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Ripple Custody version 1.43 adds Canton Network support under a bring-your-own-validator design that keeps signing keys in customer vaults.The post Ripple Custody v1.43 adds Canton Network support for institutional clients appeared first on Techreport.

A Journal of Financial Crime study found flash loan attacks shifted from price feed manipulation to protocol logic exploits, which drove 55% of losses from February 2022.The post Flash loan attackers are ditching oracle manipulation for protocol logic exploits appeared first on Techreport.

ZachXBT says he fronted $349.7K of his own money to pose as a client of a Chinese laundering syndicate serving North Korea's Lazarus Group, exposing a $12M+ Bybit hack cluster.The post ZachXBT spent $350K undercover to infiltrate Lazarus-linked laundering ring appeared first on Techreport.

Biohacking has gone mainstream: What began with fitness trackers and sleep apps now includes hardware implants, with 67% of Americans in a recent survey identifying as biohackers.Grinder biohacking goes beyond tracking: Grinders implant magnets, NFC and RFID chips, and other devices directly into their bodies to enhance human capabilities.Human augmentation has real risks: DIY implants often happen outside medical settings, which increases the risk of infection, device failure, and even introduces cybersecurity threats.The line between innovation and harm remains unclear: There aren't any clear rules for where enhancement should stop and where safety regulators and safety standards should step inThe post Biohacking Implants: When Human Optimization Becomes Too Risky appeared first on Techreport.

Introducing Moltbook, an AI-only social network: Launched in January 2026, the Reddit-like platform lets autonomous agents post, comment, and interact while humans observe.Agents share more than jokes and code: Posts range from bug fixes and workflows to leaked credentials and even an AI-created religion.A major security flaw exposed sensitive data: An unprotected database briefly allowed access to API keys and login tokens, which raises serious privacy and takeover concerns.Local AI autonomy creates new risks: As users run agents locally to protect their data, Moltbook shows how easily those agents can still share information without clear consent.The post A Social Media Network Exclusively For AI Agents: Is This The Next Privacy Issue? appeared first on Techreport.

AI-exposed companies are heavily investing in CapEx to build the infrastructure capable of sustaining current and future AI demandBears see similarities with the dot-com bubble: too many startups, stretched valuations, and execution riskBulls argue that AI is more about infrastructure, rather than software, with long-term pricing power and stickier usageThe question is not whether AI will survive in the long run, but what the magnitude of its impact will be, based on how effectively demand, infrastructure, and returns alignThe post The AI Bubble Debate: Can Both Bulls and Bears Be Right? appeared first on Techreport.

Ads are rolling out in free and Go ChatGPT tiers: OpenAI is testing clearly labeled, contextually targeted ads to subsidize access for users who don't pay for subscriptions.Responses remain separate from advertising: Ads won't influence ChatGPT's answers, and OpenAI insists it will never sell user conversations to advertisers.Existing regulations may not fit: Lawmakers designed frameworks like the Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) for traditional platforms, which leave gaps when it comes to conversational AI advertising.New rules needed: Governments may need to adapt or create policies to govern transparency, user protection, and accountability for conversational AI advertising.The post ChatGPT's Move Into Advertising Raises New Concerns For AI Regulation And Data Governance appeared first on Techreport.

The typical B2B sales process has always involved human persuasion. The sales team brought prospects up to speed on a product, ran demos, answered questions, and persuaded the buyer to...The post By 2030, AI Will Replace All B2B Sales Reps appeared first on Techreport.

Key Takeaways For decades, the US dollar has been more than a currency. It has functioned as infrastructure. Access to the dollar system, through global banking networks, correspondent accounts, and...The post Is the US About to Weaponise Stablecoins to Defend the Dollar? appeared first on Techreport.

The Indian government has ordered smartphone manufacturers to pre-load the Sanchar Saathi app on newly manufactured or imported devices. The app requires extensive permissions like viewing call logs, reading and sending SMS, camera access, and altering device storage, all of which are pretty intrusive in nature. The government later clarified that users can delete the app if they do not want to use it, which seems to be in contradiction with the written directive. This has raised privacy concerns and a threat to freedom of speech as the app can act as a state surveillance tool for millions of Indians.The post India's New Sanchar Saathi' Surveillance Play: The Slow Death of Indian Privacy? appeared first on Techreport.

