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I’ll paraphrase the article while keeping the HTML structure intact. Here’s the rewritten version: # Introduction JSON works well for APIs, storage, and application logic. However, within large language model (LLM) pipelines, it often introduces significant token overhead that provides little benefit to the model: braces, quotes, commas, and duplicated field names on every row. TOON, which stands for Token-Oriented Object Notation, is a newer format created specifically to maintain the same JSON data model while consuming fewer tokens and providing models with clearer structural signals. The official TOON documentation characterizes it as a compact, lossless representation of JSON for…

On April 21 and 22, 2026, during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Admiral Samuel Paparo of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) spoke about Bitcoin’s potential role in strengthening the nation’s military cybersecurity. He described it as a “valuable computer science tool for power projection” and revealed that INDOPACOM is currently operating a Bitcoin node as part of its experimental work with the protocol. The admiral’s remarks came just days after the Islamic Republic of Iran demanded Bitcoin payments in exchange for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. His use of the phrase “power projection” closely mirrored the ideas of…

Security researchers have identified a new Brazilian banking trojan called TCLBANKER, which can target 59 banking, fintech, and cryptocurrency platforms. Elastic Security Labs is tracking this threat under the name REF3076. The malware is believed to be a significant upgrade of Maverick, a trojan that uses a worm named SORVEPOTEL to spread through WhatsApp Web to a victim’s contacts. Trend Micro links the Maverick campaign to a threat group they call Water Saci. The attack begins with a loader that has strong anti-analysis features. This loader deploys two built-in modules: a fully-featured banking trojan and a worm that spreads through…

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Brandon Foley CNCF projects highlighted in this post I’ve been incorporating AI coding agents into my everyday engineering routine and wanted to gauge how effectively they handle genuine, real-world bugs. To find out, I designed a series of structured experiments using bug reports pulled from the Kubernetes repository. The goal was to see whether these agents could deliver accurate, thorough fixes with no human guidance inside a massive, multi-million-line codebase. My starting hypothesis was straightforward: success would come down to retrieval. Whether through retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) or filesystem search, a model that locates the…

Kerry Wan/ZDNETStay updated with ZDNET: Set us as your preferred source on Google.Key points from ZDNETPassengers on American Airlines are allowed to bring only two portable chargers onboard.These chargers must be in plain sight or easily accessible during the flight.It’s important to carefully follow all airline rules and guidelines.Starting May 1, American Airlines has implemented new rules regarding the use of portable chargers for charging electronic devices during flights.According to the policy, which is already active, travelers are permitted to carry just two power banks, and they must be clearly visible to crew members while in use. If a portable…

QNX builds physical AI software for various robot designs. | Credit: QNX QNX, a business unit of BlackBerry Ltd., is set to have a prominent presence at the Robotics Summit & Expo, scheduled for May 27–28 in Boston. During the event, the company will offer hands-on demos, expert insights, and fresh research showcasing how its software delivers a safe, secure, and deterministic base for a wide array of next-generation robotic systems, including AI-powered ones. On the exhibition floor, QNX will run interactive demos showing how its real-time operating system (RTOS) turns AI-driven decisions into accurate, dependable physical actions. Attendees will…

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET’s key takeawaysSmart plugs can automate dumb devices, but they shouldn’t power everything.Devices you can connect include lamps, chargers, fans, string lights, and TVs.Skip smart plugs for devices that heat up, have a compressor, or are over 1,500W.Smart plugs have some pretty great uses around the house, but they’re not meant to handle every single electrical device in your home. Using a smart plug incorrectly can lead to dangerous situations, including tripped circuits, damaged plugs, and even house fires. Knowing which devices can and can’t be used with smart plugs is vital.Also:…

This tutorial walks you through a comprehensive single-cell RNA-seq analysis pipeline using Scanpy on the widely used PBMC-3k dataset. The workflow begins with data loading and structural inspection, followed by rigorous quality control assessments—including gene counts, total UMI counts, mitochondrial content, and ribosomal gene expression. Next, we remove low-quality cells and infrequently detected genes, flag and exclude potential doublets using Scrublet, normalize expression values, apply log transformation, and pinpoint highly variable genes for focused downstream analysis. We also assign cell-cycle phase scores, correct for technical noise, scale the data, and perform dimensionality reduction via PCA, UMAP, and t-SNE. Cell populations…

In brief ECB President Christine Lagarde argued that euro-denominated stablecoins are “not an effective method” to elevate the euro’s global standing, cautioning that their potential dangers overshadow any immediate benefits. She highlighted two “significant” concerns: the threat of financial instability caused by sudden mass redemptions and a diminished ability to implement monetary policy if funds move away from traditional banks. Industry executives countered her stance, cautioning that Europe risks cementing dollar supremacy and discouraging private sector investment in euro-based stablecoin projects. On Friday, ECB President Christine Lagarde dismissed the push for euro stablecoins, stating that this financial instrument is “not…

SecurityWeek’s weekly cybersecurity news digest provides a streamlined summary of significant events that might not warrant individual articles but are still crucial for understanding the wider threat environment. This handpicked collection spotlights major stories involving newly discovered vulnerabilities, novel hacking techniques, regulatory changes, market analyses, and other important incidents, helping readers stay informed about the rapidly changing cybersecurity world. This week’s top stories include: US government pushes for 72-hour patching deadlines US cybersecurity leaders are suggesting a dramatic cut in federal patching timelines, shrinking the remediation window from two weeks down to just 72 hours for severe vulnerabilities, according to…