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• Silicon Motion SM2324 9mm chip powers external SSDs with up to 32TB and
• It promises true USB4 speeds of 4,000MB/s
• Built for filmmakers and backup warriors, this chip supports Apple Pro workflows

Silicon Motion has revealed a potentially transformative piece of storage tech at Computex 2025: the SM2324, a single-chip USB4 SSD controller aimed at powering external drives with up to 32TB of storage and read speeds of 4,000MB/s.

The company says the SM2324 combines native USB4 support with an integrated Power Delivery controller, meaning fewer parts, reduced costs for OEMs, and more compact SSD enclosures.

This could, in theory, usher in a new class of ultra-high-capacity portable drives -though affordability and availability are still big questions.

A compact controller built for scale and cross-platform use

Unlike multi-chip designs, it’s built to simplify production without compromising on performance, thanks to sequential write speeds that can reach 3,809MB/s -assuming cooling is adequate.

It also offers full support for 3D TLC and QLC NAND, as well as compatibility with Power Delivery 3.1, and is built using TSMC’s 12nm low-power node to keep power demands reasonable.

With support for up to 32TB and compatibility with Windows, macOS, Linux, and even Apple ProRes workflows on iPhones, the controller clearly targets a wide market -everyone from mobile filmmakers to enterprise backup users.

Whether it ends up in the drives competing for best portable hard drive or best SSD status depends not just on its specs, but on how it's implemented.

Still, there are caveats. While single-chip simplicity lowers BOM costs, there's no promise that 32TB USB4 SSDs based on the SM2324 will be priced for mainstream users.

NAND prices, thermal management requirements, and power delivery constraints could all push the final product into specialist territory.

So while it might eventually sit alongside the best external SSD options in performance, it may not do so in price.

This device comes with security features which include support for AES 128/256-bit encryption, hardware SHA-384, a TRNG, and full TCG Opal 2.0 compliance.

There’s even optional support for fingerprint-based authentication, though integration details are vague.

It also integrates Silicon Motion’s NANDXtend LDPC ECC engine, improving endurance and reliability for both TLC and QLC memory.

In terms of design, the chip is compact, just 9mm by 9mm, and includes an aluminum heat spreader, making it viable for slim external enclosures.

"At Silicon Motion, we're focused on delivering SSD controller solutions that lead in both performance and power efficiency," said Nelson Duann, Senior VP of Client & Automotive Storage Business at Silicon Motion.

"…the SM2324 redefines portable storage with a fully integrated single-chip USB4 solution. These technologies reflect our commitment to helping customers build faster, smaller, and more efficient SSDs for next-generation applications."

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• Dummy loads burn up to 45% of energy just to keep power levels stable
• Skeleton’s GrapheneGPU delivers up to 40% more computing with the same hardware
• AI workloads are killing energy efficiency, GrapheneGPU smooths power draw in real time

As artificial intelligence systems grow more demanding, many data centers have found themselves consuming nearly twice the energy they technically need.

This overuse isn’t due to system flaws or outdated hardware, it’s rooted in how GPUs behave, as their power demand can swing drastically within seconds, from full throttle to idle.

To cope, operators often deploy dummy loads, deliberate energy wasters, to maintain a stable power draw - but these data centers deliberately slow the performance of tens of thousands of GPUs to prevent power outages

Dummy loads mean massive wastage of energy

While this avoids damage and blackouts, it means up to 45% of energy is lost as heat, performing no useful computation.

Skeleton Technologies now claims it may have a more efficient alternative, one that allows GPUs to run at full capacity without overwhelming the grid.

The Estonian company developed GrapheneGPU, a peak-shaving system using proprietary Curved Graphene supercapacitors.

Unlike lithium-based systems, these capacitors can respond in just 10 microseconds, absorbing energy during idle periods and discharging it instantly when GPU loads spike.

The result, according to Skeleton, is the ability to maintain consistent GPU performance without stressing the grid or resorting to throttling.

