The official launch, with a $499.99 starting price, took place on Thursday. U.S. stores such as GameStop and Best Buy hosted midnight openings for fans. Nintendo Switch 2 launched worldwide on Thursday with a $499.99 starting price. Fans in NYC camped for up to two months to secure the new console. Some customers reported damaged units due to GameStop’s poor packaging. According to CNBC, Nintendo expects to sell 15 million consoles by the end of the year and aims to reach 100 million units sold by 2030....

In June, the FDA launched Elsa as their new artificial intelligence tool to accelerate drug approval procedures. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary declared the system would be completed before schedule while remaining under budget. The FDA launched an AI tool named Elsa to aid drug approvals. Elsa sometimes invents studies or misstates existing research. Staff say Elsa wastes time due to fact-checking and hallucinations. However, the FDA staff members recently told CNN that Elsa requires further development before it can be used in practical applications....

The model features Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video capabilities for efficient editing. It includes tools for creating B-roll and controlling camera angles. Adobe emphasizes responsible AI with trained models on licensed and public domain content. The Firefly Video Model is available in limited public beta, allowing a select group of users to provide initial feedback and shape the model’s development The Adobe Firefly Video Model introduces several features aimed at streamlining video production for professionals....

A growing body of evidence is linking the now-defunct FMovies movie piracy site, which held the title of world’s most popular before its 2024 shutdown, as first reported by Torrent Freak (TF). FMovies linked to global infostealer malware activity. Over 32 million devices reportedly infected worldwide. Microsoft traced malware to pirate streaming platforms. Microsoft researchers first identified in March 2025 that the malware spread through various pirate streaming sites, and had already infected more than one million devices....

This vulnerability, known as GhostToken, affected all Google accounts, including those in the enterprise-focused Workspace accounts. The discovery was reported to Google on June 2022, and after more than nine months of patch development, Google has finally deployed a global patch on April 2023. This flaw could have allowed cybercriminals to backdoor Google accounts and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. According to a report by Astrix Security, a new exploit has been discovered that allows a malicious app to be hidden from Google’s application management page....

According to Reuters, the tech giants explained that more time is required to evaluate its impact and that the government should wait for the age-verification trial results before implementing the law. Google and Meta are asking the Australian government for more time to evaluate the consequences of the ban The tech giants want to consider the results from the age verification system trial first X and TikTok also shared concerns about the new bill submitted last week...

Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025 Despite its user-friendly interface and satisfactory speed, Google One VPN has limitations. It restricts server selection, automatically connecting you to the closest one. It offers robust 256-bit AES encryption and adheres to a no-logs policy. However, extra features like kill switch and split tunneling are exclusive to Android, limiting its functionality on other platforms. Purchasing Google One cloud storage is mandatory to use Google One VPN....

Kaspersky shared a document on Tuesday with more details of the vulnerability, named CVE-2025-2783. Its Global Research and Analysis Team recognized a wave of sophisticated malware cyberattacks conducted by a state-sponsored APT group that exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Chrome. A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-2783, was found and patched after Kaspersky reported targeted attacks. Russian journalists and educators were targeted using phishing links tied to a fake conference invite....

Finally, you find the perfect match. You click on all the right links and type in your payment details. You booked your dream holiday. From there, you quickly close all the tabs to remove any evidence. As far as you’re concerned, your partner will never know that you’re taking them on the holiday of a lifetime. But, it doesn’t quite work like that. Despite what Google, Firefox, and Internet Explorer say, you didn’t browse the web as privately as you first thought....

The problem is, I tested over 20 VPNs and hardly any of them worked. Even ones with servers in Mexico had lackluster security or slow speeds (if they worked with streaming sites at all). Out of the VPNs that worked the best, I had the most impressive results with ExpressVPN. Plus, you can get ExpressVPN without risk because of its 30*-day money-back guarantee. If it doesn’t work, you can just get a refund....

After extensive testing, I’ve found the best VPNs that provide a Russian IP address without compromising security. Alongside a Russian IP address, they also deliver reliable security via military-grade encryption, leak protection, and built-in kill switches. CyberGhost is the top VPN for getting a Russian IP address. With AES-256 encryption, an automatic kill switch, and a strict no-logs policy, your online activity is never stored on the app’s servers. Plus, it has a generous 45-day money-back guarantee that lets you try CyberGhost risk-free....

