Ukraine Delta drone system
Ukraine’s battlefield advantage may not lie in the drones buzzing over the front lines, but in the software quietly directing them. Called Delta, the system pulls together live drone feeds, satellite images, radio intercepts and other battlefield intelligence into a single digital network. The speed of the system was visible at an underground Ukrainian command
Cyber insurers changing policies to cover AI liabilities
Cyber insurers have spent years defining what constitutes a hack and when coverage should pay out, but the rapid emergence of AI agents is raising new questions, forcing insurers to review their policies. Leading AI developers OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta Platforms recently disclosed that their AI agents behaved unexpectedly, escaping controlled test environments and carrying
Globe, Apple testing satellite service
Globe Telecom Inc. is targeting the completion of its Starlink-powered satellite service rollout to iPhones by yearend.In an interview, Globe VP Eric Tan said the telco is currently testing the service with Apple Inc., with connectivity expected to be enabled through an upcoming iOS software update rather than new hardware. Globe’s satellite service currently runs
After Meta, Discord accused of failing to protect children online
Governments and regulators around the world are taking strict actions against social media platforms over allegedly failing to protect children online. Discord has now been sued by the Brazilian government over allegations that the messaging platform failed to comply with laws designed to protect teenagers. As per the report, the lawsuit seeks to force Discord
Eskom warns of dangers posed by illegal electricity connections
Eskom has urged South Africans to report unsafe electricity connections and other electricity-related hazards as the power utility observes Electricity Safety Month in August. Eskom’s senior manager for Occupational Health and Safety Miranda Moahlodi, said communities face serious safety risks from illegal connections, low-hanging and exposed wires, cable theft, infrastructure vandalism and attacks on electricity
Android 17-based Nothing OS 5 beta roll out
Nothing has announced Nothing OS 5.0, its latest major software update based on Android 17. The update brings a redesigned interface, more personalisation options and performance improvements, along with updates to Nothing’s Essential AI tools and new features from Android 17. According to the company, the update is designed to offer a smoother user experience
Ukraine awards Elon Musk high state honor
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bestowed one of Ukraine’s top state honors on SpaceX owner Elon Musk as Kyiv seeks to expand use of the company’s Starlink terminals, which provide battlefield communications for Ukrainian forces. Under a presidential decree published on the presidential website on Wednesday, Musk was awarded the Order of Freedom.Musk agreed to turn
Chinese Humanoid Robots Beat Human Records At Beijing Robot Games
Chinese humanoid robots have achieved something that sounds like science fiction: they have beaten human athletic benchmarks in sprinting and high jumping. At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, robots competed across events including running, football, table tennis and industrial challenges designed to test movement and autonomy. One Chinese humanoid robot reportedly completed the
WhatsApp rolls out security updates
WhatsApp is beefing up its security with new features and updates, including one that gives users more context before they answer calls from unknown numbers. The Meta-owned platform on Tuesday, August 25, announced an update to its existing two-step verification feature that helps prevent someone from hijacking users’ accounts even if they get a hold
Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1bn to settle social media case
Social media giant Meta has reached a settlement with US states and territories to resolve a court case related to child safety on Facebook and Instagram. The tech company will pay a maximum of $16.68bn (£12.26bn). The settlement requires Meta introduce certain rules for teenage users, including daily limits and night-time blocks.Meta denied wrongdoing in