks to participate in Google’s upcoming antitrust trial

North Korean hackers linked to hack of 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese crypto exchange

Report: OpenAI has considered developing a humanoid robot

EU reportedly set to sign off on Synopsys’ $35B Ansys acquisition

Netflix files suit against Broadcom over VMware virtual machine patents

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