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Apple services outage hit Apple TV, Maps, & App Store
AppleInsider - 21 Jan 2026 04:35
Catching up on "Pluribus" or updating your apps might not have been possible, as an outage struck multiple Apple Services affecting developers and users alike Tuesday evening.An outage has hit various Apple Servi...
Era of 'Global Water Bankruptcy' Is Here, UN Report Says
Slashdot - 21 Jan 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The world has entered an era of "global water bankruptcy" that is harming billions of people, a UN report has declared. The overuse and pollution of water mu...
Elon Musk Makes Part of X Algorithm Open Source, Says It Sucks
Gizmodo - 21 Jan 2026 02:00
He also says it's dumb.
Asymmetric Security Emerges From Stealth With $4.2 Million in Funding
SecurityWeek - 21 Jan 2026 15:18
The startups platform leverages AI to automate forensic investigations, accelerating incident response. The post Asymmetric Security Emerges From Stealth With $4.2 Million in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Apple gets a partial win in iPhone user privacy lawsuit, but not on merit
AppleInsider - 21 Jan 2026 14:04
Apple has secured a partial win in a lawsuit claiming it violated privacy laws in California, but the ruling came down to technicalities and sloppy preparation rather than on merit.An Apple privacy ad spot still - Image ...
LastPass Users Targeted With Backup-Themed Phishing Emails
SecurityWeek - 21 Jan 2026 13:47
Threat actors may have wanted to take advantage of the holiday weekend in the United States to increase their chances of success. The post LastPass Users Targeted With Backup-Themed Phishing Emails appeared first on Secu...
EU considers whether there's Huawei of axing Chinese kit from networks within 3 years
The Register - 21 Jan 2026 13:42
Still dominant in Germany's networks, among others The European Commission (EC) wants a revised Cybersecurity Act to address any threats posed by IT and telecoms kit from third-country sources, potentially forcing me...
North Korean Hackers Target macOS Developers via Malicious VS Code Projects
SecurityWeek - 21 Jan 2026 13:20
The hackers trick victims into accessing GitHub or GitLab repositories that are opened using Visual Studio Code. The post North Korean Hackers Target macOS Developers via Malicious VS Code Projects appeared first on Secu...
Ireland wants to give its cops spyware, ability to crack encrypted messages
The Register - 21 Jan 2026 13:05
Its very own Snoopers Charter comes a month after proposed biometric tech expansion The Irish government is planning to bolster its police's ability to intercept communications, including encrypted messages, and prov...
Medically evacuated Crew-11 astronauts to discuss their shortened ISS mission today: Watch it live
SPACE.com - 21 Jan 2026 13:00
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will discuss their shorter-than-expected stay aboard the International Space Station today (Jan. 21), and you can watch it live.
Sony no longer home of the Bravia as it plans TV biz spin-out to Chinas TCL
The Register - 21 Jan 2026 03:34
Hasn't said why, but low share in a slow-growing market suggests it can't be bothered Sony wants to stop making televisions.
cURL Removes Bug Bounties
Slashdot - 21 Jan 2026 02:02
Ancient Slashdot reader jantangring shares a report from Swedish electronics industry news site Elektroniktidningen (translated to English), writing: "Open source code library cURL is removing the possibility to earn...
French Court Allows Apples App Tracking Transparency to Stay in Place
The Mac Observer - 21 Jan 2026 01:42
A court in Paris has ruled in Apples favor, allowing App Tracking Transparency to remain active in France. The judge rejected a request to suspend the feature, giving Apple a key legal win in its ongoing dispute with the...
The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apples
9 to 5 Mac - 21 Jan 2026 23:48
Nestled in Bloombergs reporting earlier on Apples plans to revamp Siri as a chatbot with iOS 27, was an interesting tidbit on a possible change in the companys cloud strategy. Specifically, Mark Gurman says Apple and Goo...
8 Essential Things To Have On Hand At Home Before A Winter Storm Hits
Slash Gear - 21 Jan 2026 23:47
There's a chance of a severe storm every winter that threatens to knock out the power, block the roads, and even trap residents in their home.
A tiny spin change just flipped a famous quantum effect
Science Daily - 21 Jan 2026 23:43
When quantum spins interact, they can produce collective behaviors that defy long-standing expectations. Researchers have now shown that the Kondo effect behaves very differently depending on spin size. In systems with s...
Best Unlimited Data Plans for 2026
CNET - 21 Jan 2026 23:32
Why worry about whether your cell phone data is about to expire? These are our favorite unlimited plans from Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
Natural ovulation the best option before an IVF frozen embryo transfer
New Scientist - 21 Jan 2026 23:30
Women using frozen embryos as part of their IVF treatment can either choose to use a medicated cycle or their natural one to prepare their uterus for a pregnancy. Now, scientists have found that the latter option seems t...
Winter Storm Warning: What's Coming, Who's at Risk and How to Prepare
CNET - 21 Jan 2026 23:30
This weekend's storm could affect close to 200 million people and drop more than 20 inches of snow in some areas, according to multiple weather reports.
Add playing piano to your party tricks with this AI-powered app
Mashable - 21 Jan 2026 23:30
Master piano from home with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now just $99.97 (reg. $299.99) through Feb. 1.
Millions of people imperiled through sign-in links sent by SMS
Ars Technica - 21 Jan 2026 23:22
Even well-known services with millions of users are exposing sensitive data.
Use Show Borders to Clarify Liquid Glass UI on iPadOS 26 & iOS 26
OS X Daily - 21 Jan 2026 23:22
One of the big complaints about the Liquid Glass interface of iPadOS 26 and iOS 26 is that the user interface can be challenging to use, read, differentiate elements, and interact with. There are various toggles and sett...