Few companies have visibility into their ICS/OT networks: Report
In its annual report Dragos says US came dangerously close last year to an energy-sector cy
Meta’s Chief Business Officer, Marne Levine steps down
Marne Levine, the Chief Business Officer of Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has announced her departure from the company. Levine has been with Facebook since 2014 and has been instrumental in expanding the company’s business partnerships. According to a release, Levine will remain in the role until February 21, and she will continue to work […]
Austin Hackers simplifies bug reporting
Austin Hackers Anonymous (AHA!) is a group of hackers in Austin, Texas that has become a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), implying that it can now manage the numbering system for identifying cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program is a system used by the security industry to identify and track security flaws. Each […]
Twilio set to lay off staff again
Twilio, a cloud communications platform, has announced plans to reduce 17% of its workforce and close some of its offices in order to improve profitability. This is the company’s second layoff in five months. However, it is unclear whether the figure includes the impact of the September 14 retrenchment. The cuts, according to the company, […]
Disney streaming tech chief leaves amid job cuts
Jeremy Doig, Disney Streaming technology chief, has left the company ahead of a planned round of layoffs. Doig’s departure has not been explained by Disney, but it is thought to be related to the company’s cost-cutting efforts. Disney previously announced that it would lay off 7,000 workers and institute a new corporate structure that would […]
Counterpoint reveals how much it costs to make an iPhone 14 Pro Max
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max costs approximately $467 to manufacture. The high cost of the device’s components, such as the OLED screen, 5G modem, and A16 Bionic chip, is primarily responsible for this cost. Furthermore, the report states that the cost of producing the iPhone has risen significantly in recent years. […]
CPU market witnesses largest decline in shipments in 30 years
According to a Mercury Research report, global shipments of central processing units (CPUs) have experienced their largest decline in 30 years for the second time in a row. The total number of CPUs shipped in 2021 was 525 million units, a 5.7% decrease from 2020. According to the report, the decline is due to a […]
AI-generated deepfakes used to spread misinformation and hate speech
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice-cloning tools are becoming more widely available, making it easier for people to create deceptive “deepfake” videos that can cause real-world harm. A recent example is a manipulated video of President Joe Biden, which was created by combining AI-generated audio and a real clip of the President from a CNN live broadcast […]
Tech layoffs could affect innovation
Recent layoffs in the tech industry are said to have the potential to reduce overall innovation. This is clear from Microsoft’s recent job cuts, which impacted its HoloLens mixed reality team. Also, Amazon’s recent layoffs hit its robotics and drone delivery wings, while Alphabet’s “Other Bets,” including Verily Life Sciences (a health care research organization) […]
