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☆ Evertune is building marketing analytics tools for LLMs. Check out the pitch deck it used to launch from stealth with $4 million in seed funding from Eniac.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The startup offers marketing analytics tools to help brands boost their SEO on LLMs like ChatGPT. Check out the 17-slide pitch deck Evertune used to raise its $4 million seed funding round. The startup, Evertune, launched from stealth today with $4 million in seed funding, it confirmed exclusively to Business Insider. AdvertisementAt Evertune, Stempeck said that he and his co-founders, Ed Chater and Poul Costinsky, are focusing on being the leader in intersection between advertising and AI. Check out the 17-slide pitch deck Evertune used to raise its $4 million seed funding round.

Persons: Evertune, Roger Ehrenberg, —, OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's, Anthropic's Claude, Brian Stempeck, Evertune's, Stempeck —, LLMs, Stempeck, Ed Chater, Poul Costinsky Organizations: Eniac Ventures, Nextview, Service, Business, New York VC, NextView Ventures, Aperiam Ventures

☆ Data startup Matia just emerged from stealth with a $10.5 million seed round — check out its 11-slide pitch deck
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-29 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Miami-based data operations startup Matia has secured $10.5 million in seed funding. BI got an exclusive look at the 11-slide pitch deck Matia used to secure the fresh funding. AdvertisementMiami-based data management startup Matia has just come out of stealth with $10.5 million in seed funding. The startup's pitch deck, shared exclusively with BI, states that it has four early customers and 10 companies who are showing "strong interest." Check out the 11-slide pitch deck used to secure the fresh funding.

Persons: —, Benjamin Segal, Segal, Matia, Benjamin, Geva Organizations: BI, Service, Leaders Fund, Cerca Partners, Caffeinated Locations: Miami

☆ Russia gave Yemen's Houthi rebels satellite data so they could attack Red Sea shipping lanes: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Houthi rebels used Russian satellite tracking data to hit ships in the Red Sea, The Wall Street Journal reported. AdvertisementHouthi rebels in Yemen used satellite data provided by Russia to target and attack commercial ships in the Red Sea, The Wall Street Journal reported. One of the Journal's sources said that the satellite data was transferred to the Houthis via members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps embedded with the rebels in Yemen. AdvertisementThe Houthis have for months harassed commercial ships in the Red Sea with drones and missiles, for what they say is retaliation against Israel for its bombardment of Gaza. AdvertisementMeanwhile, the US military has rotated multiple aircraft carrier groups to fend off Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, last week striking several targets in Yemen with B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.

Persons: —, Dmitry Peskov Organizations: Street Journal, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, Service, Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Reuters, Russian Foreign Ministry, Kremlin, Business, US Navy, Health, Israel, Drewry Locations: Red, Yemen, Russia, Israel, Iran, Moscow, Gaza

☆ Bayesian Health CEO Suchi Saria Leads Healthcare Data Revolution
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Saria, part of Business Insider's 2024 AI Power List, directs the machine learning and healthcare lab at Johns Hopkins University and is the founder and CEO of the AI startup Bayesian Health. Related storiesSaria has continued to research healthcare AI at Johns Hopkins. For her work in healthcare AI, the World Economic Forum named her a Young Global Leader in 2018. In 2022, Saria cofounded the Coalition for Health AI, which brings federal agencies and healthcare organizations to discuss best practices for using healthcare AI. She also helped the National Academy of Medicine develop its code of conduct for AI deployment, released earlier this year.

Persons: Saria, Barack Obama, Andreessen Horowitz, Oracle's Cerner, It's, Johns, She's, — she's Organizations: Johns Hopkins University, Stanford, Bayesian, Nature Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Northwell, Johns Hopkins, Economic, Global, Coalition for Health, National Academy of Medicine

☆ A US F-35 stealth fighter just landed on a destroyer Japan turned into an aircraft carrier for the first time off the California coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The US landed an F-35 stealth fighter on Japan's new aircraft carrier for the first time. US and Japanese forces are integrating the short-takeoff/vertical landing F-35B onto the JS Kaga. AdvertisementA US F-35 stealth fighter jet landed aboard Japan's new destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier for the first time off the coast of California, the US military said, sharing photos of the event. Japan's Izumo-class JS Kaga recently converted into a light aircraft carrier. Kaga's successful modification also paves the way for another Japanese helicopter carrier, JS Izumo, to be converted into an aircraft carrier.

