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Stop runaway AI before it's too late, experts beg the UN
The Register - 23 Sep 2025 02:16
Signatories include 10 Nobel Prize winners ai-pocalypse Ten Nobel Prize winners are among the more than 200 people who've signed a letter calling on the United Nations to define and enforce red lines that prohibit so...
GitHub Mandates 2FA and Short-Lived Tokens to Strengthen npm Supply Chain Security
The Hacker News - 23 Sep 2025 16:50
GitHub on Monday announced that it will be changing its authentication and publishing options "in the near future" in response to a recent wave of supply chain attacks targeting the npm ecosystem, including the S...
OpenSSF warns that open source infrastructure doesn't run on thoughts and prayers
The Register - 23 Sep 2025 16:07
Foundations say billions of downloads rely on registries running on fumes - and someone's gotta pay the bills The Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) has had enough of being the unpaid janitor of the world'...
What The US Military's Body Fat Rule Actually Means (And Why High Fitness Scores Matter)
BGR - 23 Sep 2025 15:17
The United States Army has had some strict physical fitness requirements. Its new directive takes into account that body fat percentage doesn't equal fitness.
Google Play Games is leveling up profiles, rewards, community support, and a whole lot more
Android Authority - 23 Sep 2025 15:00
Play Games is finally starting to get the attention it deserves.
ESA selects WIVERN as 11th Earth Explorer mission
ESA - 23 Sep 2025 15:00
After meticulous preparation and rigorous evaluation, ESAs Member States have selected WIVERN to become the 11th Earth Explorer mission to be implemented through the agencys prestigious FutureEO programme.
Oracle gets to store US users' TikTok data, says Trump
The Register - 23 Sep 2025 14:48
President to announce details on Big Reds storage and security deal for Chinese social media phenomenon later this week The White House has promised that all US user data on TikTok will be stored on Oracle servers in the...
Unit 221B Raises $5 Million for Threat Intel Aiding Hacker Arrests
SecurityWeek - 23 Sep 2025 14:44
The company will expand its platforms capabilities and accelerate investigative collaboration and go-to-market efforts. The post Unit 221B Raises $5 Million for Threat Intel Aiding Hacker Arrests appeared first on Securi...
To Protect the Nation, the Golden Dome Must Be Capable of Protecting Itself
Space News - 23 Sep 2025 14:00
Though rarely featured in public demonstrations of military capability, satellites are indispensable to the defense of America and its allies. They offer near-immediate warning of missile launches, enable strategic commu...
Your iPhone Could Eke Out More Battery Life Thanks to Adaptive Power in iOS 26
CNET - 23 Sep 2025 03:06
Did you just get an iPhone 17 or iPhone Air? This new iOS feature has the potential to extend your battery, even in a few older models, too.
A Mission To Observe Earth's "Halo" Is On Its Way
Universe Today - 24 Sep 2025 01:58
Some NASA missions are designed for very specific tasks, but all of them help feed into our understanding of our universe, and in some cases our pale blue dot, work. A new mission to study one of the more esoteric parts ...
Diamonds reveal hidden chemistry deep inside Earth
Science Daily - 24 Sep 2025 01:57
South African diamonds have revealed nickel-rich metallic inclusions, offering the first direct evidence of reactions predicted to occur deep in Earths mantle. The study shows how oxidized melts infiltrated reduced rocks...
NASA Is Sending Astronauts to Circle the Moon in February 2026: What to Know
CNET - 24 Sep 2025 01:46
The astronauts won't be landing or picking up moon rocks during their 10-day mission.
Logitech Pop Icon Combo review: a colorful, affordable duo for everyday use
AppleInsider - 24 Sep 2025 01:32
Logitech's Pop Icon Combo bundles a colorful, budget-friendly keyboard and mouse that balance style with everyday reliability.Logitech Pop Icon Combo in Graphite & GreenWhen you think about it, MacBook users have it ...
Two New Supermicro BMC Bugs Allow Malicious Firmware to Evade Root of Trust Security
The Hacker News - 24 Sep 2025 01:30
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of two security vulnerabilities impacting Supermicro Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware that could potentially allow attackers to bypass crucial verification s...
Boffins fool a self-driving car by putting mirrors on traffic cones
The Register - 24 Sep 2025 01:29
21st century tech confused by $100 of shiny stuff Mirrors can fool the Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) sensors used to guide autonomous vehicles by making them detect objects that dont exist, or failing to detect act...
Do You Miss LaunchPad in MacOS Tahoe? Using the New LaunchPad, Plus a LaunchPad Alternative
OS X Daily - 24 Sep 2025 01:27
macOS Tahoe 26 adds some new features, but it also has taken a prominent popular feature away on the Mac, and that is the removal of the dedicated LaunchPad app from macOS Tahoe. LaunchPad is the simple app launcher that...
Dogs can tell how toys work without any training
Science Daily - 24 Sep 2025 01:20
Gifted dogs can categorize toys by function, not just appearance. In playful at-home tests, they linked labels like fetch and pull to toys-even ones theyd never seen before. The findings hint that dogs form mental concep...
Why Volvo Is Replacing Every EX90's Central Computer
Slashdot - 24 Sep 2025 01:20
An anonymous reader quotes a report from InsideEVs: On Monday morning, I spoke to a Volvo EX90 owner who reported a litany of issues with her 2025 EX90: malfunctioning phone-as-a-key functionality, a useless keyfob, a ke...
Why Florida's Only 'No-Fly Zone' Is Over Walt Disney World
Slash Gear - 24 Sep 2025 01:15
You've probably heard of the term No Fly Zone in recent years, but did you know that Walt Disney World is the location of Florida's only No Fly Zone?
Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. early warning satellites
Space News - 24 Sep 2025 01:10
Chinese spacecraft have imaged orbiting U.S. commercial and military assets as the two countries seek to demonstrate and assess respective capabilities. The post Chinese spacecraft image Maxar remote sensing and U.S. ear...
YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024
BBC - 24 Sep 2025 01:01
The data has been released to coincide with the launch of a new group of MPs representing creators and influencers.