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The Danish National Registry Could Use A Lesson In How To Create A Strong Password
BGR - 17 Oct 2026 01:47
Next time you feel embarressed for using a weak password for less important accounts, remember this story; but please, don't do this at home.
Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems
The Register - 17 Oct 2026 13:30Amazon just did what Google couldnt do in 15 years: Make a great everyday Android tablet
Android Authority - 17 Oct 2026 12:00
Out of the "Fire" rises the Alexa Tablet.
Dont Let a Crypto Inheritance Get Stuck on the Blockchain
Wired - 17 Oct 2026 10:30
Claiming an inheritance of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency can be like hunting for buried treasure. It doesnt have to be.
Get in the bin! UK Space Agency wants public to name its debris removal mission
The Register - 17 Oct 2026 09:29The 5 best smartwatches of 2026: Comparing the latest models from Apple, Google, and Samsung
Mashable - 17 Oct 2026 09:00
Find the best smartwatch for Android and Apple users, including the Apple Watch Series 12, CMF Watch 3 Pro, and Google Pixel Watch 5.
Microplastics React With Water, a New Study Says. Thats a Problem for Biology
Wired - 17 Oct 2026 09:00New 4,300-mile-long internet cable will shuttle data along the ocean floor at 1 million gigabits per second
Live Science - 17 Oct 2026 09:00
Petal, the world's first petabit transoceanic fiber cable, could theoretically support simultaneous music streaming for 75% of the world's population.
Over $600 Million In Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended
Slashdot - 17 Oct 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Wired: Prediction market boosters often tout the platforms as barometers of public opinion, or even "truth machines" offering a clearer picture of where things are headed ...
Meta to Literally Every Business User: Nice Website You Got There
Gizmodo - 17 Oct 2026 00:57
That's right: If a business uses Meta for any commercial purpose, Meta's new terms say it can do almost anything it wants with content from that business's website, like feeding it to Muse.
Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and uncovered surprising gut effects
Science Daily - 17 Oct 2026 23:55
Scientists have discovered that many common sweeteners can interfere with gut bacteria, with some combinations involving medications producing surprisingly strong effects. One sweetener mixed with a widely prescribed ant...
Before Marvel, Chris Evans Starred In A Forgotten Sci-Fi Movie With Dakota Fanning
BGR - 17 Oct 2026 23:47
Chris Evans was always clearly a fan of comic book movies, starring in the 2005 Fantastic Four movie and its sequel, along with cbm-adjacent films.
Changing Tires At Home Could Be Easier: 5 Tools That Can Help The Process
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2026 23:45
If you have space in your garage, and if you want to do tire changes at home, there are some excellent tools at various retailers to make the job easier.
These Samsung Galaxy tablets are in their last year of software support
Engadget - 17 Oct 2026 23:30
Samsung's latest software update commitment for its tablets is great, but older devices can't take advantage of it.
Scientists find a youth protein that helps aging brain cells act young again
Science Daily - 17 Oct 2026 23:27
Scientists have discovered that a protein linked to youth helps protect the brains immune cells from age-related decline. Restoring the protein in older mice improved the cells ability to clear debris and reduced signs o...
Every New Feature Added To Amazfit Watches In 2026 (So Far)
BGR - 17 Oct 2026 23:17
You shouldn't have to fiddle with your watch before every workout. Amazfit's latest updates tackle that problem and give you more useful training data.
The Bizarre Coal-Powered WWII Fighter Germany Never Got To Finish
Slash Gear - 17 Oct 2026 23:15
Near the end of World War II, Germany was running short on oil, but still had plenty of coal. Hence, this strange aircraft that was designed to run on coal.
New Research Reveals How Long Stays in Space Affects the Human Genome
Universe Today - 17 Oct 2026 23:11
A new study in Science Advances addresses the pressing questions about how long-duration exposure to microgravity affects the human genome.
NASAs SpaceX launch lights up the sky with a giant glowing jellyfish
Science Daily - 17 Oct 2026 23:02
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket created a dazzling, jellyfish-shaped glow across the eastern United States as sunlight illuminated its exhaust during an early morning launch. The mission delivered equipment and scientific exper...
Your AirPods have an expiration date
Pocket-lint - 17 Oct 2026 23:00
Your AirPods will run into trouble sooner or later - that is, unless you take mitigating measures.
Why your Wi-Fi speeds can drop in the evening, and what to do about it
Engadget - 17 Oct 2026 23:00
Everyone getting online at the same time can slam the network, but working around these slowdowns is possible with a few tricks.
Does a Universal Basic Income Bring Long-Term Changes?
Slashdot - 17 Oct 2026 23:00
For more than a year, The New York Times followed recipients of a universal basic income program who received $1,330 a month for an entire year. There were benefits, but also the everyday challenges of being poor, and tu...