A massive cloud breach has exposed the data of over 2.4 million VRChat users, while new phishing threats target Signal and SharePoint. To curb London's stolen phone trade, the Metropolitan Police are partnering with Apple to track devices once they return online. Additionally, Google has released a new open-weights model, ZTE earned three Selular Awards for AI innovation, and Katalyst’s LINK spacecraft prepares for launch.

US military personnel are being tracked by adversaries using smartphone location data, prompting calls for stricter device protections. In cybersecurity, a researcher has threatened a major 0-day release following a dispute with Microsoft, while Carnival confirmed that 6 million customer records were stolen. Additionally, experts warn Europe must moderate datacenter growth to avoid power and water shortages.

Microsoft's CFO paused data center expansion impacting supply chains and growth, while AI startup Poolside seeks new partners like Google after a deal collapsed, despite a $2 billion Nvidia investment. Elsewhere, CoinShares, a major crypto asset manager, began trading on Nasdaq following a $1.2 billion merger, and AI compliance startup Variance secured $21.5 million in funding. Elon Musk and the SEC will proceed to trial over the handling of his Twitter stake acquisition, and a critical security vulnerability was found in Linux’s libinput system, potentially granting unrestricted access.

Poland bans Chinese camera-packing cars from military bases amid data acquisition concerns, while the US recruits tech billionaires like Elon Musk to train elite government coders. Meanwhile, AI adoption is seen as complementing high-skill jobs in India's IT sector, with hiring trends shifting towards roles exposed to automation. Lego creates a custom chip for its Smart Bricks, featuring sensors and interactive technology, while Apple launches video podcasts on Apple Podcasts, marking a shift from audio-centric platforms. A US judge rules that ex-Palantir employees breached confidentiality agreements when founding an AI startup, allowing them to continue working there.