A simple bug exposed access to thousands of smart security alarm systems
U.S. power and electronics giant Eaton has fixed a security vulnerability that allowed a security researcher to remotely access thousands of smart security alarm systems....
US confirms federal agencies hit by MOVEit breach, as hackers list more victims
The U.S. government has confirmed that multiple federal agencies have fallen victim to cyberattacks exploiting a security vulnerability in a popular file transfer tool. In...
Meta says it’s totally fine for 10-year-olds to wear its VR headset, probably
Meta will soon officially permit users as young as 10 to use its Meta Quest 2 and 3 VR headsets — if their parents say...
Electric truck maker Nikola to cut 23% of workforce
Nikola Corp. is laying off 270 employees, or about 23% of its workforce, and restricting its electric truck efforts to North America as it seeks...
Mistral AI’s mega fundraise is a red flag for many concerned about inclusivity
Often, when people ask me how the venture and startup market is doing, I have to take a moment. The easy answer is that we’re...
BuzzCutt steers the sober curious toward booze-free bar and restaurant options
If you don’t drink, navigating nightlife, bars and even eating out can be an exercise in frustration. Non-alcoholic options are popping up everywhere, but for...
Here’s why it’s scary that investors believe they can monetize the climate crisis
Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday afternoon. The event horizon for when we can expect to...
NASA hits up 7 space companies to take on orbital squad goals
NASA has announced Space Act agreements with seven private space companies in the hopes of spurring tech developments the government may invest in down the...
Revolut sees its valuation reconsidered as public markets stir the fintech pot
What are neobanks worth? That’s a question on many people’s minds, especially the investors and employees of the richly valued fintechs that have been waiting...
US making huge bets on AI transforming businesses
Hype or not, the potential of AI has tech companies enamored, and businesses large and small have begun betting heavily on efforts that leverage AI...