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How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
Wired - 3 Jan 2026 10:00
Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide.
Eartheye Space reveals contract with Asia-Pacific customer
Space News - 3 Jan 2026 03:42
SAN FRANCISCO - Eartheye Space will pool data from hundreds of Earth-observation satellites to provide imagery and data to a customer in the Asia-Pacific region. All Earth observation sensors, including both imaging and ...
When is the best time to book your flight? Google just spilled all the airfare secrets
ZDNet - 3 Jan 2026 01:30
Looking for the best flight deals this holiday season? Google's latest 2025 airfare report reveals the smartest times to book.
Henri Cartier-Bresson Broke His Own Rules in Pursuit of His Famous Photo Behind the Gare Saint-Lazare
PetaPixel - 3 Jan 2026 13:01After Half a Decade, the Russian Space Station Segment Stopped Leaking
Slashdot - 3 Jan 2026 12:01
A small section of the International Space Station that has experienced persistent leaks for years appears to have stopped venting atmosphere into space. ArsTechnica: The leaks were caused by microscopic structural crack...
Claude is his copilot: Rust veteran designs new Rue programming language with help from AI bot
The Register - 3 Jan 2026 11:29
Rust veteran Steve Klabnik is using an LLM to explore memory safety without garbage collection Naming a new programming language "Rue" sounds like an acknowledgment of doubt about the project's prospects, if ...
President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Interests
SecurityWeek - 3 Jan 2026 10:46
The deal involved aerospace and defense specialist Emcore Corp. selling its computer chips and wafer fabrication operation. The post President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Int...
Idling Waymo Robotaxis Catch The Attention Of Houston Police
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2026 10:15
Waymo's robotaxis made their way to Houston, Texas in late 2025, and have been getting a lot of attention - unfortunately, it's the wrong kind.
How common is it to have extra bones in your skeleton?
Live Science - 3 Jan 2026 10:00
Adult human bodies typically have about 206 bones. But is it possible to have more?
Scientists tested intermittent fasting without eating less and found no metabolic benefit
Science Daily - 3 Jan 2026 04:11
Time-restricted eating has been widely promoted as a simple way to boost metabolic health, but new research paints a more complicated picture. When calorie intake stayed the same, an eight-hour eating window did not impr...
Dell's XPS Brand May Return Just a Year After Being Retired, Report Claims
Slashdot - 3 Jan 2026 03:30
Dell is planning to bring back its XPS laptop branding, according to a news report, just one year after the company retired the storied name in favor of a simplified naming scheme that organized its consumer and professi...
Apple Vision Pro is failing. Heres why that matters.
Mashable - 3 Jan 2026 01:25
According to multiple reports, Apple's Vision Pro is on the skids.
Heres whats in store for the iPad lineup throughout 2026
9 to 5 Mac - 3 Jan 2026 23:51
This year, Apple is anticipated to refresh the majority of its iPad lineup. Apple kicked off a new iPad generation with the launch of the M5 iPad Pro in October, and every other iPad in the lineup will follow suit later ...
Apple's iPad 11 is down to $299, plus save up to $400 across models
AppleInsider - 3 Jan 2026 23:34
Amazon's 2026 iPad sale delivers prices from $299, with discounts of up to $400 off new and closeout models across the tablet line.Grab iPad deals from just $299 this January.Deals on iPads are in full swing this Jan...
New Research Reveals how Gravitational Waves Could be Used to Decode Dark Matter
Universe Today - 3 Jan 2026 23:18
A new study by researchers at the University of Amsterdam shows how gravitational waves from black holes can be used to reveal the presence of dark matter and help determine its properties. The key is a new model, based ...
Can You Use Apple CarPlay Without Cell Service?
BGR - 3 Jan 2026 23:17
Apple CarPlay comes in handy during your travels, but will it work when you don't have cell service? Here's everything you need to know.
5 USB-C Myths That You Need To Stop Believing
Slash Gear - 3 Jan 2026 23:15
USB-C has become the ubiquitous standard for computer and phone peripherals, but there are some incredibly common misunderstandings about the format.
A Newly Created Polymarket Account Made $436,759.61 on Nicolás Maduros Capture
Gizmodo - 3 Jan 2026 23:01
Some people have all the luck.
This refurbished MacBook Air costs less than most tablets at under $200
Mashable - 3 Jan 2026 23:00
This refurbished MacBook Air is available for $199.97 instead of $999, offering a reliable Apple laptop for work, school, and everyday browsing.
Windows 11 Pro is down to $9.97 (if youre still running Windows 10)
Mashable - 3 Jan 2026 23:00
Windows 11 Pro is on sale for $9.97 instead of $199, offering a simple upgrade path now that Windows 10 support has ended.
Has Microsoft Discontinued Offline Activation of Windows?
Slashdot - 3 Jan 2026 22:45
An anonymous reader shared this report from Neowin: Offline Windows activation has been possible to do using the phone. However, it looks like Microsoft has quietly killed off that method as users online have found that ...
Here's What 'Upscaling' Actually Means For Your Smart TV
BGR - 3 Jan 2026 22:17
Learn how upscaling transforms lower-resolution videos on smart TVs, improving clarity and bringing older content closer to high definition quality.