Author: Carter

From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, we are now in the thick of the holiday shopping season. But as you hunt for deals, scammers are trying to strike.Experts warn that shoppers should be careful of emails they may get touting super deep discounts, like around 80% to 90% off. Those emails may look like they’re from a legit retailer, but they could be a scam containing links to duped websites.There’s been a whopping 250% spike in the creation of fake shopping sites, according to data from NordVPN.Now, the scammers are also using artificial intelligence (AI) to make the duped shopping…

In a groundbreaking fusion of forensic anthropology and cutting-edge machine learning, researchers have unveiled a novel methodology to estimate sex and stature with remarkable accuracy by analyzing the often-overlooked triticeal cartilage. This enigmatic cartilage, nestled within the human neck, has traditionally been neglected in anthropological investigations due to its diminutive size and variable visibility. Now, propelled by advanced computational algorithms, this tiny anatomical structure is emerging as a powerful biomarker, potentially revolutionizing forensic analyses worldwide. The study, published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Legal Medicine, showcases how the triticeal cartilage can serve as a key element…

On the other hand, there is still a gap between the complexity of the environment (hybrid, SaaS, multi-cloud) and the maturity of identity controls. Likewise, many organizations still do not consistently apply intelligent privilege controls, while the need to automate the identity and permission lifecycle indicates that current investment is not always sufficient or well targeted. And not only does this gap exist, but there is also a cultural gap, as Salvador Sánchez Taboada points out. “Many management teams see cybersecurity as an expense, not as a lifesaver,” he acknowledges. In Spain and Latin America, we are working to change…

GitHub has opened up the internal agent runtime that powers GitHub Copilot CLI and exposed it as a programmable SDK. The GitHub Copilot-SDK, now in technical preview, lets you embed the same agentic execution loop into any application so the agent can plan, invoke tools, edit files, and run commands as part of your own workflows. What the GitHub Copilot SDK provides The GitHub Copilot-SDK is a multi platform SDK for integrating the GitHub Copilot Agent into applications and services. It gives programmatic access to the execution loop that already powers GitHub Copilot CLI. Instead of building your own planner…

Epoch, a venture firm specializing in Bitcoin infrastructure, issued its second annual ecosystem report on January 21, 2026, forecasting robust growth for the asset despite a subdued 2025 performance. The 186-page document analyzes Bitcoin’s price dynamics, adoption trends, regulatory outlook, and technological risks, positioning the cryptocurrency as a maturing monetary system. Key highlights include a prediction that Bitcoin will reach at least $150,000 USD by year-end, driven by institutional inflows and decoupling from equities. The report also anticipates the Clarity Act failing to pass, though its substance on asset taxonomy and regulatory authority may advance through SEC guidance. Additional forecasts…

Michael Caine (left) Rocio Palomo [Photos: Munck Wilson Mandala] Munck Wilson Mandala, a Dallas-based national law firm specializing in business and technology, is adding partners Rocio Palomo and Michael Caine to co-chair the firm’s new technology transactions, privacy, and cybersecurity practice group. Palomo and Caine, who join MWM from Dickinson Wright in Austin, have deep expertise representing clients in technology-focused transactions, data protection strategy, cybersecurity matters, and artificial intelligence governance and commercialization, the firm said in an announcement. “Rocio and Michael are a dynamic duo whose specific expertise directly addresses one of the most pressing legal challenges facing our technology…

Changan Automobile is moving into robotics. On November 28, the company announced that its board approved an investment of 225 million yuan (approximately 31.8 million USD) to co-found a new entity, Changan Tiankshu Intelligent Robotics Technology Co., Ltd. (often shortened to “Changan Robot Company”), with a total registered capital of 450 million yuan (approximately 63.6 million USD). Changan itself will contribute 50 per cent of the capital, while one of its wholly owned subsidiaries will contribute another 10 per cent, according to Autohome. The new company is designated as the group’s strategy vehicle to pursue “embodied intelligence,” anchored on humanoid-robot…

Earlier this week, MARA Holdings announced the acquisition of a 64% stake in French AI company Exaion, with an option to increase its ownership by 2027. This move signals MARA’s substantial entry into artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, broadening its business mix beyond bitcoin mining. We’ll examine how the Exaion acquisition may reshape MARA’s investment narrative by expanding its reach into artificial intelligence infrastructure. The best AI stocks today may lie beyond giants like Nvidia and Microsoft. Find the next big opportunity with these 25 smaller AI-focused companies with strong growth potential through early-stage innovation in machine learning, automation, and…

Travel now looks completely different from how it did a decade ago. Smart tech has reshaped how people plan, travel, communicate, and capture moments. A recent survey showed that 76% of global travelers rely on mobile devices for real-time navigation. The shift proves that technology is no longer optional during travel; it shapes almost every decision on the road. Australia is heaven for travelers who love road trips, wide landscapes, and busy cities, all of which can be accessed through dependable digital tools. Many visitors choose solutions such as an Australia travel eSIM to stay connected continuously. Strong connectivity supports…

Africa’s digital economy is creating the new decade and at the centre of this shift stands a new kind of builder. Idris Olubisi, the founder of Web3 Afrika. His rise from an engineering student in Nigeria to one of the most recognised Web3 advocates on the continent reflects a clear pattern. Strong technical skill, early curiosity, and a deliberate commitment to developing people and systems that can scale. Idris’s journey into technology began during his undergraduate studies in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. A final-year project requiring practical innovation introduced him to programming and sparked a…