Sources: US State Dept.'s freeze on foreign aid applies to a bureau that uses cyber diplomacy to fight threats and pursues international norms for emerging tech (Martin Matishak/The Record)

Amazon's ongoing Book Sale includes significant discounts on the Kindle Scribe, with prices starting at an all-time low of $324.99 for the 16GB model. The 2024 Kindle Scribe features a 10.2-inch display, enhanced note-taking capabilities, and a premium stylus, making it faster and more intuitive than its predecessor. Additional upgrades include improved hardware, such as slimmer bezels and a textured display that mimics paper, along with AI-based tools for summarizing notes. Full Article

Spotify is experiencing widespread outages affecting users in the US and Europe, preventing access to streaming services. The Spotify Status account acknowledged the issue at 8:45 AM ET, and while early reports originated in Europe, they have now expanded to the US, with Downdetector showing a spike in outages. Users are encountering problems with the web player, desktop app, and iOS app, with some facing a black screen or being unable to play songs, though...

SaaS applications are crucial for enhancing productivity and efficiency in modern organizations, but they also introduce significant security risks due to app integrations and multiple user access points, which can be exploited by threat actors. The increase in SaaS breaches highlights the importance of safeguarding identity and access management, as noted in a May 2024 report by XM Cyber. Organizations must prioritize security measures to mitigate these risks effectively and protect sensitive data against potential...

Over a year after Intuit's shutdown of Mint, users like myself have sought alternatives for budgeting apps. My testing led to Quicken Simplifi being the top recommendation due to its user-friendly interface, effective income and bill detection, and affordable pricing, although it lacks Zillow integration for home value tracking. Other noteworthy options, like Monarch Money, also emerged but tend to have a steeper learning curve, making it essential for users to find the budgeting app...

Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, has introduced a new feature called Grok Studio, enabling users to edit and create documents and basic apps. Announced on X late Tuesday, this feature is accessible to both free and paying Grok users on Grok.com. With Grok Studio, Grok can now generate documents, code, reports, and browser games, enhancing its functionality significantly. Full Article

Nvidia Announces New GPUs Nvidia has officially revealed three new GPUs, positioning some to compete within the mainstream graphics card market. Alongside these announcements, new laptops are also set to be released, expanding the RTX 50-series lineup. Pricing details have been maintained, indicating Nvidia's strategy to remain competitive in the evolving graphics hardware landscape. Full Article