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Scientists Heard the Fireball No Camera Could See
Universe Today - 9 Jul 2026 05:19
When a fireball streaked across the Alaska sky in broad daylight, the cameras meant to capture it saw nothing useful. Undeterred, scientists turned to sound waves too low for human ears and faint tremors picked up by ear...
Truecaller clashes with Indias telecom regulator over anti-spam rules
TechCrunch - 9 Jul 2026 02:30
The caller ID company says users are increasingly ignoring and blocking calls from India's dedicated business number series.
The AI that spawned MechaHitler and deepfake porn puts on a suit to become legal advisor and Excel jockey
The Register - 9 Jul 2026 00:27The Ozempic and Wegovy mistake sending thousands to poison control
Science Daily - 9 Jul 2026 00:02
Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking the increase to accidental dosing mistakes rather than intentional misuse...
Microsoft Reins in RoguePlanet Zero-Day Threat
Dark Reading - 9 Jul 2026 20:21
The researcher known as "Nightmare-Eclipse" published a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for the Windows Defender vulnerability in early June after dropping several other Microsoft zero-days.
GodDamn Ransomware Uses PoisonX Driver to Disable Endpoint Defenses
The Hacker News - 9 Jul 2026 16:13
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new ransomware family called GodDamn that employs the PoisonX kernel driver to neutralize security software as part of its defense evasion strategy. According to a new report publ...
Microsoft closes book on Nightmare Eclipse's RoguePlanet zero-day
The Register - 9 Jul 2026 15:30Meta AI Data Centre Contractor Triggers Biohazard Scare After Flushing Rare Bacterium Into Public Sewers
IBTimes - 9 Jul 2026 13:53
A contractor at Meta's AI data centre in Cheyenne discharged water containing a rare bacterium into the sewers, prompting officials to shut down public irrigation as a precautionary measure.
Meta's New AI Image Tool Lets Others Use Your Public Instagram Photos in AI Images
The Hacker News - 9 Jul 2026 12:51
Meta has announced that its new artificial intelligence (AI) model Muse Image lets people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content, and it's enabled by default. "You can also @-mention Instagra...
Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks
BBC - 9 Jul 2026 11:29
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.
Meta To Build $9 Billion Alberta Data Center, Its First In Canada
Slashdot - 9 Jul 2026 11:00
Meta will build its first Canadian data center in Alberta, investing $9 billion in a 1-gigawatt facility that can scale to 1.8 gigawatts to support its AI infrastructure needs. The project will rely on new generation and...
Data Centers Are Quietly Taking Over Texas. The Pollution Could Be Catastrophic
Wired - 9 Jul 2026 11:00
Thousands of new fossil-fuel power sources are quietly firing up across the state to power the AI boom, thanks to a regulatory loophole, leaving residents feeling blindsided.
New Study Says Parents Phone Use Might Be Giving Kids Attachment Issues Later On
Gizmodo - 9 Jul 2026 02:03
It doesn't merit a full-throated denunciation of phones for parents, but it's food for thought.
Who Was Bonnie Tyler? Her Career, Husband, Health Journey, Net Worth and Death at 75
IBTimes - 9 Jul 2026 23:58
Bonnie Tyler, the legendary Welsh singer known for hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has passed away at 75. Her unique voice and enduring music legacy continue to inspire fans worldwide.
Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Light Ultra review: blurry motifs & excellent lighting
AppleInsider - 9 Jul 2026 23:44
Govee has been on a roll lately introducing new lights with interesting designs and abilities. The Smart Ceiling Ultra is a decent addition, even with limited Apple ecosystem functionality.Govee 21-inch Smart Ceiling Lig...
Apple adds social media questions to App Store Connect age rating questionnaire
9 to 5 Mac - 9 Jul 2026 23:42
Apple announced today that App Store Connect now includes new age rating questions for apps with social media features. Here are the details.
New GigaWiper Windows Backdoor Bundles Disk Wiping, Fake Ransomware, and Spyware
The Hacker News - 9 Jul 2026 23:38
Microsoft has taken apart a destructive Windows backdoor it calls GigaWiper. What stands out is how it is built: not one tool but three older destructive programs bolted into one, offered as commands the operator can cho...
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAIs no. 2 role
TechCrunch - 9 Jul 2026 23:38
OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected - a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO ...
Fidji Simo steps down from OpenAIs No. 2 role
TechCrunch - 9 Jul 2026 23:38
OpenAI's No. 2 executive, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after her medical leave proved longer than expected - a leadership vacuum that comes at a tricky time as the company eyes a possible IPO ...
SK Hynix Nasdaq Debut: The AI Memory Giant Behind the Boom Comes to Wall Street
IBTimes - 9 Jul 2026 23:35
SK Hynix began trading on Nasdaq through ADRs, giving US investors access to one of the world's leading suppliers of AI memory chips.
Netflix looking for engagement in live TV and bundles while Apple TV app integration is right there
9 to 5 Mac - 9 Jul 2026 23:31
Netflix is reportedly struggling with a decline in engagement. Live TV and content bundles may be the solution, executives believe, according to a new report.
Interior Department requests information on offshore launch options
Space News - 9 Jul 2026 23:20
An office of the U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking information on concepts for performing offshore orbital launches, part of a broader effort to reduce congestion at existing spaceports. The post Interior Depart...