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Ukraines Zelenskyy Claims Strikes on Russian Data Centers Silenced Social Media Bots
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2026 02:03
Yandex's automated traffic fell by 94%, but that probably reflects widespread service outages rather than bot posting rates.
$86 Million Crypto Heist Linked to Ledger Signer Hardware Implant
SecurityWeek - 13 Oct 2026 10:36
A small circuit board hidden under the signers screens read user data and transmitted it to the attackers. The post $86 Million Crypto Heist Linked to Ledger Signer Hardware Implant appeared first on SecurityWeek.
MIT Engineers Discovered A New Way To Design 3D-Printed Concrete - Here's How
BGR - 13 Oct 2026 01:17
Despite the growing popularity of 3D printing, it's still rare to see in construction, but a new advance out of MIT could make it commonplace.
European datacenter boom threatens higher energy bills unless governments intervene
The Register - 13 Oct 2026 12:30Tiny Gold Nanogaps Could Crack the Chirality Puzzle
Universe Today - 13 Oct 2026 12:00
Looking for biosignatures across the solar system requires looking for asymmetry. Amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, are famously either left-handed (L) or right-handed (D). We know abiotic processes (i.e. tho...
Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud rollout - and turn toward open source
ZDNet - 13 Oct 2026 11:50
Another European move toward digital sovereignty has curtailed adopting the US workplace suite.
XWorm RAT Evolves Into Surveillance Platform
SecurityWeek - 13 Oct 2026 11:13
Expanded plugin count allows the malware to monitor users location, stream live audio, and interact with authenticated browser sessions. The post XWorm RAT Evolves Into Surveillance Platform appeared first on SecurityWee...
The FCC Is Trying To Ban Chinese Labs From Testing U.S. Gadgets - Here's Why
BGR - 13 Oct 2026 10:40
Before gadgets reach U.S. shelves, they face a complex approval process. A new FCC proposal is raising questions about Chinese testing and who gets trusted.
Linus Torvalds On Why AI Works For Him
Slashdot - 13 Oct 2026 03:30
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: Many open-source developers still dislike AI. The latest example is System76 banning AI-generated content from its COSMIC desktop. At Open Source Summit Europe, Linux creat...
The iPhone Duos cooling system hides a clever trick inside its hinge
9 to 5 Mac - 13 Oct 2026 01:34
While a folding iPhone posed a new challenge for Apples thermal engineering team, they came up with a creative way to leverage the devices hinge to their advantage. Here are the details. more
NASAs Perseverance Rover Sets a Mars Driving Record
The New York Times - 13 Oct 2026 01:20
Advances in self-driving technology have made it easier to traverse distant worlds.
This upcoming wide-screen slab phone could pack not one, but two 200MP cameras
Android Authority - 13 Oct 2026 23:54
Wide-screen phones could be the next big mid-range hype.
Anthropic Warns Small AI Models Could Soon Form Self-Propagating IoT Botnets
The Hacker News - 13 Oct 2026 23:50
Small artificial intelligence (AI) models may be months away from developing capabilities to self-replicate on IoT devices like smart ovens and off-brand Android TV boxes, according to a warning from Anthropic. The front...
5 Drawbacks Of Using All-Weather Tires
Slash Gear - 13 Oct 2026 23:45
All-weather tires are a popular choice for drivers thanks to their general performance, but there are some significant drawbacks to using them.
Will the Full-Sized HomePod Get Siri AI? Apple's Website Offers a Clue
Mac Rumors - 13 Oct 2026 23:43
Apple today introduced the HomePod mini 2, but the full-sized HomePod was not updated. Nevertheless, the alt text for Apple's full-sized HomePod image shown at the bottom of the HomePod order page now mentions a "...
What the 2026 Midterms Could Mean for American Democracy
The New Yorker - 13 Oct 2026 23:40
Could this years midterms be Americans last chance to check Donald Trumps power? What would it mean if Democrats regained control of one or both houses of Congress? Tyler Foggatt, host of the New Yorkers Political Scene ...
Docker Fixes Critical Two-Year-Old Hub Flaw That Let One User Push Images as Another
The Hacker News - 13 Oct 2026 23:33
A flaw in Docker Hub, the registry where container images are published and downloaded, let one user push, pull, or delete images as another user. Docker fixed the flaw on September 30 and says it found no evidence that ...
A Reporters War-Zone Education
The New Yorker - 13 Oct 2026 23:30
From the daily newsletter: Ben Taub on his time at the Syrian border.
Is Mini DisplayPort becoming obsolete?
Engadget - 13 Oct 2026 23:30
Mini DisplayPort was on lots of computers for a time, but it's not nearly as common now thanks to more modern standards.
Shifting AI Doomsday Predictions Reportedly Worry Banking Regulators
Gizmodo - 13 Oct 2026 23:29
European regulators are expecting AI-driven financial chaos sooner than later.
Surprise app icon change has Apple Music fans seeing red
Cult of Mac - 13 Oct 2026 23:25Best PC computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones
PC World - 13 Oct 2026 23:23
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