Persons: Kaga, —, Cmdr, Darin Russell, Lockheed Martin, Japan's JS Kaga, Shusaku Takeuchi, Darin Russell Japan Organizations: US, Service, US Marine Corps, British Royal Navy, Air, Naval Air Base, Lockheed, ITF, Self, Defense Force, Force, JS Izumo, - Defense Force, US Navy, East China Locations: California, Naval Air Base Patuxent, Maryland, San Diego , California, Japan, San Diego, Bataan, Red, China, South, East, Tokyo, Australia

☆ Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal has moved his AI startup out of stealth, calling it Parallel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Parag Agrawal updated his LinkedIn page with his AI startup's name for the first time: Parallel Web Systems. The ex-Twitter CEO raised about $30 million for the startup, The Information reported in January. AdvertisementThe former CEO of Twitter has moved his AI startup out of stealth mode with a previously unknown name: Parallel Web Systems. Agrawal raised about $30 million for the startup, The Information reported in January when the startup's name was still unknown. From Twitter to AI startupAgrawal was the CEO of Twitter from November 2021 to October 2022, when Elon Musk fired him following his acquisition of the platform.

Persons: Parag Agrawal, Parallel's, —, Agrawal, Elon Musk, Kurt Wagner's, Wagner, Musk, Ned Segal, Vijaya Gadde, Sean Edgett Organizations: Systems, AIs, Service, Twitter, Khosla Ventures, Index Ventures, LinkedIn, Company, Shapley Inc, Business Locations: Palo Alto , California, San Francisco

☆ How an F-22 fighter pilot transforms the stealth jet's combat capabilities into a soaring spectacle
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Lauren Frias | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The F-22 is considered the top US air superiority fighter, known for stealth, speed, and agility. F-22 pilot Maj. Samuel Larson captivates audiences with daring displays in the fifth-gen fighter. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementThe F-22 Raptor, a fifth-generation stealth jet developed by Lockheed Martin, is considered the top US air superiority fighter. As one of the US Air Force's most advanced jets, the supersonic fighter is outfitted with cutting-edge military technology.

Persons: Samuel Larson captivates, —, Lockheed Martin, Samuel " RaZZ Organizations: Service, Lockheed, US Air, Air Force

• The US launched airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, targeting five underground weapons storage facilities. It’s the first time the US has used B-2 stealth bombers to attack the Iran-backed militant group since tensions spiked in the Middle East a year ago. • Israeli forces fired at a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, damaging a watchtower, according to the UN. The UN has said the Israeli military has fired on its peacekeepers multiple times, forcibly entered a base, stopped a logistical movement and injured more than a dozen troops in Lebanon in recent weeks. • About 400,000 children are among the 1.2 million displaced people due to Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, UNICEF said.

Persons: ” Organizations: US, UN, Hezbollah, UNICEF Locations: Yemen, Iran, East, Lebanon, Gaza

☆ The B-2 stealth bomber used to hit the Houthis was built to strike the toughest targets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The Pentagon disclosed that B-2 stealth bombers were involved in the operation. AdvertisementThe US military carried out a series of airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Wednesday, using B-2 stealth bombers to hit targets underground. The US bases the heavy strategic bombers at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. AdvertisementBefore the emergence of the new B-21 Raider, the B-2 was, for decades, the only stealth bomber. The Air Force describes the MOP as a heavy munition that can accomplish "difficult" and "complicated" missions of reaching enemy weapons stored in well-protected sites.

