Day: February 27, 2025

Illinois governor says Trump admin withholding $1.88B in approved taxpayer money, amid rift with president

8:38 pm February 27, 2025

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a letter on Tuesday that calls for the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he says the Trump administration is withholding. Pritzker, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, said in the letter addressed to Russel Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget […]

Long-dormant Mac malware returns with advanced capabilities

8:30 pm February 27, 2025

It’s early, but 2025 is not shaping up to be a great year for Mac cybersecurity. In less than two months, we’ve seen numerous Mac malware threats targeting Apple laptops, which are generally considered very secure. These threats range from infostealers to malicious software capable of reading screenshots and stealing passwords. Now, Microsoft has identified […]

Pentagon says transgender troops are disqualified from service without an exemption

8:10 pm February 27, 2025

U.S. service members who are transgender or otherwise exhibit gender dysphoria are prohibited from military service unless they obtain an exemption, according to an internal Pentagon memo. The memo, revealed in a court filing on Wednesday night, details the Trump administration’s new policy regarding transgender individuals. The policy notes that such service members “may be […]

Special operations commanders issue warning about US enemies’ ‘impressive’ tech advancements

7:52 pm February 27, 2025

America is falling behind its adversaries when it comes to technological advancement, commanders of special operations forces told the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Rear Adm. Milton Sands III, Maj. Gen. Peter Huntley, Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga and Lt. Gen. Michael Conley all voiced concerns about special ops being bogged down by bureaucracy when […]

Amazon unveils Alexa+, a smarter, more personalized assistant

7:47 pm February 27, 2025

Amazon is taking Alexa to the next level with the help of AI. Amazon just announced Alexa+, an updated assistant powered by generative AI. The idea is to make Alexa more human, so she can help you control all your devices and get more done. The U.S. Alexa+ launch is set to happen over the […]