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Coruna is also notable for its use by three distinct hacking groups. Google first detected its use in February of last year in an operation conducted by a “customer of a surveillance vendor.” The vulnerability exploited, tracked as CVE-2025-23222, had been patched 13 months earlier. In July 2025, a “suspected Russian espionage group” exploited CVE-2023-43000 in attacks planted on websites that were frequented by Ukrainian targets. Last December, when it was used by a “financially motivated threat actor from China,” Google was able to retrieve the complete exploit kit. “How this proliferation occurred is unclear, but suggests an active market…

The Pentagon has officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the two failed to agree on how much control the military should have over its AI models, including its use in autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. As Anthropic’s $200 million contract fell apart, the DoD turned to OpenAI instead, which accepted and then watched ChatGPT uninstalls surge 295%. As the stakes keep rising, the question remains: how much unrestricted access should the military have to an AI model?  Watch as Equity hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Sean O’Kane break down what startups should know about chasing federal AI contracts, plus the week’s biggest tech stories, from Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal and MyFitnessPal’s Cal…

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In just over a week, negotiations over the Pentagon’s use of Anthropic’s Claude technology fell through, the Trump administration designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, and the AI company said it would fight that designation in court. OpenAI, meanwhile, quickly announced a deal of its own, prompting backlash that saw users uninstalling ChatGPT and pushing Anthropic’s Claude to the top of the App Store charts. And at least one OpenAI executive has quit over concerns that the announcement was rushed without appropriate guardrails in place. On the latest episode of TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec, Sean O’Kane, and I discussed what…

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ModRetro, the vintage gaming startup by Palmer Luckey, is in talks to raise funding at a $1 billion valuation, according to the Financial Times. The company launched its first product, a Game Boy-style handheld device called the Chromatic, in 2024. The Verge’s Sean Hollister said it “might be the best version of the Game Boy ever made,” but found it hard to separate from Luckey’s reputation as founder of defense tech startup Anduril Industries. “If Lockheed Martin made a Game Boy, would you buy one?” Hollister asked. Luckey said last year that he’d been trying to build a Game Boy-inspired…

Deveillance Spectre I prevents unwanted recordings! HomeCoolest AI GadgetsDeveillance Spectre I: AI-Powered Microphone Jammer Gadget Flow EditorsDeveillance Spectre I: AI-Powered Microphone JammerDisrupt audio surveillance with the Deveillance Spectre I, a pocket-sized device that blocks nearby microphones from capturing intelligible sound. It scans surroundings and generates cancellation signals on the spot for instant privacy protection.Microphone detection: Scans surroundings for active microphones within about 2 meters, aiming to identify listening devices. Offers protection where it matters most, including smartphones, laptops, and voice assistants.AI cancellation signals: Generates AI-derived cancellation signals that interfere with how devices interpret speech, making captured audio distorted and less…

It’s been a busy couple of weeks since the last installment of our trending chart. Samsung finally officially unveiled its Galaxy S26 series and unsurprisingly the Ultra is still the most popular device in our database. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 5G These are the best offers from our affiliate partners. We may get a commission from qualifying sales. 256GB 12GB RAM€ 1,449.00£ 1,279.00512GB 12GB RAM€ 1,449.00£ 1,279.00Show all prices Nothing had its own event this week, which produced the second-placed phone – the Phone (4a) Pro, while the bronze medal came from Infinix and…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! I was out for a few days last week and we have a bit of catching up to do! I won’t rehash too much, but expect a few of the bigger news items — ahem, Wayve’s $1.2 billion raise — to make it in here.  One more housekeeping note: I will be in Austin next week for SXSW, the annual tech, music, film, and culture event that always attracts an interesting collection…

Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV is perfect for DIY projects! HomeFather’s Day Gift IdeasHOTO Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV Gadget Flow EditorsHOTO Electric Precision Screwdriver ADVKickstart your repairs with the Electric Precision Screwdriver ADV, a compact driver built for small fixes and delicate builds. It tackles everyday tasks and electronics work with more control than a manual screwdriver.Fast electric driving: 170 RPM motor speeds up repeated screws, so simple tasks finish sooner with less wrist strain.25 magnetized S2 steel bits: Wide mix of 60 HRC bits fits common screws, and the included magnetizer helps keep fasteners from dropping.Low-torque options: Choose 0.05 Nm…