Apple is ‘deeply concerned’ about AltStore’s porn app

A Chinese mega-constellation of communications satellites, including the Qianfan broadband network, is significantly behind schedule, with only 90 of the planned 648 satellites launched, jeopardizing its competition with SpaceX's Starlink, which has around 8,000 satellites in orbit. Contributing to this delay is China's reliance on single-use rockets, as their current launch capabilities lag behind SpaceX's reusable technology. Want More Context? 🔎

The Zero Day Initiative, part of Trend Micro, raises concerns over a possible leak that allowed attackers, including Chinese spies, to exploit Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-53770, CVE-2025-53771) despite security patches released shortly after. Experts suggest that threat actors may have utilized large language models like Google Gemini to identify exploitation routes, as Microsoft has provided no guidance for recent vulnerabilities, indicating potential distrust in their MAPP program. Want More Context? 🔎

According to a report from The Washington Post, DOGE is utilizing an AI tool, the DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool, to analyze and propose the deletion of 100,000 federal regulations. The tool has been tested by agencies like the CFPB and HUD, prompting staff reviews for finalization, with training for other agencies set to begin this month. Want More Context? 🔎

The Chief People Officer of Astronomer resigned after being featured on the "Kiss Cam" at a Coldplay concert alongside the CEO, who also resigned. In a surprising development, Gwyneth Paltrow was hired as a temporary spokesperson for the company, addressing the viral incident and promoting their upcoming dataops conference. Want More Context? 🔎

After facing significant media scrutiny due to a social media scandal, data operations startup Astronomer is attempting to reshape its public image by releasing a humorous video featuring actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow. This strategic move aims to divert attention from the controversy and engage audiences with lighthearted content. Want More Context? 🔎

As of Friday, the UK mandates that users must complete age verification to access pornographic content online, requiring methods like selfies or photo ID. Popular sites like PornHub comply, but users are finding workarounds, such as VPNs, despite potential fines of up to £18 million for non-compliance under the Online Safety Act. Want More Context? 🔎