According to Cyberscoop, Allam Yasser and Allam Rachid, cybersecurity researchers, spotted the vulnerability on February 27 and reported it to Vercel, the cloud company that created and maintains Next.js. Cybersecurity researchers Allam Yasser and Allam Rachid unveiled a vulnerability in the popular framework Next.js The flaw, identified as CVE-2025-29927, allowed malicious actors to bypass authorization in middleware. Vercel took action and shared patches for all affected versions and updates a few days later....

Developed by the startup Odyssey, and backed by Pixar cofounder Ed Catmull, the tool allows users to explore AI-generated worlds that evolve in real time, like a strange hybrid of video games, movies, and oniric experiences. Odyssey builds AI-generated interactive videos resembling blurry video games. Pixar cofounder Ed Catmull sits on Odyssey’s board. The preview lasts 2.5 minutes but can be reloaded. The two-and-a-half-minute demo experience allows users to reload and explore the content multiple times....

The startup shared the announcement on a live streaming session, part of its Christmas program of “12 Days of OpenAI” in which they also launched the $200 model ChatGPT Pro and the video generator tool Sora. OpenAI released the real-time video feature for ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode announced in May during the Spring Event ChatGPT Team, Pro, and Plus members will be able to try the update their mobiles in the following days, users in Europe will have to wait longer During the live demo, ChatGPT recognized and remembered OpenAI’s team...

In January, Mark Zuckerberg—Meta’s CEO—shared a video to inform the world about a shocking decision: the end of the company’s fact-checking program. “It’s time to get back to our roots around free expression,” said Zuckerberg with excitement. “I want to make sure that people can share their beliefs and experiences on our platforms.” Meta’s freedom of speech movement was working according to plan… until a former director, Sarah Wynn-Williams, announced the publication of her memoir: Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism....

Chatbots have been getting better throughout the years—a lot better. However, there’s one issue that hasn’t been quite solved and is known as “hallucinations.” Our beloved chatbots share brilliant answers to our queries with the determination and authority of a science fiction Yoda, even when they are terribly wrong. And we believe them. Sometimes blindly. Multiple scientists, experts, and even Chatbot developers have been warning about hallucinations for years. Yet, while adoption has been spreading rapidly—OpenAI reported 400 million weekly active users just a few days ago—AI literacy hasn’t kept pace....

Reddit now requires moderators to request community type changes from admins. The policy responds to last year’s protests against API pricing changes. Thousands of subreddits went private, disrupting the site. Starting today, moderators will need to submit a request to Reddit administrators whenever they want to change a community’s type—whether it’s Public, Restricted, Private, SFW, or NSFW. This new policy comes in response to the protests against Reddit’s controversial API pricing changes last year, as noted by The Verge....

Today, the American Chemical Society announced in a press release that researchers will present findings on using Explainable AI (XAI) to understand how AI make decisions in chemistry. By demystifying these complex systems, experts aim to increase trust and improve AI’s effectiveness. Rebecca Davis, a chemistry professor, explains that current AI models are often seen as “black boxes,” with their decision-making processes concealed. She states, “If we can come up with models that help provide some insight into how AI makes its decisions, it could potentially make scientists more comfortable with these methodologies....

The founder and CEO of Playground AI, Suhail Doshi, shared a post that went viral on the social media network X and sparked surprise in the startup community as more startup leaders recognized Parekh as their employee. CEO Suhail Doshi exposed software engineer Soham Parek for working full-time remote positions at multiple startups in Silicon Valley. The post went viral on X, and Parekh confirmed some of the claims. Multiple startup founders confirmed they had unknowingly hired and interviewed Parekh....

MIT Tech Review explains that Surya is trained on more than a decade of NASA solar data, and aims to give scientists early warnings of solar flares that may disrupt life on Earth. Surya is trained on 250 TB of NASA solar observatory images. The model predicts solar flares up to two hours in advance. Solar storms can damage satellites, power grids, and radio communications. MIT explains that solar storms happen when the sun bursts out energy and particles into space....