Ransomware attacks surged in 2025 after years of decline, driven by AI-powered automation and evolving phishing tactics. While businesses are improving resilience with immutable backups and recovery plans, gaps in user training and ransomware insurance remain.The post Ransomware Strikes Back as Global Attacks Rise in 2025 appeared first on Techreport.

Criminals are driving around with portable cell towers that can deliver around 100,000 scam texts in an hour. Current network defenses such as SMS firewalls and filtering are ineffective in flagging such texts, since it doesn't pass through the carrier's networks. The scam started from Southeast Asia and is now spreading to Europe and South America.The post Cybercriminals Now Use Portable Fake Cell Towers to Deliver Scam Messages appeared first on Techreport.

The Redmagic 10S Pro fixes long-standing heat issues: improved cooling means it stays comfortable even during charging and navigation.Built for gamers first: with a 165 Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and shoulder triggers, it feels closer to a handheld console than a phone.Battery life is a standout: the 7050 mAh cell lasts longer than rivals like the ROG Phone 9 Pro, with 80W turbo charging for fast top-ups.Selfie camera remains a weak spot: while the main rear sensor performs decently, selfies suffer from heavy post-processing and unnatural skin tones.The post Redmagic 10S Pro Hands-On Review: Has the Beast Finally Been Tamed? appeared first on Techreport.

The new Go Ultra by Insta360 is a big leap from the Go 3 and Go 3S: It fixes the biggest issues of earlier models with microSD storage, a larger sensor, sharper 4K video, and longer battery life.Tiny size, real flexibility: Weighing just 53g, the Go Ultra is perfect for athletes, travelers, or anyone who values lightweight gear without giving up creative shooting options.Creator Bundle built for lifestyle use: At $499, the kit includes smart accessories like a tilt-ready magnet pendant, pivot stand, and tripod with hidden SD storage, making it ideal for vloggers and casual creators.Competition is heating up: With DJI preparing to launch the Osmo Nano, the Go Ultra may soon face its first true rival in the ultra-compact, wearable camera space.The post Insta360 Go Ultra Hands-On Review: Tiny Camera With Big Personality appeared first on Techreport.

Antigravity's first drone takes 360 capture airborne: The A1 is a 249g drone with dual lenses for full-sphere 8K video, stitched together to make the drone invisible in both live view and final footage.Built for immersive, intuitive flying: With Vision goggles, a Grip motion controller, and FreeMotion head-tracking, pilots can look anywhere while flying in a different direction, opening up new creative options without complex FPV skills.Shaping the product with its users: Before the January 2026 launch, Antigravity is running a co-creation program, giving pre-production units to creators and offering $20K in rewards for feature ideas that make it into the retail version.The post Antigravity A1: Everything We Know So Far About the First 8K 360 Drone appeared first on Techreport.

SensorLM explains the Why" behind your fitness tracker's data: Instead of just showing raw data like heart rate or step count, SensorLM turns it into human-like descriptions, adding helpful context.SensorLM is highly effective at recognizing and explaining activities. It successfully identified 20 activities without additional training. It also outperformed larger general-purpose AI models during testing.Big Tech's Race in AI-Powered Fitness Devices: Apple has published similar research on its Wearable Behavior Model, trained on billions of hours of data to predict health conditions.The post Can Google's SensorLM Redefine Smart Health Tracking? appeared first on Techreport.

Duck AI anonymizes chats: It does this by removing your metadata and IP address before sending prompts to third-party models. But its Approximate Location feature can sometimes reveal more than you'd like to.Lumo stores no logs and uses zero-knowledge encryption: It runs open-source LLMs on Proton's servers and doesn't keep logs of your conversations. You can save chats using zero-knowledge encryption in your Proton account.Privacy seems strong(er) with Lumo: If privacy is your top concern, Lumo is a better option. But Duck AI offers better responses, thanks to leading LLMs like GPT-4o and Claude. And the best part is it's completely freeThe post Lumo vs. Duck AI: Which AI is Better for Your Privacy? appeared first on Techreport.

Antigravity, a new drone brand from Insta360, launches with the world's first 360 camera drone under 249g.The post Antigravity Is Real: The New Drone Brand from Insta360 Has Landed appeared first on Techreport.

