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Connecticut’s largest healthcare provider, Yale New Haven Health, has reported a significant data breach impacting more than 5.5 million people, according to a notification filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The breach, which took place in March, allowed cybercriminals to gain access to a wide range of sensitive patient information. According to a statement posted on Yale New Haven Health’s website, the compromised data varies depending on the individual but may include names, birth dates, mailing and email addresses, phone numbers, and information regarding race and ethnicity. In some cases, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers,…

Chinese e-commerce platforms are seeing a major uptick in popularity among U.S. iPhone users, with both DHgate and Taobao making impressive climbs in the App Store rankings. As of Thursday, Taobao has secured a spot in the top five free apps in the U.S., joining DHgate, which recently rose to the No. 2 position. This unexpected rise in popularity appears to be fueled by a viral wave of TikTok content. Videos shared by Chinese manufacturers and creators have revealed how many luxury goods — such as designer clothing, bags, shoes, and accessories — are initially produced in China. According to…

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has taken another step forward in enhancing the capabilities of its chatbot, Grok, by introducing a new “memory” function. This update allows Grok to retain information from previous conversations, helping it deliver more personalized responses over time. Announced on Wednesday evening, the memory feature enables Grok to recall past interactions with users, including preferences, interests, and commonly asked questions. With this new addition, the chatbot can tailor its suggestions and replies based on your prior chats, creating a more user-centric experience. Similar features have already been implemented by competitors like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.…

Apple has rolled out critical software updates for iOS and several of its other platforms to address two newly discovered security flaws that were actively exploited in targeted cyberattacks. According to the company’s official advisories, the vulnerabilities were used in “highly sophisticated attacks” against a small group of individuals using iPhones and iPads. These flaws are classified as “zero-day” vulnerabilities, meaning they were previously unknown to Apple and were already being abused by attackers before the company became aware of them. It’s unclear who was behind these incidents, how many users were affected, or the full extent of the impact.…

In a major milestone, ChatGPT became the most downloaded app globally in March 2025, edging out longtime favorites Instagram and TikTok from the top spot. This marks the first time the AI-powered chatbot has led the global download charts in the non-gaming category and represents its most successful month yet. According to analytics firm Appfigures, ChatGPT saw a 28% surge in downloads compared to February, hitting 46 million installs during the month. This impressive figure allowed it to narrowly overtake Instagram, which landed in second place, while TikTok secured third. Contributing to this spike was a series of notable updates…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is urging companies to make bold investments in artificial intelligence now if they want to capitalize on its transformative potential in the future. In his annual letter to shareholders released Thursday, Jassy emphasized that significant funding is needed to keep pace with rapid advancements in AI and increasing customer demand. He explained that Amazon is planning to commit large amounts of capital today to build the infrastructure necessary for long-term success. This push comes after Amazon revealed in its Q4 earnings call that it expects to spend over $100 billion on capital expenditures in 2025. The…

Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat, is delaying the confirmation of Sean Plankey, nominated to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), over unresolved concerns related to major security issues within U.S. telecommunications companies. Wyden accuses federal agencies of concealing crucial details about these vulnerabilities for years. The senator, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says he won’t support the nomination until an unclassified report from 2022—commissioned by CISA—is made public. The report, according to Wyden, outlines significant cybersecurity gaps within the nation’s telecom networks. Although his staff has read the report, attempts to release it publicly have been…

Former President Donald Trump has decided to push back the TikTok ban deadline by 75 days, allowing additional time for a potential deal to be finalized. The announcement, made through a post on Truth Social on Friday, comes just a day before the original ban was scheduled to take effect. In his statement, Trump emphasized progress on negotiations to secure TikTok’s future in the United States. “My administration has been working tirelessly to SAVE TIKTOK. We’ve made great progress, but we need more time to ensure all the necessary approvals are obtained. That’s why I’m signing an executive order to…

Google has just unveiled the pricing details for Gemini 2.5 Pro, the latest version of its advanced AI model designed for tasks requiring high-level reasoning, coding, and mathematical problem-solving. This release sets a new pricing benchmark for Google’s AI offerings, making it the company’s most premium model yet. Gemini 2.5 Pro supports extremely long prompts — up to 200,000 tokens — and charges $1.25 per million input tokens and $10 per million output tokens at that level. For even larger prompts exceeding 200,000 tokens, the cost increases to $2.50 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens. To…

The fediverse — a decentralized network of social platforms like Mastodon, Threads (by Meta), and Pixelfed — is taking a significant step toward improving its security. On Wednesday, the Nivenly Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting open-source governance, introduced a new security fund aimed at encouraging responsible disclosure of vulnerabilities affecting these platforms. Although bugs are inevitable in any software, platforms like Mastodon — a decentralized alternative to X (formerly Twitter) — have seen their fair share of security flaws over the years. Compounding the issue, many fediverse servers are managed by hobbyists or volunteers who may not have formal…