Author: Able Jam
WhatsApp vulnerabilities
Meta has disclosed two security vulnerabilities affecting WhatsApp, highlighting potential risks for users across platforms. The issues, identified through the company’s bug bounty program, have now been fixed, and there is no evidence of exploitation so far. However, the advisory underlines the importance of keeping apps updated to stay protected. The first vulnerability, tracked as
Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta Platforms has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup working on humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence. The deal, confirmed by the company, brings ARI’s team into Meta’s Superintelligence Labs and Robotics Studio, strengthening its efforts in whole‑body humanoid control and self‑learning systems.The acquisition comes as Meta increases its capital expenditure for 2026 to
Trump exempts doctors from travel ban
The Trump administration reversed course on one of the more consequential consequences of its travel ban, quietly, without a press release, and with no direct notification to those affected.When the administration imposed the travel ban, it paused all immigration processing for applicants from the affected countries, visas, work permits, Green Cards, everything. Physicians already working
European leaders see Trump’s troop drawdown from Germany
European leaders on Monday said that US President Donald Trump’s snap decision to pull thousands of US troops out of Germany came as a surprise but is a fresh sign that Europe must take care of its own security.The Pentagon announced last week that it would pull some 5,000 troops out of Germany, but Trump
Malaysia to press on with Gaza humanitarian mission
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the humanitarian mission to Gaza despite the detention of Global Sumud Flotilla 2.0 (GSF2.0) participants. He noted that the humanitarian mission is not limited to Muslims but involves participants from Europe and the Nusantara region in efforts to break the blockade on Gaza and raise global awareness.
Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlayGrok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI is preparing to expand its reach into the automotive ecosystem by bringing Grok Voice Mode to Apple CarPlay, giving drivers hands-free access to its conversational AI assistant.The latest update to the Grok iPhone app includes a placeholder messaging confirming that Voice mode integration with CarPlay is ‘coming soon’. While the
Iran to lock starit of Hormuz forever
Tehran is preparing legislation to formalize control over the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic chokepoint through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas shipments normally pass. According to Iranian lawmakers, the draft law would permanently bar Israeli vessels from transiting the strait and restrict ships from states Iran deems hostile unless they pay
United States not complying with Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Iran’s mission to the United Nations in New York on Saturday (local time) sharply criticised the United States over nuclear weapons policy, accusing Washington of “hypocritical behaviour” and “non-compliance” of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.Iran also defended its uranium enrichment activities, arguing that they were lawful under international oversight mechanisms.Under the NPT, non-nuclear-weapon
The satellite swarm on Space
Some 600km above Earth is a rapidly intensifying cloud of satellites. They’re already indispensable. They enable our smartphones to navigate, research, and think for us. They control remote-controlled farming and mining machinery. They watch the ground to analyse everything from bugs to floods.Which is why megacorporations like Elon Musk’s SpaceX and superpowers like China are
A bulk carrier near Strait of Hormuz reports being attacked
A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz has reported being attacked by multiple small craft, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said Sunday, marking at least two dozen attacks in and around the strait since the Iran war began. Iranian officials have asserted that they continue to control the strait and