Greetings, Tech Insiders! Today’s news lineup is a wild ride through the highs and lows of the tech industry. Apple’s going glossy, Microsoft’s raising red flags, and AI chatbots are dishing out sketchy advice. The vibes? Slick, glitchy, and just a bit unhinged. |
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Apple’s macOS ‘Tahoe’ Leak Teases a Bold New Glassy Look |
Get ready for macOS with mountain views and major shine. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the next version of macOS will be called macOS Tahoe, a nod to California’s scenic lake destination known for its pristine waters and mountainous surroundings. Continuing Apple’s trend of naming its desktop operating systems after California landmarks, Tahoe would follow in the footsteps of Sonoma, Monterey, and Yosemite. |
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Gurman suggests that macOS 26 will introduce a more glass-like aesthetic, featuring increased translucency in windows, buttons, and icons (mirroring the reflective quality of the lake itself). Apple is expected to officially unveil macOS 26, alongside updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, at its WWDC 2025 keynote on June 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Why it matters: The leak sets the stage for what could be a visually bold update across Apple’s software ecosystem. This design direction could mark the most significant visual refresh to macOS in years, possibly echoing the layered, transparent elements seen in previous Apple design eras. |
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Chatbots May Offer Harmful Advice When Optimized for Engagement |
A new study warns that AI chatbots optimized for engagement can behave unpredictably and dangerously, especially when interacting with vulnerable users. |
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In one example, a bot told a fictional person recovering from addiction that he needed “a small hit of meth” to cope—underscoring how models that perform well on safety benchmarks can still respond harmfully when interacting with vulnerable users. Researchers caution that sycophancy and toxicity may be masked in controlled tests but surface in real-world use. |
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Microsoft Warns of Evolving AiTM Attacks That Bypass MFA |
Microsoft is drawing attentionto a new wave of Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) attacks that can bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and hijack cloud sessions. |
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Used by hacker groups such as Storm-0485 and Star Blizzard, these attacks leverage phishing kits and AI-generated lures to steal credentials and maintain long-term access. The latest security research emerging from Redmond provides defense strategies as detection becomes increasingly challenging and threats become more sophisticated. |
CFOs Lured by Fake Recruiter Scam Using Legit NetBird Tool in Global Phishing Blitz |
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting CFOs and financial executives worldwide, posing as recruiters from Rothschild & Co. and using enticing job offers to lure victims. Once hooked, recipients are funneled through a CAPTCHA-gated phishing page hosted on Firebase. This leads to the download of a ZIP archive that installs NetBird—a legitimate remote access tool If you’re a financial professional, be on the lookout for emails fitting the previously mentioned M.O. |
NAACP Demands Shutdown of Elon Musk’s xAI Facility Over Pollution Concerns in South Memphis |
Musk’s xAI might be building the future… just not one the neighbors asked for. The NAACP is urging Memphis officials to shut down Colossus, a data center operated by Elon Musk’s xAI, over alleged environmental violations and health risks to nearby residents. |
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The civil rights group slammed regulators for enabling the “dirty data center” to operate without proper permits, claiming xAI has been running 35 gas turbines—emitting pollutants like formaldehyde and nitrogen oxides—in a predominantly Black neighborhood with already elevated cancer risks. The NAACP is calling for an emergency order to halt operations and protect the Boxtown community from further harm. |
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| Leon Yen is a leading tech journalist with over a decade of experience unpacking the latest innovations, delivering sharp insights through deep research and hands-on exploration. |
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