I tested over 30 VPNs to determine which ones possess servers in Australia with excellent unblocking capabilities, top-tier security, and impressive performance. With a VPN, you can obtain an Australian IP address to circumvent geo-blocks, though it’s important to note that not all VPNs are equally effective in this regard. ExpressVPN is my #1 choice. Its large network of IP addresses in Australia delivers lag-free streaming and seamless banking. You can buy ExpressVPN in confidence as it’s backed by a 30*-day money back guarantee — it’s easy to get a refund if you change your mind....

— India in Laos (@IndianEmbLaos) August 31, 2024 The Golden Triangle SEZ, located at the confluence of Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar, has become notorious for illegal activities, including cyber fraud. Indian nationals have increasingly been lured to this region with false promises of jobs, as reported by the Financial Express (FE). Upon arrival, their passports are confiscated, trapping them in a foreign country with no means of escape. They are then compelled to operate in cyber scam centers, often impersonating as women on dating apps to deceive victims into investing in fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes....

According to Reuters, the AI project is open-source and led by the Chilean institution National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA), in collaboration with 30 other organizations in the region. Latam-GPT will launch in September and will understand linguistic nuances and cultural differences in Latin America. The project is open-source and led by Chile’s CENIA with support from 30 regional organizations. It is based on Meta’s Llama 3 and trained using regional technology....

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in San Jose, California, claims LinkedIn introduced a privacy setting in August allowing users to opt in or out of data sharing. Plaintiffs accuse LinkedIn of quietly updating its privacy policy in September. The lawsuit seeks $1,000 per user for federal data privacy violations. LinkedIn denies all allegations, calling the claims “false claims with no merit.” The complaint accuses LinkedIn of deliberately violating its promise to use user data solely to enhance the platform, suggesting the company sought to minimize public and legal scrutiny, as reported by Reuters....

Mayo Clinic announced it will be introducing NVIDIA’s DGX SuperPOD with Blackwell-powered DGX B200 systems for high-performance computing to support Mayo’s upcoming AI-based medical tools. AI models will target digital pathology, precision medicine, and drug discovery. The Atlas model trained on 1.2 million pathology slides improves clinical accuracy. Infrastructure reduces weeks of AI training to just one week. The partnership between Mayo Clinic and NVIDIA aims to speed up the development of foundation models for healthcare applications, especially in digital pathology, drug discovery, and precision medicine....

Microsoft has taken legal action to shut down a widespread malware campaign that infected nearly 400,000 Windows computers across the world, as reported by Reuters. The cybercriminals employed Lumma Stealer malware to steal passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, and cryptocurrency wallet details. Lumma malware infected nearly 400,000 Windows PCs between March and May 2025. Hackers stole passwords, banking data, and crypto wallets using Lumma Stealer. Microsoft seized 1,300+ malicious domains; Europol helped with 300 more....

The app which boasts of more than 74 million users, stated in January this year that it was investigating the leak, when samples of user information was posted on the now defunct hacking forum, Breached for $1,500. According to the company’s initial statement, the attackers have not breached its systems, rather the information was obtained from public sources. Nevertheless, the availability of leaked email addresses is concerning as it exposes the compromised individuals to phishing and social engineering attacks....

Last Updated: Aug 4, 2025 Not many Internet users have heard of monVPN, and that’s too bad. This small, obscure Seychelles-based provider deserves a pat on the back and more recognition. In our review, we’re going to shed some light on the most prominent features offered by monVPN. Keep on reading. For starters, monVPN provides solid and advanced security levels from every angle with 4096-bit encryption and support for a quiver of protocols such as OpenVPN, SSTP, L2TP/IPSec, PPTP, SoftEther, SOCKS5, OpenVPN over Tor, and OpenVPN over XOR....

Last Updated: Aug 1, 2025 After extensive testing, I wasn’t really at peace with how OctaneVPN performed generally. While I was impressed with its military-grade security features, fast speeds, and low pricing, I had trouble unblocking most streaming platforms. Not only that, I couldn’t get to torrent with it, and it was disappointing that I had to reach out for support to approve my purchase manually. That said, you can personally try OctaneVPN before committing to a long-term purchase using its 7-day money-back guarantee....