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UK government's Vulnerability Monitoring System is working - fixes flow far faster
The Register - 2 Mar 2026 03:27
PLUS: Firefox adds XSS protection; Leadership turnover at CISA; FTC exempts some data collection Infosec In Brief DNS vulnerabilities are being addressed 84 percent faster in the UK public sector thanks to an automated v...
NASA outlines objectives for Mars communications orbiter
Space News - 2 Mar 2026 00:26
NASA has provided new details about its plans to procure a Mars communications orbiter funded under last years budget reconciliation bill as companies continue positioning themselves to bid on it. The post NASA outlines ...
These Cars Filled Every Parking Lot In The '80s: Now They've Nearly Disappeared
Slash Gear - 2 Mar 2026 15:45
In the 1980s, you could see these cars all over the roads between visits to the arcade and episodes of Magnum P.I., but now they're nowhere to be seen.
Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage
9 to 5 Mac - 2 Mar 2026 14:34
Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that Apple was looking to host the much-delayed new Siri models on Google servers, rather than Apples Private Cloud Compute. The Information is reporting a similar story this morning...
North Korean Hackers Publish 26 npm Packages Hiding Pastebin C2 for Cross-Platform RAT
The Hacker News - 2 Mar 2026 14:14
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new iteration of the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign, where the North Korean threat actors have published a set of 26 malicious packages to the npm registry. The packages ...
Home Depot Is Selling A Heavy-Duty Five-Tier Garage Shelving Unit For $30
Slash Gear - 2 Mar 2026 09:30
If you need some utilitarian storage for your home, you might be interested in this Home Depot five-shelf unit you can grab for only 30 bucks.
Those Little Cameras On Top Of Traffic Lights Aren't All For Catching Red-Light Runners
BGR - 2 Mar 2026 01:17
Seeing a camera at a stoplight doesn't automatically mean you're being ticketed. Many intersections use similar hardware for other needs.
Even Nasdaq Wants in on the Prediction Market Frenzy
Gizmodo - 2 Mar 2026 23:50
One of world's most important financial institutions is seeking regulatory approval for new outcome-based options.
New Device Detects Brain Waves in Mini Brains Mimicking Early Human Development
Singularity Hub - 2 Mar 2026 23:47
The flower-shaped device wraps around brain organoids and maps nearly all electrical activity. The post New Device Detects Brain Waves in Mini Brains Mimicking Early Human Development appeared first on SingularityHub.
Astronomers Devise a New Way to Measure Cosmic Expansion with Lensed Supernovae
Universe Today - 2 Mar 2026 23:30
Researchers in Munich have used the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona to capture five images of one and the same supernova in a single picture. The gravity of two foreground galaxies has deflected the light from a sup...
Common Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes When Shopping At Menards
Slash Gear - 2 Mar 2026 23:30
Shop smart at Menards with these tips to save money, snag deals, and navigate the Midwestern retailer's quirky, old school discount system.
The AI Actress Tilly Norwood Is Getting a Whole Tillyverse
Gizmodo - 2 Mar 2026 23:27
Prepare for new AI "actors," the British production company behind Norwood said.
This $30 Accessory Turns Your Amazon Fire Tablet Into A Mini Laptop
BGR - 2 Mar 2026 23:17
Amazon Fire tablets aren't necessarily known for being workhorse devices, but this keyboard case can turn your tablet into a more useful productivity tool.
Daylight Saving Time Kicks Off on Sunday. Here's How to Get Ready
CNET - 2 Mar 2026 23:12
We'll spring forward and lose an hour of sleep, but we'll gain more daylight.
The BBC Wont Have a New Doctor Who Star to Announce Until It Figures Out the Shows Future
Gizmodo - 2 Mar 2026 23:00
Unsurprisingly, most actors want to know what they're signing up for before making a long-term (or short-term) commitment.
See the dust youve been missing with this laser-guided Dyson vacuum, now $260 off
Mashable - 2 Mar 2026 23:00
Be prepared for spring cleaning with this Dyson V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum $339.99 (reg. $599.99).
Heres a smarter way to store your files without endless subscription fees
Mashable - 2 Mar 2026 23:00
It's time to find a permanent space for your data, and Drime Secure Cloud Storage can make that happen with this 2TB lifetime subscription for only $112.49 with code CLOUD through March 22.
Apple Might Use Google Servers To Store Data For Its Upgraded AI Siri
Slashdot - 2 Mar 2026 23:00
Apple has reportedly asked Google to look into "seting up servers" for a Gemini-powered upgrade to Siri that meets Apple's privacy standards. The Verge reports: Apple had already announced in January that Goo...
Iran war wreaking havoc on shipping and air cargo, could create global delays
The Register - 2 Mar 2026 22:55
Markets in the Middle East will be affected first and worst The war against Iran is causing an air and shipping jam, but it will likely have little effect on the global technology market unless the conflict widens signif...
Meta Tightens Grip on Smart Glasses Market as Global Shipments Soar 139%
CNET - 2 Mar 2026 22:55
AI glasses accounted for 88% of smart glasses shipments in the second half of 2025.
Why USB Flash Drives Are Risky For Backups (And What To Use Instead)
BGR - 2 Mar 2026 22:47
USB flash drives are a cheap and convenient storage medium, but for a variety of reasons, are far from ideal for storing important data long-term.
Free Claude users can now use memory and import context from rivals
9 to 5 Mac - 2 Mar 2026 22:46
Anthropic is taking advantage of Claudes recent increase in mindshare with a new memory import tool to encourage switching from competing AI chatbot systems. more