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Ransomware attack linked to museum break-in and theft of golden exhibits
The Register - 22 Sep 2025 02:48
PLUS: Luxury brands under fire; FBI warns crims are spoofing it again; ICE buys phone cracking software Infosec in brief Online criminals prefer to deal in digital assets, but a side effect of a ransomware attack has see...
Meta Accused of Using Photos of 13-Year-Old Schoolgirls to Promote Threads
PetaPixel - 22 Sep 2025 15:24Facebook adds an AI assistant to its dating app
Engadget - 23 Sep 2025 00:57Germany pushes to block Apple and other U.S. companies from EUs shared financial data system
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Sep 2025 00:13
The European Union is setting up a new financial data sharing system that will promote the development of new digital financial products. Apple and other U.S. companies, however, may not get access to it. Here are the de...
Nvidia adds more air to the AI bubble with vague $100B OpenAI deal
The Register - 23 Sep 2025 00:07
Promises, promises analysis OpenAI and Nvidia have signed a letter of intent wherein OpenAI agrees to buy at least 10 gigawatts of Nvidia systems for its datacenters, while the AI arms dealer returns the favor with an in...
iPhone Designer Jony Ive Drops $73 Million on Four-Home Compound in Exclusive SF Enclave
The Mac Observer - 22 Sep 2025 15:13
Sir Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind iconic Apple products like the iPhone, has made a significant real-estate move, purchasing four homes in a single day for nearly $73 million. The properties are located in Belv...
A double standard about contamination is keeping us from verifying signs of Martian life
Space News - 22 Sep 2025 15:00
NASA has announced that the properties of a rock in Jezero Crater qualify as a potential biosignature. The NASA Astrobiology Roadmap defines a biosignature as an object, substance, and/or pattern whose origin specificall...
How researchers tricked ChatGPT into sharing sensitive email data
ZDNet - 22 Sep 2025 14:54
Giving AI agents more access to your information is just as risky as it is helpful.
European Airport Disruptions Caused by Ransomware Attack
SecurityWeek - 22 Sep 2025 14:31
Collins Aerospace is reportedly having difficulties recovering from the ransomware attack. The post European Airport Disruptions Caused by Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Sept. 23, #365
CNET - 23 Sep 2025 01:47
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Sept. 23, No. 365.
How to Watch Bluey Without a Streaming Service
Gizmodo - 23 Sep 2025 01:45
You know, for when you want to either pivot to physical media or participate in public actions against certain companies.
Can meditation apps really reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia?
Science Daily - 23 Sep 2025 01:44
Meditation apps are revolutionizing mental health, providing easy access to mindfulness practices and new opportunities for scientific research. With the help of wearables and AI, these tools can now deliver personalized...
iPhone Air Proves That Thinner Can Be Better, and Easy to Repair
CNET - 23 Sep 2025 01:32
The battery on the new skinny iPhone isn't the strongest, but it isn't hard to replace, according to DIY repair website iFixit.
How Scammers Trick Your Phone into Receiving Phishing Texts
The Mac Observer - 23 Sep 2025 01:30
Scammers are adopting a new tactic to push fraudulent text messages, and your phone may not be able to stop it. Instead of relying on stolen phone lists or bulk messaging services, cybercriminals are now using portable S...
Google's Gemini AI Is Coming To Your TV
Slashdot - 23 Sep 2025 01:30
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to Google TV, bringing conversational AI to over 300 million devices. Users will be able to ask Gemini for help with TV recommendations, show recaps, reviews, or even general...
iPhones on iOS 26 Cant Downgrade Back to iOS 18.6.2
The Mac Observer - 23 Sep 2025 01:23
Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.6.2, which means you cannot downgrade a device that has already been upgraded to iOS 26. The change was reported on September 22, 2025 and closes the window for reverting to iOS 18 after ...
Motorola Razr Ultra foldable drops back to its record-low price
Android Authority - 23 Sep 2025 01:21
The Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 is $200 off again!
Another Southeast Asian Nation Owns A Submarine Thanks To China (Here's Why It Matters)
Slash Gear - 23 Sep 2025 01:15
An agreement for China to sell a submarine to U.S. ally Thailand is finally coming together after years of bargaining. Here's what that means on a global scale.
iFixit Tears Down the iPhone Air, Finds That It's Mostly Battery
Slashdot - 23 Sep 2025 01:10
iFixit's teardown of Apple's iPhone Air reveals a device dominated by its battery, which occupies approximately two-thirds of the internal space while critical components including the logic board cluster at the ...
Germany Pushes EU to Block Apple from Financial Data Sharing System
The Mac Observer - 23 Sep 2025 01:06
The European Union is finalizing a new financial data sharing system meant to give consumers more control over their banking information and encourage the creation of digital financial services. But U.S. tech giants incl...
Apple stops signing iOS 18.6.2, blocking iOS 26 downgrades
9 to 5 Mac - 23 Sep 2025 01:06
If youve been unhappy with iOS 26, and had been thinking about downgrading, you missed your chance. Heres why. more
Hidden brain signal reveals Alzheimers years before symptoms
Science Daily - 23 Sep 2025 01:03
A new study has revealed that TSPO, a protein linked to brain inflammation, rises long before Alzheimers symptoms appear. Researchers tracked the protein in genetically engineered mice and confirmed the results in human ...