69% of Russian gamers are pirating after Ukraine invasion pushback
Russian game development jobs also dry up after Russia's actions. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Russian gamers were not introduced to piracy by the backlash to their country's invasion of Ukraine—far f.....»»
Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend!
This weekend the largest maker festival in Ukraine, Maker Faire Kyiv, returns to the capital. The post Open For Curiosity: Maker Faire Kyiv Returns This Weekend! appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
The world’s most-traveled crew transport spacecraft flies again
SpaceX and NASA officials are watching for wear and tear on Crew Dragon Endeavour. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off with the Crew-8 mission, sending three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut on a six-month exped.....»»
The world’s most traveled crew transport spacecraft flies again
SpaceX and NASA officials are watching for wear and tear on Crew Dragon Endeavour. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off with the Crew-8 mission, sending three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut on a six-month exped.....»»
PS5 Slim vs. PS5: What are the differences?
The new PlayStation 5 slim model is here, but what makes it different from the original? "PS5 Slim vs. PS5" is a face-off gamers want to see as they scratch their heads over how Sony's skinnier new console differs from the original variant.For.....»»
US prescription market hamstrung for 9 days (so far) by ransomware attack
Patients having trouble getting lifesaving meds have the AlphV crime group to thank. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nine days after a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate took down the biggest US health care payment pro.....»»
Russian rocket successfully puts Iranian satellite into orbit
A Russian rocket on Thursday successfully put an Iranian satellite into orbit, a launch that underlined increasingly close cooperation between Moscow and Tehran......»»
Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crew
Russian space officials on Wednesday acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, but said it poses no danger to its crew......»»
NASA and Russian satellites just miss in ‘too close for comfort’ pass
Two large satellites — one operated by NASA and another owned by Russia — came alarmingly close to colliding about 378 miles above Earth on Wednesday......»»
Economic sanctions can have a major impact on the neighbors of a target nation, research finds
After Ukraine was invaded in February 2022, countries and major corporations around the world quickly responded by trying to inflict financial pain on Russia through economic sanctions......»»
APT29 revamps its techniques to breach cloud environments
Russian threat actors APT29 are changing their techniques and expanding their targets to access cloud environments, members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance have warned. About APT29 APT29 (aka Midnight Blizzard, aka Cozy Bear) is a cyber espion.....»»
Nvidia finally announces what gamers have always needed
Nvidia has just announced the release of the Nvidia App, and it can't get here soon enough......»»
Appeals Court Vacates $1 Billion Piracy Damages Award Against Cox, Orders New Trial
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the $1 billion piracy damages award against Internet provider Cox Communications. While the ISP remains contributorily liable for pirating subscribers, a finding of vicarious copyright infringement was.....»»
Roscosmos seeks to obscure bidding process to evade US sanctions
Historically closed bidding processes have been linked to corruption. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Roscosmos Space Corporation Chief Yuri Borisov peruse an exhibit while visiting the Korolev Rocket and Space.....»»
Q&A: If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it
News of a possible Russian satellite-destroying, space-based nuclear weapon sent shock waves through Washington this week. Some officials responded with considerable alarm, while others insisted that such concern is—for the moment—an overreaction.....»»
PS5 Presidents’ Day deals: Console bundles, games, and more
Retailers have slashed the price of the PlayStation 5, as well as games and accessories for the console, so gamers shouldn't miss these Presidents' Day deals......»»
Nintendo Switch Presidents’ Day deals: Console and games
Gamers who are planning to buy the Nintendo Switch, or the console's games and accessories, should check out the savings from the ongoing Presidents' Day deals......»»
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could soon affect our approach to the North Pole, researcher warns
The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rerouting via South Africa is expensive, whereas the Arctic route only takes a week. Once a no-go zone, this route might be a more realistic option. Mind the nuclear submarines, though….....»»
DOJ quietly removed Russian malware from routers in US homes and businesses
Feds once again fix up compromised retail routers under court order. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) More than 1,000 Ubiquiti routers in homes and small businesses were infected with malware used by Russian-backed agents.....»»
U.S. authorities disrupt Russian intelligence’s botnet
In January 2024, an operation dismantled a network of hundreds of SOHO routers controlled by GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit. This network facilitated various crimes, in.....»»
Kyiv Is Using Homegrown Tech to Treat the Trauma of War
Millions of Ukrainians are suffering the mental health implications of two years of Russian bombs and shells. The country’s recovery depends on building systems to help treat the trauma......»»