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Today’s systems are increasingly software-intensive and complex with a growing reliance on third-party technology. Through software reuse, systems can be assembled faster with less development cost. Traditionally, systems were primarily hardware-driven, and operational risks were primarily linked to reliability. Now systems are largely software-based. They do not wear out like hardware, so critical risks are different. Software components almost without exception contain vulnerabilities that are difficult to manage directly. Inheritance of these vulnerabilities through the supply chain, as more software is acquired, increases the management challenges and magnifies the risk of potential compromise. In addition, we have seen situations where…

That’s because until the last several decades, people weren’t generating massive clouds of data that opened up new possibilities for surveillance. The Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable search and seizure, was written when collecting information meant entering people’s homes.  Subsequent laws, like the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 or the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986, were passed when surveillance involved wiretapping phone calls and intercepting emails. The bulk of laws governing surveillance were on the books before the internet took off. We weren’t generating vast trails of online data, and the government didn’t have sophisticated tools to…

Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Tech Advisor explains how Apple TV offers F1 Australian Grand Prix 2026 streaming with monthly ($12.99) or annual ($99) subscription options plus a 7-day free trial.The service provides comprehensive F1 coverage including live races, on-demand content, and feature films accessible across iPhone, Android, and gaming consoles.Apple TV’s dedicated F1 section allows viewers to choose between Sky team or F1.TV commentary, making it a valuable platform for US racing fans. The 2026 Formula 1 season has just begun, with the first race taking place in Melbourne this weekend. If you’re a US-based fan, you can…

Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things got weird.  In the middle of the night, Shambaugh opened his email to discover the agent had retaliated with a blog post. Titled “Gatekeeping in Open Source: The Scott Shambaugh Story,” the post accused him of rejecting the code out of a fear of being supplanted by AI. “He tried to protect his little fiefdom,” the agent wrote. “It’s insecurity, plain and simple.” Shambaugh isn’t alone in facing misbehaving agents—and…

Image: Microsoft Microsoft has announced partnerships with ASUS and Dell to expand its Windows 365 Cloud PC hardware lineup, with both companies set to release dedicated thin-client devices later this year. The tech giant has been the only vendor making dedicated Windows 365 hardware since it introduced the Windows 365 Link in 2024, a device that skips local processing entirely and routes everything through the cloud. Now, two major PC makers are joining that effort. The ASUS NUC 16 for Windows 365 is a mini-PC with a footprint of roughly 0.7 liters, small enough to mount behind a monitor. It runs…

Image: cait00sith/Envato An iOS exploit framework has revealed how advanced mobile attack tools can move rapidly from surveillance operations to espionage and financial crime. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) identified Coruna, a powerful exploit kit containing 23 vulnerabilities across five exploit chains that were used to compromise thousands of iPhones throughout 2025. “The core technical value of this exploit kit lies in its comprehensive collection of iOS exploits, with the most advanced ones using non-public exploitation techniques and mitigation bypasses,” the researchers said. Inside the Coruna iOS exploit framework According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), Coruna was capable of…

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Earlier today, BYD launched its second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging system. While the specifications that we have seen so far for the battery and charging pile are impressive on their own, the integrated approach pushes electrification forward. The “chicken or egg” dilemma is avoided with more capable chargers combined with more capable vehicles using them. Attention was clearly paid to implementation and usability. BYD highlights that the project leverages its 120,000+ engineers across a wide range of specialties, from solar and storage to electronics and semiconductors to batteries and…

5/31/18 2:20 PM · 1 min read The factory method design pattern is a dedicated non-static method for hiding the creation logic of an object. Let’s make it in Swift! Factory method is just a non-static methodLet’s face it, this pattern is just a method usually backed by simple protocols & classes. Start with a really simple example: imagine a class that can create a base URL for your service endpoint. Let’s call it service factory. 😅class ServiceFactory { func createProductionUrl() -> URL { return URL(string: ” } } let factory = ServiceFactory() factory.createProductionUrl() You might think, that hey, this is…

Mobility has moved far beyond connecting people, things, and devices. Today, it underpins entire economies. It powers how industries operate, how cities function, and how intelligence is delivered at the edge. The mobile network is no longer just an access layer—it is the central fabric of the digital economy. Every intelligent interaction, from AI at the edge to real-time industrial automation, depends on resilient, secure, and programmable mobile infrastructure. At Mobile World Congress, we’re demonstrating how Cisco is helping customers transform mobility infrastructure into strategic business platforms—unlocking new revenue streams, supporting AI workloads, and materially reducing operational complexity. Moving from…

Vivo is going all in on both photography and videography with the new X300 Ultra. The phone is finally coming to the global market, and to entice people away from other camera-centric Ultras lurking about, vivo has partnered with Zeiss and known camera accessory maker SmallRig, to make the X300 Ultra the best tool for both photos and videos. Meet the Professional Photographer Kit, which includes two new teleconverter lenses, a case, a new grip, and an elaborate video cage with two smart handles. The vivo X200 Ultra also has a photography kit with a 200mm equivalent lens that attaches…