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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Defense News, and Inspiration.
“Quantum inertial sensing allows for robust navigation capabilities when GPS navigation is not possible.”
-Col. Ramsey Horn
I. National Defense: Key developments in national defense, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is heading back to orbit
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The U.S. Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane is returning to orbit on August 21 for its eighth mission, launching from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. While much of the mission remains classified, officials confirmed it will test advanced laser communications and a “quantum inertial sensor” to enhance secure data transmission and GPS-free navigation — key for operations in contested environments. This marks a rapid turnaround from its last mission, which ended in March after 434 days in orbit. The X-37B continues to play a critical role in orbital experimentation and military space strategy. Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Microsoft Edge transforms into an AI browser with new Copilot Mode
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Microsoft is testing a new AI-powered Copilot Mode in its Edge browser, transforming it into a more interactive assistant. The experimental feature allows Copilot to search across open tabs, help book restaurants, compare products, and even appear in the address bar. Users can grant access to browsing history and credentials to let Copilot make reservations or organize their web activity into topic-based “journeys.” Voice navigation is also supported. While optional and free for now, Microsoft hints that usage limits may lead to future subscriptions. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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Hulk Hogan’s Pastor Shares Stories of His Faith and Discipleship
- Hulk Hogan, known in church as Terry Bollea, was remembered by his pastor as a joyful, Jesus-loving man who lived out his faith humbly and faithfully. Pastor Aaron Filippone of Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida shared how Hogan, baptized last December with his wife Sky, worshiped weekly and brought others to church to share the hope he found in Christ. Though imperfect, Hogan walked in grace and boldly lived for Jesus until his passing at age 71. His pastor says he is now “more alive than ever.” Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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ByteDance’s AI coding tool Trae IDE caught allegedly spying on users
- ByteDance’s AI-powered coding tool, Trae IDE, is under fire for allegedly collecting extensive user data—even when telemetry is disabled—raising serious privacy concerns. A developer known as segmentationf4u1t revealed that Trae sends hardware specs, user activity, and file paths to ByteDance servers, triggering an outcry on Hacker News. Attempts to discuss the issue on Trae’s Discord led to censorship. Despite updates that reduced RAM usage and background processes, the tool still reportedly transmits large volumes of sensitive data. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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‘No choice but to expand Gaza op.’ if talks continue to stall, source tells ‘Post’ – exclusive
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An Israeli official has told The Jerusalem Post that if ceasefire talks continue to stall, the government may have “no choice but to expand the military operation” in Gaza. The IDF is expected to present new operational plans at a cabinet meeting, amid mounting criticism from Opposition Leader Yair Lapid, who warned the current approach risks further soldier casualties and diplomatic isolation. Lapid proposed a comprehensive hostage deal and regional administration of Gaza as an alternative. Click here to read more.
