FBI Sounds Alarm on 'Risky' Apps Hiding in Charlotte Phones
The FBI's IC3 warns foreign-developed apps can access contacts and other device data — even for people who never installed the app. Experts and local outlets name Temu, CapCut and SHEIN as examples.
FCC Bans New Foreign-Made Wi‑Fi Routers, Explained
The FCC added foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List, blocking new models from receiving U.S. authorization. Existing devices remain usable but future upgrades may slow.
D.C. Drops $224 Million To Train Workers For The AI Job Wars
NSF's TechAccess program and a Labor Department MOU could channel up to $224M into state AI hubs that pair training with apprenticeships and help small businesses adopt AI. The first letters of intent are due in mid‑June.
SkyWater Growth After Fab 25 Buy And IonQ Deal
SkyWater's Fab 25 purchase and a pending IonQ acquisition have lifted revenue and capacity, positioning Bloomington as a hub in the U.S. chip re‑shoring push. The deals mean more factory space, higher payrolls and a bigger role in quantum hardware supply chains.
Dallas Feds Turn Up Heat As OkCupid Cuts FTC Deal Over Photo Sharing
The FTC says OkCupid shared nearly 3 million user photos with AI firm Clarifai in 2014; Match Group agreed to a proposed settlement in Dallas that would bar future misrepresentations.
Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Password-Snatching Malware
A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into pasting and running commands that install the StealC info‑stealer. Experts explain what it does and how to respond.
Meta Boss Sounds Alarm As America Scrambles For 500,000 Electricians
Meta President Dina Powell McCormick told Axios the U.S. will need roughly 500,000 electricians as AI data centers and energy deals accelerate. The warning highlights a growing skills gap.
Supreme Court Lets Atlanta’s Cox Off The Hook In Billion-Dollar Piracy Brawl
The Supreme Court ruled that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for customers’ music downloads, overturning a jury award that once topped $1 billion. The decision reshapes how ISPs may be held responsible for users’ copyright violations.












