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When we started this site more than sixteen years ago, we never expected it to last this long. The fact that TorrentFreak is still around today is in large part thanks to our loyal readers. The commenters have played their part as well but, eventuall.....»»
Threat actors are using advanced malware to backdoor business-grade routers
Hiatus hacking campaign has infected roughly 100 Draytek routers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have uncovered advanced malware that’s turning business-grade routers into attacker-controlled listening post.....»»
Extreme wildfires are turning the world"s largest forest ecosystem from carbon sink into net-emitter
The vast boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere stretch from Scandinavia through Siberia, Alaska and Canada. They cover a tenth of the world's land but hold one-third of the land's carbon, stored mainly in organic-rich soils and in trees. Now, a n.....»»
The mushrooms you can wear and build with
A growing number of firms are turning fungi roots into clothing and building material......»»
Giant Spoon is the creative agency stirring up media, marketing, and pop culture
Thanks to work for Netflix, American Express, and Savage X Fenty, Giant Spoon is turning marketing upside down. Giant Spoon is No. 23 on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2023. Explore the full list of.....»»
How to turn off your Galaxy S23: 3 easy ways to do it
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has plenty of settings for users to mess around with, but the simple act of turning it off can be tricky. Here's how to do it!.....»»
Carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
Communities around the world emitted more carbon dioxide in 2022 than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding from the pandemic and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power......»»
Reddit now lets users search for comments within posts on its app and website
Reddit last year announced a major update to its search system, which gained the ability to find comments through the social network. This week, Reddit announced another update to its search system. However, the latest update now lets users search f.....»»
Fast-moving Musk makes very slow progress turning Twitter into “everything app”
Musk has said it would take three to five years to launch X, the everything app. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Stable Diffusion) “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app,” Twitter CEO Elo.....»»
You can now search comments within a Reddit post—even on desktop
New Reddit gets a basic, long-requested feature at last. Enlarge / Reddit has expanded its search features. (credit: Reddit) Today, Reddit announced a new feature that addresses one of the more frustrating limitations of.....»»
One of Lenovo’s best Chromebooks is turning to Windows
Lenovo is showcasing the affordable IdeaPad Duet 3i and IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook at Mobile World Congress......»»
PC troubleshooting: where to start if your PC won’t turn on
Is your PC not turning on properly, or at all? It's not an uncommon PC problem. If you want to troubleshoot your PC boot issues, here are a few tips......»»
ChatGPT behind influx of AI-written books on Amazon
Wannabe novelists who don’t want to put in the time or effort to create their literary masterpiece are turning to ChatGPT for help......»»
The tech helping people better night"s sleep
Individuals suffering from insomnia are increasingly turning to tech for assistance......»»
Mercedes chief warns against U.S. EV incentives turning into protectionism
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the American Inflation Reduction Act will encourage the automaker to invest in the U.S......»»
ChatGPT Bing is becoming an unhinged AI nightmare
Microsoft just starting rolling out ChatGPT Bing to the public, and it's already turning into an AI-generated nightmare......»»
iFixit HomePod 2 teardown finds a lot less glue, a lot more repairability
The iFixit HomePod 2 teardown isn’t the first one we’ve seen since the launch of the new model, as Brandon Geekabit got there first. But the company does echo the comments on repairability of this model compared to the original, together with a.....»»
State of the Union address calls for Congress to pass antitrust and data privacy legislation
President Biden’s second State of the Union address called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation on both antitrust and data privacy issues. His comments on the antitrust issue specifically referenced the need to prevent tech companies favorin.....»»
Penguin physics: Understanding the mechanisms of underwater turning maneuvers in penguins
Penguins constitute a fascinating family of flightless birds, that although somewhat clumsy on land, are extremely talented swimmers. Their incredible maneuverability in water has captivated biologists for decades, with the first hydrodynamic studies.....»»
Crypto theft: North Korea-linked hackers stole $1.7b in 2022
Experts say the country, facing heavy sanctions, is turning to crypto theft to fund its nuclear arsenal......»»
Climate change is already putting the heat on insurance companies—Auckland"s floods could be a turning point
The clean-up from Auckland's devastating floods last week is just beginning but insurance companies will need to start thinking about what the record-breaking weather event will mean for future coverage......»»