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iOS 26 lets you reduce Liquid Glass to be more like iOS 18, heres how
9 to 5 Mac - 16 Sep 2025 20:06
iOS 26 is packed with major changes for the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass design. But if youre not a fan of the fresh design, heres how to make iOS 26 look and feel more like iOS 18 again. more
Credit bureaus keep getting hacked. Protect yourself with 4 steps
PC World - 16 Sep 2025 12:30
TransUnion, one of the major credit bureaus in the U.S., reported a hack at the tail end of August-personal details of 4.4 million individuals stolen. The cause of this breach? Salesforce, the same third-party vendor als...
Volcanic 'googly eyes' stare into space from skull-like peninsula - Earth from space
Live Science - 16 Sep 2025 09:00
A 2014 astronaut photo shows a pair of volcanic lakes appearing to stare up into space from the Chiltepe Peninsula of Nicaragua's Lake Managua. These "eyes" and "skull" were created by violent eruptio...
Check Your Bank Accounts, You Might Spot a Deposit From a Facebook Lawsuit
CNET - 16 Sep 2025 04:09
The payments average about $30, and will be paid by the method you chose when you filed a claim.
LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival, has vague plans to offer 'real experiences'
Engadget - 16 Sep 2025 22:01Scuba-Suit-Clad Thief Steals Thousands of Dollars From Floating Disney World Restaurant in Heist Ripped Right Out of the Movies
Gizmodo - 16 Sep 2025 21:40
The thief is still at large, and no one was physically harmed during the bizarre robbery at the Paddlefish Restaurant.
Around 90% of an Earthquakes Energy Doesnt Do What You Think It Does
Gizmodo - 16 Sep 2025 21:30
A miniature quake-in-a-lab enabled scientists to quantify an earthquakes energy dynamics for the first time.
Criminals broke into the system Google uses to share info with cops
The Register - 16 Sep 2025 21:25
Talk about an inside job Google confirmed that miscreants created a fraudulent account in its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) portal, which police and other government agencies use to ask for data about Google user...
IBM launches $500 million venture fund to back enterprise AI startups
TechPinions - 16 Sep 2025 15:15
IBM has announced a new $500 million venture fund focused on investing in artificial intelligence startups. The Enterprise AI Venture Fund will be the sole investor, targeting companies that help businesses worldwide rea...
Google's new open protocol secures AI agent transactions - and 60 companies already support it
ZDNet - 16 Sep 2025 15:00
The Agent Payments Protocol aims to help consumers and businesses finally trust AI-enabled payments.
Rowhammer Attack Demonstrated Against DDR5
SecurityWeek - 16 Sep 2025 13:28
Researchers devise Phoenix, a new Rowhammer attack that achieves root on DDR5 systems in less than two minutes. The post Rowhammer Attack Demonstrated Against DDR5 appeared first on SecurityWeek.
40 npm Packages Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Using bundle.js to Steal Credentials
The Hacker News - 16 Sep 2025 12:30
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a fresh software supply chain attack targeting the npm registry that has affected more than 40 packages that belong to multiple maintainers. "The compromised versions include a ...
Indian court stops streaming hearings on social media to protect lawyers from mean memes
The Register - 16 Sep 2025 05:59
Did you hear the one about the thin-skinned barrister? The High Court of the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh has stopped live-streaming hearings to protect local lawyers from ridicule on social media.
New Meta Ray-Bans leak with 2 major upgrades - now I'm even more excited for Connect
ZDNet - 16 Sep 2025 03:47
The upcoming wearables should be a meaningful upgrade from the current Meta Ray-Bans and pave the way for the next generation of smart glasses.
FTC Probes Whether Ticketmaster Does Enough To Stop Resale Bots
Slashdot - 16 Sep 2025 03:25
The FTC is investigating whether Ticketmaster is doing enough to prevent bots from illegally reselling tickets on its platform, with a decision on the matter coming within weeks, according to Bloomberg (paywalled). Reute...
Trump backpedals as Hyundai factory ICE raid enrages South Korea
The Register - 16 Sep 2025 03:18
Nice plans for US manufacturing you had there, shame if something was to happen to them Analysis On Sunday, President Trump took to his personal social media channel to calm a growing diplomatic storm with one of America...
Robinhood Plans To Launch a Startups Fund Open To All Retail Investors
Slashdot - 16 Sep 2025 02:02
Robinhood has filed with the SEC to launch "Robinhood Ventures Fund I," a publicly traded fund designed to give retail investors access to startup shares before IPOs. TechCrunch reports: While the current version...
Scientists reverse stroke damage with stem cells
Science Daily - 17 Sep 2025 01:50
Scientists in Zurich have shown that stem cell transplants can reverse stroke damage by regenerating neurons, restoring motor functions, and even repairing blood vessels. The breakthrough not only healed mice with stroke...
Brain rhythms reveal a secret switch between old memories and new adventures
Science Daily - 17 Sep 2025 01:44
Scientists have uncovered how the brain reroutes its communication pathways depending on whether its processing something new or recalling the familiar. By fine-tuning the balance between different inhibitory circuits, t...
Northrop Grumman's 'Cygnus XL' cargo spacecraft suffers thruster issue on way to the International Space Station
SPACE.com - 17 Sep 2025 01:37
Northrop Grumman's new "Cygnus XL" cargo ship won't arrive at the ISS on Wednesday morning (Sept. 17) as planned after suffering a thruster issue in orbit.
'High Potential': How to Watch the Season 2 Premiere on Hulu
CNET - 17 Sep 2025 01:30
The Kaitlin Olson crime drama is airing new episodes.
5 Things You Should Always Avoid Vacuuming (And Why)
Slash Gear - 17 Sep 2025 01:30
Learn which items you should never vacuum - liquids, glass, plant debris, coins, powders - and why doing so can damage your vacuum or create hazards.