Persons: —, Defense Lloyd Austin, Austin, Vincent De Groot, Northrop Grumman, Matthew S, Domingos Mark Gunzinger, Samantha White Organizations: Pentagon, Service, Defense, Navy, US Air Force, US Air National Guard, The Air Force, Northrop, Whiteman Air Force Base, Raider, Air Force, Islamic, U.S . Air Force, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Boeing, Air Locations: Yemen, Iran, Gulf of Aden, United States, Missouri, Soviet, Australia

☆ US says B-2 stealth bombers struck hidden Houthi weapons, sending a message to foes that nothing is out of reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The strikes targeted Houthi weapons storage facilities, according to the Pentagon. US B-2 bombers were part of the operation, marking their first known involvement in the Houthi conflict. AdvertisementThe US military hit Houthi targets in Yemen with multiple "precision strikes," the Pentagon announced late Wednesday evening. The strikes on Wednesday — early Thursday local time — mark the latest US bombardment of Houthi targets in Yemen. American forces targeted the rebels earlier this month.

Persons: —, Defense Lloyd Austin, Austin Organizations: Pentagon, Service, Defense, Navy, US Air Force, of Defense, US Central Command, US Locations: Yemen, Iran, United States, Gulf of Aden, Israel

☆ A US airstrike in the Middle East is meant to remind Iran that nothing is out of reach
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-17 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

It used B-2 stealth bombers to target the underground sites. AdvertisementThe US on Wednesday targeted underground Houthi militia weapons stores in Yemen using long-range B-2 stealth bombers, damaging the group's capacity to attack international shipping lanes. AdvertisementIsrael is still mulling how to respond to Iran's attack, with some, including former Prime Minister Naftali Bennet, advocating for strikes on nuclear sites. The Washington Post on Monday reported that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Joe Biden Israel wouldn't target Iran's oil or nuclear facilities. On Thursday, Brent crude futures were down 4 cents to $74.18 as investors waited to hear about developments in the Middle East.

Persons: —, Lloyd Austin, Austin, Naftali Bennet, Austin's, they'll, Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden Israel, Brent Organizations: US, Service, US Air Force, Hamas, Israel, Washington Post, Israel's, Brent Locations: Yemen, Iran, United States, Israel, Gaza, Red, Gulf

CNN —The US carried out a round of strikes in Yemen against the Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday evening, according to three US defense officials, targeting weapons storage facilities, including underground facilities. The strikes were carried out by B-2 Spirit bombers, according to one of the officials, marking the first time the US has used the strategic stealth bomber to attack the Houthis in Yemen since the beginning of the US campaign. Over the past year, the US has repeatedly struck or intercepted Houthi drones and missiles in an effort to protect ships and degrade the Houthi arsenal. In September, the Houthis claimed to have launched approximately two dozen ballistic and cruise missiles and drones against three US destroyers. The Israeli military said on the latter attack, Israel had intercepted a surface-to-air missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel.

Persons: Sabrina Singh, “, ” Singh, ”, ” CENTCOM, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Organizations: CNN, US, Pentagon, Israel Defense Forces Locations: Yemen, Iran, Aden, Israel, Lebanon, Hamas, Gaza

☆ Amazon is using tech from a Khosla Ventures-backed startup to run robot warehouses at Whole Foods
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The video makes no mention of Fulfil's technology, but the system appears identical to the contents of a demo video on Fulfil's website. Amazon declined to comment on whether it's using Fulfil's technology. The Information reported earlier on Amazon testing Fulfil's technology. Prior to working with Amazon, the company was testing its technology with California-based retailer Lucky, which is owned by regional grocer Save Mart, and is also an Amazon grocery delivery partner. The system being piloted in Plymouth Meeting will let shoppers order items from Amazon's website and its online grocery service, Amazon Fresh, while browsing Whole Foods.

Persons: Anand Varadarajan, Mir Aamir, Tony Hoggett, Hoggett Organizations: Khosla Ventures, CNBC, Amazon, Eclipse Ventures, DCVC, Save, Foods, Research Locations: Philadelphia, San Francisco, Nashville, California, Plymouth Meeting , Pennsylvania, Plymouth

☆ Russia shot down one of its own rare combat drones to try to stop it falling into enemy hands: UK intel
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Russia lost one of its new S-70 Okhotnik (Hunter) drones earlier this month. The UK MOD said that Russia likely lost control and shot it down to prevent it falling into Ukrainian hands. AdvertisementA Russian heavy combat drone that crashed in Ukraine this month was shot down by Russia, likely to try to stop it from falling into Ukrainian hands, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence. On Tuesday, UK intelligence said that it's likely that Russia, having lost control of the drone, "took the decision to destroy the aircraft to avoid it falling into enemy hands." Russia's S-70 drone is seen taking off at an unidentified location in August 2019.

