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EU Wants Replaceable Smartphone Batteries - But iPhones May Qualify for an Exemption
IBTimes - 27 Apr 2026 05:56
The EU will require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027, aiming to reduce electronic waste and extend device lifespans.
Haunted by Ghosts? New Study Provides a Surprising Explanation
Gizmodo - 27 Apr 2026 04:00
Researchers have found that people exposed to infrasound feel more irritated and stressed, even when unaware of its presence.
Scientists Find Peculiar Differences in Two Uranian Rings
Universe Today - 27 Apr 2026 01:39
The planet Uranus is a weird place. Not only does it roll around the Sun on its side once every 84.3 Earth years, it also sports a spindly set of rings corralled in some places by strange little moons. Two of those rings...
31 Sloths Died in a Cold Warehouse Ahead of Orlando Attraction Opening
Gizmodo - 27 Apr 2026 17:20
The animals were brought from Guyana and Peru for a permanent exhibit at Sloth World.
Backyard snapshot delivers stunning galaxy image | Space photo of the day for April 27, 2026
SPACE.com - 27 Apr 2026 14:00
The Small Magellanic Cloud, a neighbor of our Milky Way galaxy, stuns in this ambassador's picture.
Anthropic Draws Googles $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal
TechRepublic - 27 Apr 2026 13:12
Google is preparing an investment in Anthropic worth up to $40B, pairing cash with cloud capacity as demand for Claude fuels the latest major AI megadeal. The post Anthropic Draws Googles $40B Bet in Latest AI Megadeal a...
OpenSSH Flaw Allowing Full Root Shell Access Lurked for 15 Years
SecurityWeek - 27 Apr 2026 12:29
A code reuse issue enabled comma characters in certificate principals to be interpreted as list separators. The post OpenSSH Flaw Allowing Full Root Shell Access Lurked for 15 Years appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Malicious AI Prompt Injection Attacks Increasing, but Sophistication Still Low: Google
SecurityWeek - 27 Apr 2026 12:08
The tech giant found that many indirect prompt injection attempts are harmless, but some malicious exploits have also been identified. The post Malicious AI Prompt Injection Attacks Increasing, but Sophistication Still L...
Right-to-Repair Laws Gain Political Momentum Across America
Slashdot - 27 Apr 2026 03:34
"California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Connecticut, Oregon and Washington have all passed comprehensive right-to-repair regulations," reports CNBC, "covering everything from consumer electronics and farm...
Bambu Lab H2C review: the Cadillac of 3D printers
AppleInsider - 27 Apr 2026 23:54
Bambu Lab's H2C 3D printer is a powerhouse built for professionals, easy enough for beginners to use, and comes with a price tag to match.Bambu Lab H2C 3D printerIt's been a minute since I've done any 3D prin...
Gaming Chairs Are Great, But Smart Money Buys A Cheaper Office Chair Instead
BGR - 27 Apr 2026 23:47
Gaming chairs can be an aesthetically pleasing, fun addition to a gaming setup, but they're not necessarily a better buy than a cheap office chair.
Maya collapse mystery deepens as scientists find no drought at key site
Science Daily - 27 Apr 2026 23:44
The mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization may not have been driven solely by drought after all. New evidence from lake sediments in Guatemala reveals that one key city, Itzan, enjoyed a stable climate even as its ...
Jury selection in Musk v. Altman: People dont like him
The Verge - 27 Apr 2026 23:39
On Monday, the courtroom battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over alleged broken promises at OpenAI started, as usual, with jury selection. The only tricky part? A lot of the prospective jurors already have an opinio...
Ongoing supply-chain attack 'explicitly targeting' security, dev tools
The Register - 27 Apr 2026 23:33
Vendor confirms repo data exposure after Lapsus$ claims source code, secrets dump Software security testing outfit Checkmarx has become the latest organization caught up in an ongoing attack on security-tool providers. T...
4 Costco Gadgets Under $200 Users Say Are Worth Buying
BGR - 27 Apr 2026 23:17
Sometimes, buying your electronics from Costco can turn out to be an excellent decision. Here are some Costco gadgets under $200 worth buying.
What's The Average Lifespan Of An Oven? Here's How Long One Should Last
Slash Gear - 27 Apr 2026 23:15
Buying a new oven can be pretty exciting, but you might be wondering how long you can expect it to last. The answer varies, but there is a general time span.
9to5Mac Daily: April 27, 2026 - iOS 26.4.2, more on Ternus and Cook
9 to 5 Mac - 27 Apr 2026 23:03
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Canadian Police Arrest Three Men Behind SMS Blaster Scam That Allegedly Hijacked Thousands of Phones
Gizmodo - 27 Apr 2026 23:00
Authorities said the SMS Blaster could have disrupted network connections and potentially blocked calls to 911.
Study Finds a Third of New Websites Are AI-Generated
Slashdot - 27 Apr 2026 23:00
alternative_right shares a report from 404 Media: Researchers working with data from the Internet Archive have discovered that a third of websites created since 2022 are AI-generated. The team of researchers - which incl...
Look Up: May's Unusual Pair of Full Moons Explained
CNET - 27 Apr 2026 22:50
Your next chance to see two full moons in one month won't come until December 2028.
These Battery-Powered Heated Socks From Costco Can Give Your Feet Second-Degree Burns
BGR - 27 Apr 2026 22:47
A pair of battery-powered heated socks previously sold by Costco are now being recalled after users suffered severe burns while wearing them.
Jury Selection Signals the Start of Elon Musk and OpenAIs Blockbuster Court Battle
Gizmodo - 27 Apr 2026 22:28
If Musk succeeds, OpenAI can go back to being a non-profit and Sam Altman can be ousted.