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A cybersecurity startup dangling millions of dollars to acquire zero-day security vulnerabilities in popular software is run by a pair of far-right conspiracy theorists and convicted felons whose most recent ventures included fake intelligence companies and a now-defunct AI-based lobbying platform they operated under assumed names. The X/Twitter account IRIS C2 (@C2IRIS) has gained more than 4,000 followers since its creation in January 2025, posting frequently about security vulnerabilities, AI and software exploits. IRIS C2 says it is a company in McLean, Va. that sells offensive cybersecurity capabilities. The IRIS C2 website dangles the possibility of million-dollar payouts for exploits…

The first tranche of company scores awarded under a new approach designed to more holistically assess corporate climate efforts have been released by businesses piloting the system. The results provide an in-depth look into what companies are doing — or not doing — to address climate issues. At the top, France-based energy technology company Schneider Electric earned a 79 percent score for cutting emissions, scaling low-carbon products and other activities. At the other end of the rankings, Weyerhaeuser, a U.S. timber business, scored 40 percent, in part due to slow progress on emissions and limited supplier engagement.  The Climate Contribution…

We are touching down today with the weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break to uncover all of the best deals on Apple gear, accessories, and more. Alongside the ongoing Amazon Anker summer sale loaded with notable deals on power banks, 25W MagSafe charging stations, and more from $8, we also have some ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3, nearly 25% off AirPods 4, and even some notable discounts on iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off. Those deals join the rare price drops on Magic Keyboard and the black Magic Mouse, as well as Beats cables from…

Virtual marketplaces now move billions of dollars in 3D avatar items annually. Users purchase 1.8 billion avatar items in a single year on major platforms, with 40% of monthly active users returning to update their digital identities. The economics are staggering, but so are the technical demands. Behind every pirate hat, neon sneaker, or custom hairstyle sits an infrastructure challenge that most AI researchers have barely begun to address: how do you organize, classify, and recommend millions of 3D assets that exist only in virtual space? The answer is far more complicated than scaling up what works for 2D images.…

By pairing robust artificial enzymes with highly selective aptamers, nanozyme aptasensors could help detect disease biomarkers, pathogens, and contaminants faster, but the review shows that real-world deployment still depends on overcoming matrix interference, biofouling, and manufacturing challenges. Study: Advancing nanozyme aptasensors status quo via strategies and key fabrication considerations. Image credit: AI-generated image created using ChatGPT/OpenAI A recent review accepted as an ‘Article in Press’ in the journal npj Biosensing explored how synthetic enzyme-like nanomaterials, known as nanozymes, can be combined with highly selective deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) oligonucleotide recognition elements called aptamers. These hybrid platforms, referred to…

Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:Tech Advisor highlights Samsung’s Good Lock app, a hidden customization hub offering over 20 modules for Galaxy devices running One UI 6 or later.The app enables extensive personalization through modules like Theme Park’s AI generator, LockStar for lock screens, and MultiStar for enhanced multitasking capabilities.Compatible with Galaxy S23 series and newer models, Good Lock transforms Samsung phones with features like custom gestures, camera enhancements, and advanced notification management. Samsung has been making excellent smartphones for years. However, the full potential of One UI isn’t necessarily found in the system settings, but in an app…

Meta has a new AI model out, and it’s a recipe for a potential deepfake disaster and even more AI slop. If you have a public account, you need to change your settings now to avoid ending up the unwitting subject of anyone’s AI creations.The model, called Muse Image, is the first creative model from the new family of Muse Spark models made by Meta’s superintelligence labs. The company said in a blog post that it’s built to handle more complex requests, create composite photos and edit existing images. It’s available now on the Meta AI app, Instagram and WhatsApp, with plans…

Conway Corp recently announced Crystal Kemp’s title has changed from chief marketing officer to chief customer officer, reflecting the continued expansion of her leadership responsibilities and the company’s commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.As chief customer officer, Kemp will continue leading Conway Corp’s marketing, communications, video production, business solutions and community engagement efforts while providing strategic oversight for customer experience, customer service, business solutions, brand strategy and local programming. The updated title aligns with her role in shaping and enhancing the customer experience across every interaction with Conway Corp.Kemp joined Conway Corp in 2000 as marketing and communications coordinator.…

An engineer ships an agent to production. It needs to call an internal API, so it uses the key already sitting in the engineer’s environment. The agent runs. It also now holds every permission that engineer holds. That is the default state of most agent deployments today. The agent has no identity of its own, so it borrows one. Usually it borrows a human’s, through an API key. The agent works on day one, which is exactly why the problem ships to production unnoticed. What inheritance actually costs you Four failures follow from that single shortcut, and they compound. Figure…

Meta hopes to have its custom AI chip installed in its data centers by September, as it seeks to reduce the cost of training and running AI models. It is the fourth iteration of the company’s custom chip and has reportedly performed well in early tests, with full deployment expected ahead of schedule. The social media giant designed the chip alongside Broadcom, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co manufacturing it, according to Reuters. It comes as Meta looks to gain more control over costs and operations away from Nvidia and AMD, just a few months after it inked a partnership worth…