How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be
Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address? Enlarge / This is essentially the kind of water heater the author has hooked up, minus the Wi-Fi module that led him down a rabbit hole. Also, not 140-degre.....»»
The Milky Way"s eROSITA bubbles are large and distant
In 2020, astronomers discovered a large hourglass-shaped structure in or near the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Dubbed "eROSITA bubbles," there have been a few different hypotheses proposed to explain their precise nature. Now, a research team of s.....»»
Inside a violent gang’s ruthless crypto-stealing home invasion spree
More than a dozen men threatened, assaulted, tortured, or kidnapped 11 victims. Enlarge (credit: Malte Mueller / Getty) Cryptocurrency has always made a ripe target for theft—and not just hacking, but the old-fashioned.....»»
Eureka J20 vs. Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra: Which robot is the better floor cleaner?
The Eureka J20 and Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra employ two very different methods to clean floors, but which is bet for your home?.....»»
Blink Video Doorbell bundle gets a $200 discount in early Prime Day deal
Time to upgrade your security? An early Prime Day deal, Amazon is selling the Blink Video Doorbell with three Outdoor 4 cams and Sync Module 2 for just $120!.....»»
Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss
Exposure to loud noise is a risk factor for hearing loss. That’s why it’s great to see smart devices like the iPhone and AirPods notify … The post Scientists developed a pill that can prevent noise-induced hearing loss appeared firs.....»»
A dangerous new jailbreak for AI chatbots was just discovered
Microsoft released details about a troubling new generative AI jailbreak technique that can bypass a chatbot's safety guardrails......»»
The Cync Smart Undercabinet Fixtures bring heaps of functionality to your kitchen
The Cync Smart Undercabinet Fixtures support millions of colors, offer a slim footprint, and can be either hardwired or plugged into an outlet......»»
Zuckerberg says holographic AR glasses are coming
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared his thoughts and Meta's plans for future smart glasses, AR holographic, and neural interfaces......»»
Google is cracking down on internet security in this big way
This security solutions company no longer has Chrome's trust as will soon tag any CA certificates as unreliable......»»
Apple Ring: Two decades of rumors and speculation about a smart ring
The Apple Ring has been the subject of occasional rumors for close to two decades. Here are the essential rumors and Apple's published research topics about the smart jewelry.A render of a ring with the Apple logo. Apple's wearable in its product cat.....»»
Ariane 6 launches LIFI: Light-speed secure communications
Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether launching new satellites to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep space or test impor.....»»
Investigating newly discovered hydrothermal vents at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard
Hydrothermal vents can be found around the world at the junctions of drifting tectonic plates. But there are many hydrothermal fields still to be discovered. During a 2022 expedition of the MARIA S. MERIAN, the first field of hydrothermal vents on th.....»»
Researchers achieve high quantum yield in photocatalytic water splitting
In photocatalytic water splitting, a photocatalyst, typically a semiconductor material, is used to absorb light energy and initiate the water splitting reaction. When light is absorbed by the photocatalyst, it creates electron-hole pairs. The excited.....»»
Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red objects previously detected in the early universe upend conventional thinking about the origins and evolution of galaxies and their supermassive black ho.....»»
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are about to get new competition
Soon, the Ray-Ban Meta won't be the only pair of smart glasses with a camera you can buy, as later this year Solos will release the AirGo Vision smart glasses......»»
Every Rock Tells a Story. This Is the Tale of a Meteor-wrong
We discovered a strange rock in the Sahara we thought was a meterorite. Figuring out what it was grounded me back to Earth.....»»
Family Files Claim against NASA after Space Junk Crashes into Florida Home
Florida family files claim against NASA to compensate them after space debris crashed through their home in March.....»»
Marine recruiter charged with home invasion, stabbing 11-year-old girl
Marine recruiter charged with home invasion, stabbing 11-year-old girl.....»»
Ensuring data security in an uncertain world
Ensuring data security in an uncertain world.....»»
How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Lower-Class Retiree?
How Big Is the Average Social Security Check of a Lower-Class Retiree?.....»»