Their tests suggest the system can deliver up to 40% more FLOPS - floating point operations per second - using the same GPUs, simply by removing the performance penalties associated with thermal de-rating and power instability.

“GrapheneGPU delivers up to 40% more computing with the same energy footprint, while cutting both capital and operating costs by reducing grid upgrade needs, energy waste, and cooling,” said Taavi Madiberk, CEO of Skeleton Technologies.

“Powered by our patented Curved Graphene, this is a fundamental shift in how AI infrastructure can scale - sustainably and economically”.

The company also reports up to a 44% reduction in the power capacity that data centers must reserve from the grid.

The core unit, the GrapheneGPU PCS 50, delivers up to 80 kW of peak power in a standard 1OU form factor, compatible with existing infrastructure and cooled by air or liquid.

Importantly, it avoids lithium entirely, using Skeleton’s patented graphene-based material instead.

According to Skeleton, this technology has been tested under rigorous hyperscaler-grade GPU workloads with positive results. However, it has not been independently tested for real-world performance and durability.

The first shipment of this technology will commence in Germany by June 2025. The company also has a U.S. production site planned for early 2026.

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• Security researchers found ClickFix attacks evolving to target other operating systems
• On Android and iOS, the attack is particularly worrisome, as it transforms into a drive-by attack
• The malware is already being flagged by antivirus programs

ClickFix, an infamous hacking technique that tricks people into running malware thinking they’re fixing a problem on their computer, has evolved, experts have warned.

New research from c/side has revealed what used to be a Windows-only attack method is now capable of targeting macOS, iOS and Android devices, as well.

In a blog post analyzing the evolution, the researchers said the new attack starts with a compromised website. The threat actors would inject JavaScript code which redirected users to a new browser tab when they clicked on certain elements on the page. The new tab then displays a page that looks like a legitimate URL shortener, with a message to copy and paste a link into the browser - and doing so triggers yet another redirect, this time to a download page.

Fetching the malicious payload

Here is where the technique diverges, depending on the operating system of the victim.

On macOS, the attack leads to a terminal command that fetches and executes a malicious shell script, already flagged by multiple antivirus programs.

On Android and iOS, things are even worse, since the attack no longer requires any user interaction.

“When we tested this on Android and iOS, we expected a ClickFix variant. But instead, we encountered a drive-by attack,” the researchers explained.

“A drive-by attack is a type of cyberattack where malicious code is executed or downloaded onto a device simply by visiting a compromised or malicious webpage. No clicks, installs, or interaction required.”

In this case, the site downloads a .TAR archive file, holding malware. This one, too, was flagged by at least five antivirus programs already.

“This is a fascinating and evolving attack that demonstrates how attackers are expanding their reach,” c/side explained. “What started as a Windows-specific ClickFix campaign is now targeting macOS, Android, and iOS, significantly expanding the scale of the operation.”

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• HighPoint RocketStor 8631CW gives you 64GB/s GPU bandwidth - no drivers or software needed
• Real PCIe Gen5 x16 lanes delivered straight to your GPU through a single CopprLink cable
• Fits dual or triple-slot GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, or Intel - no compatibility tricks required

External GPU (eGPU) enclosures aren’t new, but HighPoint’s RocketStor 8631CW has entered the scene with an unusually aggressive pitch.

The company says this external GPU setup delivers a direct PCIe Gen5 x16 connection to a full-sized graphics card via a proprietary 1-meter CopprLink CDFP cable.

In addition to its bandwidth for desktop-class GPUs, this device supports plug-and-play, OS-agnostic and does not rely on software or drivers.

A closer look at the hardware setup

At the heart of the system is the Rocket 1634D host interface card, which uses Broadcom’s PEX 89048 switch to sustain its Gen5 x16 link, with up to 64GB/s transfer speed.

The card fits into low-profile systems, measuring 68.9mm x 165mm, and supports a single CDFP channel.

