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Microsoft blamed for “a cascade of security failures” in Exchange breach report
Getty Images A federal Cyber Safety Review Board has issued its report on what led to last summer’s capture of hundreds of thousands of emails by Chinese hackers from cloud customers, including federal agencies. It cites “a cascade of security failures at Microsoft” and finds that “Microsoft’s security culture... Read more
Google reportedly considers paywall for enhanced AI-powered search capabilities
Google is exploring the idea of introducing “premium” features powered by generative AI to its search engine. This potential shift, as per The Financial Times, marks the first time Google would place AI-generated elements of its core search functionality behind a paywall, signaling a significant pivot from its traditional... Read more
Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X, Series S for 2024: LG OLED, Hisense, Vizio
$1,300 at LG Best overall gaming TV LG OLED C3 series View details A TV can be used for more than just for watching movies or TV shows. The use cases of TVs have changed over the years, and most people purchasing a new TV these days will have... Read more
AI-Generated Spoofs of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Are Flooding Instagram and TikTok
The blending of the real and unreal could explain why some followers of faux Drag Race get so passionate about what they’re seeing on their feeds. Michael says he “lives for the overreactions of fans” who believe his creations are real people. He says people often ask him for... Read more
OpenAI now lets you edit AI images directly in ChatGPT
Join us in Atlanta on April 10th and explore the landscape of security workforce. We will explore the vision, benefits, and use cases of AI for security teams. Request an invite here. ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities just got an upgrade. OpenAI just posted on its account on the social... Read more
AI hype invades Taco Bell and Pizza Hut
Depending on who you ask about AI (and how you define it), the technology may or may not be useful, but one thing is for certain: AI hype is dominating corporate marketing these days—even in fast food. According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, corporate fast food... Read more
Saber Interactive CEO Says KOTOR Remake Is ‘Alive and Well’
After years of rumors and whispers about being canceled, Saber Interactive’s Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake is “alive and well,” according to the company’s CEO. Any further information is still far and far away, but fans of the original will be rejoicing that a brief update... Read more
Helix Twilight Mattress Review 2024: Testing a Hybrid Bed for Back and Stomach Sleepers
6.8 Helix Twilight Like Responsive coils and foams provide plenty of support The neutral-hybrid feel is accommodating to most Reinforced coils on the perimeter give great edge support Ideal for back and stomach sleepers Don’t like Not the best option for side sleepers seeking pressure relief People under 150... Read more
US Navy Veteran Who Feds Say Rammed FBI Headquarters Had QAnon-Linked Online Presence
A former Navy submarine technician was arrested after law enforcement says he drove an SUV into the FBI headquarters near Atlanta on Monday afternoon. It is still unclear why the suspect, Ervin Lee Bolling, attempted to force entry to the headquarters, but research by Advance Democracy, a non-partisan, non-profit... Read more
Voldex acquires Roblox sports game Ultimate Football
Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Voldex, the game studio behind user-generated content-based games in Roblox, Fortnite Creative and Minecraft, announced today that it has acquired Roblox’s Ultimate Football. The multi-million dollar... Read more