Persons: —, Russia's, Russia's Su, Samuel Bendett Organizations: MOD, Service, UK's Ministry of Defence, Washington D.C, Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, Institute for, Ukraine, NATO, Center for Naval Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Kostyantynivka, Ukraine's Donetsk, Russian

☆ A Tesla fan experiences the Cybercab for the first time — it's a smooth ride but he wouldn't necessarily buy one
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Tesla fan and attendee Matthew Donegan-Ryan rode in the new Cybercab. Tesla fan and investor Matthew Donegan-Ryan attended the glitzy launch on a film lot at the Warner Bros. @_SFTahoe pic.twitter.com/0Xoubi9hY4 — Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024The Cybercab, Tesla's first robotaxi, was revealed alongside a 20-person Robovan. pic.twitter.com/iUD0aKThZa — Matthew Donegan-Ryan (@MatthewDR) October 11, 2024Donegan-Ryan was also surprised by how few cameras the Cybercab had. The Cybercab bears a stylistic resemblance to another Tesla vehicle, the Cybertruck, and Donegan-Ryan said that similarity was particularly apparent in person.

Persons: Elon Musk, Tesla, Matthew Donegan, Ryan, —, robotaxi, 0Xoubi9hY4 — Matthew Donegan, Tesla's, Uber, Cybercab, Donegan, iUD0aKThZa — Matthew Donegan, Franz von Holzhausen, Lars Moravy —, wouldn't, Musk, they're, Dan Ives Organizations: Service, Warner Bros ., Warner Bros, BI, Tesla Staff Locations: Burbank , California

☆ Getting more F-16s is only half the battle. Ukraine also desperately needs to be training more pilots.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Ukraine needs more trained pilots to effectively build a reliable F-16 fighter fleet. AdvertisementUkraine desperately needs more trained pilots to effectively build a formidable F-16 fighter fleet, air warfare experts told Business Insider. AdvertisementTraining bottleneckF-16 training for Ukraine's pilots is being done by a coalition of countries, including the Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, the US, and Romania. "The number of F-16s we have in Ukraine, the number of pilots who have already been trained, is not enough," he said. AP Photo/Efrem LukatskyBohnert said the number of F-16s Ukraine is getting from its partners is "definitely not enough."

Persons: —, Michael Bohnert, Gordon, Skip, Davis, Bohnert, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Efrem, Troels Lund Poulsen, George Barros, Ukraine's, Lockheed Martin, That's, Efrem Lukatsky, Lukatsky Bohnert, Zelenskyy, Russia's, it's Organizations: Training, Service, Ukraine, RAND Corporation, US Army, Defense Investment Division, REUTERS, Politico, AP, Danish Defense, General Dynamics, Lockheed, Associated Press, Ukrainian, Air, Patriot Air and Missile Defense, US Air Force Locations: Ukraine, Soviet, Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, Romania, Norway, Belgium, Kyiv, Ukrainian, Russia

☆ NATO fighter pilots break down their Eurofighter vs F-35 dogfight with cockpit video and paper airplanes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Chris Panella | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Two NATO fighter jet pilots discussed their recent Eurofighter vs F-35 dogfighting competition. The pilots used paper airplanes to talk about their fight and their various maneuvers. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTwo NATO fighter jet pilots recently compared notes after going head-to-head in a "dogfight" in the skies above Germany. Patrick Pearce discussed their battle during a dogfighting competition at Ramstein Air Base and the differences between their respective Eurofighter and F-35 jets.