It supports LED indicators for visual feedback on connection status and secure boot at both hardware and software levels.

Connected to that is the RocketStor 8631C chassis, which uses Asteralabs PCIe 5.0 retimers to maintain signal integrity.

The enclosure supports one full-height, full-length, dual- or triple-slot GPU from any major vendor, including Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.

It can handle power loads up to 600W and includes real-time power monitoring and an advanced dual-fan cooling system with programmable smart fan control for thermal issue alerts. There is also a back-panel mute button in case the audible alerts get too chatty.

Its dimensions are 370mm x 170mm x 88mm, which makes it large enough to house an RTX 5090-class card, but still compact enough not to overwhelm a desk.

This setup is aimed at workflows where stability and zero-configuration environments are mandatory - think AI model training, 8K editing, or enterprise-grade rendering pipelines.

But in a world where laptops are increasingly equipped with powerful built-in GPUs, this enclosure feels more like a fix for edge cases.

A creator looking for the best laptop for video editing or the best laptop for Photoshop will likely find plenty of capable systems that don’t need such a setup, particularly when portability, price, and simplicity are taken into account.

That said, as integrated GPUs and compact systems improve, the necessity of such a solution narrows, and the cost significantly increases.

You’ll need a PCIe slot in your system, a matching full-power GPU, and a compelling reason to justify the cost - but if you’re dead-set on hauling RTX 5090-class power around without a tower, this might be the only hardware currently up to the job.

The HighPoint RocketStor 8631CW is currently selling on HighPoint's website for $1,999.

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• Google confirms that Instagram for Android is draining excessive battery power compared to similar apps
• The issue apparently lies with the standard Instagram app
• Google’s advisory urges users to fix the issue by updating their app

Think your Android smartphone’s battery life has been dropping faster than normal recently? The culprit may have been identified.

Noticing excessive battery drain in recent weeks, Android users on Reddit have been speculating that the Instagram app is responsible. In battery drain comparisons with other apps, Meta’s social media app appeared to be consuming far more of their capacity than it should for the amount of usage.

One Redditor, using a Samsung Galaxy A53, noticed that 54 minutes of Instagram screen time used 12.4% of their battery capacity, while 49 minutes of WhatsApp screen time used only 2.4%.

Google has now stepped in to apparently confirm what many suspected. In an advisory post entitled “Battery drain on Android devices”, posted on the Android support site, a Google community manager identified Instagram as the cause of said drain, and urged Android users to immediately update their Instagram app.

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The latest build of the app at the time of writing (build 382.0.0.49.84) appears to resolve the issue, so if you’ve been noticing your smartphone losing battery power faster than expected, it’s well worth ensuring that you’ve downloaded this update.

Of course, there are lots of other ways to extend your battery life. These range from putting unused apps to sleep (go to Settings > Battery > Background Usage Limits) to turning on Power Saving or using Dark Mode.

So if you’re still having power problems after the update (or if you don’t even use Instagram) check out our guides below to keep things ticking along on your Android phone for as long as possible.

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• Research from NordVPN reveals 94 billion stolen cookies on the dark web
• Only a small percentage of these are still active
• These cookies represent serious risk for customers

New research from NordVPN has revealed cookies, the small information files generated from web servers and sent to web browsers, are being leaked and exploited on the dark web in huge numbers.

The findings calculate there to be around 94 billion cookies circulating on the dark web, with almost 42 billion of these originating from Redline, a notorious infostealer malware - although only 6.2% of these were still active, meaning they have a relatively short lifespan.

In fact, most were inactive, with only 7.2% of the 10.5 billion cookies identified from Vidar showing as valid, alongside 6.5% of LummaC2 - a newer infostealer service - which has collected a total of 8.8 billion stolen cookies. There is one outlier though, with CryptBot proving by far the most effective malware given that 83.4% of the 1.4 billion cookies stolen are still active.

