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Coupang Data Breach Exposes 34 Million Customers—Two-Thirds of South Korea’s Population

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South Korea’s e-commerce giant Coupang has disclosed a massive data breach affecting nearly 34 million customer accounts—representing roughly two-thirds of the country’s population. This unprecedented incident has exposed critical vulnerabilities in one of Asia’s most digitally advanced nations and raised urgent questions about corporate data security practices. Breach Details and Exposed Information The cyberattack, among…

AI Startup Quilter Designs 843-Component Linux Computer That Boots Successfully on First Try

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A Los Angeles-based startup has achieved what many considered impossible: an AI system that designed a fully functional 843-component Linux computer that booted successfully on its first attempt. Quilter’s breakthrough represents a seismic shift in hardware development, compressing what typically requires months of painstaking engineering into a single week. Breaking the PCB Design Bottleneck Printed…

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Carney’s British Spellings in Government Documents Ignite Canadian Identity Debate

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A linguistic controversy has erupted across Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s use of British spellings in official government documents sparked fierce debate about national identity. The seemingly minor spelling choices—including “globalisation” instead of “globalization” and “catalyse” rather than “catalyze”—have ignited passionate discussions about Canadian English and what it means to maintain a distinct national…

AI Server Racks Are Too Heavy for Data Centers, Forcing Infrastructure Overhaul

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The explosive growth of artificial intelligence is creating an unexpected infrastructure crisis: AI server racks are becoming too heavy for existing data centers to handle. As companies race to deploy more powerful AI systems, the physical weight of the hardware is forcing a fundamental rethink of data center design and construction across the industry. When…

World Heading Toward “Peak Glacier Extinction” by Mid-Century as Alps Face Crisis Within Eight Years

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The world is approaching a critical tipping point in glacier loss, with scientists warning that we’re heading toward “peak glacier extinction” by mid-century. The European Alps serve as ground zero for this accelerating crisis, where glaciers are expected to reach their highest rate of disappearance within the next eight years. This phenomenon extends far beyond…

Microsoft Officially Kills RC4 Cipher, Control Panel, and Cortana in Major Security and UI Overhaul

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Microsoft is making decisive moves to modernize its technology stack by retiring three legacy components that have outlived their usefulness: the RC4 cipher, Windows Control Panel, and Cortana on Windows. These strategic decisions reflect the company’s commitment to enhanced security, streamlined user experience, and forward-looking AI integration. RC4 Cipher: Closing a 26-Year Security Gap Microsoft…

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JPMorgan Launches First Tokenized Money Market Fund, Signaling Major Shift in Traditional Finance

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JPMorgan Chase is taking a significant step deeper into cryptocurrency territory with its asset-management division’s first tokenized money-market fund. The move by the $4 trillion asset manager represents more than just another blockchain experiment—it signals how traditional financial institutions are increasingly viewing digital assets as integral to their future operations rather than peripheral curiosities. Traditional…

CIA’s Lost Nuclear Spy Device: 60 Years Later, Plutonium Generator Still Missing in Himalayas

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In the shadow of Nanda Devi, one of India’s highest peaks, lies a radioactive relic of Cold War espionage—a nuclear-powered surveillance device lost during a classified CIA operation in 1965. This audacious mission aimed to monitor China’s emerging nuclear weapons program from the world’s most unforgiving terrain. Six decades later, the plutonium-powered generator remains buried…

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CEOs Double Down on AI Spending Despite Mixed Returns from Current Investments

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As economic headwinds persist across industries, CEOs are making a counterintuitive bet: doubling down on artificial intelligence investments despite mixed returns from current AI initiatives. This strategic pivot reflects a fundamental shift in how corporate leaders view AI—not as an experimental technology, but as essential infrastructure for future competitiveness. From Experimentation to Strategic Necessity The…

Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy as Chinese Firm Takes Over; Yahoo Shifts Privacy Strategy

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The technology sector’s relentless pace of change has claimed another casualty while simultaneously showcasing strategic adaptation. iRobot Corp., the Massachusetts-based pioneer that brought robotic vacuums into millions of homes, has filed for bankruptcy and faces acquisition by Chinese firm Shenzhen PICEA Robotics Co. Meanwhile, Yahoo is repositioning itself around data privacy and user control. These…

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Coupang Data Breach Exposes 34 Million Customers—Two-Thirds of South Korea’s Population

AI Startup Quilter Designs 843-Component Linux Computer That Boots Successfully on First Try

Carney’s British Spellings in Government Documents Ignite Canadian Identity Debate

AI Server Racks Are Too Heavy for Data Centers, Forcing Infrastructure Overhaul

World Heading Toward “Peak Glacier Extinction” by Mid-Century as Alps Face Crisis Within Eight Years

Microsoft Officially Kills RC4 Cipher, Control Panel, and Cortana in Major Security and UI Overhaul

JPMorgan Launches First Tokenized Money Market Fund, Signaling Major Shift in Traditional Finance

Roomba Maker iRobot Files for Bankruptcy as Chinese Firm Takes Over; Yahoo Shifts Privacy Strategy