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Hackers Are Exploiting Recently Patched WordPress Bugs, Putting Millions of Websites at Risk
Slashdot - 21 Jul 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Hackers are breaking into websites that run vulnerable versions of the popular blogging software WordPress, according to several cybersecurity firms. One estimate puts...
Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
AppleInsider - 21 Jul 2026 02:33
The Samsung Galaxy Card is a direct mirror of the Apple Card, though it has some interesting cash-back offers that might be compelling for those deep in the Samsung ecosystem.Samsung Galaxy Card is a new fintech offering...
How Googles A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web
The New York Times - 21 Jul 2026 01:50
As Google incorporates more artificial intelligence into search, people are spending more time on Google. Some website operators are crying foul.
UK government scraps plans for digital ID cards after millions of Brits opposed
TechCrunch - 21 Jul 2026 14:13
The new U.K. government scrapped a digital ID program that millions of British people opposed, in place of a tax cut to tackle the cost of living.
Spains World Cup champions celebrated with custom Oakley Meta glasses
Mashable - 21 Jul 2026 13:59
Spains World Cup champions celebrated with custom Oakley Meta glasses. Now, AI glasses are stepping onto the field.
This New Biotech Might Have Solved The Problem With Long-Term Space Missions
BGR - 21 Jul 2026 13:47
Space missions come with certain dangers, including a lack of supplies. But a new study has shown that astronauts may be able to grow those supplies themselves.
Valve's Steam Frame pushes Arch Linux toward official Arm64 support
The Register - 21 Jul 2026 13:303 Google Maps Features Every EV Owner Should Know About
BGR - 21 Jul 2026 13:17
If you own an electric vehicle and use Google Maps for navigation, here are some cool faetures that you'll certainly use regularly when driving your EV.
New ENCFORGE Ransomware Targets AI Model Files in Langflow RCE Attack
The Hacker News - 21 Jul 2026 13:04
Researchers at Sysdig have linked a second attack on the same Langflow server to JADEPUFFER, the AI-agent-driven operator it first documented earlier this month. The same operator has now been spotted deploying ENCFORGE,...
Scalding hot AI accelerators have put datacenters in hot water. Two-phase cooling could chill them out
The Register - 21 Jul 2026 12:00GPS Satellites Are Doing A Lot More Than Just Helping You Navigate
Slash Gear - 21 Jul 2026 01:15
GPS is still most commonly associated with the navigation system in your car, which relies on satellites. What else are these GPS satellites useful for?
Google's latest Android 17 beta fixes Bluetooth headaches and Gemini crashes
Android Central - 21 Jul 2026 01:05
Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, fixing Bluetooth, Gemini, and touch bugs on Pixels, though Pixel 6 users are officially reaching the end of the beta road.
Meta is testing an AI bedtime story app for people with no imagination
TechCrunch - 21 Jul 2026 23:55
At last, a tech company has found a way to outsource humanity's oldest pastime: using our imaginations.
Owners Say This Smartwatch Brand Outshines Garmin In Price And Battery Life
BGR - 21 Jul 2026 23:47
Garmin is well-established when it comes to smartwatches, but that doesn't mean it's the best. There's another brand that offers more bang for your buck.
'Stop Misgendering Me:' Trans UCF Student Arrested for Attacking Police in Screaming Row Over Female Pronouns
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 23:45
A viral bodycam video of a transgender student's arrest at UCF has sparked debate over police conduct and media framing, highlighting issues of misgendering and differing narratives.
5 Of The Best Mini Pittsburgh Tools You Can Get At Harbor Freight
Slash Gear - 21 Jul 2026 23:45
Working on tight automotive or DIY projects? Discover the five best mini Pittsburgh tools at Harbor Freight that deliver huge utility for pennies.
Ann Widdecombe Murder: Who Is Joshua Kerry, the 28YearOld from Rotherham Now at the Centre of a Motive Mystery
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 23:22
Ann Widdecombe murder probe deepens as Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, is charged, with detectives still examining the motive behind the alleged attack.
Trump's DOJ Quietly Kills the 2022 Federal TikTok Ban: Why His Entire Cabinet Is Suddenly Joining the App
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 23:19
US Cabinet members are set to launch TikTok accounts after the DOJ confirmed federal employees can use the platform, marking a significant policy shift from previous national security concerns.
Cisco's open-weight bug busters take on Google and OpenAI
The Register - 21 Jul 2026 23:17Galaxy S26 Vs. Galaxy S25: Which Should You Buy In 2026?
BGR - 21 Jul 2026 23:17
The Galaxy S26 improves on the Galaxy S25 in several areas without creating a dramatic gap. Your buying situation may matter more than the specifications.
Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
BBC - 21 Jul 2026 23:04
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
Is the All-New Range Rover GT Stepping on Jaguars Tail?
Wired - 21 Jul 2026 23:01
Its the most car-like Range Rover ever created, but will this all-electric grand tourer spoil Jaguars Type 01 party?