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North Korea Attacks South Koreans With Ransomware
Dark Reading - 14 Aug 2025 02:00
DPRK hackers are throwing every kind of malware at the wall and seeing what sticks, deploying stealers, backdoors, and ransomware all at once.
Apple home robots wouldn't exist without the abandoned Apple Car
AppleInsider - 14 Aug 2025 16:06
The $10 billion spent on research for the Apple Car wasn't lit on fire, and every rumor about the company's robotics program points to lessons learned and technology invented from the program.Maybe some day Apple...
AWS launches AI agent marketplace with a hackathon and $100k in prizes for developers
ZDNet - 14 Aug 2025 16:00
SuperOps and AWS have a new initiative for businesses struggling to practically implement agents.
Ransomware crews don't care about your endpoint security they've already killed it
The Register - 15 Aug 2025 00:35
Some custom malware, some legit software tools At least a dozen ransomware gangs have incorporated kernel-level EDR killers into their malware arsenal, allowing them to bypass almost every major endpoint security tool on...
Chinese launch startups CAS Space, Landspace advance plans for IPOs
Space News - 15 Aug 2025 00:20
Launch firm CAS Space has completed IPO counseling with regulators, marking the first formal step toward a listing on Shanghai Stock Exchanges tech-focused STAR Market. The post Chinese launch startups CAS Space, Landspa...
'Godfather Of AI' Suggests Building 'Maternal Instincts' Into AI To Keep It From Killing Humanity
BGR - 14 Aug 2025 23:41
While some view AI as an ally, many experts worry about what will happen once it outsmarts us. Geoffrey Hinton has a surprising solution.
Whoop stands firm against FDA pressure over Blood Pressure insights tool
Android Central - 14 Aug 2025 19:26
Whoop and the FDA clashed in recent issues over the former's BPI tool on its MG fitness band.
Samsung's bold move: Standalone smart glasses set to launch next year
Android Central - 14 Aug 2025 18:51
A rumor claimed Samsung is now interested in creating its own smart glasses to put itself in a prime competitive space.
New Android Malware Wave Hits Banking via NFC Relay Fraud, Call Hijacking, and Root Exploits
The Hacker News - 14 Aug 2025 18:36
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new Android trojan called PhantomCard that abuses near-field communication (NFC) to conduct relay attacks for facilitating fraudulent transactions in attacks targeting banking c...
Vibe coding platform Anything arrives, our hands-on suggests caution
The Register - 14 Aug 2025 16:00
Making apps is as easy as selling t-shirts, claims vibe coding startup Hands On Create has declared its vibe coding platform, now called Anything, production-ready at version 1.0, with support for both web and mobile app...
Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now
ZDNet - 14 Aug 2025 15:54
Among the 107 vulnerabilities fixed in the latest Windows update, 13 are rated critical.
Leak reveals new Studio Display might have surprisingly powerful chip
9 to 5 Mac - 14 Aug 2025 15:51
A brand new Studio Display 2 is coming soon, and per a code leak, it looks set to boast a far more powerful chip than you might expect. Here are the details. more
Apple Watch getting blood oxygen sensor back after 18 month absence
AppleInsider - 14 Aug 2025 15:35
In a surprise Thursday announcement, Apple says that it is bringing the blood oxygen sensor feature back to the Apple Watch Series 9 and newer.In an announcement published to its website, Apple confirmed that it is intro...
Now even Flip phones will get 200MP cameras
Android Authority - 14 Aug 2025 14:58
The Magic V Flip 2 will also blow away rivals when it comes to battery capacity.
Google Requires Crypto App Licenses in 15 Regions as FBI Warns of $9.9M Scam Losses
The Hacker News - 14 Aug 2025 14:16
Google said it's implementing a new policy requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions in order to "ensure a safe and comp...
Italian hotels breached en masse since June, government confirms
The Register - 14 Aug 2025 13:15
Nearly 100,000 records allegedly up for sale after apparent breach at booking system Italy's digital agency (AGID) says a cybercriminal's claims concerning a spate of data thefts affecting various hotels across t...
How the Unraveling of Two Pentagon Projects May Result In a Costly Do-Over
Slashdot - 14 Aug 2025 02:10I'm Eyeing These 7 iPhone 17 Pro Max Rumors to Decide Whether to Upgrade
CNET - 15 Aug 2025 01:58
The larger iPhone Pro upgrade wasn't really on my radar until I started looking into what might be coming next month.
5 Best tablets for gaming because your phone just cant cut it
The Gadget Flow - 15 Aug 2025 01:37
Tablet shipments around the world jumped 13.1% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 38.3 million units, according to International Data Corporation. A huge chunk of these are gamers. When I was younger, I grabbed a ta...
Meta Is Under Fire for AI Guidelines on 'Sensual' Chats With Minors
CNET - 15 Aug 2025 01:31
Reuters found that Meta's AI guidelines and standards are troublesome in multiple ways.
Breathe easy: Apple Watch can read your oxygen levels again
The Register - 15 Aug 2025 01:31
iBiz shifts data to iPhone in patent workaround Apple will deliver a software update for recent US Apple Watch models to reimplement the ability to measure blood oxygen levels, a process known as pulse oximetry.
Apple Plans To Leave Its AI Woes Behind With A Fleet Of Home Robots
BGR - 15 Aug 2025 01:31
Apple might have been late to the game with AI, but its incoming fleet of smart home robots could put the company back on top.