OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks

OpenAI announced a new feature that it says will provide additional protection from prompt injection attacks, where malicious chatbot instructions are hidden in webpages and other content sources. Among other things, Lockdown Mode will disable live web browsing (so you can only access cached content), the retrieval and display of images from the web (you…

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Apple Intelligence, macOS 27, and More

Apple’s next big software moment is almost here. WWDC 2026 begins June 8, and TechRepublic will be following the announcements as Apple lays out what’s next for iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, developer tools, and Apple Intelligence. The keynote starts at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, with updates expected throughout the week. For…

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Michael Saylor Sees 4 Bitcoin Ideologies Testing BTC’s Future

Key Takeaways Four Bitcoin camps offer competing answers to how BTC should evolve. Institutional adoption raises questions about governance, integration, and monetary integrity. Bitcoin’s future could hinge on balancing technological progress with long-standing principles. 4 Bitcoin Camps Put BTC’s Future Path Under New Scrutiny Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor published a paper on…

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Why Bitcoin miners are becoming AI data centers

While Bitcoin fell roughly 17% through the first months of 2026, a basket of Bitcoin mining stocks rose more than 50%, with the best performers up over 70%. Summary Public Bitcoin miners have secured more than $70 billion in AI and high-performance computing contracts as the sector shifts away from dependence on mining revenue. Mining…

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Ethereum price touches $1,500 as market crash deepens, analyst flags risk of $1,000

Ethereum price plunged towards the $1,500 level after a wave of long liquidations, persistent ETF outflows, and worsening macroeconomic conditions triggered one of the sharpest crypto selloffs of 2026. Summary Ethereum price plunged to around $1,500, extending weekly losses to 23% amid a market-wide liquidation event and worsening macro conditions. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $540…

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