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CHONGQING, CHINA – JANUARY 07: In this photo illustration, the Manus logo is displayed on a smartphone screen, with the Chinese national flag visible in the background, on January 7, 2026 in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Tech circles from Silicon Valley to Shenzhen buzzed when Meta acquired Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots, for $2 billion late last year.For Chinese founders striving to build products that could rival American peers, the deal felt like a validation that an intricate offshore structure – known as “Singapore washing” where companies relocate to the…

As energy demand for data centers soars, environmental groups are calling for a moratorium on the approval and construction of new facilities. More than 230 organizations, including Food & Water Watch, Friends of the Earth, and Greenpeace signed a public letter urging members of Congress to support a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers, citing rising electricity and water consumption.  “The rapid, largely unregulated rise of data centers to fuel the AI and crypto frenzy is disrupting communities across the country and threatening Americans’ economic, environmental, climate and water security,” the letter reads.  Several studies…

In today’s digital-first world, malware threats are evolving faster than ever. The year 2026 has seen a dramatic surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, ranging from ransomware and trojans to phishing and advanced persistent threats. With businesses and individuals handling increasing amounts of sensitive information online, reliable malware protection software is non-negotiable. Choosing the right malware protection solution is crucial for safeguarding your devices, financial data, and personal privacy. This comprehensive guide covers the top 20 malware protection solutions in 2026, featuring in-depth reviews, detailed specifications, clear pros and cons, and must-have features. Whether you’re seeking home security or business-grade threat prevention,…

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services. The jury’s decision in the first-of-its-kind lawsuit — centered on social media addiction — was applauded by doctors and advocates, who say they are hopeful it could eventually lead to industrywide changes.“I am excited about the outcome of the litigation, in part because we’ve had basically seen these platforms sort of go unregulated for many years…

Could a three-hour workshop on an advanced materials analysis technique turn someone into a detective — or perhaps an art restorer?At MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) in late January, about a dozen students explored that possibility during an Independent Activities Period (IAP) workshop on Raman spectroscopy, a technique that uses laser light to “fingerprint” materials. The session even featured a robotic dog equipped with sensing equipment, demonstrating how chemical analysis can be done remotely.The workshop, led by MIT postdoc Lamyaa Almehmadi in collaboration with the CBA, introduced participants to a powerful technique now used by law enforcement and…

Oil prices rose to nearly $120 per barrel on Tuesday, after Iran attacked a tanker off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Brent prices, the international benchmark, rose about 5% to $118.50 per barrel by 9:36 a.m. ET. U.S. crude oil was up 0.67% to $103.57 per barrel. Iran attacked a Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored outside Dubai. No injuries were reported and no oil spill occurred, according to a statement from Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. That attack indicates a further tightening of the Islamic Republic’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, targeting tankers just outside the waterway, said Ben Emons,…

A tablet screen displays a portrait of Jeffrey Epstein beside the U.S. Department of Justice website page titled Epstein Library, Feb. 11, 2026.Veronique Tournier | Afp | Getty ImagesA victim of notorious sex predator Jeffrey Epstein filed a class action lawsuit Thursday on behalf of herself and other survivors against the Trump administration and Google for allegedly wrongfully disclosing and publishing personal information about them.The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, where Google is headquartered, claims the Justice Department “outed” about 100 Epstein survivors in late 2025 and early 2026, and that even after…

Tiger Global, the investor that spurred the VC bull market of 2020-2021, is reportedly raising a fresh $2.2 billion fund. The firm sent a letter to potential limited partners, according to a copy obtained by CNBC, seeking to raise the cash for a vehicle called Private Investment Partners 17 (PIP 17). The letter also promises a more humble approach than during the 2021 bull-market madness. During that time, Tiger Global was moving fast and investing abundantly, a method the venture industry calls “spray and pray.” PIP 15, raised in 2021, was a whopping $12.7 billion fund that pumped cash into…

In recent times, due to rapid advancements in technology, increased connectivity, and sophisticated tactics that threat actors use, cyber attacks are evolving at a rapid pace. The rise of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) technologies enables threat actors to:- Automate their methods Enhance their methods These seamless revolutions make it harder for security analysts and solutions to detect and mitigate evolving threats. Besides this, the expanding attack surface, driven by the expansion of the following things, provides more entry points for exploitation to the threat actors:- IoT devices Cloud services In 2026, many hacking events were reported, but…

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers on Monday unanimously adopted a new law targeting online scam operations with up to life in prison, following a government pledge to shut them down by the end of April.All 112 members of parliament present voted to approve the legislation, which marks Cambodia’s first legal framework specifically aimed at a lucrative, illicit industry that has transformed the country into a global hub for cybercrime.The scam operations typically involve bogus investment schemes and feigned romances that collectively extort tens of billions of dollars from victims around the world every year.Justice Minister Keut Rith noted…