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Apple TV went to crazy lengths to create its new visual branding
Cult of Mac - 7 Nov 2025 01:48
Apple used a giant glass Apple TV logo, colorfully lit and filmed in a studio, to create the streaming service's new visual branding. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, review...
PlayStation Portal Finally Gets A Feature It Should Have Had From Day One
BGR - 7 Nov 2025 00:02
PlayStation Portal is becoming an increasingly appealing proposition, as Sony has now added cloud streaming to the device's repertoire.
Google Launches New Maps Feature to Help Businesses Report Review-Based Extortion Attempts
The Hacker News - 7 Nov 2025 14:45
Google on Thursday said it's rolling out a dedicated form to allow businesses listed on Google Maps to report extortion attempts made by threat actors who post inauthentic bad reviews on the platform and demand ranso...
Florida gambling crackdown continues as another 134 slot machines seized
ReadWrite - 7 Nov 2025 13:50
Two casinos based in Fort Myers, Florida, were raided on Wednesday in a joint police affair that saw 134 slot Florida gambling crackdown continues as another 134 slot machines seized The post Florida gambling crackdown c...
Data Exposure Vulnerability Found in Deep Learning Tool Keras
SecurityWeek - 7 Nov 2025 13:41
The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-12058 and it can be exploited for arbitrary file loading and conducting SSRF attacks. The post Data Exposure Vulnerability Found in Deep Learning Tool Keras appeared first on Secu...
What Mac owners need to know about buying Network Attached Storage
AppleInsider - 7 Nov 2025 12:37
Adding storage to your home network will give you more than just a place to keep your Mac backups. Here's what to know when buying network-attached storage.NAS buyers guide: Buying a NAS can be very helpful for your ...
Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities
The Hacker News - 7 Nov 2025 12:18
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities that appears to be created with the help of artificial intelligence - in other words, vibe-code...
Rideshare giant moves 200 Macs out of the cloud, saves $2.4 million
The Register - 7 Nov 2025 02:08
Grab tried to virtualize macOS, but Apple doesnt make that easy Singaporean super-app company Grab has dumped 200 cloudy Mac Minis and replaced them with physical machines, a move it expects will save $2.4 million over t...
How the US Cut Climate-Changing Emissions While Its Economy More Than Doubled
Slashdot - 7 Nov 2025 01:25
alternative_right shares a report from The Conversation: Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas emissions - and global temperatures...
Early Black Friday Deal: Save $100 on OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock for Mac
AppleInsider - 7 Nov 2025 23:46
The popular OWC Thunderbolt Go Dock is $100 off with a special early Black Friday deal. This dock has a built-in power supply, eliminating a pesky external power brick.Get the OWC 11-port Thunderbolt Go Dock for just $19...
Texas Sues Roblox For Allegedly Failing To Protect Children On Its Platform
Slashdot - 7 Nov 2025 23:40
Texas is suing Roblox, alleging the company misled parents about safety, ignored online-protection laws, and allowed an environment where predators could target children. Texas AG Ken Paxton said the online game platform...
Samsung Zero-Click Flaw Exploited to Deploy LANDFALL Android Spyware via WhatsApp
The Hacker News - 7 Nov 2025 23:30
A now-patched security flaw in Samsung Galaxy Android devices was exploited as a zero-day to deliver a "commercial-grade" Android spyware dubbed LANDFALL in targeted attacks in the Middle East. The activity invol...
5 Of The Wildest Motorcycle Concepts Yamaha Showed Us This Year
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2025 23:30
Yamaha has been one of the biggest names in motorcycles for decades, but just because it's an established brand, doesn't mean it can't still get weird, too.
Ranking the New Five Nights at Freddys 2 Popcorn Buckets From Cutest to Creepiest
Gizmodo - 7 Nov 2025 23:10
A new round of eerie Freddy Fazbear's Pizza merch is coming to life at a theater near you.
Who Is Ahtisa Manalo? Here's Why Avid Fans Think She Should Be the Next Miss Universe
IBTimes - 7 Nov 2025 23:07
A seasoned pageant contestant, Miss Philippines Ahtisa Manalo is heavily favoured to become the next Miss Universe 2025.
Gemini Starts Rolling Out On Android Auto
Slashdot - 7 Nov 2025 23:02
Gemini is (finally) rolling out on Android Auto, replacing Google Assistant while keeping "Hey Google," adding Gemini Live ("let's talk live"), message auto-translation, and new privacy toggles. "...
Be a tech minimalist with this tiny, fully functional NanoPhone for $90
Mashable - 7 Nov 2025 23:00
Go minimal with the NanoPhone - a 4G, dual-SIM, credit-card-sized smartphone with Wi-Fi, cameras, and Android for just $89.97 with free shipping.
Songs for Crunching Through Leafy Streets
The New Yorker - 7 Nov 2025 23:00
From the daily newsletter: our critics recommend music to make fall feel just fine.
The best 90s movies on Prime Video for when you want to get nostalgic
Mashable - 7 Nov 2025 23:00
"Titanic," "Armageddon," "Forest Gump," and others are the best '90s movies available to stream on Amazon Prime Video right now.
Consumer Reports Recommends This Home Depot Buy If You've Got Wiggle Room In Your Budget
Slash Gear - 7 Nov 2025 23:00
Consumer Reports gave high marks to this tool from Home Depot. And many other reviewers agree that it's worth buying. The only drawback is the price.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Nov. 8, #411
CNET - 7 Nov 2025 22:47
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle No. 411 for Saturday, Nov. 8.
No, YouTube Wasn't Down - Google Is Just Cracking Down On Ad Blockers Again
BGR - 7 Nov 2025 22:43
After hundreds of reports suggested YouTube went down on November 7, users began to realize their ad blockers might actually be the problem.