Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found online
Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records and the data was eventually secured, but nobody wants to take responsibility for the security lapse.
MIT Technology Review’s most popular stories of 2025
It’s been a busy and productive year here at MIT Technology Review. We published magazine issues on power, creativity, innovation, bodies, relationships, and security. We hosted 14 exclusive virtual conversations with our editors and outside experts in our subscriber-only series, Roundtables, and held two events on MIT’s campus. And we published hundreds of articles online,…
Trump signs executive order to approve TikTok deal
Vice President JD Vance said that the deal would value TikTok US at “around $14 billion.”
Meta launches ‘Vibes,’ a short-form video feed of AI slop
Think TikTok or Instagram Reels, but every single video you come across is essentially just AI slop.
The Surprising Reason Google’s Former CEO Is ‘Not in Favor’ of Working From Home
Eric Schmidt said people have to make tradeoffs to succeed in tech.
Viral call-recording app Neon goes dark after exposing users’ phone numbers, call recordings, and transcripts
Call recording app Neon was one of the top-ranked iPhone apps, but was pulled offline after a security bug allowed any logged-in user to access the call recordings and transcripts of any other user.
How To Sell on Etsy in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Want to start selling your handmade goods online? This article outlines how to start and grow your business using Etsy.
Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance
The investigation was sparked by a story in The Guardian that reported that Unit 8200, the elite Israel military intelligence unit, was using Azure cloud storage to house data on phone calls obtained through the surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
Startup founders say Trump’s $100K H-1B fee is a ‘talent tariff’ that will hurt innovation
The price hike for H1B visas could have detrimental impact on the startup industry, experts say.
Your Complete Guide to Building Passive Income in 2025
Forget active income — it’s time to create some real financial freedom in your life.
Having a Great Product Means Nothing If You Ignore This Crucial Principle
Here’s what entrepreneurs need to know about the Law of Diffusion.