X5 upgrades where it counts: Insta360 X5 improves over the X4 with better handling, faster UI, and smarter features - despite only a 3g weight drop.Lens issues finally solved: The X5 introduces swappable lenses, fixing a long-standing flaw that plagued skiers and action users for years.Still the best in class: At $549.99, the X5 undercuts Theta X and outpaces GoPro Max with real-world upgrades, not just on-paper spec bumps.The post Insta360 Keeps Making the Best 360 Cameras - X5 Is Even Better than X4 appeared first on Techreport.

Key takeaways Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is enthusiastic about the 2024 election results, calling them a huge win for crypto.' Armstrong noted that pro-crypto candidates like Ohio's Bernie Moreno helped...The post Coinbase CEO Sees 2024 Election as a Huge Win for Crypto' appeared first on Techreport.

On Tuesday, Meta was fined by the South Korean privacy watchdog for illegally collecting the personal information of 980,000 Facebook users without their consent. It was basically tracking user activity,...The post South Korea Slaps Meta with $15 Million for Illegally Collecting Facebook User Data appeared first on Techreport.

On Monday (November 4), a federal judge dismissed the class action lawsuit brought against Google by customers who fell to the million-dollar Google Play gift card scam. In the verdict...The post US Judge Acquits Google in Play Store Gift Card Scam Lawsuit appeared first on Techreport.

Amazon has something interesting for all its Prime Video users. You can now get AI-generated personalized recaps of TV shows and movies with a new tool called X-Ray Recap. X-Ray...The post Amazon Prime Video Introduces X-Ray Recaps: Personalized AI Summaries to Revise TV Shows/Movies appeared first on Techreport.

Microsoft recently discovered a series of password spray attacks orchestrated by a Chinese botnet. This botnet has been identified as Quad7, which is using another sub-group known as CovertNetwork-1658 to...The post Microsoft Discovers Chinese Botnets Launching Mass Password Spray Attacks appeared first on Techreport.

Cyprus's securities regulator has moved FTX Europe's suspension by another six months. According to the notice of the extension, FTX Europe can continue offering withdrawal services until May 30, 2025....The post Cyprus SEC Pushes FTX EU Suspension By Another Six Months appeared first on Techreport.

Solana surged by 17% in 24 hours amid anticipation of a potential SOL ETF approval and potential listings from 21Shares and VanEck. Market optimism followed expectations of a more crypto-friendly...The post Solana Soars 17% as Trump's Lead Boosts Hope for SOL ETF Approval And $1,000 Target appeared first on Techreport.

Whales move over 1.6 billion XRP tokens, valued at over $814 million, in five distinct transactions across two major crypto exchanges, Bybit and Bithumb. Members of the XRP community have...The post Whales Move 1.6 Billion XRP Across Exchanges, Sparking Market Concerns appeared first on Techreport.

The US Bitcoin ETFs hit net outflows of $541.1 million on Monday, marking their second-largest outflows since their launch. Surprisingly, almost all the Bitcoin ETFs posted net negative flows for...The post US Bitcoin ETFs Post Second-Largest Outflows On Elections Eve - What's Next? appeared first on Techreport.

The most popular meme coin, Dogecoin (DOGE), has witnessed a bullish ride these past few days. Notably, between October 19 - October 27, DOGE was consolidating around the $0.15 zone....The post Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Nears Key Resistance Level - Will It Breakout? appeared first on Techreport.

Threat actors have found an easy way to bypass Whatsapp's View Once" privacy feature and save copies of the sent media files. This feature only works on mobile, though, and...The post Meta Promises to Fix WhatsApp View Once" Feature Bug appeared first on The Tech Report.

Popular US car rental service Avis was hit by a cyber attack early last month. The attack was recently confirmed by the company in a letter sent out to affected...The post US Car Rental Service Avis Hit by Major Cyber Attack appeared first on The Tech Report.

Memebet Casino ($MEMEBET Token) is breaking new ground in the online gaming space with a first-of-its-kind online casino where users can wager directly with meme coins. Its ICO raised $150K...The post New GambleFi Meme Coin ICO Instantly Raises $150K - Is $MEMEBET Token The Next Rollbit? appeared first on The Tech Report.