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This isn’t the first time NordVPN has warned that cookies are being abused, with millions of stolen UK consumers internet browser cookies leaked on the dark web in 2024, although globally the total for 2024 was 54 billion - outlining an increase year-on-year.

These cookies from the dataset contained a range of different information types, with the most common keywords being “ID” (18 billion), alongside “session” (1.2 billion), “Auth” (292 million), and “login” (61 million) - this is particularly worrying, as it suggests that they could be used “hijack live sessions without a password”. The researchers warn;

“Cookies may sound sweet, but sometimes they can leave a bad taste. The truth is, even the most seemingly unimportant cookies can do a lot of damage to you or your business. Once one door is open, it isn’t that difficult to open others. Session cookies, especially active ones, are a goldmine. They let attackers skip login pages altogether.”

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Everyone with an Xbox can also play The Division 2 from now until June 3 at no charge.

Recently, I've been very pleased with the content that Prime Video has been releasing, and a large majority of titles I've been streaming over the past few months have come from Prime Video's movie library.

Over the next few weeks, I'm looking forward to seeing what new Prime Video titles will be blessing our TV screens in June 2025, including Prime Video original shows and a whole new wave of movies. Nosferatu (2024) is the obvious standout, which I'll have to squeeze into our best Prime Video movies list.

Beyond Robert Eggers' latest gothic thriller, Prime Video is expanding each of its genre categories, adding cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain (2006), sport comedy Moneyball (2011), and sci-fi/ action Godzilla (2014), keeping up its reputation as one of the best streaming services.

It should be noted that, while the Prime Video Movie and TV Originals listed below are released worldwide, many of the third-party films and TV series that Amazon has licensed for June are only available in the US. So, it's best to bear this in mind before you read on.

Everything new on Prime Video in June 2025

Arriving on June 1

12 Angry Men (movie)
Annie (movie)
At First Sight (movie)
Bad Teacher (movie)
Benny & Joon (movie)
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (movie)
Bill & Ted Face the Music (movie)
Billy Madison (movie)
Bloodsport (movie)
Brokeback Mountain (movie)
Capote (movie)
Chips (movie)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (movie)
Cowboys & Aliens (movie)
Daddy Day Care (movie)
Dead Man Walking (movie)
Fled (movie)
Godzilla (movie)
Guns of the Magnificent Seven (movie)
Half Baked (movie)
Happy Feet (movie)
Happy Feet Two (movie)
Heartbreakers (movie)
Letters From Iwo Jima (movie)
Life (movie)
Masters of the Universe (movie)
Midnight Cowboy (movie)
Mississippi Burning (movie)
Moneyball (movie)
Nanny McPhee (movie)
Oblivion (movie)
Platoon (movie)
Pixels (movie)
Red Corner (movie)
Return of the Seven (movie)
Rings (movie)
Road House (movie)
Ronin (movie)
Serenity (movie)
Stargate (movie)
Some Like It Hot (movie)
The Birdcage (movie)
The Brothers (movie)
The Greatest Showman (movie)
The Magnificent Seven (movie)
The Perfect Guy (movie)
The Thomas Crown Affair (movie)
The Thomas Crown Affair (movie)
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (movie)
Twins (movie)
Valkyrie (movie)
White Chicks (movie)

Arriving on June 12

American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans (documentary)

Arriving on June 13

ROMCON: Who the F*** Is Jason Porter? (documentary)

Arriving on June 15

The Chosen: Last Supper season 5 (TV show)

Arriving on June 18

We Were Liars (movie)

Arriving on June 20

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (movie)

Arriving on June 21

Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams (documentary)

Arriving on June 23

Head Over Heels (TV show)

Arriving on June 25

Countdown (TV show)

Arriving on June 27

Infiltrada en el búnker (documentary)
Marry My Husband (movie)
Nosferatu (movie)

