security Researchers Find Over a Dozen iOS Games Tied to Golduck Malware Security firm Wandera discovers 14 retro-style iPhone apps communicating with a command server linked to the Android-focused Golduck malware. These apps currently push ads and collect user data, but pose a potential future risk.
venture capital Venture Capitalists Kick Off the New Year With Billions in Fresh Funds Venture capital firms start 2019 by filing SEC paperwork for massive new funds, while major rounds flow to Niantic, Indian startups, and supersonic travel.
sophia genetics SOPHiA GENETICS Raises $77 Million to Accelerate Democratization of Data-Driven Medicine SOPHiA GENETICS closes a $77 million investment round led by Generation Investment Management to expand access to data-driven medicine globally.
amazon Amazon Says 100 Million Alexa Devices Have Been Sold Amazon reveals that over 100 million devices with Alexa have been sold to date. The company aggressively expands its smart home platform lead as a massive intelligent assistant war brews.
boom supersonic Boom Raises $100M to Develop Supersonic Jet Boom Supersonic raises $100 million in Series B funding to build its Mach 2.2 Overture airliner for business class travelers.
amazon Amazon Tests Virtual Showroom Tool for Living Room Furniture Design Amazon quietly launches Amazon Showroom, a visual design tool that lets shoppers customize and purchase complete living room setups. The feature allows users to change wall colors, swap furniture, and buy entire room designs in one click.
boom supersonic Boom Supersonic Raises $100M for Mach 2.2 Airliner Development Denver-based Boom Supersonic secures $100 million in Series B funding to advance its economically viable supersonic commercial jet. The startup plans to test a scaled prototype this year while targeting business-class ticket prices.
discountmugs Hackers Steal Credit Card Data from Thousands of DiscountMugs Customers A massive Magecart card skimming attack on DiscountMugs.com exposes the financial and personal information of thousands of holiday shoppers. Company executives remain silent as the breach adds to a growing list of e-commerce security failures.
mit MIT Researchers Develop New System to Reverse-Engineer 3D Models MIT engineers create a system using constructive solid geometry to break down 3D scans into basic, editable shapes. This technique allows users to easily modify and understand the structure of complex 3D models.
marriott Marriott Reveals Five Million Passport Numbers Stolen in Starwood Breach Marriott reduces its estimated breach victim count to fewer than 383 million guests but confirms the theft of over five million unencrypted passport numbers.
amazon Amazon Surpasses 100 Million Alexa Device Sales Amazon announces that it has sold over 100 million devices featuring its Alexa voice assistant. The milestone highlights the company's aggressive strategy to integrate the technology into a wide variety of hardware.
apple Clever Voice Phishing Scam Spoofs Apple Support on iPhones A new voice phishing scam successfully tricks iPhones into displaying fake Apple Support caller ID information. The exploit uses manipulated search data to make fraudulent calls appear completely legitimate.
tiktok TikTok Lite Surpasses 12 Million Downloads in Emerging Markets TikTok quietly expands its global reach with two Lite app versions that attract over 12 million downloads since August 2018. The streamlined apps target emerging markets like India and Indonesia while the flagship app receives heavy marketing.
crispr J&J's $818 Million Bet Unlocks New Path for CRISPR Therapies Johnson & Johnson strikes an up to $818 million deal with Locus Biosciences to develop a unique CRISPR technology that destroys harmful bacterial DNA instead of editing it. The partnership focuses on treating respiratory and other organ infections while preserving the patient's healthy microbiome.
3d printing MIT Researchers Devise Technique to Customize Complex 3-D CAD Models MIT researchers develop a new technique that reverse engineers 3-D CAD models into basic shapes, making them much easier to customize for 3-D printing.