Persons: —, Alexander Grant, Patrick Pearce, they've, Grant, Leonardo, Pearce, Lockheed Martin, they'd, I've, Valerie R, Seelye, weren't Organizations: NATO, US, Service, US Department of Defense, Ramstein Air Base, Eurofighter, US Air Force, Airbus Defense, Space, BAE Systems, Lockheed, German Eurofighter, Allied Air Command Locations: Germany, Europe, European, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States

☆ Sanctions have put the production of Russia's most advanced stealth fighter in jeopardy, research group says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Western sanctions have impacted Russia's production of Su-57 fighter jets, according to a research group. AdvertisementWestern sanctions are threatening Russia's production of its prized Su-57 fighter jet, according to a research group. "It's clear that Russia's military industry heavily depends on Western components, particularly in electronics," it said, adding that sanctions have put Russia's Su-57 production "in jeopardy." "There's no question that Western sanctions are having an impact on Russia's ability to generate its most sophisticated military systems," Spurling told BI. Western sanctions and the war in Ukraine have damaged Russia's economy, but their exact impact is difficult to quantify.

Persons: —, Russia's Su, Bryden Spurling, Spurling, Su, Justin Bronk, Anders Åslund, Alexandra Prokopenko, Putin, Jay Zagorsky Organizations: Frontelligence, Telegraph, Service, EA, RAND Europe, NATO, UK Ministry of Defence, Royal United Services Institute, Project Syndicate, Carnegie, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, Financial, Boston University's Questrom School of Business Locations: Russia, Ukraine, Astrakhan, Swedish, Carnegie Russia

☆ Lawyer who twice grilled Trump in NY fraud case now helps lead a 14-state war on 'addictive' TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Wallace twice grilled Trump in James' NY fraud case and also gave opening and closing statements. AdvertisementNew York Attorney General Letitia James with assistant attorneys general Andrew S. Amer, center, and Kevin C. Wallace, right. Related storiesAround-the-clock notifications disrupt their sleep, the "autoplay" feature provides an endless stream of videos, and "beauty filters" encourage young girls to "fix" their appearances, the James lawsuit alleges. AdvertisementThe TikTok lawsuit may be another of the kind of yearslong litigation marathons that James' office hasn't shied from since she first took office in 2019. The Trump fraud investigation began in 2018, and also isn't over yet.

Persons: NY AG Letitia James helms, Kevin Wallace, Wallace, Trump, —, Donald Trump, Letitia James, James, Kevin C, David, James ' Goliath, Andrew S, Amer, Brittainy Newman, TikTok, shied, Wayne LaPierre Organizations: NY AG, Service, Donald Trump , New York, Trump, Facebook, New, National Rifle Association Locations: James ', Donald Trump ,, Manhattan

☆ The old F-16s the West is giving Ukraine can't outmatch Russia's best jets, former US general says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Sinéad Baker | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementThe old F-16 models that Ukraine's allies are giving it are no match for Russia's best jets, a former US general told Business Insider. The F-16s, which Ukraine has started receiving from its allies, are the most advanced aircraft Ukraine now has in its arsenal and are armed with more powerful bombs and missiles. AdvertisementDavis said Ukraine's F-16s "are making a difference now" and said when more arrive, that "will help them make more of a difference." All of them pose a threat to Ukraine's F-16s, Davis said, along with Russia's formidable batteries of surface-to-air missiles. Related storiesThe Wall Street Journal reported in August that many of Ukraine's F-16s "are secondhand and have decades of flying time already."

Persons: —, Gordon, Skip, Davis, Ukraine's, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, Vitalii, Michael Bohnert, Josh Rosales Ukaine's, David, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, they'd, we're Organizations: NATO, Service, Business, US Army, Defense Investment Division, Getty, SU, Air Missiles, Street, RAND Corporation, Air Force, US Air Force, Tech, Aircraft, Russian Defense Ministry, Anadolu Agency, Air, Ukrainian Air Forces, REUTERS Locations: Russian, Ukraine, Russia, South Korea, of Mexico, Brest, Belarus, Valentyn, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Netherlands

☆ For Nvidia, spatial AI and the ‘omniverse’ entering physical world may be the next big thing
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Rachel Curry | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

"All of it is very important, but the things we take for granted around us in the physical world are actually far more important." Spatial AI allows models to understand and interact with the physical world in ways previously limited to human cognition, and Nvidia is not the only one building on it. It's a spatial intelligence company building "large world models" to understand, interact with, and build on the three-dimensional world around us. AI for robotics, not just humanoid robotsIn contemplating the ultimate use of artificial intelligence, Nvidia concluded that robotics is the answer. Physical world will be changed by AI within yearsMany companies that focus on robotics and spatial intelligence are homing in on the world of manufacturing.

