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It Takes 2 Minutes to Hack the EUs New Age-Verification App
Wired - 18 Apr 2026 10:30
Plus: Major data breaches at a gym chain and hotel giant, a disruptive DDoS attack against Bluesky, dubious ICE hires, and more.
$500M US Warship Dismantlement Derailed By An Ill-Timed Computer Glitch
Slash Gear - 18 Apr 2026 03:45
Dismantling a U.S. warship is a complex task at the best of times, but a computer glitch has made this particular dismantlement a whole lot trickier.
White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model
BBC - 18 Apr 2026 00:37
The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.
5 Nostalgic Physical Video Formats That You Might Have Forgotten About
BGR - 18 Apr 2026 20:17
While VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray were the dominant physical video formats of their eras, other lesser-known, experimental formats reached some homes before failing.
Maserati Learned The Hard Way Why No One Makes Six-Valve-Per-Cylinder Engines
Slash Gear - 18 Apr 2026 19:45
A radical Maserati engine aimed to outperform rivals with sheer innovation. Instead, it hit a critical barrier that explains why no one followed.
5 Essential Gadgets Every Raspberry Pi Enthusiast Should Have
BGR - 18 Apr 2026 17:47
Raspberry Pi is the go-to system for users looking for an easy to tweak single-board computer project, thanks to useful gadgets like these.
Organ Transplants Without Lifelong Meds? New Trial Shows Its Possible
Gizmodo - 18 Apr 2026 13:00
Several liver transplant recipients have stayed off anti-rejection drugs for at least three years following an experimental therapy.
'Thankful I Got Caught': FBI Arrests Teen Hacker After Massive PowerSchool Breach
Slash Gear - 18 Apr 2026 12:45
A 19-year-old just pulled off one of the largest data breaches in US history. Find out how he stole the private records of 60 million students.
Reddit users grill Samsung exec on overwhelming Galaxy AI and compact phones
Android Central - 18 Apr 2026 10:43
A Samsung exec held an AMA on Reddit, looking to answer lingering questions and concerns on Galaxy users' minds about AI and small phones.
The DJI Mini 5 Pro drone is $500 off at Amazon - act fast to save on this beginner-friendly drone
Mashable - 18 Apr 2026 09:00
The DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo is on sale for $1,099 at Amazon, saving you $500 on list price.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on April 18
Mashable - 18 Apr 2026 04:00
See the Moon phase expected for April 18, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Critical Atlantic Current Significantly More Likely To Collapse Than Thought
Slashdot - 18 Apr 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: The critical Atlantic current system appears significantly more likely to collapse than previously thought after new research found that climate models predicting th...
What Happens When Light Goes Boom? Part 3: Brad Bradington Sprints
Universe Today - 18 Apr 2026 02:06
We have the crowd. We have the star. Now it's time to put them together. Here's exactly what happens - and why - when a charged particle outruns the local speed of light in a material. Also: why it's always b...
5 Amazon Accessories That Can Upgrade Your PlayStation 5 Controller
BGR - 18 Apr 2026 23:47
The PlayStation 5's DualSense has a lot of very cool features, but you can make yours even better by upgrading it with these highly-rated accessories.
Scientists say this type of olive oil could boost brain power
Science Daily - 18 Apr 2026 23:45
Extra virgin olive oil might help protect your brain by working through your gut. A two-year study found that people who consumed it had better cognitive performance and more diverse gut bacteria than those using refined...
5 Luxury Appliance Brands You Might Not Know Exist
Slash Gear - 18 Apr 2026 23:45
Luxury appliance brands might not have the same name recognition as more mainstream ones, but they boast high-end finishes (and even higher prices).
Your Apple Watch Charger Has An AirPods Feature You Might Have Missed
BGR - 18 Apr 2026 23:17
Along with charging your smartwatch, the Apple Watch's charging puck has another trick up its sleeve that frequent travelers are going to appreciate.
SQD-Mini LED is going to change TV tech forever - Here's how I know
Pocket-lint - 18 Apr 2026 23:00
SQD should stand for Superior Quality Display!
5 Of The Best Monitor Arms You Can Buy
BGR - 18 Apr 2026 22:47
Monitor arms don't only help you combat bad posture at your desk, they also give you more space on your desk and help you position your monitor how you like.
This 30-30-30 Braking Rule Can Save You Money And Peace Of Mind
Slash Gear - 18 Apr 2026 22:45
You may have heard of the engine break-in process for a new car, but there is also a similar rule to follow for your brakes that could save you some money.
"Immature" Lunar Soil Could Be Suitable for Roadways on the Moon
Universe Today - 18 Apr 2026 22:44
Using lunar regolith simulant, a team of researchers demonstrated that "immature" regolith similar to what is expected around the Moon's southern polar region is suitable for rovers to drive on.
New Movie Trailer Shows First AI-Generated Performance By a Major Star: the Late Val Kilmer
Slashdot - 18 Apr 2026 22:34
"A trailer has been released for the first film to star an authorised generative AI version of a major Hollywood actor," writes The Guardian: Val Kilmer was cast in western As Deep As the Grave before his death i...