Hackers are exploiting Fortinet firewall bugs to plant ransomware
Security researchers say that a threat actor it calls Mora_001 has ‘close ties’ to the Russia-linked hacking group
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Puzzle Corner
Ready for a fresh set of puzzles? Click here for the July/August 2025 Puzzle Corner, brought to you by guest editor Ed Faulkner ’03. Send problems, solutions (by August 1), and comments to puzzlecorner@technologyreview.com. Editor emeritus Allan Gottlieb ’67 launched Puzzle Corner in 1966. Find back issues through 2022 at cs.nyu.edu/~gottlieb/tr and more recent back issues at technologyreview.com/puzzle-corner.
DOGE staffer violated Treasury rules by emailing unencrypted personal data
Marko Elez emailed a spreadsheet containing personal information to two Trump administration officials.
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Unlock Your Brain’s Problem-Solving Potential With These 3 Neuroscience Hacks
Most people get stuck focusing on problems instead of solutions, keeping their minds trapped in stress mode. This article breaks down a powerful shift that moves you from survival thinking to creative problem-solving with ease.
Ferrari Buyers Are Getting Younger. Here’s What’s Driving the Brand’s Popularity — Despite Sticker Prices That Rival New Homes.
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna says that 40% of their new buyers are now under the age of 40.
Travis Kalanick wants to do a lot more than develop more ghost kitchens
Last week, at the Abundance Summit in Los Angeles, billionaire entrepreneur Travis Kalanick gave attendees a rare glimpse into his vision for the future of his newest company, CloudKitchens. While today the eight-year-old L.A.-based outfit is known for a growing real estate portfolio that it uses to it host – and set up – restaurants […]
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Vote for the session you want to see at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
We’ve been blown away by the overwhelming response to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. After thorough consideration, we’ve selected six standout finalists. The power to choose who will take the stage and share their AI expertise with 1,200 AI leaders and enthusiasts is now in your […]
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Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features
It’s only been around six months since Snap released the fifth generation of Spectacles, its AR glasses for developers, and the company is already enhancing its latest pair with new Lenses and platform features. Snap announced on Monday that it’s launching the ability to create Spectacles-focused Lenses that tap GPS, new hand-tracking capabilities, and more. Now, […]
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Roblox releases its open-source model that can create 3D objects using AI
Roblox announced Monday that it’s launching the first iteration of its 3D model, dubbed “Cube,” to allow creators to create 3D objects using generative AI. The company also launched an open-source version so anyone off the platform can build on it. Announced last year at Roblox’s annual developer conference, the company is demoing Cube at […]
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The Download: Google playing AI search catchup, and forming relationships with chatbots
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Is Google playing catchup on search with OpenAI? —Mat Honan I’ve been mulling over something that Will Heaven, our senior editor for AI, pointed out not too long ago: all the big players…
Why So Many Business Owners Use MacBooks
Power, performance, battery life, and in this case, price.