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Would Elon Musk Work Harder for $1 Trillion Than $1 Billion?
The New York Times - 6 Nov 2025 05:00
Economists and psychologists say that compensation may not provide as powerful an incentive as is often assumed.
You Probably Have a Better Password Than The Louvre Did: Learn From Its Mistake
CNET - 6 Nov 2025 01:30
Following the infamous jewel heist, reports show the museum's security and password habits were atrocious.
Your next Heineken beer may be brewed with steam from a 100MWh heat battery
Engadget - 6 Nov 2025 13:00Hackers Weaponize Windows Hyper-V to Hide Linux VM and Evade EDR Detection
The Hacker News - 6 Nov 2025 12:52
The threat actor known as Curly COMrades has been observed exploiting virtualization technologies as a way to bypass security solutions and execute custom malware. According to a new report from Bitdefender, the adversar...
DeFi Protocol Balancer Starts Recovering Funds Stolen in $128 Million Heist
SecurityWeek - 6 Nov 2025 12:11
Hackers drained more cryptocurrency from Balancer by exploiting a rounding function and performing batch swaps. The post DeFi Protocol Balancer Starts Recovering Funds Stolen in $128 Million Heist appeared first on Secur...
Northern lights may be visible in 22 US states tonight
SPACE.com - 6 Nov 2025 12:08
Auroras may be visible from Alaska to Illinois as geomagnetic storm conditions are predicted to continue tonight.
Vibe coding is Collins Dictionarys word of 2025
Mashable - 6 Nov 2025 11:56
It's been one of the biggest internet terms of the year, and now it's official: "vibe coding" is Collins Dictionary's word of 2025.
Nevada Ransomware Attack Started Months Before It Was Discovered, Per Report
SecurityWeek - 6 Nov 2025 11:54
The ransomware attack discovered in August occurred as early as May when a state employee mistakenly downloaded malicious software. The post Nevada Ransomware Attack Started Months Before It Was Discovered, Per Report ap...
European Police Dismantle €600M Crypto Fraud Network
TechRepublic - 6 Nov 2025 11:34
European authorities have arrested nine suspects accused of laundering through fake crypto investment platforms. The post European Police Dismantle €600M Crypto Fraud Network appeared first on TechRepublic.
The Louvre's Video Surveillance Password Was 'Louvre'
Slashdot - 6 Nov 2025 01:30
A bungled October 18 heist that saw $102 million of crown jewels stolen from the Louvre in broad daylight has exposed years of lax security at the national art museum. From trivial passwords like 'LOUVRE' to deca...
72% of Game Developers Say Steam Is Effectively a PC Gaming Monopoly
Slashdot - 6 Nov 2025 00:50
A new survey of over 300 US and UK gaming executives found that 72% view Steam as a monopoly. "Furthermore, 88% said that at least three-quarters of their revenue came from Steam, while 37% reported that the platform...
Gemini AI To Transform Google Maps Into a More Conversational Experience
Slashdot - 6 Nov 2025 00:10
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger's seat. Fueled by Google's Gemini AI technology, the ...
The expansion of our universe may be slowing down. What does that mean for dark energy?
SPACE.com - 6 Nov 2025 00:01
"If these results are confirmed, it would mark a major paradigm shift in cosmology since the discovery of dark energy 27 years ago."
Microsoft Forms Superintelligence Team Under AI Chief Suleyman 'To Serve Humanity'
Slashdot - 6 Nov 2025 23:45
Microsoft is launching a new MAI Superintelligence Team under Mustafa Suleyman to build practical, controllable AI aimed at digital companions, medical diagnostics, and renewable-energy modeling. "We are doing this t...
Tesla shareholders approve Elon Musk's $1 trillion compensation package
Engadget - 6 Nov 2025 23:32The new Nothing smartwatch is on sale again. Its easily the best smartwatch under $100.
Mashable - 6 Nov 2025 23:30
The new Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro smartwatch is on sale again at Amazon. Save $10 on the best smartwatch under $100.
iOS 26.2 to Allow Third-Party App Stores in Japan Ahead of Regulatory Deadline
Slashdot - 6 Nov 2025 23:25
Japan's new competition rules are forcing Apple to open the iPhone to third-party app stores, and iOS 26.2 will quietly flip that switch ahead of the December deadline. MacRumors reports: According to a post shared o...
Spotify Just Added A Wrapped-Like Feature You Can Check Every Week
BGR - 6 Nov 2025 23:23
Spotify Wrapped is one of the streaming service's most popular features, but now it has released a mini version that you can check every week.
FCC commissioner warns U.S. influence on satellite spectrum debates could wane
Space News - 6 Nov 2025 23:21
A member of the Federal Communications Commission warned that declining American influence could make it harder to secure support for key satellite industry priorities at international conferences. The post FCC commissio...
A Womans Magic Transcends Politics and Borders in This Timely, Fantastical Short Story
Gizmodo - 6 Nov 2025 23:00
November's Lightspeed Magazine short story is 'In the Zone' by Lisa M. Bradley.
Save $50 on the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 - one of the best valued robot vacuums and mops
Mashable - 6 Nov 2025 23:00
As of Nov. 6, the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 robot vacuum and mop is down to $449, its lowest price ever. Shop now at Amazon.
Review: The ROG Xbox Ally X is an impressive yet flawed handheld
Mashable - 6 Nov 2025 23:00
Xbox says the ROG Xbox Ally X is a preview of the future of console gaming. Okay, but is the $999 handheld worth it?