Two-factor authentication adds crucial security but can feel burdensome. The comedy show Make Some Noise recently imagined the absurd extreme of 30-factor authentication. Fortunately, passkeys offer a promising alternative that’s both secure and convenient.
In a surprise move, Google has enabled Quick Share compatibility with Apple’s AirDrop protocol. The feature currently only works on Pixel 10 devices, with potential expansion to other Android phones later. Security was a major focus, with Google implementing multiple layers of protection.
A new study reveals that Physcomitrium patens moss endured nearly a year outside the International Space Station. Remarkably, 80% of spores survived the extreme conditions and continued growing normally upon return to Earth. This breakthrough has major implications for future space colonization effo
America’s biggest nuclear operator just secured a massive federal loan to restart a shuttered reactor. The power? It’s heading to Microsoft’s AI datacenters. But this “nuclear renaissance” comes with serious questions.
The manufacturing sector is leveraging big data for unprecedented efficiency and innovation. But this valuable data presents lucrative targets for cyberattackers who ransom or sell sensitive information.
An AI infrastructure founder faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Nvidia’s most powerful chips to China. The scheme involved falsifying shipping documents and routing through third countries to evade Biden-era export controls.
A routine Cloudflare update went disastrously wrong when a file in their bot management tool unexpectedly doubled in size. The November 18 outage affected major services including ChatGPT, Uber, and Twitter/X. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince called it their worst outage since 2019.
Nvidia’s latest earnings beat and optimistic forecast are giving Asian markets a tech boost. Japan’s Nikkei appears poised for gains, while Hong Kong shows mixed signals. The AI chip giant’s performance is restoring confidence across the technology sector.
New tax rules in the OBBBA dramatically expand benefits for startup founders and investors. The Qualified Small Business Stock cap jumps from $50M to $75M, while exclusions can now start in year three. These changes take effect for stock issued after July 4, 2025.
Despite AI’s impressive capabilities, we’re not seeing dramatic labor displacement or productivity spikes. Economist Tyler Cowen discusses when the real impact will hit. The wait continues for measurable economic transformation.