Arriving on June 29

Another Miss Oh season 1 (TV show)
Her Private Life season 1 (TV show)
Melting Me Softly season 1 (TV show)
Military Prosecutor Doberman season 1 (TV show)
Mouse season 1 (TV show)
The Heavenly Idol season 1 (TV show)
The Killer’s Shopping List season 1 (TV show)
Touch Your Heart season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on June 30

XXX: The Return of Xander Cage (movie)
Rings (movie)

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• US-based Disney+ subscribers will soon have access to a new perks program
• An international roll-out is expected to happen later this year
• Hulu plans to follow suit, with its perks program launching on June 2

If you're a US-based Disney+ subscriber, you'll soon have plenty of exclusive perks at your fingertips. The streaming giant has just launched an "Always-On" program featuring discounts, free trials, and competitions.

At the time of writing, this perks program is only available in the US, but Disney+ plans to expand it to international markets later this year, with an exact timeline to be confirmed.

At launch, Disney+ and bundle subscribers will have access to rewards ranging from "one-of-a-kind experiences and limited-time sweepstakes to everyday savings and special discounts", according to their press release.

Hulu will follow suit on June 2, with new perks dropping weekly, including chances to win tickets for big events like Comic-Con San Diego and Lollapalooza, as well as sweepstakes to win merchandise from the best Hulu shows, like The Handmaid's Tale.

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If you're a new or existing Disney+ customer, you'll start to see these perks being advertised on the Disney+ Perks website. Currently, only US subscribers can access this link; however, this will change when the international rollout occurs.

Disney+ has provided some examples of the kinds of things you can enjoy through the perks program, and there are some huge opportunities, like being one of the first to explore their new cruise ship and tickets to movie premieres.

Take a look at some of the offerings below:

• A chance to win tickets to the Freakier Friday World Premiere and be among the first to see the all-new sequel before it arrives in theaters August 8
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• Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule + until June 26th to claim a $10 Dapper Credit
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It will be interesting to see if rival streamers decide to offer similar perks in the future, but for now, it seems Disney+ and Hulu are leading the charge here.

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Bono has been a ubiquitous presence for most of my adult life. I was just coming up in the world when U2's break-out album, War, arrived, and by 1987's Joshua Tree, Bono and lead guitarist Edge felt inescapable. In other words, I saw U2 frontman Bono as less of an enigma and more of a contemporary.

We're both old-ish men now, licking our psychic wounds and (in Bono's case) enigmatically revealing them to the world in, first, 2022's well-received memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, and now as an unusual spoken and musical journey, Bono: Stories of Surrender – the first immersive video feature-length film ever released on Vision Pro. It's a joyous, funny, sad, sometimes frustrating, and often intense guided tour back through Bono's life and career.

Mostly, though, it's a story of Bono (Paul Hewson) and "Da" his deeply Irish dad, Bob Hewson.

Apple provided me with a preview of the film, which I viewed almost entirely through Apple's $3,499 mixed-reality headset. There were, because of the way Apple insisted I access the video, some tech glitches (occasional freezing), but it was generally an immersive and often moving experience.

Shot almost entirely in stark black and white, the film is both a one-man oratory and an occasional musical performance. Director Andrew Dominik uses the Vision Pro's expansive, almost 360-degree canvas to literally paint scenes around Bono as the singer tells particularly Irish tales about, for instance, his mother dying suddenly when he was just 14, and his father never speaking his wife's name again.

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The stage is spare, featuring little more than a few chairs, a table, and a fake pint of Guinness. But Dominik uses the Vision Pro's native 3D immersive capabilities to embellish the stage and imagery.

Using 3D line drawing, Bono is, even as he performs or talks in front of a live audience, surrounded at points by lyrics, hand-drawn audience members, or boxes and papers that seem to reach to the sky above you.

This is not a concert or a U2 performance. Early on, Bono admits that it's "almost transgressive,' to be on stage without his bandmates. Instead, Bono is backed by the Jacknife Lee ensemble, which features an electronic drum kit and a harpsichordist/backup singer. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it works.

