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How iCloud backups helped expose a mob-and NBA-linked poker cheating scandal
AppleInsider - 24 Oct 2025 03:24
Digital evidence stored in iCloud played a key role in exposing a multistate poker-rigging scheme tied to organized crime and NBA players. Here's how, and what evidence was uncovered.iCloud data helps crack NBA and m...
OpenAI Buys AI Startup That Built Interface For Apple Computers
Slashdot - 24 Oct 2025 02:45
OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the 12-person startup behind Sky - an AI interface for Mac computers that can understand on-screen context and perform tasks across apps. The deal follows OpenAI...
Your AI Videos Use Way More Energy Than Chatbots. It's a Big Problem
CNET - 24 Oct 2025 15:00
As AI video generation climbs with tools like Sora, energy demands will rise, too.
Self-Spreading 'GlassWorm' Infects VS Code Extensions in Widespread Supply Chain Attack
The Hacker News - 24 Oct 2025 14:30
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a self-propagating worm that spreads via Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX Registry and the Microsoft Extension Marketplace, underscoring how developers hav...
Google Meet is letting Android users trick their coworkers with Halloween effects
Android Central - 24 Oct 2025 13:17
Google Meet is adding a few limited-time effects for Halloween, including spooky makeup and AI-generated virtual backgrounds. Here's how to try them out.
Cyber exec with lavish lifestyle charged with selling secrets to Russia
The Register - 24 Oct 2025 02:30
The 0-days have left the building Federal prosecutors have charged a former general manager of US government defense contractor L3Harris's cyber arm Trenchant with selling secrets to an unidentified Russian buyer for...
Iridium pulls $1 billion 2030 service revenue goal amid SpaceXs D2D push
Space News - 24 Oct 2025 02:25
Iridiums shares closed down more than 7% Oct. 23 after the satellite operator lowered its full-year service revenue outlook again, while withdrawing its $1 billion target for 2030 amid mounting competition from SpaceX. T...
Anthropic's Google Cloud Deal Includes 1 Million TPUs, 1 GW of Capacity In 2026
Slashdot - 24 Oct 2025 02:02
Google and Anthropic have finalized a cloud partnership worth tens of billions of dollars, granting Anthropic access to up to one million of Google's Tensor Processing Units and more than a gigawatt of compute power ...
Scientists just found the lungs hidden self-healing switch
Science Daily - 25 Oct 2025 01:45
Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in switch may be the key to restoring the lungs natural repair ability. The discovery could lead to regenerative treatm...
For Your Hear Me Out Consideration: Jacob Elordis Full Frankenstein Monster
Gizmodo - 25 Oct 2025 01:37
Move over, 'Nosferatu,' moviegoers have a new monster to crush on in Jacob Elordi's Creature.
Amazon's big outage reminds us that we trust big tech companies far too much
Phys.org - 25 Oct 2025 01:30
On Monday, October 20, millions of internet users got a painful answer to a question few even knew existed. The question was: What do Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, Signal, United and Delta airlines and countless other web-...
Bored Ape Yacht Club is making a comeback - as a metaverse
The Verge - 25 Oct 2025 01:30
It's dusk, and bugs are chirping all around me. I'm wandering through the middle of a big, virtual swamp toward the sound of thumping bass off in the distance. There isn't much else nearby - some trees, a cou...
5 Of The Fastest EVs Under $100K, Ranked By Speed
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2025 01:30
You don't need a Rimac to fly in an EV - these Teslas, Kias, and Hyundais hit insane speeds with razor-sharp handling for under $100K.
Why Starlink Sends So Many Copyright Warnings to Its Users
CNET - 25 Oct 2025 01:10
Since Starlink allocates a single IP address to multiple homes, users can be wrongly accused of copyright infringement.
Free Xbox Cloud Gaming With Ads Could Be an Alternative to Pricier Game Pass
CNET - 25 Oct 2025 01:04
Microsoft confirmed it's testing a free option for its cloud gaming.
These Harbor Freight Parrot Nose Pliers Are A Knipex Alternative - What To Know Before You Buy
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2025 01:00
Knipex parrot nose pliers are pretty expensive. If you're shopping for an alternative, you might want to consider this option from Harbor Freight.
2 of Anker Soundcores open earbuds are down to their best prices ever
Mashable - 25 Oct 2025 01:00
The Anker Soundcore Aerofit 2 and C30i open earbuds are both down to their lowest prices ever at Amazon. Save up to 50%.
Halo Heads To PlayStation 5 With Another Halo: Combat Evolved Remake
Slashdot - 25 Oct 2025 01:00
Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries) has announced Halo: Campaign Evolved, a full Unreal Engine 5 remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved campaign, coming in 2026 for Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and - shockingly - P...
DHS Wants a Fleet of AI-Powered Surveillance Trucks
Wired - 25 Oct 2025 00:59
US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers-combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.
Halo On PS5 Is Official: Here's When You'll Get To Play It
Slash Gear - 25 Oct 2025 00:44
For the longest time, Halo was exclusively on Xbox, but that has all changed. Here's what you need to know about the fan favorite coming to PS5.
Everybody's warning about critical Windows Server WSUS bug exploits but Microsoft's mum
The Register - 25 Oct 2025 00:42
Critical 9.8-rated vulnerability affects Windows Server 2012 - 2025 Governments and private security sleuths warned that attackers are already exploiting a critical bug in Microsoft Windows Server Update Services, shortl...