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This supermassive black hole flung out matter at 134 million mph: 'On a scale almost too big to imagine'
SPACE.com - 9 Dec 2025 13:00
In other words, the matter traveled at 20% the speed of light.
Trump says Nvidia can sell H200s to China - if Washington gets a 25 percent cut
The Register - 9 Dec 2025 02:17
Blackwell and Rubin kit remain off limits US President Donald Trump has signalled he will allow Nvidia to resume sales of its H200 accelerators to China.
Google says Chrome's new AI creates risks only more AI can fix
The Register - 9 Dec 2025 01:16
'User Alignment Critic' will review agentic actions so bots don't do things like emptying your bank account Google plans to add a second Gemini-based model to Chrome to address the security problems created b...
LeoLabs lands interagency contract to feed TraCSS and track adversarial spacecraft
Space News - 9 Dec 2025 14:01
LeoLabs has won an interagency contract to provide space-surveillance data for the U.S. government, supporting adversarial spacecraft monitoring and the TraCSS orbital traffic coordination platform due to enter full serv...
Researchers Find Malicious VS Code, Go, npm, and Rust Packages Stealing Developer Data
The Hacker News - 9 Dec 2025 13:37
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two new extensions on Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) Marketplace that are designed to infect developer machines with stealer malware. The VS Code extensions masquerade as...
EU opens antitrust investigation into Google's AI practices
Engadget - 9 Dec 2025 13:30The year age verification laws came for the open internet
Engadget - 9 Dec 2025 13:00iFixits new app uses AI to help you repair your stuff
Engadget - 9 Dec 2025 13:00
Weve all been there: You cant (or wont) get help when something breaks, but the YouTube clip doesnt cover your specific issue. Its what repair gurus at iFixit want to solve with FixBot, an AI-enabled app that talks you t...
Muon Space to develop sensor payload for missile defense satellites
Space News - 9 Dec 2025 12:11
The company is adapting commercial thermal-sensing tech for military applications The post Muon Space to develop sensor payload for missile defense satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
I Tried the Galaxy Z TriFold at a Dubai Store, and Its Design Made Me a Fan
CNET - 9 Dec 2025 23:56
Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold impressed me with its smart design choices despite being a less versatile folding phone than the Huawei Mate XT.
North Korea-linked Actors Exploit React2Shell to Deploy New EtherRAT Malware
The Hacker News - 9 Dec 2025 23:55
Threat actors with ties to North Korea have likely become the latest to exploit the recently disclosed critical security React2Shell flaw in React Server Components (RSC) to deliver a previously undocumented remote acces...
Scientists reveal a tiny brain chip that streams thoughts in real time
Science Daily - 9 Dec 2025 23:54
BISC is an ultra-thin neural implant that creates a high-bandwidth wireless link between the brain and computers. Its tiny single-chip design packs tens of thousands of electrodes and supports advanced AI models for deco...
Letting Nvidia sell H200s to China is closing the door after the horse has bolted
The Register - 9 Dec 2025 23:47
US export controls on AI accelerators have only succeeded in forcing China to develop its own tech Half a decade of US trade policy aimed at denying China access to America's most potent semiconductor tech has only s...
Microsoft reports 7.8-rated zero day, plus 56 more in December Patch Tuesday
The Register - 9 Dec 2025 23:42
Plus critical critical Notepad++, Ivanti, and Fortinet updates, and one of these patches an under-attack security hole Happy December Patch Tuesday to all who celebrate. This month's patch party includes one Microsof...
European Commission credits DMA for upcoming iPhone-Android switching tools
AppleInsider - 9 Dec 2025 23:38
Apple and Google are preparing tools to make switching devices easier, but the European Commission is already claiming credit under the DMA.iPhone 17 ProOn Monday, Google began rolling out an Android update that will eve...
Repair iconic 2000s-era gadgets in upcoming indie game ReStory
Engadget - 9 Dec 2025 23:34
We love a little nostalgia mixed in with our cozy gaming, and ReStory looks like a perfect blend of those two. In this upcoming indie game, you play the owner of a Tokyo electronics repair shop in the mid 2000s. The trai...
Doctors Issue Warning After Fit 50-Year-Old Gets Stroke Tied to Energy Drinks
Gizmodo - 9 Dec 2025 23:30
The man was consuming three times the maximum daily dose of caffeine recommended for an adult.
15 Of The Most Complicated Cars Ever Made
Slash Gear - 9 Dec 2025 23:30
There's a lot that goes on under the hood, but with some car models, most of the complication can be seen with the naked eye, such as with these 15 vehicles.
The Northern Lights Could Transform the Skies in 15 States Tonight. Find Out Where
CNET - 9 Dec 2025 23:24
Solar activity could cause the aurora borealis to light up the skies in several northern US states.
If you can name these 12 computer components, you're officially old
Pocket-lint - 9 Dec 2025 23:23
If you've been around in the computing space for some time, you'll surely remember at least a few of these legacy PC components and I/O connectors.
Congress Quietly Strips Right-To-Repair Provisions From US Military Spending Bill
Slashdot - 9 Dec 2025 23:20
Congress quietly removed provisions that would have let the U.S. military fix its own equipment without relying on contractors, despite bipartisan and Pentagon support. The Register reports: The House and Senate versions...
Are Wireless TVs Actually Worth It?
BGR - 9 Dec 2025 23:17
Two major tech companies unveiled wireless TV prototypes in 2023, but many consumers were confused about their functions. We break it all down here.