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DarkBlinders Compromises Israeli Target and Iraqi Kurdish Government Cloud Environment
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a cyber espionage campaign targeting Israel and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by an Iran state-aligned threat actor between Augu…
Why it's important to use a microSD Express card with your Nintendo Switch 2
The Switch 2 has expandable storage that you should take advantage of. But you can't use the same cards that worked with your original Switch.
Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once
The Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out for its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of a microwave with the crispy results you'd expect from an air fryer.
Hackers disrupt refrigeration systems at European supermarkets
A cyberattack on refrigeration systems has disrupted stores run by multiple supermarket chains across several European countries after hackers remotely changed temperature setting…
Northwood Space raises $375M Series C at a $2B valuation from a16z and DFJ growth
Space infrastructure company Northwood Space on Monday said it had raised $375 million in a Series C round co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and DFJ Growth, valuing the company at $2 …
Why software updates may have an unexpected effect on your phone
Installing an update can make your phone run worse for a while, but this should be temporary in most cases.
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has hit Europe’s supermarket refrigerators, destroying food across countries
This is the second wave of cyberattacks to hit supermarket refrigerators in a month, spoiling food and disrupting supplies.
29 NHS trusts said to benefit from Palantir don’t use it, Guardian reports
NHS England lists 29 hospital trusts as “realising benefits” from Palantir’s data platform. Those trusts say the system is not live, or that they do not use any of its application…
The 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 got another ‘unavoidable’ RAM price hike
The Raspberry Pi 5 with 16GB of RAM now costs $385 after an $80 price hike, the latest in a string of increases driven by the ongoing RAM shortage. This configuration launched at …
SpaceX could buy Boost Mobile as part of its big mobile carrier plans
SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile to launch its own service through the budget-friendly carrier, according to a report from The Washington Post. The deal, which comes …
Oracle launches $10B bond sale alongside $10B share offering
Oracle began marketing $10bn in investment-grade bonds on Monday, alongside a separate $10bn share offering, according to a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. …
Affinity’s creative studio is now available on iPad for free
Canva is giving digital creatives a new way to design, illustrate, and edit photos on their iPads, and it doesn't have to cost them a thing. After relaunching the Affinity creativ…
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Affinity’s creative studio is now available on iPad for free
Canva is giving digital creatives a new way to design, illustrate, and edit photos on their iPads, and it doesn't have to cost them a thing. After relaunching the Affinity creativ…
OpenAI is finally merging ChatGPT’s chat and Work tabs
OpenAI said that ChatGPT and Codex will draw usage from the same allocation pool after this change.
Microsoft fixes Smart App Control broken by October Windows update
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that prevented some users from activating the Smart App Control security feature after installing the October 2026 KB5127648 Windows 11 securi…
OpenAI’s Lehane likens backing a data centre ban to the 2002 Iraq vote
AI will be the number-one issue of the 2028 US presidential election, says Chris Lehane, OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer. His memo, titled “2028: The AI Election”, sets out …
Hypersonica raises €100M to build hypersonic missiles for Europe
British-German defence startup Hypersonica has raised €100m in a Series B round to accelerate development of its hypersonic missile system. The weapons travel at more than five ti…
Altman signs four Abu Dhabi deals, from permits to Mubadala investments
Abu Dhabi is using OpenAI’s models to help officials check permit and certificate applications against its rules. The pilot turns a set of government policies and regulations into…
Here's how much RAM cost in 2020 vs. 2026
We all know RAM has gotten crazy expensive, but some number put it in even better perspective.
What's the difference between AirPods' Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Audio modes?
Modern AirPods offer several audio modes, and noise cancellation isn't always the best option.
Marvell to buy Nvidia-backed Lumentum in a $115bn all-stock deal
Marvell Technology has agreed to buy Lumentum in an all-stock deal. Lumentum makes lasers and other optical parts for AI data centres. The two companies valued Lumentum at $115bn,…
DeepSeek open-sources Super-agent, a prototype autonomous coding agent
DeepSeek has released an open-source prototype of a more autonomous coding agent, called Super-agent, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. According to Bloomberg, the release is aimed at…
More European supermarkets are getting their freezers hacked
Grocery stores across Europe have been hit by another wave of suspected cyberattacks, reporting sudden changes in the temperatures of their fridges and freezers. Major supermarket…