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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The Greenville Convention Center recently hosted the VEX Robotics Carolina Countdown event, drawing over 80 high school teams from across the country to compete in a…

In the flashy realm of Web3, hype often overshadows reality. Projects boast jaw-dropping stats like “10 million wallets” or “over 50 million unique addresses,” painting pictures of explosive growth. But here’s the cold, hard truth: wallets lie. These numbers are frequently inflated by bots, sybil attacks, and airdrop hunters chasing free tokens. For builders, investors, and marketers in crypto, distinguishing real Web3 users from fakes isn’t just smart—it’s essential for survival.This in-depth guide breaks down why old-school metrics crumble in Web3, reveals battle-tested ways to spot genuine engagement, and explores how Web3 gaming could onboard the next 100 million users.…

Also: China-Linked APT Hijack Updates, Condé Nast Data Leaked, La Poste Hit Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • January 1, 2026     Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Every week, Information Security Media Group rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week, a Clop-linked vendor breach exposed Korean Air employee data, a China-linked APT hijacked software updates to spread malware, a critical zero-day flaw went unpatched, a Condé Nast intrusion led to a mass user data leak, pro-Russian hacktivists disrupted France’s postal services and authorities extradited a suspect over a long-running malware operation.See Also: Going Beyond the Copilot Pilot – A CISO’s…

The retail landscape underwent a seismic shift in late 2025 as a landmark investigation by Consumer Reports (CR), in collaboration with Groundwork Collaborative and More Perfect Union, exposed the staggering scale of AI-driven “surveillance pricing.” The report, released in December 2025, revealed that major delivery platforms and retailers are using sophisticated machine learning algorithms to abandon the traditional “one price for all” model in favor of individualized pricing. The findings were so explosive that Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) announced an immediate halt to its AI-powered item price experiments just days before the start of 2026, marking a pivotal moment in the…

Berkshire Hathaway has been selling Apple stock throughout the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.Over the last three years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a theme so influential that the broader market seems to ebb and flow based on this singular narrative. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices are both hovering near record highs, with megacap technology stocks being some of the largest contributors to the market’s ongoing rally. While just about every major investment fund on Wall Street can’t seem to get enough of AI, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett — who just retired as CEO — has primarily stuck to his…

Google Cloud today at the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 conference disclosed it is making available a public preview of an orchestration framework for managing multiple Kubernetes clusters. Laura Lorenz, a software engineer for Google Cloud, told conference attendees the Multi-Cluster Orchestra (MCO) service will, in addition to making it simpler to optimally manage fleets of Kubernetes clusters, also provide more granular control over how IT infrastructure resources are dynamically allocated. That ability to dynamically schedule workloads is especially critical in an era where the amount of capacity made available in cloud services is becoming more constrained, she noted. MCO…

Which book is suitable for IoT beginners?The Internet of Things: What Everyone Needs to Know by Scott Shackelford explains privacy, ethics, and policy aspects of IoT in simple technical language, making it suitable for readers seeking foundational understanding.Which book focuses on hands-on hacking?The IoT Hacker’s Handbook by Aditya Gupta provides detailed guides for testing IoT devices through UART, BLE, and firmware analysis, offering comprehensive coverage of real exploitation scenarios.Which books guide enterprise-level IoT deployment?Practical Internet of Things Security by Brian Russell and Drew Van Duren, along with Internet of Things Security and Privacy (2025), explore secure enterprise implementation, management frameworks,…

PredictLeads data can now be automated across business tools through its official integration with Make. PredictLeads is now integrated into Make, enabling teams to automate real-time company intelligence across sales, marketing, and research workflows using no-code automation.” — Roq Xever, CEO of PredictLeads NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, December 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — PredictLeads, a provider of real-time company intelligence, announced that its datasets are now officially integrated into Make, a no-code automation platform used to design and deploy automated workflows across thousands of business applications. The PredictLeads–Make integration allows teams to automate company intelligence workflows using visual logic instead of…

  2025 has already earned a place in the books as a chaotic time for national security and defense contracting. Widespread layoffs across agencies and government contractors have left many professionals rethinking their careers. Budgets have tightened, but counterintuitively, demand for cleared talent remains high, even as things shift in demand and timing. As institutions dig in for long-term investments, some jobs have become more critical than ever. Top 10 National Security Jobs in 2025 This list is based on the latest data from the ClearanceJobs’ platform. If you’re thinking about making a move, or pivoting into national security, these…

OpenAI is taking steps to improve its audio AI models, in preparation for its eventual release of an AI-powered personal device, said a person with knowledge of the effort. The device is expected to be largely audio-based, said three people with knowledge of it. When people speak to ChatGPT, the …