As with many VPN services, the annual subscription offers the best value for money. Right now, IPVanish has a great discount coupon that can help you save up to % depending on which plan you choose. There’s no need to waste time searching for unreliable hidden coupons. This IPVanish coupon code is automatically applied when you make your IPVanish purchase. You can see the discount straight away and know that you really will save a huge amount on every plan....

Google has hired the top minds behind Windsurf, a start-up that created an AI tool for writing code, adding new strength to its AI division, DeepMind, as first reported by The New York Times. The move is part of Silicon Valley’s growing rush to lock down the best artificial intelligence talent. OpenAI tried to buy Windsurf for $3 billion but talks collapsed. Windsurf refused to share sensitive data with Microsoft, OpenAI’s investor....

According to TechCrunch, xAI is testing a stand-alone app for the generative AI technology—previously an exclusive feature for the social media platform X—and is also preparing a website, that says “coming soon” on its home page. “Grok is an AI-powered assistant, developed by xAI, designed to be maximally truthful, useful, and curious,” states the description of the new app in the App Store. “Get answers to any question, generate striking images, and upload pictures to gain a deeper understanding of your world....

But while the concept of the VPN is a great one, they are not foolproof solutions. Even VPNs have obstacles and barriers that must be overcome in order to have them work correctly. Here are 10 common VPN errors and how to solve them to keep your connection running smoothly and securely. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity....

Whether you’re on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Chrome, and yes iOS users even Safari, advertisers will collect cookies and data which allows them to build a complete profile for you. This includes your age, gender, location, what websites youvisit and more. The result of all this data is you’ll see ads that seem as if they were written for you. Tailored marketing can be so personal it has you looking over your shoulder, or worrying about what other information about you could be leaking out onto the net....

It can be challenging to discover reliable family password management solutions that offer robust security while remaining user-friendly. Nonetheless, after conducting extensive testing, I identified several outstanding password managers that combine top-notch security features with user-friendly applications suitable for the entire family. While every password manager I’ve picked out provides excellent protection for families, I found Dashlane to be the best overall choice. It supports up to 10 family members, uses top-grade encryption, and provides various features for airtight password security....

I’ve run into this issue more often than I can count, and I’ve found that a VPN can change the appearance of your online location and give you access to region-specific YouTube content. Unfortunately, many VPNs I’ve tried are either too slow or get blocked. Of all the VPNs I tested, ExpressVPN is my top pick for binge-watching YouTube. It offers excellent speeds and a global network of servers that let you change your location to virtually anywhere....

There are quick and simple ways to bypass the block so you can access Facebook and other social media sites. Editor’s Note: We value our relationship with our readers, and we strive to earn your trust through transparency and integrity. We are in the same ownership group as some of the industry-leading products reviewed on this site: ExpressVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access, and Intego. That said, our detailed reviews follow a strict methodology that examines all relevant performance factors to help you arrive at your own informed conclusion....

I tested over 30 anti-malware programs, and while many failed my tests, I found multiple anti-malware solutions that reliably detect malware via scans. Plus, they offer other features that not only provide additional security but also improve device performance. Of my top choices, Norton is easily the best anti-malware program you can get. Its industry-leading 100% malware detection rate and various features like the built-in VPN and secure cloud backup make it the best choice....

Free proxies still need to make money — some of the best free proxy sites log your activities and sell this information to advertisers. Therefore, I advise against using them for sensitive tasks, as you could be unknowingly monitored. To protect your anonymity and security, I recommend a VPN rather than a proxy. A premium provider like ExpressVPN offers anonymity, fast speeds, and military-grade security that no free proxy can match....

For the fastest speeds, most secure servers, easy setup, and superb usability, ExpressVPN is my top VPN for Linux. It supports a wide variety of Linux distros and has secure, superfast servers that can access multiple streaming services. Plus, You can test ExpressVPN out with Linux completely risk-free as it’s backed by a 30*-day money-back guarantee — if you don’t like it, you can easily get a full refund. Editor’s Note: Transparency is one of our core values at WizCase, so you should know we are in the same ownership group as ExpressVPN....