In fact, Bono, now 65, is in fine voice, which is clear, loud, and agile. This becomes less surprising when you learn that his father was a gifted tenor. Late in the film, Bono does some of his own operatic singing, clearly an homage to his late father.

There are some musical performances and even a few moments in the Vision Pro experience where you feel as if you're nose-to-nose with the iconic lead singer (it's unnerving), but most of the singing is done in support of the stories, or rather, the stories explain the origins of songs like Pride, With or Without You, and Sunday, Bloody Sunday.

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There's a decent amount of humor, especially a story about Luciano Pavarotti, but more importantly, you do get the origin story of Bono's musical interests and the formation of the band, which coincided with meeting his wife of more than 40 years, Ali Hewson.

The documentary does start off a little slowly and perhaps melodramatically, with Bono's 2016 heart surgery, and while I am deeply grateful Bono survived, I worried that the whole roughly 90-minute doc might be a bit of a slog. Fortunately, that harrowing tale was just the preamble, and soon, Bono was weaving an entertaining tale of hubris, struggles, and epiphanies.

It was, though, frustrating to hear the story behind I Will Follow and not get a full performance of the song. I'll admit that I wanted more of U2's discography, though Bono's fresh interpretations, like the almost a cappella Sunday, Bloody Sunday, were stunning.

In the end, this Bono: Stories of Surrender goes too fast, and it ends just as you feel you were finally getting to know the real Bono, a short singer with big tales and, I think, an even bigger heart. He's still not an enigma, but for the first time in 40 years, I feel as if I might just want to hang out with him.

As for the Vision Pro, it did a brilliant job. 90 minutes is a long time to wear the mixed reality headset (it was down to 10% battery by the end), so make sure you have a comfortable fit. Mine is good (I use the dual-loop band), though I did take a few breaks.

You can watch Bono: Stories of Surrender starting today on either the Vision Pro (for the special immersive experience) or on Apple TV+, where I suspect you'll enjoy it just as much.

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• Netflix fans think they've deduced the release date of Knives Out 3
• Two new teasers for the mystery-crime thriller might have given the game away
• Knives Out 3 is expected to feature as part of Netflix Tudum 2025

Netflix sleuths appear to have unraveled the mystery of Knives Out 3's release date ahead of its likely reveal at Netflix Tudum 2025.

This year's edition of Netflix's annual fan celebration, which will take place on Saturday, May 31 – in the US, anyway – is set to unveil plenty about numerous new Netflix movies and the forthcoming seasons of some of the best Netflix shows. From Stranger Things season 5 to Wednesday season 2, there'll be a truck-load of release date announcements, trailer reveals, and more to pore over very soon.

Knives Out 3 – or, to give it its full title, Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery – is also part of this year's line-up. Indeed, when Tudum 2025's date and slate were announced in April, the third Knives Out film was among the projects confirmed to appear.

It won't be making up the numbers at Tudum 2025, either. After months of radio silence, the Knives Out X/Twitter account has not only *ahem* come back to life, but also heavily implied that a trailer and release date announcement are imminent.

"The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures." pic.twitter.com/EYTtLlcYUXMay 28, 2025

Two days ago (May 28), a spooky new teaser, which you can view above, was uploaded to said social media account.

The footage, which simply shows a camera panning up to look at a church while its bells ring, doesn't give much away. However, the accompanying caption, which reads "The wicked desire the stronghold of evildoers, but the root of the righteous endures", does.

Before I explain the significance behind that, though, another sinister teaser, which you can watch below, was posted on the same account yesterday (May 29). This time, the camera slowly crawls through a graveyard and comes equipped with the caption "The devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short".

"The devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short." pic.twitter.com/WyrQJJuCHyMay 29, 2025

Alright, what has this duo got to do with Knives Out 3's possible release date?

On the Knives Out Movie Subreddit, detectives have noticed that these captions are actually passages from the Bible. The first is taken from the Book of Proverbs, while the second is directly lifted from the Book of Revelation.

