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UK Warns AI Could Target Water Supplies and Police Systems in New National Risk Register
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 06:37
The UK government updates its National Risk Register, highlighting AI-driven cyber threats to infrastructure and launching a public campaign to enhance national resilience against emergencies.
Iran Abused Mobile Networks' Vulnerabilities To Locate US Military In Middle East
Slashdot - 15 Jul 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The Iranian government abused well-known vulnerabilities in the global telecoms infrastructure to locate U.S. military personnel in the build-up to the Iran War, as we...
Microsoft Patches Record 622 Flaws, Including Two Zero-Days Under Active Attack
The Hacker News - 15 Jul 2026 01:55
Microsoft shipped its largest Patch Tuesday on record today, and two of the fixes close holes that attackers are already exploiting. The release covers 622 of Microsoft's own CVEs by itsSecurity Update Guidecount, mo...
Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2026 00:39
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
EU lets wearables wriggle out of user-replaceable battery rules
The Register - 15 Jul 2026 13:05Pinwheel Home Spark Kids Phone
The Gadget Flow - 15 Jul 2026 13:00
Talk to grandma, plan a hangout, or call for pizza, all without a screen. The Pinwheel Home Spark is a small, lightweight phone built just for kids. Parent-Approved Contacts: Parents set the contact list, so kids can onl...
A rare look inside Samsungs secret display lab: Rollable phones, foldables and more
Mashable - 15 Jul 2026 12:52
Take a rare tour of Samsung's display headquarters in South Korea, where engineers are testing foldable, rollable, and next-generation smartphone screen technology.
EU competition decision hands SAP customers more leverage in contract talks
The Register - 15 Jul 2026 12:00US Charges Russian Individuals and Firms for Running Cybercrime Services
SecurityWeek - 15 Jul 2026 11:58
The suspects and their companies were previously sanctioned by the United States and its allies. The post US Charges Russian Individuals and Firms for Running Cybercrime Services appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Apple reaches agreement with Chinese government on Apple Intelligence rollout
9 to 5 Mac - 15 Jul 2026 11:19
The new Siri and other Apple Intelligence features are currently only supported in the iOS 27 beta in English in a small number of countries, but Apple has promised that they will quickly expand to additional countries a...
Best Verizon Plans: How to Choose the Right One in 2026
CNET - 15 Jul 2026 10:30
Among Verizon's unlimited phone plans, here are CNET's favorites.
Sonos is finally rolling out an update for its insanely bad app
Android Authority - 15 Jul 2026 06:20
It took two years, but Sonos finally has an update to fix its disastrous app redesign.
After a Billion Kilometres, China's Asteroid Hunter Finally Arrives
Universe Today - 15 Jul 2026 04:55
After chasing a small asteroid across a billion kilometres of space, China's Tianwen-2 probe has finally caught up, closing to within twenty kilometres of its target and beginning detailed scientific study. What it u...
Google Cloud's VMware service loses resilience due to a dud update
The Register - 15 Jul 2026 02:16Meta Sued For Allegedly Using Discriminatory AI In Layoff Decisions
Gizmodo - 15 Jul 2026 00:38
The company's AI systems targeted employees with disabilities or on medical or parental leave, the lawsuit claims.
Microsoft is reportedly training salespeople to talk down OpenAI and Anthropic
TechCrunch - 15 Jul 2026 23:59
Microsoft is looking to sell its in-house AI models as more efficient and cost-effective than its competitors' models.
Why Is Pete Hegseth Pushing For Military Testosterone Screening? The Secretary of War Drive's for 'Masculine' Force
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:58
The Pentagon will test troops over 30 for low testosterone, folding hormone checks into Hegseth's tougher fitness regime as supporters hail prevention and critics fear a narrow, hyperphysical view of readiness.
OpenAI's First Hardware Release Turns Out to Be Keypad for Codex
CNET - 15 Jul 2026 23:53
The keypad is for helping monitor your Codex agents, not keeping you company.
Is FIFA Rigging the World Cup for Messi? Fans Demand Transparency After Late Argentina Goals Shatter England Hearts
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:50
England's World Cup hopes were dashed by Argentina's late goals, sparking fan outrage and allegations of bias. Despite suspicions, no formal evidence of manipulation has been presented.
Lincoln Documents Allegedly Exposed to 80-Degree Heat Inside Flawed National Mall Exhibit
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:32
Rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and 13th Amendment, signed by Lincoln, face alleged preservation issues at a new exhibit, raising concerns about document safety and exhibit management.
'The Sons Cashed In', Congressman Says of Trump and Lutnick Family Ties to $1.6bn Kazakhstan Mine
IBTimes - 15 Jul 2026 23:32
A Democratic congressman alleges that President Trump's sons profited from a taxpayer-backed mining deal in Kazakhstan, raising concerns about the intersection of public policy and private gain.
9 Practical Camping Gadgets You Can Find At Harbor Freight
Slash Gear - 15 Jul 2026 23:30
If you're headed out on the road or into the wilderness, one of these tools could make the difference between a relaxing getaway and a weekend-long hassle.