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Matthias returns to Cologne
ESA - 7 May 2022 02:42
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U.S. Sanctions Cryptocurrency Mixer Blender for Helping North Korea Launder Millions
The Hacker News - 7 May 2022 06:23
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday moved to sanction virtual currency mixer Blender.io, marking the first time a mixing service has been subjected to economic blockades. The move signals continued efforts on the part...
Google Assistant can now auto-update breached passwords for more users
Android Central - 7 May 2022 04:36
Google Assistant's password auto-updater, which was announced at Google I/O 2021, is now rolling out to more users on Chrome for Android, though not all websites are supported.
Study Preserves Memory in Mice, Offering Promising New Basis for Active Immunization Against Alzheimer's Disease
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 01:58
The corn-derived MetO-rich protein, when injected, prompts the immune system to produce antibodies against the MetO component of amyloid beta. Older mice injected with the MetO-rich protein showed 50% improvement in memo...
Apple's 1TB 14-inch MacBook Pro is $164 off, in stock, plus $60 off AppleCare
AppleInsider - 7 May 2022 21:09
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with 1TB of storage is on backorder until late July from Apple directly, but Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama has units in stock right now for $2,035 ($164 off). Plus, save $60 on AppleCare. ...
Every Pixar Movie Ranked: From 'Turning Red' to 'Toy Story 3' - CNET
CNET - 7 May 2022 21:05
Sorry in advance for ranking your favorite too low.
Apple, Google, and Microsoft Team Up to Vanquish the Password
Wired - 7 May 2022 15:00
Plus: Sonos gets vocal, Twitter tightens up, and Lyft will let you ride with strangers again.
North Korea launches ballistic missile from submarine in latest test: reports
SPACE.com - 7 May 2022 14:20
North Korea launched a new ballistic missile test from a submarine on Saturday (May 7).
A Giant Galaxy has been Unwinding its Neighbor for 400 Million Years
Universe Today - 7 May 2022 14:00
Sometimes you have to just sit back and marvel at a particularly gorgeous view of a galaxy interaction. When these giant space cities merge with each other, wild and crazy things happen--a sort of “Galaxies Gone Wild�...
This New Fileless Malware Hides Shellcode in Windows Event Logs
The Hacker News - 7 May 2022 06:03
A new malicious campaign has been spotted taking advantage of Windows event logs to stash chunks of shellcode for the first time in the wild. "It allows the 'fileless' last stage trojan to be hidden from plain sight in t...
DJI Mini 3 Pro drone fully revealed in unboxing video and retail listings
Pocket-lint - 7 May 2022 05:54
DJI tweeted it will announce something on 10 May, teasing it will reveal "a twist in the plot". Now, retail listings and even a full-blown YouTube video
Florida pension fund sues Elon Musk over Twitter deal
Engadget - 7 May 2022 03:00
Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout of Twitter is facing its first legal challenge. A Florida pension fund is suing Musk and Twitter, arguing that the deal can't legally close until 2025 due to the billionaire's stake in the ...
Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit Seeking to Lift Twitter Ban - CNET
CNET - 7 May 2022 02:47
The lawsuit has been thrown out, but the former president could file an amended complaint.
US punishes Blender.io for helping North Korea launder millions in stolen Axie crypto
The Verge - 7 May 2022 00:54
It says the Lazarus Group funneled around $20 million through the service. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The US Treasury Department announced on Friday that it's sanctioning Blender.io, essentially cutting th...
Oligodendrocytes Arise in the Human Brain Earlier in Development
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 00:30
Researchers discovered oligodendrocytes, myelin-producing cells within the central nervous system, become established in the brain during early fetal development.
New Eye Drops Can Help Aging People See Better
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 00:14
By the time most of us hit our 40s, our close-up vision starts to decline and we develop presbyopia. A new eye drop called Vuity claims to alleviate the symptoms of presbyopia, allowing people to gain clearer vision with...
Surfing May Boost Well-Being of Brain Injury Survivors
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 23:51
Surfing improves the quality of life and overall mental well-being of patients who suffered a traumatic brain injury.
An Xbox outage is preventing some players from launching digital titles
The Verge - 7 May 2022 23:46
Photo by James Bareham / The Verge Xbox is having issues preventing some players from launching cloud games, playing digital games, and making purchases from its store. According to Xbox's status page, the outage started...
A 'Factory Reset' for the Brain Could Cure Anxiety and Drinking Behavior
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 23:27
Gene editing could be a potential new treatment for anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults who indulged in binge drinking as adolescence.
Newly Discovered Neural Network Gets Visual and Motor Circuits in Sync
Neuroscience News - 7 May 2022 22:53
Researchers have identified a neural network that connects the legs to the visual system in order to shape walking.
Apple's Director of Machine Learning exits over return-to-office policy
AppleInsider - 7 May 2022 22:50
Apple's director of machine learning, Ian Goodfellow, has resigned from the company after three years, in part due to the iPhone maker's policies about returning to work in offices. The machine learning lead is leaving o...
Elon Musk wants to quadruple Twitter users by 2028
Engadget - 7 May 2022 22:33
Among the biggest questions on people's mind since Elon Musk made his bid to buy Twitter is how the service might change under his ownership. We're still a long way off from the deal becoming official, but Musk nonethele...