Technology News
Germany To Allow Police To Shoot Down Drones
Slashdot - 9 Oct 2025 03:25
Germany's cabinet has approved a new law allowing police to shoot down or disable rogue drones that threaten airspace security, following recent airport disruptions attributed to Russian reconnaissance. "Other te...
From Phishing to Malware: AI Becomes Russia's New Cyber Weapon in War on Ukraine
The Hacker News - 9 Oct 2025 16:40
Russian hackers' adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyber attacks against Ukraine has reached a new level in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), the country's State Service for Special Communications and I...
Polymarket Founder Is Youngest Self-Made Billionaire After Deal With NYSE Owner
Slashdot - 9 Oct 2025 02:45
Shayne Coplan, a 27-year-old NYU dropout who founded Polymarket from his bathroom in 2020, has become the youngest self-made billionaire after Intercontinental Exchange (owner of the NYSE) invested up to $2 billion in hi...
How to clear your iPhone cache (and why it makes such a big difference to performance)
ZDNet - 9 Oct 2025 19:29
If your iPhone feels sluggish, clearing the cache can improve speed and reclaim storage space. Here's how to do it.
Groundbreaking image shows two black holes orbiting each other for first time
Live Science - 9 Oct 2025 19:03
Observations by a system of radio telescopes have offered the first visual evidence for the existence of black hole pairs. But vital follow-up observations are needed before we know for sure.
Covid Shots Are About to Be Widely Available Again
Wired - 9 Oct 2025 16:24
The CDC no longer broadly recommends the Covid-19 vaccine, but US residents will still be able to get one if they want.
UK's Central Bank Warns of Growing Risk That AI Bubble Could Burst
Slashdot - 9 Oct 2025 16:00
The Bank of England has warned there is a growing risk of a "sudden correction" in global markets as it raised concerns about soaring valuations of leading AI tech companies. From a report: Policymakers said ther...
Scientists Are Testing a Vaccine for Food Poisoning. It Cant Come Soon Enough
Gizmodo - 9 Oct 2025 15:30
University of Maryland researchers are developing a vaccine that targets the dangerous foodborne bug, Salmonella.
Verizon Buys ISP Starry To Expand Wireless Broadband
Slashdot - 9 Oct 2025 02:02
Verizon is acquiring Starry, the struggling wireless ISP that beams high-speed internet via millimeter-wave antennas. The company said the acquisition "advances" its ability to offer high-speed internet in apartm...
Need Apple AirTags? The 4-pack has dropped to record-low prices again
Android Authority - 10 Oct 2025 01:49
Apple users, we know you're there!
Are we playing games-or watching them?
Mashable - 10 Oct 2025 01:42
Are games becoming too cinematic? We explore the rise of the movie game era.
Gemini Starts Rolling Out To Google Home Users In Early Access - Here's How To Sign Up
BGR - 10 Oct 2025 01:31
If you want to start interacting with Gemini to control your Google Home devices, here's how you can sign up to gain early access to the new features.
New Research Says the "Dark Side" of the Moon is Also the Cold Side
Universe Today - 10 Oct 2025 01:26
The interior of the mysterious far side of the moon may be colder than the side constantly facing Earth, suggests a new analysis of rock samples co-led by a UCL and Peking University researcher.
Former U.S. defense officials urge Pentagon to scale up hypersonic weapons to match China, Russia
Space News - 10 Oct 2025 01:12
The recommendation comes in a new report by the Atlantic Councils Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security The post Former U.S. defense officials urge Pentagon to scale up hypersonic weapons to match China, Russia appe...
Microsoft Is Giving The OneDrive App On Windows A Major AI-Themed Makeover
BGR - 10 Oct 2025 01:01
Microsoft has some big changes in store for the OneDrive app on Windows, including smarter AI-powered searches and a unified photos experience.
9to5Rewards: Win Apples new iPhone 17 Pro/Air from iMazing [Giveaway]
9 to 5 Mac - 10 Oct 2025 00:56
Together with our friends at iMazing- one of the most advanced and comprehensive iPhone management platforms available on both macOS and Windows- were giving away Apples new iPhone 17 (Pro or Air) to one lucky reader. Yo...
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 10, #382
CNET - 10 Oct 2025 00:52
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 10, No. 382.
From HealthKick to GOVERSHELL: The Evolution of UTA0388's Espionage Malware
The Hacker News - 10 Oct 2025 00:49
A China-aligned threat actor codenamed UTA0388 has been attributed to a series of spear-phishing campaigns targeting North America, Asia, and Europe that are designed to deliver a Go-based implant known as GOVERSHELL. ...
YouTube Opens 'Second Chance' Program To Creators Banned For Misinformation
Slashdot - 10 Oct 2025 00:40
YouTube has launched a "second chance" program allowing some creators previously banned for COVID-19 or election misinformation to apply for new channels, as long as their violations were tied to policies that ha...
RondoDox botnet fires 'exploit shotgun' at nearly every router and internet-connected home device
The Register - 10 Oct 2025 00:35
56 bugs across routers, DVRs, CCTV systems, web servers time to run for cover A new RondoDox botnet campaign uses an "exploit shotgun" - fire at everything, see what hits - to target 56 vulnerabilities across at ...
The Amazon Echo Pop and Dot are still on sale!
Android Authority - 10 Oct 2025 00:34
There's a reason I see these smart speakers everywhere.
Lakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision Pro
AppleInsider - 10 Oct 2025 00:15
Apple and Spectrum have partnered to stream a selection of live Lakers basketball games during the 2025-26 season in Apple Immersive 180-degree video for Apple Vision Pro owners.Spectrum to offer Apple Immersive Lakers g...