Technology News
Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead
Gizmodo - 5 Apr 2026 09:00
Russia's internet crackdowns sometimes have embarrassing blowback.
Mars dust storms are sparking electricity and rewriting the planets chemistry
Science Daily - 5 Apr 2026 02:54
Mars may look like a quiet, dusty world, but its actually buzzing with hidden electrical activity. Powerful dust storms and swirling dust devils generate static electricity strong enough to spark faint glowing discharges...
Microsoft Pulls Then Re-Issues Windows 11 Preview Update. Also Begins Force-Updating Windows 11
Slashdot - 5 Apr 2026 01:34
Nine days ago Microsoft released a non-security "preview" update for Windows 11 - not mandatory for the average Windows user, notes ZDNet, "but rather as optional, more for IT admins and power users who want ...
Artemis 2 moon astronauts will try to recreate Apollo 8's historic 'Earthrise' photo during April 6 flyby
SPACE.com - 5 Apr 2026 12:00
Plans are in place for the crew of Artemis 2 to try to replicate one of the most famous images ever taken from space - Apollo 8's shot of Earth rising over the moon's horizon.
Shroud of Turin, claimed to be Jesus' burial cloth, contaminated with carrot and red coral DNA
Live Science - 5 Apr 2026 11:00
An analysis of samples taken from the Shroud of Turin, the cloth thought by some to have been wrapped around Jesus, reveals a rich tapestry of animal and plant DNA. But what does it mean?
36 Malicious npm Packages Exploited Redis, PostgreSQL to Deploy Persistent Implants
The Hacker News - 5 Apr 2026 10:37
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered 36 malicious packages in the npm registry that are disguised as Strapi CMS plugins but come with different payloads to facilitate Redis and PostgreSQL exploitation, deploy revers...
Fortinet Patches Actively Exploited CVE-2026-35616 in FortiClient EMS
The Hacker News - 5 Apr 2026 10:02
Fortinet has released out-of-band patches for a critical security flaw impacting FortiClient EMS that it said has been exploited in thewild. Thevulnerability, trackedas CVE-2026-35616 (CVSS score: 9.1), has been describe...
Lego's educational space sets are a stellar way to teach kids about the basic physics of collisions and impacts
SPACE.com - 5 Apr 2026 09:00
Won't somebody please think of the children?
The Hack That Exposed Syrias Sweeping Security Failures
Wired - 5 Apr 2026 09:00
When Syrian government accounts were hijacked in March, the breach looked chaotic. But it revealed something more troubling: a state struggling with the most basic layer of cybersecurity.
NASA finalizes science plans for Artemis 2 lunar flyby
Space News - 5 Apr 2026 03:29
WASHINGTON - As Artemis 2 approaches the moon, a NASA science team is finalizing plans for the observations they want the astronauts to perform during their flyby. At an April 4 briefing, a representative of the missions...
$285 Million Drift Hack Traced to Six-Month DPRK Social Engineering Operation
The Hacker News - 5 Apr 2026 23:55
Drifthas revealed that the April 1, 2026, attack that led tothe theft of $285million was the culmination of a months-long targeted and meticulously planned social engineering operation undertaken by the Democratic People...
Modern Computer Monitors Ignore This Myth About The Human Eye, And So Should You
BGR - 5 Apr 2026 23:47
The long-standing belief about monitor limits and the human eye isn't as clear-cut as it seems. The real explanation changes how you see refresh rates.
Thinking Of Converting A Shipping Container Into A Garage? Here's What To Know First
Slash Gear - 5 Apr 2026 23:45
If you are considering turning a shipping container into a garage, there are a few things you should consider first. Here's what you need to know.
What Does 'Evo' Mean On LG OLED TVs?
BGR - 5 Apr 2026 23:17
LG OLED evo TVs are one of the most trusted TV brands on the market with verification and certification for its color quality and stunning contrast ratio.
Can An Android Tablet Replace Your Laptop?
BGR - 5 Apr 2026 22:47
Android tablets have gained popularity with users, but are they able to replace a laptop in most situations? It depends on what you use them for.
Alleged North Korean Hack Of US Companies Could Take 'Months' To Recover From
Slash Gear - 5 Apr 2026 22:45
North Korean hackers just compromised a massively popular tool to steal crypto. Find out if your business downloaded this infected software.
Hundreds of Theatres Show Apocalyptic-Yet-Optimistic New Movie, 'The AI Doc'
Slashdot - 5 Apr 2026 22:39
Hundreds of theatres are now showing a new documentary called The AI Doc: Or How I Became An Apocaloptimist. Variety calls it "playful and heady,"edited "with a spirit of ADHD alertness." The New York Tim...
Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts
Space News - 5 Apr 2026 22:20
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal that would cut the agencys budget by nearly 25%. The post Isaacman defends NASA budget proposal despite steep cuts appeared first on SpaceNews...
3 Ways To Upgrade Your Car's Audio System For Every Budget
BGR - 5 Apr 2026 22:17
A bad car audio system doesn't mean you need a new vehicle. A few upgrades at different price points can dramatically improve sound quality while on the road.
Forget the workarounds - get real Office apps for your Mac for just $50
Mashable - 5 Apr 2026 22:00
Get Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac for just $49.97 with a lifetime license.
What Happens If You Leave Your PlayStation 5 On All The Time?
BGR - 5 Apr 2026 21:47
While the PS5 has had extensive work put into its thermal design, leaving your PS5 on all the time when you're not actively playing can degrade the hardware.
5 Harbor Freight Spring Finds To Add To Your Garage
Slash Gear - 5 Apr 2026 21:45
Spring is the perfect time to upgrade your garage. These Harbor Freight finds cover cleaning, maintenance, and outdoor projects worth tackling now.