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South Korea Says AI Agents May Have Been Used to Hack the Country's Banks
Slashdot - 7 Oct 2026 03:30
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says there are signs AI models may have been used in recent cyberattacks against several major banks. "In some hacking incidents, signs have emerged of AI being used, causing cons...
Apple overtakes Samsung to lead European carrier smartphone sales in Q2, per report
9 to 5 Mac - 7 Oct 2026 02:00
A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple overtook Samsung during the second quarter of 2026 to become the leading smartphone brand in Europes carrier channel, as operator sales held up better than the bro...
Personal Information for Over 1 Million People Stolen in a Cyberattack on Arizonas Court System
SecurityWeek - 7 Oct 2026 01:32
The Arizona Supreme Court said the information was copied for people dating back as far as 30 years. The post Personal Information for Over 1 Million People Stolen in a Cyberattack on Arizonas Court System appeared first...
Wandering Black Holes May Hold Clues to the Evolution of the Universe
Universe Today - 7 Oct 2026 01:26
According to new research, "wandering" black holes may have left an imprint on the Universe as they traveled for billions of years.
Galaxy Evolution Can be Affected by Black Hole Jets
Universe Today - 7 Oct 2026 01:25
In recent decades, astronomers have found evidence that supermassive black holes can really mess with their galaxies' evolution. They gobble up material intended for star formation, quenching the birth of stars. Conv...
AI Solved One Math Problem and Everyone Freaked Out. It Just Cracked Hundreds More.
Wall Street Journal - 7 Oct 2026 01:09Google teams with nuclear power giant to give reactors a tune-up
The Register - 7 Oct 2026 01:08Microsoft defines its Azure instance lifecycle, without any info about timing
The Register - 7 Oct 2026 04:22The best power tool deals for October Prime Day: DeWalt batteries, Craftsman toolkits, and more
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 04:05
October Prime Day deals are live on power tools. Save on DeWalt, Craftsman, and more during the sale.
Legendary Pave Hawk Helicopter Takes Its Final US Air Force Flight
Slash Gear - 7 Oct 2026 03:45
The Pave Hawk helicopter - sibling to the famous Black Hawk - took its final flight this month before officially entering retirement. Here's what happened.
Google Wallets Apple-inspired card redesign is rolling out more widely
Android Authority - 7 Oct 2026 03:43
Instead of repeatedly swiping through a carousel to find a card, you can now tap the one you want from an expanded list.
Google could soon take away an important Pixel Watch 2 and 3 safety feature
Android Authority - 7 Oct 2026 03:07Best October Prime Day Dyson deals: Save $210 on the Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 03:00
The Dyson Airwrap i.d. bundle is $210 off for October Prime Day. Get six styling attachments and Chitosan serum for $499.99.
25+ home improvement deals to shop on October Prime Day: Best deals on power tools, yard care, and more
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:26
Shop October Prime Day home improvement deals, including a $149 DeWalt tool kit, a $139.99 Greenworks blower, and smart home tech.
Googlebooks have a pretty big problem: They dont work with Samsung phones yet
Android Authority - 7 Oct 2026 02:24
Googlebooks are finally here, but Samsung users are getting a raw deal.
This Dewalt 192-Piece Tool Set Is Down to $156 for October Prime Day
Life Hacker - 7 Oct 2026 02:22
Fix everything in your life with this 192-piece tool set. All the ratchets, sockets, and wrenches you'll ever need.
Consumer Reports Recommends This Front-Load LG Washing Machine For Low Energy Costs
Slash Gear - 7 Oct 2026 02:15
If you're looking for a power efficient, front-loading washer, Consumer Reports has one that doesn't cost much to operate. Here's what else it can do too.
The best headphones and earbuds deals on October Prime Day - my favorite Bose headphones are on sale
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:03
Mashable's headphones expert sourced deals on headphones and earbuds live on Prime Big Deal Days, which started on Oct. 6.
NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 7, 2026
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:00
Why is NYT Connections trending today? Explaining the meanings behind the clues for NYT Connections #1213.
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 7, 2026
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:00
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 7, 2026
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:00
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.
Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 7, 2026
Mashable - 7 Oct 2026 02:00
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1936 on October 7 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.