World Tech

  By Nadim Kahwaji Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, and DeepSeek is now in the spotlight. Founded in 2023, this Chinese AI company aims to challenge established leaders such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Yet despite the buzz, users may want to try DeepSeek alongside these proven tools to see which is best suited for their needs. Rapid Rise and Market Reaction: DeepSeek’s AI assistant app quickly climbed to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store, even surpassing ChatGPT at one point—suggesting high public interest. However, it’s uncertain whether this initial surge will translate into sustained impact. Financial markets also took note: NVIDIA, one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, saw over $600 billion in market value wiped out following DeepSeek’s debut. Still, many question whether DeepSeek can truly match or outperform Western AI giants, especially as its real-world efficiency remains under scrutiny. DeepSeek-R1: A New Era in Reaso...

  By Nadim Kahwaji In our interconnected world, data is the backbone of modern society. To safeguard it, we’ve built systems of replication across data centers globally. These centers, strategically located, mitigate risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, ensuring resilience and continuity. Despite these efforts, many of us have experienced service disruptions, such as WhatsApp or Facebook outages, highlighting the need for better data infrastructure. As technology advances, the question arises: could the ultimate safeguard against terrestrial risks lie beyond Earth? Enter the first-ever lunar data center. Lonestar Data Holdings, a Florida-based company, is at the forefront of this effort. By establishing a lunar data center powered by solar energy and leveraging the moon’s naturally cool environment, which eliminates the need for active cooling systems, Lonestar aims to mitigate terrestrial vulnerabilities. They have already booked a flight on SpaceX’s Fa...

 By Nadim Kahwaji Apple has released updates for all supported devices, including iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, macOS 14.5, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod Software 17.5, introducing several new features and enhancements. These updates are now available for download. The updates include: SecurityUpdates : Each update includes a variety of security patches to enhance device protection. Cross-Platform Tracking Protection: This feature alerts users if a Bluetooth tracker they do not own is moving with them, applicable across different operating systems. It extends the anti-stalking protections previously available for AirTags to other Bluetooth devices paired with non-Apple phones. Apple News+ Enhancements: Subscribers to Apple News+ can now enjoy a new word game called Quartiles. Other games like Crossword and Mini Crossword now track player stats and win streaks. Additionally, the Today+ and News+ tabs can now load without an internet connection. These updates are expected to ...

 By  Nadim Kahwaji In the digital age, relying solely on passwords to secure online accounts is increasingly proving to be insufficient. Even the strongest passwords, fortified with symbols and complex combinations, may fall short due to potential vulnerabilities in the security implementations of online services. This vulnerability underscores the critical weaknesses of relying solely on passwords for security, as vividly illustrated by a recent incident involving GitLab , a web-based DevOps platform similar to GitHub . GitLab, a platform supporting collaborative development across coding, testing, and deploying applications, offers both self-hosted and cloud-hosted options. However, this flexibility necessitates the implementation of robust security measures to protect against sophisticated cyberattacks. Recently, GitLab fell victim to a critical security flaw identified as CVE-2023-7028 , exploiting the password reset feature to redirect emails to unverified addresses. This...