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Hackers breach Zola wedding registry accounts and make fraudulent purchases
The Verge - 23 May 2022 17:49
The popular wedding planning website Zola, known for its online gift registries, guest list management, and wedding websites, confirmed Monday that hackers had managed to access the accounts of a number of its users and ...
The Robot Lost in the Woods Was Designed for You to Love It
Motherboard - 23 May 2022 15:00
The Starship company has done what Boston Dynamics and others haven't: designed a robot that's met with joy instead of fear.
The Nine Volt AirCap Camera Body Cap Hides an Apple AirTag
PetaPixel - 23 May 2022 19:29Face ID patent troll withdraws complaint without explanation; Apple seeks to block future claims
9 to 5 Mac - 23 May 2022 13:31
Apple is asking a court to prevent future patent infringement claims from someone who appears to be a Face ID patent troll. California resident Chian Chiu Li last month filed a patent infringement against Apple, then las...
Kipon's Third-Gen 40mm f/0.85 Lens is Available for Six Camera Mounts
PetaPixel - 23 May 2022 22:11How to join the Office Insider program and try tomorrow's features today
PC World - 23 May 2022 16:30
Microsoft is all about showing its work these days. You probably know Microsoft shares preview builds of Windows 10 and 11 leading up to major releases. But did you know Microsoft offers an Insider program for Microsoft ...
Former PlayStation employee files new gender discrimination lawsuit against company
Engadget - 23 May 2022 23:44
Former PlayStation employee Emma Majo has filed a new lawsuit against the company after her previous complaint was dismissed by a federal judge in April. According to Axios , Majo's new filing includes many of the same g...
Reducing water usage in concentrated solar power plants with radiative cooling and cold storage
Phys.org - 23 May 2022 18:31
To deal with the current climate and energy crisis, the world is moving towards a sustainable energy economy. Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants are becoming a major player in this field. CSP plants use lenses and mir...
IBM Dives Into TrickBot Gang's Malware Crypting Operation
SecurityWeek - 23 May 2022 10:52
Researchers with IBM Security's X-Force division have analyzed 13 crypters employed by the cybercrime group behind the infamous TrickBot and Conti malware.
For the First Time South Korea to Begin Manufacturing Front-Facing iPhone Camera, Starting with 14
The Mac Observer - 23 May 2022 21:48
For the new iPhone 14 series, reports are stating that Apple is looking to ditch a company in China and replace them with LG Innotek from South Korea as a supplier for front-facing cameras. This is the first time Cuperti...
DJI's Mini 3 Pro now offers 10-bit color in the D-Cinelike video profile
DP Review - 23 May 2022 17:58
When we published our review of DJI's sub-250g Mini 3 Pro drone, on May 10th, a few readers noted there wasn't any mention of 10-bit color in the video profile. The fact is, it wasn't yet available. One week later, on Ma...
The Most Mind-Blowing Images Ever Taken of Earth from Space
Gizmodo - 23 May 2022 14:10
We've been capturing space-based images of Earth for nearly three-quarters of a century, but these eight views of Earth are each profound in their own way.
New Unpatched Bug Could Let Attackers Steal Money from PayPal Users
The Hacker News - 23 May 2022 13:02
A security researcher claims to have discovered an unpatched vulnerability in PayPal's money transfer service that could allow attackers to trick victims into unknowingly completing attacker-directed transactions with a ...
How Much Does A Civilian SpaceX Flight Cost?
Slash Gear - 23 May 2022 00:24
We're still in the early days of sending private citizens into space, but multiple such launches have happened, and they're rumored to have cost a fortune.
'Fantastic Beasts 3' To Hit HBO Max in Time for Memorial Day - CNET
CNET - 23 May 2022 23:59
It won't be "free" to stream, but it isn't expected to cost extra.
Canon Patents AI That Optically Zooms a Lens to Reframe Photos
PetaPixel - 23 May 2022 23:09Starbucks Exits Russia, Shuts Down 130 Coffee Shops
Gizmodo - 23 May 2022 22:15
After 15 years of selling coffee and baked goods in Russia, Starbucks has announced that it has suspended all business activity in Russia. Following the steps of McDonalds, which announced last week that they would begin...
How to Take Photos Out an Airplane Window
PetaPixel - 23 May 2022 19:29Living with a dog during childhood may reduce risk of Crohn's disease
New Scientist - 23 May 2022 18:44
Researchers tracked more than 4000 people at risk of developing Crohn's disease and found those who lived with a dog between ages 5 and 15 were 40 per cent less likely to develop the disease
Ricoh GR IIIx + GT-2 tele conversion lens sample gallery
DP Review - 23 May 2022 15:00
Ricoh's GT-2 tele conversion lens is a 1.5X converter that attaches to the front of the Ricoh GR IIIx (when used with the GA-2 lens adapter), increasing the camera's equivalent focal length from 40mm to 60mm. There's a c...
Amazon installs AI-powered cameras in UK delivery vans
Engadget - 23 May 2022 14:18
Last year, it was reported that Amazon planned to use AI-equipped cameras to surveil delivery drivers on their routes. Now, the company has started installing such cameras on its vans in the UK, according to The Telegrap...
Snake Keylogger Spreads Through Malicious PDFs
Threatpost - 23 May 2022 14:07
Microsoft Word also leveraged in the email campaign, which uses a 22-year-old Office RCE bug.