Duelling Musk Neuralink, OpenAI Altman invests in brain-computer interface company Merge Labs

August 13, 2023, news, according to the British newspaper Financial Times, OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman is supporting a startup brain-computer interface company,in direct competition with Musk’s company Neuralink in the same field. Three anonymous sources told The Information that Merge Labs, the start-up, recently valued itself at $850 million ( current exchange rate …

Microsoft upgrades cloud printing, allowing employees to print securely from anywhere

hackbar August 13, 2023 – NeoWin, a technology media outlet, reported yesterday (August 12, 2023) that Microsoft has officially opened the “Universal Print anywhere” feature to all Microsoft 365 users, leveraging cloud services to allow users to initiate print jobs from anywhere. IT Home Note: The embryonic form of this feature can be traced back to …

Stealing talent from Zuckerberg: Report says Microsoft poached Meta, forced match compensation, senior management makes quick decisions

At 8 a.m. Beijing time on August 13th, Microsoft is in a talent battle for Meta’s AI pros. According to inside information and internal documents reviewed by Business Insider,Microsoft has compiled a list of Meta engineers and researchers it most wants and is launching a new process aimed at making its hiring terms more competitive,including …

IT-OpenAI ChatGPT update: GPT-5 introduces three modes, 40 model return

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a major update to ChatGPT. This update introduces different modes that users can choose from for the GPT-5, including “Auto”, “Fast”, and “Thinking”. hackbar notes that Altman has tweeted that users can now choose between different modes of GPT-5 on social media. Most users will probably choose the “automatic” mode, …

Indian mobile phones capture 44% of the US market! China drops to third place, is Make in India really rising?

In the second quarter of 2025, India became the largest supplier of smartphones to the United States for the first time, with a 44% share, while China’s share plummeted from 61% last year to 25%, ranking third. Is this India, once ridiculed as the “factory of the world for screwdrivers,” really going to make a …

Exploitation Frameworks (Metasploit)

Metasploit: A Deep Dive into Exploitation Frameworks Introduction: Metasploit Framework is a powerful open-source platform designed for developing and executing exploit code against vulnerabilities in computer systems. It’s a crucial tool for penetration testers and security researchers to assess the security posture of systems and networks. This article provides a brief overview of Metasploit, highlighting …

API Testing: A Journey into Reconnaissance and Vulnerability Identification using BurpSuite

Think of API testing as embarking on a thrilling adventure, where you explore uncharted territories to ensure the safety and reliability of your digital assets. This guide will take you through the exciting process of API testing, focusing on reconnaissance and vulnerability identification. API Reconnaissance Before diving into the depths of API testing, you need …

Network Pen Testing Steps

Network Penetration Testing Steps: A Concise Overview Introduction: Network penetration testing simulates real-world cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in a network’s security infrastructure. This process helps organizations proactively strengthen their defenses and mitigate potential risks. Prerequisites: Before initiating a penetration test, several prerequisites must be met. These include obtaining explicit written permission from the organization, defining the scope …