This is a bad day for Apple. On Tuesday, a European court announced that Ireland would have to recover more than 13 billion euros in back taxes from Apple. Announcing...The post Ireland Will Have to Recover 13 Billion Euros in Back Taxes from Apple appeared first on The Tech Report.

The crypto market is regaining ground, with the global market cap increasing by 2.66% in the last week. The 24-hour meme coin volume is also up 5.86%, reaching 3.475B. Coins...The post 10x Staking Gains - New Token Pepe Unchained Raises $1.9M in Half a Month appeared first on The Tech Report.

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and Sam Altman for violating the initial foundations of their contract. He was one of the co-founders of the company and between 2016 and 2020,...The post Elon Musk Files A Lawsuit Against OpenAI For Digressing From Original Company Mission appeared first on The Tech Report.

Nvidia has been one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street, with shares up by a staggering 60% already in 2024 after tripling last year.This incredible rally has pushed Nvidia's...The post Nvidia Stock Skyrockets as Investors Flock to AI - What's Ahead For The Company? appeared first on The Tech Report.

Google has taken a decisive step by removing several matrimony apps in India amid a serious dispute over service fee payments. Notable platforms, including Bharat Matrimony, have been affected, leading...The post Google Delists India Matrimony Apps: Dark Day for Indian Internet appeared first on The Tech Report.

Ripple's (XRP) price has been moving sideways in a triangle shape for months. This is evident in the daily chart.However, the bulls have recently taken control of the market, and...The post Ripple (XRP) Price Targeting $0.6 Again - Are the Bulls Building Momentum? appeared first on The Tech Report.

Top pro-Cardano analyst Dan Gambardello believes Cardano is about to enter a climatic bull run. Gambardello compared the approaching rally to Cardano's last spike to its all-time high value and...The post Top Analyst Believes Cardano ADA's Bullish Rally Might Begin Within Three Days appeared first on The Tech Report.

XRP has continued to receive positive attention within the crypto industry. Recently, Oliver Michel, the CEO of a notable German venture capital company, Tokentus Investment AG, projected that XRP could...The post German Venture Capital Company CEO Claims XRP Could Become World Reserve Currency appeared first on The Tech Report.

The prominent social media platform Reddit has included crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Polygon (MATIC) in its balance sheet. Reddit extended its holdings to these cryptocurrencies ahead...The post Reddit Includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, And Polygon To Its Balance Sheet Ahead Of Its IPO appeared first on The Tech Report.

Ripple developmental arm (RippleX) has entered a partnership with Zoniqx, a tokenization firm based in Silicon Valley. The goal of this partnership is to build on the tokenization of real-world...The post Ripple Enters Partnership with Silicon Valley Firm to Begin Multi-Asset Tokenization on XRPL appeared first on The Tech Report.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a trip to Asia to discuss artificial intelligence (AI).The meeting highlights Zuckerberg and Meta's efforts to engage...The post Mark Zuckerberg Meets with Japanese PM to Discuss AI Development appeared first on The Tech Report.

A recent Microsoft deal with French AI startup Mistral AI faces antitrust scrutiny by European Union regulators. The tech giant announced on Monday that it would make Mistral's AI models...The post Microsoft's Investment in Mistral AI Faces EU Antitrust Scrutiny appeared first on The Tech Report.

Students of the Canada-based University of Waterloo were outraged after they found that the vending machines in their university were secretly stealing their facial recognition data. The incident came to...The post A Vending Machine in A Canada-based University Was Secretly Stealing Student's Facial Recognition Data appeared first on The Tech Report.

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has decided to form a team to tackle the spread of misinformation through AI during the upcoming EU elections from June 6 to 9. Meta...The post Meta Decides To Form A Team To Prevent AI From Tampering With EU Elections appeared first on The Tech Report.

Reddit has filed to go public, making its IPO available to its most active users through a directed sharing program. This isn't a common practice because IPOs are usually subscribed...The post Reddit's Stocks Are Now Open To The Public; The First Social Media IPO In Years appeared first on The Tech Report.

Shiba Inu has continued to show great and thrilling expansion strides in its ecosystem. More than 1,200 merchants in 25 different countries across the world now accept Shiba Inu payments....The post Over 1,200 Merchants in 25 Countries Accept Shiba Inu Payments Following New Integration appeared first on The Tech Report.