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PlayStation Security Shock: PSN Accounts Hacked Even With 2FA Enabled
IBTimes - 25 Dec 2025 05:26
A massive security flaw in the PlayStation Network has been exposed, revealing that accounts are vulnerable even with 2FA and passkeys active.
Nuclear Developer Proposes Using Navy Reactors For Data Centers
Slashdot - 25 Dec 2025 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Financial Post: A Texas power developer is proposing to repurpose nuclear reactors from Navy warships to power the United States grid as the Trump administration pushes to sec...
New technology eliminates forever chemicals with record-breaking speed and efficiency
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2025 01:44
A new eco-friendly technology can capture and destroy PFAS, the dangerous forever chemicals found worldwide in water. The material works hundreds to thousands of times faster and more efficiently than current filters, ev...
LastPass 2022 Breach Led to Years-Long Cryptocurrency Thefts, TRM Labs Finds
The Hacker News - 25 Dec 2025 18:16
The encrypted vault backups stolen from the 2022 LastPass data breach have enabled bad actors to take advantage of weak master passwords to crack them open and drain cryptocurrency assets as recently as late 2025, accord...
Chinese Social Media Users Criticize Authorities in Rare Sign of Dissent
Slashdot - 25 Dec 2025 18:00
An anonymous reader shares a report: Chinese social media users criticized two key government policies, rare signs of public dissent in the country where the internet is heavily censored. The death of the former head of ...
NASA And ESA Partnered On A Important Mission For Earth
BGR - 25 Dec 2025 17:17
As Earth's climate changes and its sea levels rise, it's becoming more important to keep an eye on the oceans, and this mission will be vital to that goal.
Nvidia strikes $20 billion deal to acquire Groq assets
Mashable - 25 Dec 2025 17:08
Nvidia is buying Groqs assets and integrating its low-latency AI chip technology in a landmark $20 billion deal.
Fortinet Warns of Active Exploitation of FortiOS SSL VPN 2FA Bypass Vulnerability
The Hacker News - 25 Dec 2025 13:52
Fortinet on Wednesday said it observed "recent abuse" of a five-year-old security flaw in FortiOS SSL VPN in the wild under certain configurations. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2020-12812 (CVSS score: 5.2...
Tesla Cybertruck Door Buttons Failed: Investigation Launched As Musk's Vision Creates Deadly Safety Gap
IBTimes - 25 Dec 2025 10:30
Tesla door design traps owners in crashes. Woman suffers burns; college students die. NHTSA investigates design flaw.
'No Bad Santas': Trump Chimes In as NORAD and Google Track Santa Into US Skies
IBTimes - 25 Dec 2025 09:15
The global countdown is on as Father Christmas navigates the 2025 night sky. With President Donald Trump joining the mission to field calls from curious children, the race to track the sleigh has never felt more high-pro...
NASA Will Soon Find Out If the Perseverance Rover Can Really Persevere On Mars
Slashdot - 25 Dec 2025 07:00
With NASA's Mars Sample Return mission delayed into the 2030s, engineers are certifying the Perseverance rover to keep operating for many more years while it continues collecting and safeguarding Martian rock samples...
Scientists found a way to restore brain blood flow in dementia
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2025 03:42
A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation and starving brain t...
A surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory
Science Daily - 25 Dec 2025 23:55
A new study suggests temporal lobe epilepsy may be linked to early aging of certain brain cells. When researchers removed these aging cells in mice, seizures dropped, memory improved, and some animals avoided epilepsy al...
5 Of The Best Electric Vehicles Under $50k, According To Consumer Reports
BGR - 25 Dec 2025 23:17
Manufacturers offer many impressive electric vehicles for under $50,000, with big brands producing SUVs and even luxury models in that price range.
Make your aging computer feel brand new with Windows 11 Pro, now just $10
Mashable - 25 Dec 2025 23:00
Upgrade your current PC with this Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license, on sale now for just $9.97 (reg. $199).
This $40 Microsoft bundle makes an old PC feel brand new
Mashable - 25 Dec 2025 23:00
Give an old PC a serious makeover with The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows Lifetime License and Windows 11 Pro Bundle, on sale now for just $39.97 (reg. $418.99).
The Small Details in Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc That We Cant Stop Obsessing Over
Gizmodo - 25 Dec 2025 22:00
Mappa's film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's Shonen Jump manga is a gift that keeps on giving.
Deal alert: AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199 ($50 off)
AppleInsider - 25 Dec 2025 21:23
Amazon's $199 AirPods Pro 3 deal is back, saving shoppers $50 on Apple's newest earbuds.Grab AirPods Pro 3 at the best $199 price.Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale for $199.49 at Amazon, beating Black Friday p...
Does It Matter Which USB Port You Use On Your MacBook?
BGR - 25 Dec 2025 21:17
Your MacBook has multiple USB ports, some of which look identical. Here's what to keep in mind when connecting your devices, if you're unsure what to do.
How Often Do You Need To Wash Your Car In The Winter?
Slash Gear - 25 Dec 2025 21:15
Even though the weather is below freezing, it's still important to wash your car, but how often should you do it? Here's what you need to know.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 26 #663
CNET - 25 Dec 2025 21:01
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 26, No. 663.
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 26, #929
CNET - 25 Dec 2025 21:01
Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 26 #929