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Microsoft Security Copilot, an artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, was used to discover several previously unknown vulnerabilities in open-source bootloaders. The Redmond-based tech giant recently revealed a list of the security flaws discovered in three commonly used bootloaders. One of the bootloaders is the default for many Linux-based systems, while the other two are typically used for embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Notably, Microsoft has informed the bootloader maintainers about the exploits, and they have released security updates to fix them.Microsoft Showcases Its AI System’s Vulnerability Discovery ProcessIn a blog post, Microsoft detailed the discovery process and…

Lenovo unveiled the Legion Y700 (2025) gaming tablet in China in September 2024 with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The company is now expected to be working on a new high-end model that could launch soon. A tipster has leaked the chipset and display details of the purported tablet on Weibo. The tablet could be aimed at gamers, as it is equipped with the latest flagship chipset from Qualcomm. It will pack a bigger battery and sport a slimmer build than the existing Legion tablet. The tipster has also leaked the probable launch timeline of the high-end tablet.Lenovo’s High-End Tablet Said to Feature…

OpenAI might have trained its artificial intelligence (AI) models on copyrighted content, according to a research paper. A recently published paper from the non-profit organisation AI Disclosures Project, the San Francisco-based AI firm’s recent large language models (LLMs) showed a higher recognition of copyrighted content compared to its older models. The researchers used a recently developed method called DE-COP to detect copyrighted content in the AI models’ training dataset. Notably, the study found that the GPT-4o mini was not trained on the specific copyrighted content.Researchers Used DE-COP to Test OpenAI’s Training DatasetThe study, titled Beyond Public Access in LLM Pre-Training…

Miller Whitehouse-Levine, former CEO of the US-based DeFi Education Fund has launched the Solana Policy Institute (SPI), a non-partisan, non-profit advocacy group based in Washington, DC. Focused on crypto policy and education, SPI aims to collaborate with US regulators to advance Web3 initiatives. Kristin Smith, previously CEO of the Blockchain Association, will serve as SPI’s President.Whitehouse-Levine, a longstanding crypto advocate in the US, emphasised the need for deeper Web3 knowledge among lawmakers to craft effective regulations and ensure a level playing field. Speaking recently with The Block, he underscored the importance of informed policymaking beyond just Bitcoin.Here’s What We Know…

HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music have been launched in India as the latest feature phones by Human Mobile Devices (HMD). The new feature phones come in multiple colour options and have a 2,500mAh battery. They are claimed to offer up to 50 hours of music playback on a single charge. They have UPI payment capabilities and sport 2.4-inch QVGA displays. The HMD 130 Music and HMD 150 Music were first announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025.HMD 130 Music, HMD 150 Music Price in IndiaThe HMD 130 Music is priced at Rs. 1,899 in India, whereas the…

Google is enabling its enterprise users to easily send end-to-end encrypted emails via Gmail. Announced on Wednesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant said that it has made progress in implementing the Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) protocol in an easier way to allow users to send encrypted email to others on Gmail as well as on other email clients. The company said this will allow even those businesses that do not have large IT infrastructure to send encrypted emails with ease.Gmail Is Making It Easier to Send Encrypted EmailsIn a blog post, Google detailed the new privacy feature for its…

Garmin Vivoactive 6 was launched in the US on Tuesday. The smartwatch comes with a 1.2-inch AMOLED screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and is claimed to offer a battery life of up to 11 days on a single charge. It is equipped with a smart wake alarm feature alongside health and wellness monitoring tools including Body Battery, Sleep Coach, Stress Tracking and HRV status. The smart wearable is compatible with the Garmin Connect app and it supports contactless payment with Garmin Pay.Garmin Vivoactive 6 Price, Colour OptionsGarmin Vivoactive 6 price in the US is set at $299.99 (roughly Rs.…

Acer on Monday announced its new lineup of QD-OLED gaming monitors, comprising the Predator X32 X2 and Predator X27U X1 models. Catering to gamers, the new monitors come with integrated quantum dot and OLED display technologies, which are claimed to deliver images with high colour reproduction and contrast ratios while consuming less power than LCD-sporting competitors. Acer’s new monitors are available in 31.5-inch and 26.5-inch display sizes with up to 4K resolution, up to 240Hz refresh rate, and support for AMD’s FreeSync Premium Pro technology.Acer Predator X32 X2, Predator X27U X1 Availability, PriceAcer Predator X27U X1 price is set at…

A handout made available by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on April 19, 2023, shows the tunnels of the Future Circular Collider (FCC) and the current Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva. | Photo Credit: European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN)/AFP Photo Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics. The plans for the Future Circular Collider – a nearly 91 km (56.5-mile) loop along the French-Swiss border and below Lake Geneva – published late Monday (March 31,…

Microsoft recently began testing a new tool designed to help Windows 11 PCs recover from boot failure. The new Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) feature that is rolling out to testers is designed to automatically attempt to repair boot-up problems on a Windows 11 PC, and could prevent a recurrence of last year’s catastrophic CrowdStrike incident. Microsoft says that it will be able to remotely issue fixes for PCs facing critical boot-up issues, via Windows Update, while IT administrators in an organisation will be able to do the same for managed computers.How Microsoft’s Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) Tool WorksThe Redmond company…