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US Marines Are Using This New Anti-Drone Smart Scope
BGR - 28 Apr 2026 02:17
The U.S. Marine Corps has adopted a smart scope that turns standard rifles into anti-drone weapons. Here's how it works and where it's being deployed.
NVIDIA starts offering a 12GB version of the 5070 for laptops
Engadget - 28 Apr 2026 18:00Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Head To Court
Slashdot - 28 Apr 2026 03:40
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambitio...
A DOGE Affiliate Is Now in Charge of the US Government's ID Platform
Wired - 28 Apr 2026 14:38
Greg Hogan will oversee Login.gov as the government seeks to integrate driver's license and passport information into the service, making what one insider calls "a national ID."
Alleged Chinese State Hacker Extradited to US
SecurityWeek - 28 Apr 2026 13:36
A member of Silk Typhoon, Xu Zewei is accused of launching cyberattacks against universities in the US. The post Alleged Chinese State Hacker Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Chinese Silk Typhoon Hacker Extradited to U.S. Over COVID Research Cyberattacks
The Hacker News - 28 Apr 2026 13:27
A Chinese national accused of being a member of the Silk Typhoon hacking group has been extradited to the U.S. from Italy. Xu Zewei, 34, was arrested in July 2025 by Italian authorities for his alleged links to the Chine...
The Race Is on to Keep AI Agents From Running Wild With Your Credit Cards
Wired - 28 Apr 2026 13:00
AI agents may soon be buying your stuff for you. The FIDO Alliance has teamed up with Google and Mastercard to try to ensure that shopping in the near future isn't a complete disaster.
Tesla's Lithium Refinery Is Accused Of Dumping Black Wastewater In A Ditch
BGR - 28 Apr 2026 12:17
Conflicting reports regarding Tesla's wastewater and the legality of its actions have raised questions about the company's role in the community.
New data center will be partially powered by human brain cells for the first time
Live Science - 28 Apr 2026 12:14
A startup is experimenting with data centers powered by lab-grown human neurons, testing whether living cells can offer a more efficient alternative to traditional computing.
Microsoft's GitHub shifts to metered AI billing amid cost crisis
The Register - 28 Apr 2026 00:31
The all-you-can-eat AI buffet is coming to an end Microsoft is closing the AI buffet offered to GitHub Copilot customers, acknowledging that it cant sell AI like Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp.
Researchers Discover Critical GitHub CVE-2026-3854 RCE Flaw Exploitable via Single Git Push
The Hacker News - 28 Apr 2026 23:49
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a critical security vulnerability impacting GitHub.com and GitHub Enterprise Server that could allow an authenticated user to obtain remote code execution with a single...
Not Samsung, Not Google: The Android Phone With The Best Battery Life In 2026
BGR - 28 Apr 2026 23:47
While Samsung and Google are among the most popular brands when it comes to Android devices, neither of those brands make the phone with the best battery life.
OpenAI Really Wants Codex to Shut Up About Goblins
Wired - 28 Apr 2026 23:45
Never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures unless it is absolutely and unambiguously relevant, reads OpenAIs coding agent instructions.
The Sun's Impossible Floating Mountains
Universe Today - 28 Apr 2026 23:32
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research have produced the most detailed simulations ever of solar prominences. These vast clouds of cooler plasma suspended in the Sun's scorching outer atmosp...
Samsung's One UI 8.5 Update Brings New Galaxy S26 Features To Older Phones
BGR - 28 Apr 2026 23:17
Samsung's Galaxy S26 line of smartphones introduced some great new features, and now some of the company's older models will get to join the fun.
Our Galaxy Has a Hot Side and Now We Know Why
Universe Today - 28 Apr 2026 23:16
Our Galaxy's halo of hot gas is measurably warmer on one side than the other and a team of scientists have found the culprit. The gravitational pull of the Large Magellanic Cloud is drawing the Milky Way slowly south...
Vibe coding platform Lovable now available for iPhone
9 to 5 Mac - 28 Apr 2026 23:12
Lovable, one of the most widely used AI-assisted programming tools, launched an iOS app that creates web apps based on natural language prompts and even voice-based interactions. Here are the details. more
Brazilian LofyGang Resurfaces After Three Years With Minecraft LofyStealer Campaign
The Hacker News - 28 Apr 2026 23:09
A cybercrime group of Brazilian origin has resurfaced after more than three years to orchestrate a campaign that targets Minecraft players with a new stealer called LofyStealer (aka GrabBot). "The malware disguises i...
Scorpions Are Literally Metal, Study Reveals
Gizmodo - 28 Apr 2026 23:05
Many scorpion species carry zinc and other heavy metals in their pincers and stingers, according to new research.
Photographer Turns a Birds Bad Day Into a Comedy Wildlife Awards Victory
PetaPixel - 28 Apr 2026 23:01Electrical Current Might Be the Key To a Better Cup of Coffee
Slashdot - 28 Apr 2026 23:00
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee - so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a sig...