Linus Torvalds gives approval to "vibe coding" - just don't use it on anything important

Elon Musk predicts that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics will lead to a future where work becomes optional and traditional currency may no longer be necessary. He suggests that these technologies will significantly alter the job landscape and economic structures.

A recent study has revealed a significant security flaw in WhatsApp that allows the scraping of 3.5 billion user phone numbers. This vulnerability exposes sensitive metadata and raises concerns about encryption key reuse, potentially compromising user privacy and security.

Perplexity's Comet browser has launched on Android, introducing smart, voice-enabled AI assistance for mobile browsing. This innovative browser aims to transform each tab into an interactive conversation, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Google has introduced a new feature in its Gemini app that allows users to inquire whether an image was generated by artificial intelligence, utilizing the SynthID tool. This development aims to enhance the detection of AI-generated images, although its effectiveness across all images remains uncertain.

Mullvad VPN has introduced a new ultra-light obfuscation protocol called Lightweight WireGuard Obfuscation (LWO). This protocol is designed to conceal WireGuard traffic and effectively bypass censorship while maintaining minimal impact on connection speed.

An end-of-life D-Link router is vulnerable to four flaws, with proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits already available. Users are advised to take precautions to secure their devices against potential attacks.

Jimdo has integrated AI into its website builder through a feature called Companion, allowing users to ask strategic questions and receive actionable answers. This enhancement aims to improve business outcomes for users by leveraging artificial intelligence.

X experienced another significant outage this week, with numerous users in both the US and UK reporting difficulties accessing the social media platform. Although the service appears to have recovered, the incident has raised concerns about the platform's reliability.