That's not all. As Reddit user Avalon3071 points out, these sentences are taken from specific chapters and verses in their respective tomes. On both occasions, it's 12:12.

You don't need to be a sleuth on the level of Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, or Benoit Blanc to deduce Wake Up, Dead Man's likely launch date from that. But, if you're really struggling to work it out, let me spell it out for you: People think Knives Out 3 will make its debut on the world's best streaming service on December 12, 2025.

Of course, all of this could be a mere coincidence but, if we've learned anything about teasers of this ilk, there's always a secret hidden within. Considering Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, aka the series' second installment, made its Netflix debut in December 2023, the streaming titan could look to replicate the success it had with that festive hit with the franchise's third entry.

In short: don't be surprised if Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery's release date is confirmed to be December 12 at Tudum 2025.

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• Hackers are hosting fake invoices on Google Apps Script, experts warn
• The invoices are sent via email
• Victims are redirected to a fake Microsoft 365 login page

Threat actors have been seen abusing Google Apps Script to launch convincing phishing attacks and steal people’s Microsoft 365 login details.

Cybersecurity researchers Cofense recently spotted one such campaign where Google Apps Script used to host a fake invoice.

First, the crooks would prepare the usual fake invoice phishing email. That email would carry a link to the invoice which, when hovered (or clicked) would point to script[.]google[.]com. That way, the criminals would create a false sense of legitimacy with the victims who might think the invoice was actually coming from Google or a Google-affiliated service.

M365 credentials

Clicking on the link opens a small landing page stating “you have one pending download available” and a “preview” button. #

The button leads to the actual malicious page, which mimics the Microsoft 365 login page, almost to the last detail. Those who don’t spot the trick and try to log in, end up relaying their login credentials straight to the attackers.

To better hide their tracks, the crooks set up the page so that it redirects back to the actual Microsoft 365 site, as soon as the login credentials are provided.

Google Apps Script is a cloud-based scripting platform that lets users automate tasks and extend Google Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive using JavaScript.

For example, a teacher could have a Google Sheets file with student grades, and by using Google Apps Script, they would be able to send personalized emails automatically, saving hours of manual work.

“Phishing emails like these are a good example of how attackers take advantage of legitimate domains to make their scams look more convincing,” Cofense’s researchers warned. “It is important to stay vigilant and educate employees about the risk of phishing attacks."

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The UK is experiencing an AI boom, fueled by the government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, and over £14 billion in private investment. This surge in funding is accelerating AI adoption across industries, driving innovation, boosting productivity, and creating significant job opportunities. Fueling innovation, and economic growth, AI is transforming industries, driving productivity and creating a number of job opportunities. However, while businesses are racing to adopt and implement AI, the workforce skillset is struggling to keep pace.

AI skills now account for 40% of the UK’s most pressing tech talent shortages, making it one of the largest gaps in the sector. This highlights a growing challenge: education and training programs simply aren’t evolving fast enough to meet the demands of an AI-driven economy.

What is the role of businesses in AI upskilling?

Traditional education systems cannot keep pace with AI's rapid evolution. Waiting for universities to modernize their AI curricula is not a viable strategy for businesses. Instead, companies must take proactive steps to upskill their workforce, ensuring they have the necessary AI expertise to remain competitive.

Some organizations are already progressing in this direction, establishing in-house AI training programs, ranging from foundational AI literacy courses to specialized technical training for employees in data science, machine learning, and AI applications. These programs can be delivered through online modules, workshops, and mentorship.

Businesses should also collaborate with AI education platforms, boot camps, and certification programs to offer employees structured learning opportunities. Industry-recognized certifications can help workers gain relevant, up-to-date skills that align with real-world applications. Encouraging AI-skilled employees to mentor colleagues can accelerate knowledge transfer.

