Deel acquires deepfake-detection startup Clarity as fake hire problem grows
Deel acquired Israeli deepfake-detection startup Clarity for between 45 million and 50 million dollars in cash and shares. The acquisition represents Deel's 15th deal overall and its first in Israel, marking the company's entry into real-time identity verification technology.
Read full story →Toyota to roll out next-generation hybrid batteries in 2027 as it targets 5 million hybrid sales
Toyota will deploy next-generation hybrid batteries in 2027 using converted Japanese production lines with capacity for approximately 600,000 vehicles. The new battery packs will offer improved performance at reduced cost.
Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers
Third-party code embedded in Android apps can collect users' location data even when developers are unaware this functionality exists. The Electronic Frontier Foundation conducted research revealing that some advertising libraries access location information after users grant location permissions to the app.
Cracken opens self-serve access to its AI-powered offensive cybersecurity platform
Cracken launched a self-serve version of its AI-powered offensive cybersecurity platform, allowing enterprise security teams and individuals to test their organizations against real attack paths without sales involvement. Users can now create accounts and begin testing immediately without going through procurement cycles.