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Free Apps Are Quietly Turning Smart TVs Into Web-Scraping Proxies for AI
The Hacker News - 6 Jun 2026 13:59
A researcher has reverse-engineered the iOS SDK that Bright Data embeds in consumer apps and documented how it turns devices, including always-on smart TVs, into exit nodes that relay web-scraping traffic for a data busi...
CISA Adds Actively Exploited SolarWinds Serv-U DoS Flaw to KEV Catalog
The Hacker News - 6 Jun 2026 13:44
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a high-severity security flaw impacting SolarWinds Serv-U multi-protocol file server software to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalo...
AI Agent Uncovers 21 Zero-Days in FFmpeg; Chrome Patches Record 429 Bugs
The Hacker News - 6 Jun 2026 12:58
Two things landed within days of each other this week. A security startup reported 21 previously unknown vulnerabilities in FFmpeg, the media library inside almost everything that touches video, all of them found by an a...
The Popes AI Warning Could Help Workers Seek Religious Exemptions From Using AI
Gizmodo - 6 Jun 2026 11:00
A North Carolina software engineer already secured an accommodation allowing her to avoid using AI at work based on her religious beliefs.
Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It
Wired - 6 Jun 2026 11:00
Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups-and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.
Can You Use A Phone Charger To Charge A PS5 Controller?
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 00:17
Most gamers likely charge their PS5 DualSense controllers using the console itself, but could your phone charger serve the same purpose in a pinch?
Chrome for Mac breaks benchmark records on the latest MacBook Pro
9 to 5 Mac - 6 Jun 2026 00:13
A new post on Googles Chromium blog shares the results of the latest Chrome performance benchmarks, including record scores on tests running on an M5 MacBook Pro. Here are the details. more
Who is Hilde Lynn Helphenstein? Late Art Critic Shared Terrifying Vomit Torture Before Brazil Death
IBTimes - 6 Jun 2026 23:59
Art critic Hilde Lynn Helphenstein was found dead in Brazil, revealing her traumatic past at a Missouri boarding school. Her death is under investigation as a 'suspicious death' by local authorities.
This E-Reader Runs Android But Borrows A Popular Apple Watch Feature
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 23:47
Android and Apple don't usually mix, but this e-reader is pulling from both worlds in a way that a lot of bookworms might actually find appealing.
Iran World Cup Squad Trains in Mexico as US Visa Dispute Leaves Officials Stranded
IBTimes - 6 Jun 2026 23:34
Iran's World Cup squad has moved to Mexico while key football officials still await US visas, fuelling criticism of the host nation's handling of the tournament.
Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, AirPods from $99, $200 Off M5 MacBook Air, & More
OS X Daily - 6 Jun 2026 23:23
Amazon is taking $100 off the price of the Apple Watch Series 11, so check out the various color and band combinations to find the model right for you: Get Apple Watch Series 11 for $299 ($100 off from $399) AirPods from...
5 Reasons I Can't Make The Switch To Wireless Headphones
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 23:17
Wireless headphones are incredibly popular among seemingly everyone, but it's still hard to deny just how effective a pair of wired headphones are.
Monitor Light Bars Are A Desk Upgrade Actually Worth Trying
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 22:47
Lighting issues in your home office can be a serious problem, but one popular solution is purchasing a light bar to attach to your monitor.
EU's Tech Sovereignty Package Includes 29 Pages on Open Source, Says Open Source Initiative
Slashdot - 6 Jun 2026 22:40
Friday the Open Source Initiative welcomed the EU's new tech sovereignty package, noting that "over a third of the 29-page document is devoted to Open Source." The nonprofit OSI - maintainers of the Open Sour...
5 Reasons Why Someone Might Not Want To Wear A Smartwatch
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2026 22:30
From battery anxiety to privacy concerns, some of the biggest smartwatch drawbacks only become obvious after you've lived with one for a while.
5 Apple Watch Features Seniors Will Appreciate Daily
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 22:17
There's more to the Apple Watch for seniors than fall detection and emergency calls. Several everyday features make it well worth a look for older adults.
Why Do Some Mower Blades Have Side Holes In Them?
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2026 22:15
Have you ever wondered why some lawn mower blades feature extra holes next to the center bolt? Discover the mechanical and safety reasons behind them.
Why your old Fire TV Stick is better than the new models
Pocket-lint - 6 Jun 2026 22:00
Don't toss out your old Amazon Fire TV Stick yet.
The SETI Institute Releases Technosignature Report on 3I/ATLAS
Universe Today - 6 Jun 2026 21:55
Scientists at the SETI Institute searched for technological signals from 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object observed in our Solar System. Using theAllen Telescope Array(ATA) at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory in Nor...
What Is The Service Port On A TV For?
BGR - 6 Jun 2026 21:47
That mysterious port on your TV labeled "Service Only" isn't there by accident. What it actually does, and whether you can use it yourself, is worth knowing.
Aluminum Vs Steel Skid Plates: How To Choose Which Is Best For Your Needs
Slash Gear - 6 Jun 2026 21:45
Tired of scraping your vehicle's underbelly on the trail? Discover whether heavy-duty steel or lightweight aluminum armor is the smarter choice.
Hospital Ordered to Pay $13M Over 2022 Death of Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols
Slashdot - 6 Jun 2026 21:40
The Root reports: A New Mexico jury has found the Gila Regional Medical Center negligent in the death of Nichelle Nichols, who famously played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the hit television series "Star Trek." Acco...