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New Breakthrough In Quantum Computers Could Completely Change How Much They Cost
BGR - 20 Apr 2026 02:17
Quantum computing is a largely theoretical, ultimately expensive proposition for high-level computation. However, new findings could make it more efficient.
Indonesias game rating system paused amid claims it leaked developer creds and glimpses of major new titles
The Register - 20 Apr 2026 02:07
PLUS: India bins ID app pre-install plan; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon; AI writing Manga speech bubbles; and more! Asia In Brief Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has suspended the nations game...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia reduced by daily toothbrushing
New Scientist - 20 Apr 2026 00:01
Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay
Researchers Detect ZionSiphon Malware Targeting Israeli Water, Desalination OT Systems
The Hacker News - 20 Apr 2026 13:04
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware called ZionSiphon that appears to be specifically designed to target Israeli water treatment and desalination systems. The malware has been codenamed ZionSiphon by Dar...
Judge says White House cant strong-arm Apple into blocking ICE trackers
9 to 5 Mac - 20 Apr 2026 12:39UK.gov kicks off half-a-billion quid sovereign AI venture with £80M invite
The Register - 20 Apr 2026 12:13
Companies get to keep IP developed for government projects The UK government is opening £80 million in AI procurement talks with tech firms, drawing on its £500 million sovereign capability fund.
Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe
BBC - 20 Apr 2026 12:03
Whether the tech billionaire will attend the interview requested by Paris prosecutors remains to be seen.
App Store ratings broken as your 4-star review could hurt a developer
9 to 5 Mac - 20 Apr 2026 11:53
Developers are arguing that Apples App Store ratings are fundamentally broken in at least a couple of different ways - including the fact that your 4-star rating could do more harm than good. They also highlight the conf...
Tesla is rolling out Robotaxis in 2 more cities
Mashable - 20 Apr 2026 10:46
Tesla's Robotaxis will hit the streets in two more cities: Dallas and Houston.
Leak shows Apple and Samsung are chasing different designs for their upcoming foldables
Android Authority - 20 Apr 2026 10:27
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide and the iPhone Fold couldn't be more different.
TV spyware keeps getting worse; here's how to protect yourself
Pocket-lint - 20 Apr 2026 00:00
Aggressive tracking and behavioral data collection create serious privacy concerns.
Survey confirms widespread Pixel battery drain issue, and Google has finally noticed
Android Authority - 20 Apr 2026 23:5595% success rate: This new trick lures termites straight to their death
Science Daily - 20 Apr 2026 23:54
Scientists at UC Riverside have found a clever new way to outsmart termites-by turning their own instincts against them. Using a natural pine scent called pinene, which smells like food to termites, researchers can lure ...
Don't expect changes from Apple anytime soon, even with new leadership
AppleInsider - 20 Apr 2026 23:44
We're already seeing claims on social media that John Ternus will change everything, quickly. Almost nothing changed in the first few years under Tim Cook, and even less will now.No single person has the power to cha...
Microsoft's GitHub grounds Copilot account sign-ups amid capacity crunch
The Register - 20 Apr 2026 23:42
Remember what we promised when you subscribed for a year? Well, we've got a new deal that's better for us. Microsoft's GitHub has stopped accepting new Copilot individual subscriptions while the code hosting ...
Pixel 11 May Revive the Old-School Notification LED With 'Pixel Glow'
CNET - 20 Apr 2026 23:32These California bees are beating a killer thats wiping out colonies
Science Daily - 20 Apr 2026 23:28
A unique hybrid honeybee thriving in Southern California may hold a powerful clue to saving struggling bee populations. While U.S. beekeepers are losing massive numbers of colonies-largely due to destructive Varroa mites...
Vibe coding upstart Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior,' then throws HackerOne under the bus
The Register - 20 Apr 2026 23:26
A lesson in how not to respond to vulnerability reports Vibe-coding platform Lovable is pooh-poohing a researchers finding that anyone could open a free account on the service and read other users' sensitive info, in...
Blue Or Black: Which USB Port Is Faster?
BGR - 20 Apr 2026 23:17
Make sure you're checking the USB ports on your computer before you plug something in. The color could tell you which port your device needs to function.
All the literary tech and gear we spotted at BookCon 2026
Mashable - 20 Apr 2026 23:15
At BookCon 2026, we were on the hunt for all the bookish gear. We spotted Rakuten Kobos and DJI Osmo cameras all over the convention.
Why Some Luxury Cars Still Use Analog Clocks
Slash Gear - 20 Apr 2026 23:15
Luxury cars are mostly synonymous with analog clocks on their dashboards. Here's why that is and how we ended up with clocks in our cars to begin with.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down, John Ternus Replaces Him
CNET - 20 Apr 2026 23:14
Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will replace Cook later this year.