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Notepad++ Official Update Mechanism Hijacked to Deliver Malware to Select Users
The Hacker News - 2 Feb 2026 14:25
The maintainer of Notepad++ has revealed that state-sponsored attackers hijacked the utility's update mechanism to redirect update traffic to malicious servers instead. "The attack involved [an] infrastructure-le...
EU Deploys New Government Satcom Program in Sovereignty Push
Slashdot - 2 Feb 2026 03:13
The EU "has switched on parts of its homegrown secure satellite communications network for the first time," reports Bloomberg, calling it part of a €10.6 billion push to "wean itself off US support amid gro...
How Much Water Does ChatGPT Use? It Depends
Slash Gear - 2 Feb 2026 02:45
The internet has caught on and has started to make fun of LLMs like ChatGPT for using a lot of water. How much water does the chatbot actually use?
China's Decades-Old 'Genius Class' Pipeline Is Quietly Fueling Its AI Challenge To the US
Slashdot - 2 Feb 2026 14:00
China's decades-old network of elite high-school "genius classes" - ultra-competitive talent streams that pull an estimated 100,000 gifted teenagers out of regular schooling every year and run them through co...
Default ICS Credentials Exploited in Destructive Attack on Polish Energy Facilities
SecurityWeek - 2 Feb 2026 13:50
Polands CERT has published a report on the recent attack, providing new details on targeted ICS and attribution. The post Default ICS Credentials Exploited in Destructive Attack on Polish Energy Facilities appeared first...
Department of Justice Urges Supreme Court Not to Hear AI Image Authorship Case
PetaPixel - 2 Feb 2026 13:21Sun unleashes extraordinary solar flare barrage as new volatile sunspot turns toward Earth
SPACE.com - 2 Feb 2026 13:19
A rapidly growing sunspot has fired off at least 18 M-class and three X-class flares in just 24 hours, including an intense X8.3 eruption.
OpenClaw is a security nightmare - 5 red flags you shouldn't ignore (before it's too late)
ZDNet - 2 Feb 2026 12:13
Handing your computing tasks over to a cute AI crustacean might be intriguing - but you should consider these security risks before doing so.
iPhone Fold Rumours Hint at a Major Disruption to Foldable Phones
IBTimes - 2 Feb 2026 02:11
The iPhone Fold is rumoured to significantly shake up the foldable phone market, with Apple expected to challenge existing rivals if it launches.
Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis
Singularity Hub - 2 Feb 2026 23:49
Robotaxis have been more expensive with longer wait times. A study by Obi suggests that may be changing. The post Waymo Closes in on Uber and Lyft Prices, as More Riders Say They Trust Robotaxis appeared first on Singula...
Crunchyroll increases prices for all anime streaming plans
Engadget - 2 Feb 2026 23:42
Anime fans won't be getting any respite from the streaming service price hikes that now feel inevitable on every platform every couple of years. Crunchyroll announced today that it will be increasing the monthly cost...
12 Useful USB Gadgets That Will Enhance Your Garage
Slash Gear - 2 Feb 2026 23:30
Whether you're looking to get more utility out of your garage or turn it into something more, these 12 USB gadgets will be sure to enhance the space.
The LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor just hit its record-low price
Mashable - 2 Feb 2026 23:30
As of Feb. 2, you can get the LG UltraGear 27-inch gaming monitor (27G850A-B) for $496.99 at Amazon, down from $899.99.
Researchers Find 341 Malicious ClawHub Skills Stealing Data from OpenClaw Users
The Hacker News - 2 Feb 2026 23:19
A security audit of 2,857 skills on ClawHub has found 341 malicious skills across multiple campaigns, according to new findings from Koi Security, exposing users to new supply chain risks. ClawHub is a marketplace design...
Firefox browser to add AI off-switch, bucking industry trend
Mashable - 2 Feb 2026 23:17
Mozilla will add a new AI control panel to Firefox - giving AI haters the option to turn off generative AI features.
The Annoying Reason Why Your TV Crops The Edges Of The Screen (And How To Fix It)
BGR - 2 Feb 2026 23:17
When watching television, you naturally want to see the entire screen. A TV set often crops off the edges, but there is a way for you to fix this.
Elon Musk Is Rolling xAI Into SpaceX-Creating the Worlds Most Valuable Private Company
Wired - 2 Feb 2026 23:07
By fusing SpaceX and xAI-which acquired X last year-Elon Musk tightens his grip over technologies that shape national security, social media, and artificial intelligence.
Moltbook, the AI social network, exposed human credentials due to vibe-coded security flaw
Engadget - 2 Feb 2026 23:03
Moltbook bills itself as a social network for AI agents. That's a wacky enough concept in the first place, but the site apparently exposed the credentials for thousands of its human users. The flaw was discovered by ...
9 Lessons From a Decade of Travel Photography
PetaPixel - 2 Feb 2026 23:02Compact Camera Sales More Than Doubled Last Year in Japan
PetaPixel - 2 Feb 2026 23:00My Favorite Beats Headphones Are More Than Half Off
Life Hacker - 2 Feb 2026 23:00
Beats' most premium headphones come have 40-hour battery life and are down to $170.
The Melania Documentary Is Exceedingly Mid
The New Yorker - 2 Feb 2026 23:00
From the daily newsletter: Amazon spent a lot of money on a documentary about the First Lady. It doesnt say much.