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Artemis 2 astronauts spy the Milky Way | Space photo of the day for April 8, 2026
SPACE.com - 8 Apr 2026 14:00
The image captures the glowing ribbon of the galactic plane, where the vast majority of the Milky Way's stars are concentrated.
The FBI Warns Android And iPhone Users To Avoid Certain Apps
BGR - 8 Apr 2026 00:17
An FBI warning has cautioned users against apps that may be designed to harm them, but information about specific apps is few and far between.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos Finds Thousands of Zero-Day Flaws Across Major Systems
The Hacker News - 8 Apr 2026 14:46
Artificial Intelligence (AI) company Anthropic announced a new cybersecurity initiativecalled ProjectGlasswingthatwill use a preview version of its new frontier model, Claude Mythos,to find and address security vulnerabi...
New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing
TechRepublic - 8 Apr 2026 13:00
Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts and government agencies. The post New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishi...
BlueHammer Exploit Targets Windows, Potentially Impacting 1 Billion+ Devices
TechRepublic - 8 Apr 2026 12:54
A researcher released a working BlueHammer Windows zero-day exploit that could impact over 1 billion devices, granting SYSTEM-level access and leaving no patch yet. The post BlueHammer Exploit Targets Windows, Potentiall...
Dutch healthcare software vendor goes dark after ransomware attack
The Register - 8 Apr 2026 11:30
ChipSoft's website remains down but emails are functioning A Dutch healthcare software vendor has been knocked offline following a ransomware attack, officials say.
Investors are going nuclear to keep UK's AI datacenters fed
The Register - 8 Apr 2026 11:21
Market watcher says money is pouring into British atomic and fusion startups amid massive energy demand Investors are backing nuclear power as a solution to fuel the UK's datacenter buildout, according to researchers...
CIA Reportedly Used Secret Quantum Tool To Find Downed Airman in Iran
Slashdot - 8 Apr 2026 11:00
alternative_right quotes a report from the New York Post: The CIA used a futuristic new tool called "Ghost Murmur" to find and rescue the second American airman who was shot down in southern Iran, The Post has le...
Russian YouTubers Somehow Turned A Boxer Engine Into An Inline-Four
Slash Gear - 8 Apr 2026 00:45
It takes serious skill to slice an iconic flat-four motor in half and completely rebuild it. See how these mechanics pull off the impossible project.
Apple seeks internal data from Samsung in South Korea in ongoing antitrust case
9 to 5 Mac - 8 Apr 2026 23:37
Apple has moved to obtain internal Samsung data from South Korea in its ongoing antitrust fight with the U.S. government over alleged monopoly practices. Here are the details. more
This DIY-Friendly Bluetooth Gadget Bucks The Trend Of Boring Printers
Slash Gear - 8 Apr 2026 23:30
The Munbyn RealWriter 405b Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer is a surprisingly simple-to-use, handy, and entertaining piece of hardware.
New Chaos Variant Targets Misconfigured Cloud Deployments, Adds SOCKS Proxy
The Hacker News - 8 Apr 2026 23:21
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new variantofmalwarecalled Chaosthat'scapable ofhitting misconfigured cloud deployments, marking an expansion of the botnet's targeting infrastructure. "Chaos malware ...
4 Signs It's Time To Replace Your External Hard Drive
BGR - 8 Apr 2026 23:17
If you have an external hard drive that's been around for a while, check for these warning signs to ensure that it doesn't fail on you randomly.
Stolen Device Protection now enabled by default for enterprise devices in iOS 26.4.1
9 to 5 Mac - 8 Apr 2026 23:11
Apple confirms that Stolen Device Protection will be enabled by default for enterprise devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1, and from iPadOS 26.4 to iPadOS 26.4.1. Here are the details. more
Get your 1st-gen Apple AirTags on sale while they are still available
Android Authority - 8 Apr 2026 23:08
This might be one of your last chances to save on the 1st-gen AirTags.
Meta's latest model is as open as Zuckerberg's private school
The Register - 8 Apr 2026 23:06
You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the proprietary models, not join them! Nearly two years after extolling the virtues of open source AI, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is singing a different tune.
Webb's Picture of the Month Features Two Planet-Forming Disks and a Possible Planet
Universe Today - 8 Apr 2026 23:03
Two images of protoplanetary disks side-by-side. The left image shows a dark horizontal band covering the star, with broad, colorful, conical outflows above and below it, and a narrow jet pointing directly up and down fr...
'Survivor' Style Corporate Retreat Descends Into Hellish Nightmare
Slashdot - 8 Apr 2026 23:00
A $500,000 "Survivor"-style corporate retreat for 120 Plex employees in Honduras "turned into a week-long disaster involving illness, wild animals, armed guards, and employees stranded on a remote island,"...
This rotten egg brain gas could be the key to fighting Alzheimers disease
Science Daily - 8 Apr 2026 22:59
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new player in Alzheimers disease: a protein called CSE that helps produce tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide gas in the brain. In experiments with genetically engineered mice, removin...
'I Was Told I'd Be Arrested': Reporter's Visit to Nancy Guthrie's Home Highlights Tight Restrictions on Media Access
IBTimes - 8 Apr 2026 22:56
Explore the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, and the community's response amidst heightened security and media challenges.
You'll have one more chance to buy Samsung's pricey Galaxy Z TriFold this Friday
Engadget - 8 Apr 2026 22:52Changing These 4 Settings Will Immediately Make Your iPad Faster
Slash Gear - 8 Apr 2026 22:45
If your iPad feels slow, a few simple settings could be to blame. These easy tweaks can help speed up your tablet without having to spend money to replace it.