Android 17 Beta 2 just dropped, and as you might expect, people are already diving in to see what’s new. Of course, others are diving in even further, analyzing code to see what might eventually arrive in the future. That’s exactly what Android Authority is doing, uncovering a new feature that could make SIM PIN lock headaches a thing of the past. We’ve talked in-depth about how locking your SIM card can prevent some serious issues. But it can be troublesome to have to type in two sets of PINs whenever you turn on your phone. Convenience without sacrificing security…
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Notably, stateless API calls are a “blank slate,” Mayham explained. “The model doesn’t remember what it just did, what tools it called, or where it is in a multi-step workflow.” While that’s fine for a chatbot answering one-off questions, it’s “completely inadequate” for real operational work, such as processing a customer claim that moves across five different systems, requires approvals, and takes hours or days to complete, he said. New stateful capabilities give AI agents a persistent working memory so they can carry context across steps, maintain permissions, and interact with real enterprise tools without developers having to “duct-tape stateless…
SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news roundup offers a concise overview of important developments that may not receive full standalone coverage but remain relevant to the broader threat landscape. This curated summary highlights key stories across vulnerability disclosures, emerging attack methods, policy updates, industry reports, and other noteworthy events to help readers maintain a well-rounded awareness of the evolving cybersecurity environment. Here are this week’s highlights: Predator spyware suppresses iOS camera and microphone indicators Predator spyware bypasses Apple’s recording indicators on iOS by installing a single hook to intercept and silently discard sensor activity updates before they trigger the orange or green…
This offer is available from Amazon. It’s labeled as a “limited time deal”, so we’re not sure how long the offer will stand. The UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20,000mAh 130W features my favorite price range. It measures only 2.1 x 2.0 x 5.1in. In essence, it is similar to your usual soda can. It can fit in most pants pockets and will leave room to spare in most bags and purses. It’s also only one pound, so you will barely notice its weight.As the name suggests, it has a 20,000mAh battery capacity. This is enough to charge an average smartphone…
With the FIFA World Cup coming to the United States, Canada, and Mexico this year, cybersecurity experts are warning that the risks are rising from rapidly evolving threats such as drones and wireless surveillance.Wireless communications have grown in importance and criticality, with connections to security systems, operational technology (OT), and application connectivity all expanding dramatically over the past decade. One major application for wireless communications are drones, which have been used increasingly in conflict zones and pose potentially greater dangers for civilian populations.The concern is that threat actors will translate what they have learned to civilian settings, says Cordell Bennigson,…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve been tracking my sleep and recovery with the Oura ring for nearly five years now, and today I’ll share with you several of my favorite and most-overlooked features—including one feature you should turn off, and one feature you can use even if your subscription is expired. Turn off blood oxygen sensing to save batteryThe Oura ring uses significantly more battery with blood oxygen sensing turned on. It may make sense to use this feature if you have a specific health concern, but most of us don’t need it on…
Ravie LakshmananFeb 27, 2026Financial Crime / Social Engineering The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the seizure of $61 million worth of Tether that were allegedly associated with bogus cryptocurrency schemes known as pig butchering. The confiscated funds were traced to cryptocurrency addresses used for the laundering of criminally derived proceeds stolen from victims of cryptocurrency investment scams, the department added. “Criminal actors and professional money launderers use cyber-enabled fraud schemes to swindle their victims and conceal their ill-gotten gains,” said HSI Charlotte Acting Special Agent in Charge Kyle D. Burns. “HSI special agents work diligently to trace…
Google published a new help document outlining how passkeys work in Google Ads — a timely move as advertisers face a rise in account hacks and phishing attempts. What’s happening. The new help page explains how passkeys function as a passwordless, phishing-resistant login method in Google Ads, and clarifies when they’re required — including for sensitive actions like user access changes and account linking updates. The documentation walks advertisers through device requirements, setup steps and security considerations. Why we care. Ad accounts are increasingly being targeted by attackers, with compromised logins leading to budget theft, campaign disruption and data loss.…
Honda is the most fuel-efficient automaker in the United States, according to the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of fuel economy and vehicle technology data across the U.S. light-duty vehicle market from 1975 through 2024, with preliminary 2025 data. Since 1975, the EPA has collected data on every new light-duty vehicle model sold in the U.S., either from testing conducted at the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or directly from manufacturers using official EPA test procedures. The vehicle with the best fuel economy when the…
Contemporary retail is powered by reliable online stores. Business contractors need uninterrupted services, and WooCommerce is known to deliver exceptional services to businesses of all sizes. With customers wanting near-flawless performance, error budgets and service-level agreements are the best tools for maintaining trust. Understanding these tools allows store owners to adopt the right perspective in terms of setting expectations. They can also make provisions for adverse events. Furthermore, choosing WooCommerce hosting safeguards them from potential disruptions and failures. Let’s decode this further in this post. Understanding Service-Level Agreements Service level agreements specify the minimum required performance standard for a service.…