Feel-good story of the week: 2 ransomware gangs meet their demise
One is fatally hacked, the other shut down in international police dragnet. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) From the warm-and-fuzzy files comes this feel-good Friday post, chronicling this week’s takedown of two hated r.....»»
If you like Google Pixel phones, you need to be ready for August 13
Have you been waiting for new Google Pixel phones? Good news! We're probably getting a lot of them in August. Here's what you need to know......»»
Ketamine pills for depression show positive results in trial—but with caveats
A slow-release oral dose showed good safety, but efficacy is shaky. Enlarge (credit: Getty | RJ Sangosti) After an MDMA therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically failed to impress Food and Drug Administrati.....»»
The math on unplayed Steam “shame” is way off—and no cause for guilt
It's fun to speculate, but sales and library quirks make it impossible to know. Enlarge / Blast away all the guilt you want in PowerWash Simulator, but there's no need to feel dirty in the real world about your backlog. (credit:.....»»
Is the total value of unplayed Steam games really $19 billion? Probably not.
It's fun to speculate, but sales and library quirks make it impossible to know. Enlarge / Blast away all the guilt you want in PowerWash Simulator, but there's no need to feel dirty in the real world about your backlog. (credit:.....»»
Roku launches Weekly Trivia game to test your pop culture mettle
Roku Weekly Trivia launches today for U.S. users of it popular streaming devices, adding 10 questions per week. You can play with friends and family......»»
Forget the Galaxy Z Fold 6. This new folding phone already beat it
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming soon. But forget about it. A new folding phone from Vivo recently launched, and it's unbelievably good......»»
I used Motorola’s new Razr 2024 phones, and I couldn’t be happier
Do you like folding phones? Do you like the Motorola Razr? Good news! Motorola’s new Razr 2024 and Razr Plus 2024 are official — and they’re impressive......»»
Rayman makes some surprising cameos in Beyond Good & Evil’s remaster
The Anniversary Gallery in Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition has a whole section dedicated to Rayman......»»
Beyond Good & Evil’s remaster is worth buying for this one new feature
Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition is a great re-release of a cult classic that holds an excellent new feature......»»
INCREDIBLE 36% discount makes the 2023 Motorola Razr one of the cheapest foldables you can get!
If you’re looking for a cheap and affordable foldable, the 2023 Motorola Razr at a 36% discount is too good to pass up on! The post INCREDIBLE 36% discount makes the 2023 Motorola Razr one of the cheapest foldables you can get! appeared first on Ph.....»»
Ransomware disrupts Indonesia’s national data centre, LockBit gang claims US Federal Reserve breach
Ransomware attackers wielding a LockBit variant dubbed Brain Cipher have disrupted a temporary national data center facility which supports the operations of 200+ Indonesian government agencies and public services. The attackers are asking for a $8 m.....»»
Harvesting microbes for growth: A soybean success story in acidic soils
Acidic soils, characterized by low pH and poor phosphorus availability, pose significant challenges to leguminous plant growth and productivity. Traditional methods to improve soil phosphorus involve chemical fertilization, which can have environment.....»»
Largest public dealer groups grapple with CDK ransomware attack as outage lingers
Asbury, Lithia, AutoNation and Group 1 said they are facing disruptions but took immediate steps to minimize the impact once they were notified. Asbury said its operations have been affected by the cyber incident and will continue to be until it is r.....»»
Ransomware event forces CDK, many others to make tough choices
Victims of ransomware attacks deal with complex circumstances when considering whether to pay criminals the money they seek......»»
MagSafe Monday: The top MagSafe accessories for summer travel
I’ve been traveling quite a bit this summer, so it’s been a good time to test out some MagSafe accessories designed for portability. For this week’s MagSafe Monday, I am looking at the top MagSafe accessories for summer vacation or any travel......»»
The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Boasts Nice Specs, but with a Catch
Meet OnePlus' latest Nord model. The post The OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite Boasts Nice Specs, but with a Catch appeared first on Phandroid. OnePlus has once again expanded its Nord line with the launch of the Nord CE4, which packs some impressive.....»»
BlackSuit cybercrime gang blamed in CDK Global hack causing dealers" DMS outage
BlackSuit appears to be a group of Russian and Eastern European hackers with a history of working with a group known as Royal Ransomware......»»
Used EV prices are falling quicker than those of gas cars, and that’s good
Used EV prices are dropping, and quick. That, however, isn't necessarily indicative of their quality. And ultimately, it's probably a good thing......»»
Apple Intelligence goes against the entire Apple ethos — in a good way
Apple's walled garden is getting upended by its more open approach to AI partnerships......»»
Is having a pet good for you? The fuzzy science of pet ownership
It turns out the pet care industry has funded a lot of studies. Enlarge (credit: Azaliya via Getty) For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned.....»»