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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,...
GPS 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.
Tornado Warnings Issued as Severe Thunderstorms Target New York and New Jersey With 70mph Winds and Flash Flood Risk
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 21:40
Severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings are impacting New York and New Jersey, prompting urgent alerts. The National Weather Service warns of damaging winds, flash flooding, and potential tornadoes.
Why Was Italian Football Journalist Luca Esposito Killed? Investigators Probe Whether His Work Was a Motive
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 21:36
Italian football journalist Luca Esposito was found shot and burned in Salerno, Italy, prompting a homicide investigation. Authorities are exploring whether his journalism work played a role in his death.
Trump Warns Houthis US Will 'Take Care Of' Group Over Threatened Saudi Ports Blockade
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 21:36
Donald Trump has warned of US intervention if the Iran-backed Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Why Was B&M Fined £2 Million? The Shocking Inspection Findings Explained
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 21:19
B&M Retail Ltd was fined £2 million after inspectors found mice infestations and hygiene breaches in Birmingham stores. The company admitted to food hygiene offences and pledged to improve standards.
Brisbane Mum's Miracle Quads Beat 1-in-15-Million Odds, But Her Specialist Is One of Just 17 Left in Queensland
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 21:19
Brisbane mum has defied onein15million odds by naturally conceiving identical quadruplet girls in a highrisk pregnancy overseen by one of the few remaining specialist obstetricians in Queensland.
James Webb Space Telescope discovers the secrets of cosmic 'factories' that filled the early universe with stardust
SPACE.com - 21 Jul 2026 21:00
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered the secrets of early galaxies that pumped the infant cosmos full of dust, but by studying a much closer and modern galaxy.
'Unrecognisable' Vinicius Junior Debuts New Look After Undergoing Chin Surgery Post World Cup
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 20:55
Vinicius Junior's altered jawline after a chin harmonisation procedure has sparked widespline reaction, with fans struggling to recognise the Real Madrid star following Brazil's World Cup exit.
Garmins New Screenless Wearable Could Be a Serious Whoop Competitor
Gizmodo - 21 Jul 2026 20:55
Garmin's new Cirqa band tracks and analyzes your workouts, heart rate, and sleep-all without a subscription.
'Other Mommy' Trailer That Terrified 'The Odyssey' Audiences Finally Drops - Watch
IBTimes - 21 Jul 2026 20:50
Jessica Chastain's 'Other Mommy' trailer is finally online after terrifying 'The Odyssey' audiences with its viral under-the-table jump scare and eerie Coraline comparisons.
Google Launches Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber AI to Find and Fix Software Vulnerabilities
The Hacker News - 21 Jul 2026 20:39
Google's DeepMind on Tuesday announced the release of Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) model built atop 3.5 Flash that's designed to discover, validate, and patch vulnerabilities...
Shop Best Buys Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos
Wired - 21 Jul 2026 20:39
The discounts may not beat Prime Day, but I found worthwhile prices on WIRED-approved TVs, laptops, tablets, speakers, and other home gear.