Taking mentorship one step further, organizations can create AI centers of excellence, where experts guide teams on AI best practices, ethical considerations, and emerging trends. Offering incentives such as financial support for AI-related courses, internal recognition, and career progression opportunities can motivate employees to upskill. Embedding AI expertise into performance evaluations can also reinforce its strategic importance. By investing in AI upskilling today, businesses can bridge the talent gap, drive innovation, and future-proof their workforce.

What is the role of business-academia collaboration when it comes to bridging the AI skills gap?

The disconnect between higher education and industry needs is a persistent issue in the AI skills debate. Universities and technical colleges often struggle to keep up with the rapid pace of AI advancements, meaning graduates enter the workforce with outdated skills or theoretical knowledge that lacks real-world applicability.

Businesses have a responsibility to actively engage with universities and technical colleges to help shape educational programs. By integrating real-world AI applications, case studies, and industry projects into coursework, students can develop job-ready skills. But collaboration must go beyond one-off partnerships. Establishing long-term advisory relationships between businesses and academia can ensure that curricula evolve alongside technological advancements.

Beyond this, businesses can work with academic institutions to develop AI certification programs that validate students’ expertise in key areas such as machine learning, natural language processing, and AI ethics. These certifications should be recognized across industries to standardize AI proficiency levels and extend beyond the classroom into the workplace.

Practical, hands-on experience is also essential. Companies should provide structured mentorship and opportunities for students to work on real-world AI challenges. Offering experience through internships, apprenticeships, and AI research collaborations ensures students gain practical exposure.

I would add that it’s not just about training individuals. The UK’s AI adoption efforts are also hindered by outdated IT infrastructure, making it harder for organizations to implement AI effectively. Without a modernized digital ecosystem, even a well-trained workforce will struggle to deploy AI solutions at scale.

Businesses and academia must work together not only to prepare the next generation of AI talent but also to modernize digital infrastructures so that organizations can scale AI solutions efficiently.

Integrating AI

AI is no longer just for data scientists. How can we integrate AI fundamentals into both higher education and professional development programs?

AI’s impact is broad and far-reaching, spanning a huge swathe of industries, job roles, and everyday decision-making. To capitalize on AI’s impact, we must ensure AI knowledge and proficiency become mainstream and integrate AI fundamentals into both higher education and professional development programs.

AI education should start early, with foundational courses integrated into university and college curricula across disciplines. Business, healthcare, finance, and law students, for example, should be equipped with AI knowledge relevant to their fields.

Many professionals interact with AI-driven tools but lack a deep understanding of how they work. Companies should offer AI literacy programs tailored to non-technical employees, covering topics such as responsible AI use, bias mitigation, and automation. Governments, businesses, and educational institutions ideally collaborate to promote AI literacy at a societal level.

This can include free AI learning resources, workshops, and public discussions on AI’s ethical and economic implications. AI education should be accessible and flexible. Short, modular AI courses delivered through online platforms can help professionals upskill at their own pace without committing to full-time study.

Crucially, AI literacy isn’t just about ensuring businesses see returns on AI investments, it’s about empowering individuals to participate in an AI-driven economy. Without widespread AI knowledge, the risk is that AI remains an exclusive tool wielded by a few, rather than a democratized force that benefits society as a whole.

How can we approach the AI skills gap moving forwards?

The AI skills gap is a multi-faceted challenge requiring a coordinated response from businesses, academia, and education systems. Businesses must take responsibility for upskilling their workforce, while academic institutions must adapt curriculums to align with industry needs. At the same time, AI literacy must become a mainstream priority, ensuring workers across all sectors are equipped for an AI-powered future. If these gaps are not addressed, the UK risks stagnating in its AI ambitions, with organizations struggling to implement AI effectively and workers left behind in the digital transformation.

If businesses, educators, and policymakers act now, they have the opportunity to create a more inclusive, AI-ready workforce that drives sustainable innovation and economic growth. Only through a collaborative, proactive approach can the UK ensure that AI’s benefits are widely distributed rather than concentrated in a select few industries or regions.

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