GreyNoise, an enterprise cybersecurity firm, has released a free tool for anyone to check their IP address for signs of botnet compromise. It’s a useful first step, but it’s not a complete security solution and can sometimes flag false alarms, especially on mobile broadband networks.
The AI boom is crashing into a brick wall: the power grid. With wait times for connections stretching up to seven years, data center operators are scrambling for alternatives. The future is looking modular, fast, and built on-site.
In a massive corporate upskilling move, FedEx is partnering with Accenture to provide AI training to as many as 500,000 employees. The program aims to build “common AI fluency” across its global, largely frontline workforce. This highlights a crucial new frontier for AI: the shift worker.
Instacart is paying a $60 million settlement to the FTC over allegations of false advertising. The agency says the company misled customers on delivery fees, free trials, and its satisfaction guarantee. This is a big deal for the entire gig economy.
TikTok and ByteDance have signed binding agreements to form a new U.S. joint venture, averting a ban. The deal, set to close on Jan. 22, gives Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX significant control, with Oracle becoming the “trusted security partner.”
Instacart has agreed to pay $60 million in customer refunds to settle FTC allegations of deceptive advertising and subscription practices. The company, however, flatly denies any wrongdoing in a blog post. This settlement may not be the end of Instacart’s regulatory headaches.
A new CNET article dives into the science behind walking as a serious form of exercise. It’s not just a casual stroll—brisk walking can lower cardiovascular risk, aid weight loss, and boost cognitive function. We break down the expert advice on how to get the most out of your daily walk.
Apple is making major changes to iOS in Japan, including allowing alternative app stores and payment processors. The move is a direct response to new Japanese regulations that took effect. The company is cautioning users about the security and support risks of leaving its walled garden.
Home Depot has transformed its delivery network, with 55% of in-stock items now arriving same-day or next-day. The retailer built nearly 200 new facilities and uses a proprietary algorithm to pick the best shipping location. Now, they’re focused on squeezing even more efficiency out of the system.
The AI boom is creating a massive, sustained shortage of DRAM and NAND flash memory. Micron’s CEO says supply will remain “substantially short” for years, already pushing up prices for consumer components.
