All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Google unveils Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, marks new step in AI reasoning
The new AI model seeks to enhance reasoning by breaking down problems into smaller, manageable tasks and providing answers alongside an explanation of its thought process.
Accenture Q1 FY25 earnings surge on AI-driven growth, raises FY25 guidance
The company has also set a goal of hiring 80,000 data and AI specialists by 2026.
Micron shares plunge amid weak outlook despite solid Q1 FY25 earnings
The company posted Q1 FY25 revenue of $8.71bn, fuelled by strong demand for its HBM chips.
CISA urges US government agencies to ditch unencrypted telecommunication platforms amid Chinese cyber threat
CISA has urged immediate adoption of robust security measures, warning that traditional methods like phone calls and text messages may no longer be secure against advanced cyber threats.
CISA issues new directive to bolster federal cloud security
Agencies must catalogue their cloud tenants, deploy automated evaluation tools, and enforce secure configuration standards for commonly used SaaS applications.
Hackers exploit critical file upload flaw in Apache Struts framework
The vulnerability impacts several Apache Struts versions, including the unsupported and end-of-life Struts 2.0.0 to 2.3.37 and 2.5.0 to 2.5.33, as well as the more recent Struts 6.0.0 to 6.3.0.2.
Google launches Veo 2, expands AI video horse race
Veo 2 offers the ability to generate videos in resolutions up to 4K and with durations longer than two minutes, distinguishing it from existing competitors.
Lockheed Martin expands defence AI capabilities with Astris AI launch
Astris AI aims to help organisations deploy resilient solutions by emphasising scalable AI development, ensuring these systems can adapt to fast-paced technological advancements.
Trump administration to be less forgiving about cyber-espionage, says incoming US National Security Advisor
Mike Waltz said the Trump administration would begin targeting cyber espionage perpetrators and retaliating against those who steal data or disrupt US infrastructure.
CMA launches probe into BlackRock’s £2.55bn acquisition of Preqin
The competition watchdog is set to decide by 12 February 2025 whether BlackRock’s acquisition of the UK-based private markets data provider will advance to a more in-depth Phase 2 investigation.