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Updated 2025-11-03 07:00
Chrome extensions with 1.4M installs covertly track visits and inject code
If you've installed any of these extensions, manually remove them stat.
Microsoft EU cloud revisions just so happen to exclude Google, Amazon
Move to appease EU partners bars running MS apps on competitors' infrastructure.
The 2023 Genesis GV60 is a strong contender for EV of the year
Some of the tech feels a bit gimmicky, but there's a lot to like about this one.
FDA authorizes BA.4/5-targeting COVID boosters from Moderna and Pfizer
The new boosters are expected to start going into arms around Labor Day.
Google gives developers a way to sidestep Android 13’s one-way update
Google posts an anti-rollback workaround, but only for developers.
Crypto firm accidentally gave $10.5M to sisters, now wants their $1.35M house
Australian judge decided whether court docs could be served by OneDrive link.
Dell confirms some XPS 13 Plus laptop screens may detach inadvertently
Dell says it's reaching out to affected customers, retailers to replace the PCs.
Indie dev mounts successful sting operation against scammy Steam curators
"Reviewers" seemed focused on getting free game keys for resale, not playing.
No gimmicks, no problems: The low-fuss, reasonably priced e-bike
The Velotric Discovery 1 isn't about looks or performance, but it's a fine e-bike.
Japan declares war on floppy disks for government use
In Japan, 1,900 government procedures still require submission on floppy disk.
The Last Of Us Pt 1 remake review: Enough upgrades to leave us stunned
PS5 refresh redeems combat, reignites drama—but is still chained to 2013 source.
Apple overhauls built-in Mac anti-malware you probably don’t know about
New version of XProtect is "as active as many commercial anti-malware products."
Android 13 review: Plans for the future, but not much to offer today
Android 13 is a very small update, but it's also the second one this year.
Real money, fake musicians: A million-dollar Instagram verification scheme
A jeweler, a plastic surgeon, and an OnlyFans model get the coveted blue check.
A faulty sensor may have scrubbed the launch of NASA’s massive SLS rocket
"The way the sensor is behaving does not line up with the physics of the situation."
First US death linked to monkeypox reported in immunocompromised adult in Texas
Officials are still determining the exact cause of death, which occurred August 28.
Leaked Switch-esque portable from Logitech could be great for streaming, emulation
Logitech and Tencent have announced plans to make a streaming-focused portable.
Portal 2 ends 9 years of Xbox 360 “Games with Gold” freebies
Subscribers got over 200 Xbox 360 games; previously claimed titles will still work.
These self-morphing 3D wood shapes could be future of wood manufacturing
Someday, wood furniture could be shipped flat and then dried to form a final shape.
Organizations are spending billions on malware defense that’s easy to bypass
Two of the simplest forms of evasion are surprisingly effective against EDRs.
Greenland may have already committed us to almost a foot of sea level rise
How long that takes to play out is unclear.
Tesla’s ban on pro-union shirts is illegal and must be rescinded, NLRB rules
Tesla ordered to scrap shirt ban and notify workers that it violated US labor law.
Twitter users glorify self-harm in rapidly growing social contagion, report says
Researchers listed reasons why Twitter fails to moderate self-harm content.
SmartDry’s useful laundry sensor to be cloud-bricked next month
Sensor for already dry clothes relied on smartphone app, servers to work.
New technique shows old temperatures were much hotter than thought
Results imply Earth may be more sensitive to carbon dioxide than previously known.
France reveals hidden swimming pools with AI, taxes them
Computer eyes in the skies make real estate tax evasion in France much harder.
To save lives, issue connected vehicle technology waiver, NTSB tells FCC
The FCC left 30 MHz of bandwidth for C-V2X applications.
The Telegram-powered news outlet waging guerilla war on Russia
February Morning has become a central player in underground fight against the Kremlin.
AMD makes Ryzen 7000 official: Launching September 27, starting at $299
Company promises a big 29% jump in single-core CPU performance from Ryzen 5000.
Poliovirus outbreak expands in NY: Third county has vaccination rate of 62%
"One New Yorker paralyzed by polio is already too many," state health commissioner says.
Musk subpoenas Twitter whistleblower, hoping to prove company lied about spam
The whistleblower complaint might help Twitter's case instead, though.
Trademark filing for “Reality Pro” suggests Apple’s headset is on the way
Legal firms and shell companies Apple has used in the past were involved.
Sony launches lighter PS5 model for second straight year
New models are about 13 percent lighter than 2020's hefty launch-era consoles.
Warning sign? NASA never finished a fueling test before today’s SLS launch attempt
"I am very proud of this launch team."
FTC sues data broker that tracks locations of 125M phones per month
Agency says data shows users visits to clinics and homeless shelters.
Dish and Viasat’s fight against Starlink satellite deployment fails in court
Dish interference claim rejected; Viasat environmental protest "too speculative."
Chinese propose to build a dam with a distributed 3D printer
Engineers want to use robots as a sort of distributed 3D printer.
Zuckerberg avoids Cambridge Analytica deposition as Facebook agrees to settle
A settlement agreement drafted in the next 60 days will reveal the cost to Meta.
Apple Watch “Pro” rumored to have new bands, price close to $1,000
Recent leaks conflict with earlier Bloomberg reports on dimensions
Review: Netflix’s exquisite The Sandman is the stuff dreams are made of
A master class in adapting a beloved graphic novel series.
Honda is the latest automaker looking to build a US battery factory
Honda and LG Energy Solution have formed a joint venture to make US batteries.
Heat waves + air pollution can be a deadly combination
Their health risk together is worse than either alone.
NASA scrubs first SLS launch attempt due to engine issue [Updated]
Actually, it was not time.
TMNT Cowabunga Collection review: A ‘90s dream, a few months too late
13-game compilation benefits from cool tweaks, rollback netcode.
The weekend’s best deals: Apple iPad, MacBook Pro, OLED TVs, and more
Dealmaster also has HyperX gaming headsets, the Google Chromecast, and the Xbox Series S.
Review: HP’s 13.5-inch Spectre x360 is a top ultralight—with flair
Not the top performer, but the Spectre has other wins, like its 3:2 screen.
The number of companies caught up in recent hacks keeps growing
2FA provider Authy, password manager LastPass, and DoorDash all experienced breaches.
Some day we’ll be recycling wind turbine blades into yummy gummy bears
Recyclable polymer resin could also be used for car taillights, diapers, kitchen sinks.
Poopy lettuce at Wendy’s still prime suspect in outbreak that just doubled
Wendy's has already pulled the suspect lettuce from its burgers and sandwiches.
Walmart lists a 30TB portable SSD for $39. It is, naturally, a scam
But the "30TB" disk does at least try to fool users in clever ways.
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