Persons: ChatGPT, Lebaredian, Fei, Fei Li, Andreessen Horowitz, Jensen Huang, Agustin Huerta, Globant's Huerta, Huerta Organizations: Nvidia, Stanford, Labs, Apple, North America, Franklin, Marshall College, International Locations: New Orleans, San Francisco, North, Globant, London

☆ Photos show Israel's F-15I Ra'am 'Thunder' fighter jets used to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Israeli Air Force used F-15I Ra'am fighter jets to target Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon. The Israeli variant of Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle planes can fly up to 2,765 miles without refueling. The State Department approved the sale of 50 new F-15I planes to Israel in August. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementThe Israeli Air Force features advanced fighter jets acquired from the US and enhanced with military technology manufactured in Israel.

Persons: — Organizations: Israeli Air Force, Boeing, State Department, Service Locations: Lebanon, Israel

☆ The US military is bracing for a fight with warships and more aircraft as further violence grips the Middle East
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Israel's killing of the Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has put the Middle East even more on edge. AdvertisementThe US military has a substantial force of warships and fighter aircraft stationed across the Middle East and is moving even more firepower into the region as it braces for an increase in conflict. The US has publicly said that it's ready to defend Israel and protect its forces in the Middle East from any attack by Iran or its regional proxies. As part of these efforts, Ryder said Austin directed the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to remain in the Middle East region, where it has been operating for several weeks. Beyond the carrier strike group and amphibious ready group, the US Navy has destroyers operating in the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, —, Nasrallah, USS Abraham Lincoln, Joe Biden, Defense Lloyd Austin, Pat Ryder, Ryder, Austin, Abraham Lincoln, Spruance, Ayal Margolin, Yoav Gallant, Gallant Organizations: Service, Hezbollah, US, Defense, Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, Wasp, Group, US Navy, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Pentagon, REUTERS, Israeli Locations: Iran, Beirut, Israel, East, Hill, Cyprus, Lebanon

☆ Why it's time to take warnings about using public Wi-Fi, in places like airports, seriously
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-29 | by ( Kevin Williams | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Over the years, travelers have repeatedly been warned to avoid public Wi-Fi in places like airports and coffee shops. Airport Wi-Fi, in particular, is known to be a hacker honeypot, due to what is typically relatively lax security. He allegedly set up a fake Wi-Fi network to steal email or social media credentials. How to avoid becoming a victim of this cybercrimeWhen in public places, experts say it's best to use alternatives to public WiFi networks. Alcorn says evil twin attacks are "definitely" occurring with regularity in the United States, it's just rare for someone to get caught because they are such stealth attacks.

Persons: Matt Radolec, Radolec, Today's, Brian Alcorn, you've, Alcorn, Brian Callahan, Callahan, Boingo, Aaron Walton Organizations: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dallas Fort Worth International, City, Boingo, Australian Federal Police, AFP Locations: Australia, United States, Australian, Perth , Melbourne, Adelaide, Cincinnati, Rensselaer, City of Dallas, North America

☆ An F-35 was caught on camera for the first time carrying the stealthy long-range anti-ship missiles it could need in a fight with China
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThe US military has published photos for the first time that show a fifth-generation F-35 fighter armed with a stealthy long-range anti-ship missile. The photo, released on Monday, shows an F-35C Lightning II carrying two AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs) during a flight test conducted earlier this month. Efforts to integrate the missile with the carrier-based variant of the advanced F-35 stealth fighter underscore the military's push to expand its anti-ship capabilities across new platforms. The military has acknowledged an increasing need for these capabilities, particularly as rivals like China strengthen their navies. The F-35 doesn't have a dedicated anti-ship missile, making the LRASM a valuable addition.

Persons: —, Lockheed Martin Organizations: Service, Ship, Naval Air, Business, US Air Force, US Navy, Air Force, Navy, Hornets, Force, ITF, Pax ITF, Lockheed, Warfare Locations: Maryland, China, Washington, Beijing

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