➀ Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces (AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud) are projected to drive enterprise software sales growth from $30B in 2024 to $163B by 2030, with a 29.1% CAGR;

➁ Key drivers include multi-year cloud commitments ($470B in total), strategic marketplace procurement, and the rise of agentic AI, which is expected to account for $24.4B in spending by 2030;

➂ Cybersecurity ($31B by 2030) and partner-led transactions (60% of total) will play crucial roles, with infrastructure software, DevOps, and business applications dominating 63% of marketplace spending.

➀ The CHIIPS podcast episode features Ras Attale discussing chip design and adapting to the UK as an immigrant from Sri Lanka;

➁ Topics include cybersecurity challenges in chip design and her involvement with Women in Techworks to empower women in electronics;

➂ Listeners are encouraged to explore the podcast series and related industry insights.

➀ Ed, an CEO, strategizes to secure a lucrative UK government ID card contract estimated at £1.2-2 billion, leveraging political connections;

➁ He proposes ScunthorpeID (SID) as a British front company for public reassurance, highlighting its tech capabilities and friendly acronym;

➂ Negotiates a 30% net profit share with ScunthorpeID's owner after playful bargaining over subcontracting roles like distribution and customer service.

➀ Researchers developed the Mic-E-Mouse technique, utilizing high-DPI mouse sensors (20,000+ DPI) to capture acoustic vibrations and convert them into speech via AI processing;

➀ The attack exploits compromised software (e.g., games or creative apps) to collect raw mouse data, which is then filtered and enhanced through neural networks for 42-61% speech recognition accuracy;

➂ While alarming, this method highlights evolving AI-driven privacy risks and echoes historic surveillance tactics like the KGB's Great Seal bug.

➀ Researchers developed 'LatentCSI,' a method combining Wi-Fi CSI data with Stable Diffusion 3 AI to generate high-resolution room images by translating radio signals into latent space;

➁ The system uses pre-trained diffusion models and environmental data to 'fill in gaps' for photorealism, enabling real-time tracking of room layouts and human presence;

➂ While promising for applications like smart homes, privacy concerns arise due to potential surveillance misuse despite current lab-stage limitations.

➀ Stark unveiled Vanta-4/Vanta-6 USVs with 900nm range and multi-sensor payloads during NATO drills, targeting undersea cable protection;

➁ The modular drones swarm-operate with naval assets, conducting night patrols and anti-submarine surveillance in response to Baltic sabotage incidents;

➂ Backed by Sequoia and NATO Innovation Fund, the startup valued at $500M positions itself as an affordable mass-deployment maritime security solution.

➀ The conference highlighted Germany's role as a pioneer in AI research and its efforts to balance technological innovation with ethical frameworks and regulatory compliance under the EU AI Act;

➁ Discussions focused on enhancing Europe's global competitiveness, fostering trustworthy AI ecosystems, and addressing societal impacts, including creativity and workforce development;

➂ Practical AI applications, such as sustainable brewing tools and neuromotor exoskeletons, were showcased, alongside the release of a progress report on responsible AI development.

➀ IoT gateways act as intermediaries, enabling communication between diverse IoT devices and the cloud by translating protocols like Zigbee and BLE;

➁ A case study showcases vibration monitoring in airport elevators using BLE-connected sensors and IoT gateways to bypass Wi-Fi restrictions;

➂ Gateways provide local data storage, secure cloud transmission, and Over-The-Air updates, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

➀ DJI vehemently denies its designation as a 'Chinese Military Company' by a U.S. court, asserting it operates independently without government or military ties;

➁ The court rejected most U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) allegations but upheld two, which DJI argues are unrelated to military affiliation, citing its civilian-focused policies;

➂ The ruling could impact DJI's U.S. market prospects, though no immediate ban is imposed, and the company plans to explore further legal options.

➀ CAST launches a new SM4 Cipher IP Core for ASIC/FPGA designs, compliant with China's national standard (GB/T 7-2016);

➁ The hardware-optimized core provides high throughput (25 Gbps+ on 7nm) and low latency for cybersecurity applications like VPNs and payment systems;

➂ Enhances data protection with 128-bit security and various operation modes, positioning CAST as a security IP leader for Chinese and global markets.

➀ A Russian military spy ship, Yantar, has been mapped surveilling NATO's critical undersea cables in the Atlantic, raising concerns over potential data interception or sabotage;

➁ The ship, operated by Russia's secretive GUGI unit, deployed submersibles near strategic locations like the Irish Sea and Arctic, threatening internet, energy, and military communications;

➂ NATO nations are ramping up defenses, including underwater drones and sensors, amid fears of disruptions to financial markets and infrastructure.

➀ A U.S. court upheld DJI's designation as a Chinese military company, citing sufficient evidence from the Department of Defense；

➁ DJI will continue operating in the U.S. and pursue legal remedies despite lost business and reputational damage；

➂ Concerns persist over potential Chinese government-mandated backdoors in DJI drones, raising U.S. national security fears

➀ Microsoft warns that the MacOS malware XCSSET has evolved significantly since earlier this year, with key changes in its browser targeting, clipboard hijacking, and persistence mechanisms.

➁ The latest variant targets Xcode software developers on MacOS, monitoring the clipboard for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and replacing them with its own.

➂ Microsoft has collaborated with Apple and GitHub to mitigate the threat, and provides tips for users to protect themselves.

➀ The r/GamingLaptops subreddit has faced months of spam from bots and paid actors promoting MSI products with repetitive, generic comments.

➀ Moderators suspect coordinated campaigns originating from accounts in lower-income countries, posting multiple times hourly.

➂ The community urges users to report suspicious activity and enforce transparency on brand affiliations, threatening bans for undisclosed promotions.

➀ EnSilica and Codasip establish a strategic partnership to integrate CHERI-based cybersecurity technology;

➁ Focus on enhancing security for automotive, critical infrastructure, defense, and aerospace systems;

➂ Combines EnSilica's ASIC capabilities with Codasip's RISC-V CPU expertise for secure heterogeneous compute platforms.

➀ EnSilica and Codasip partner to integrate CHERI cybersecurity into ASICs for automotive, defense, and aerospace applications;

➁ CHERI's hardware architecture mitigates memory vulnerabilities, combined with Post-Quantum Cryptography and Codasip's RISC-V CPUs meeting ISO safety standards;

➂ Collaboration aims to accelerate adoption of secure, application-specific ASICs in mission-critical fields.

➀ A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's cMUSE platform disrupted automated check-in systems across major European airports, forcing manual processing;

➁ Airports like Heathrow and Brussels faced significant flight cancellations and delays, with critical infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed;

➂ The incident highlights the urgency of implementing EU's NIS2 cybersecurity directives for aviation IT suppliers.

➀ Ukraine's Brave1 platform has developed a kamikaze drone with a 50km range and electronic warfare (EW) resistance, aiming for mass battlefield deployment.

➀Details of the EW-resistant technology remain classified, but prior projects by Brave1 (e.g., Himera Tech radios) suggest expertise in countering jamming.

➂ The Brave1 initiative consolidates defense innovation, streamlining R&D and production to counter Russia's military advances.

➀ Washington University researchers developed SIDE technology to embed traceable digital fingerprints in 3D-printed objects, enabling forensic tracking of printer metadata;

➁ The innovation targets ghost gun regulation but faces challenges like firmware modifications and fingerprint removal tactics;

➂ Critics argue the method may be circumvented through model simplification, open-source printer modifications, or physical alterations to prints.