Meta acquires Assured Robot Intelligence, CISA orders a cPanel and WHM patch by May 3rd, NASA targets late 2027 launch for Artemis III.
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CISA orders emergency patch for cPanel flaw
CISA has ordered U.S. federal agencies to patch a critical cPanel and WHM vulnerability by May 3 after researchers found it has been actively exploited since at least February. The flaw carries a 9.8 severity rating and can give attackers full control over servers, including access to configs, databases, and hosted sites. Hosting providers have taken emergency steps to reduce exposure.
Source: The Record
Pentagon expands AI vendor roster
The Pentagon has signed Microsoft, Nvidia, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI to deploy AI tools on classified networks, adding to existing partners like OpenAI, Google, and SpaceX. The deals focus on improving data analysis and battlefield decision-making, though concerns remain around surveillance and autonomous weapons. Anthropic remains excluded following disputes over acceptable use.
Source: Gizmodo
Meta acquires robotics AI startup
Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup building AI models that help robots understand and adapt to human behavior. The move signals deeper investment in humanoid and embodied AI beyond Meta’s social and metaverse efforts, particularly in complex, real-world environments. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Source: Bloomberg
Amazon adds conversational audio shopping feature
Amazon has launched a “Join the chat” feature that lets shoppers ask questions on product pages and receive real-time audio responses generated from product data and reviews. The tool builds on its existing audio summaries and is designed to mimic an in-store expert that adapts to follow-up questions. It reflects Amazon’s broader push into AI-assisted shopping experiences.
Source: TechCrunch
NASA shifts Artemis III mission focus
NASA is now targeting a late 2027 launch for Artemis III, focusing on a low Earth orbit rendezvous and docking test between SpaceX and Blue Origin landers rather than a lunar landing. The change reflects delays in SpaceX’s Starship development, including unproven capabilities like in-space refueling. NASA continues to accelerate Space Launch System prep while working to shorten gaps between missions.
Source: The Register
Apple raises Mac mini base price
Apple appears to have discontinued the 256GB base Mac mini, making $799 the new starting price for a configuration with 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The shift comes amid supply constraints and a global memory shortage tied to AI infrastructure demand. CEO Tim Cook has said these pressures are driving higher costs and delays.
Source: MacRumors
DDoS attack disrupts Ubuntu infrastructure
A sustained DDoS attack took down Ubuntu and Canonical infrastructure for more than a day, disrupting updates, websites, and security communications. The outage coincided with the release of exploit code for a critical Linux vulnerability that can grant root access, limiting response efforts. A pro-Iranian group has claimed responsibility, highlighting ongoing risks to open-source infrastructure.
Source: Ars Technica
Oura expands hormonal health tracking
Oura is rolling out expanded hormonal health features to its Gen 3 and 4 rings, including Cycle Insights updates covering more than 20 types of birth control. New Menopause Insights track symptoms and offer guidance, alongside integration with telehealth provider Twentyeight Health. The features launch globally on May 6.
Source: Engadget
Waymo cracks down on unaccompanied minors
Waymo is introducing in-ride age verification checks after reports that parents were sending children alone in its driverless cars in California. The company says it may review interior camera footage to detect violations, with penalties including account suspension, while not using facial recognition. Limited teen programs continue in Phoenix.
Source: Wired
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