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Tim Cook Exits as Apple CEO

Tim Cook has officially stepped down as Apple's CEO, ending a 15-year tenure that transformed the company from a post-Jobs transition period into a multi-trillion dollar global technology powerhouse serving billions of users worldwide. Read more: Read Tim Cook's final message to Apple staff as CEO

FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged Hidden Ad Surcharges

The FTC and 22 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the company secretly overcharged advertisers since 2019 through a hidden ad surcharge that drove up costs and was ultimately passed on to consumers. Read more: FTC accuses Amazon of running a 'secret ad surcharge scheme' in new lawsuit

NASA's Roman Space Telescope Begins Science Mission

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its science mission, capable of producing images so vast that displaying a single survey image would require over half a million 4K televisions. Read more: NASA's next "great observatory" begins mission to widen our view of the Universe

Phil Schiller Steps Down From App Store Role

Phil Schiller, a longtime Apple executive, is reportedly stepping down from his role overseeing the App Store and product launch events, though he will remain with the company as an Apple Fellow. Read more: Phil Schiller reportedly steps down as Apple's App Store and product event chief

ATM Vulnerabilities Expose Software Supply Chain Risks

A security researcher uncovered nine vulnerabilities in ATM encryption and authentication software, raising concerns about how weaknesses in third-party components can cascade across industries and expose critical infrastructure to attacks. Read more: ATM Flaws Reveal Key Weaknesses in the Software Supply Chain

EU Classes ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine

The European Commission has classified ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine and designated Reddit and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under the Digital Services Act, subjecting them to the EU's most stringent online governance rules. Read more: ChatGPT to face tougher regulation in the EU

Today's Tech News

Here's the top tech story making headlines today. What You Need to Know About the Foreign-Made Router Ban in the US The Federal Communications Commission has implemented a ban on new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hotspots manufactured outside the United States, marking a significant shift in telecommunications

U.S. and China Explore Joint AI National Security Warning System

The United States and China are reportedly in talks to create a joint warning mechanism specifically designed to identify and communicate AI-related threats to national security. According to reports, the proposed system would allow both nations to alert each other about artificial intelligence developments or applications that could pose significant

AI Tools Are Lowering the Bar for Sophisticated Phishing Attacks, Research Shows

The Rise of AI-Powered Phishing Research from Brigham Young University reveals that artificial intelligence is making spear phishing attacks considerably more effective. Spear phishing, which involves highly targeted fraudulent messages aimed at specific individuals or organizations, has traditionally required considerable time and skill to execute convincingly. How AI Changes the