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Hardware wallets promise protection because they keep signing keys away from internet-connected systems. However, secure hardware still depends on reliable firmware. A Coldcard firmware flaw weakened seed generation and allowed attackers to reconstruct vulnerable wallet seeds. The Coldcard firmware flaw introduces an uncomfortable reality for Bitcoin users. Offline storage cannot protect funds when faulty code makes passkeys predictable. Therefore, the breach raises wider questions about trust, testing, and self-custody. The Coldcard Firmware Flaw Triggered a $70 Million Sweep On the 30th of July 2026, attackers drained 1,082.65 BTC from 1,196 Bitcoin addresses. Galaxy Research valued the first sweep at approximately…
SMIC’s record quarterly revenue has pushed China’s leading chipmaker into a stronger position. For the first time, the company reported quarterly revenue above $3 billion. However, the financial milestone tells only part of the story. SMIC also raised wafer prices as artificial-intelligence demand tightened available production capacity. SMIC’s Record Quarterly Revenue Tops $3 Billion SMIC reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $3.006 billion. Revenue rose 36.1% from a year earlier and 20% from the previous quarter. As a result, SMIC’s record quarterly revenue exceeded market expectations. In addition, the company recorded a sharp profit increase. Net profit reached $479.2 million, nearly…
Unitree Robotics has just gone public in Shanghai and audiences already recognize its robots. Viral videos have shown its humanoid and quadruped machines dancing, running, and performing backflips. However, investors have now placed a nine billion dollar price tag on those machines. Unitree Robotics’ debut also marks China’s first mainland listing for a humanoid robot maker. A key question is worth noting; does the price reflect reality, or is it all just hype? Unitree Robotics’ Nine Billion Dollar Debut Recently, Unitree Robotics priced its Shanghai offering at 150.8 yuan per share. The offering valued the company near 61 billion yuan…
Apple has sent mercenary spyware warning notifications to iPhone users across 110 countries, and the scope is historic. On August 13, 2026, the company confirmed one of its largest security actions to date. These alerts are not routine, they signal targeted attempts by government‑grade spyware to compromise devices. If you received one, you must act immediately. If you did not, you still need to understand the risk and prepare. The Spyware Alerts You Can’t Ignore Apple delivered notifications directly to lock screens, Settings, and email accounts. By doing so, the company ensured no one overlooked the warning. The alerts point…
AWS runs much of the modern cloud but a new report just found a major weak spot. Intruder’s 2026 Cloud Security Index checked nearly 3,000 organizations. The report covers AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Researchers tracked misconfiguration data for a full year, through July 2026. Then, they published the results in mid-August 2026. The findings show a clear pattern that multi-cloud teams now face real risk. Currently, publicly exposed services showed up in 76% of AWS accounts. Google Cloud accounts hit just 8% while Azure sat in the middle at 64%. Many security teams assume every cloud platform is equally…
Pass-the-Passkey attacks just found a crack in passwordless security. Researcher Michael Grafnetter revealed the attack family at Black Hat USA on August 5, 2026. As a result, Windows 11 and Microsoft Entra ID both face real exposure. Developers built passkeys to replace passwords and stop phishing for good. Because of this, millions of companies trusted them without a second thought. However, new vulnerabilities are now testing that trust. Therefore, security teams are scrambling to check systems they once assumed are safe. The Pass-the-Passkey Attack That Shouldn’t Have Worked Researchers uncovered more than 20 ways to attack passkeys. Surprisingly, none of…
On the 11th of August, Microsoft patched 398 security problems across Windows and its other products. Most of those problems are routine and Microsoft credited a new AI-powered scanning tool for finding many of them. However, hackers found a flaw and used it before Microsoft even knew it existed. The flaw lives inside WinSock, a core Windows system that handles network connections. Microsoft’s WinSock Problem The name of the flaw is CVE-2026-68820. Microsoft’s patch targets a Windows driver called afd.sys, which manages network traffic on every Windows machine. It works like a traffic controller for internet connections. However, a coding…
Gemini has crossed one billion monthly active users, marking a major milestone for Google. However, the milestone itself is not the biggest story. Google says Gemini became its fastest-growing product ever. The pace behind the milestone shows how quickly generative AI can achieve mass adoption. Gemini Reached One Billion Users at Extraordinary Speed At I/O 2025, Google said Gemini had 400 million monthly active users. By May 2026, more than 900 million people used the app each month. Daily requests also grew more than sevenfold during the same period. The momentum continued through the summer. By July, Alphabet reported 950…
Palantir has turned enterprise AI spending into measurable commercial growth. Revenue reached $1.935 billion in the second quarter, up 93% year over year. U.S. commercial revenue climbed 149% to $764 million. The figures show businesses are paying for AI software at scale. Until now, investors questioned whether enterprise AI can move beyond pilots. Palantir now provides stronger evidence of commercial adoption. Its latest results combine rapid sales growth, larger contracts, rising profits, and substantial cash generation. Palantir’s Revenue Growth Is Accelerating Palantir delivered broad growth across its business during the quarter. U.S. revenue rose 115% to $1.573 billion. Commercial revenue…
Nvidia’s RTX 5090 launched at $1,999, yet its market price has climbed above $4,000. Currently, prices have reached roughly $4,400. The increase reveals how AI’s enormous hardware appetite can reshape consumer technology. More importantly, the flagship GPU now reflects wider pressure across memory and computing supply chains. A Flagship GPU Has Become Far More Expensive On the 30th of January 2025, Nvidia launched Nvidia’s RTX 5090 with 32GB of GDDR7 memory. The company set its US launch price at $1,999. However, market prices have risen sharply since launch. By August 2026, prices had reached roughly $4,400. Nvidia designed the RTX…