Restricted military documents appeared on the War Thunder forum, again
Facepalm: In what has become a weirdly common occurrence, restricted military documents have once again been leaked on the War Thunder forum. The latest reveal saw classified data related to the Eurofighter Typhoon’s radar systems being posted by a user,…
Google Search is getting an “AI Mode” with Gemini integration
Forward-looking: Acutely aware that users are turning to AI chat models in place of search, Google is on the brink of shaking up its core product. As other search engines follow suit, this trend could redefine how we interact with…
Teens using VPN to cheat in Gorilla Tag are unknowingly selling their internet connections
Facepalm: A seemingly harmless trend among teenagers playing the hit VR game Gorilla Tag has raised serious security concerns. Kids have been turning to a free VPN app called Big Mama VPN to gain an edge, but they may be…
Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for $12/month, grab it before it’s gone
Update (Dec 22): The Game Pass Ultimate deal is back on. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers amazing access to hundreds of high-quality games for Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. But what if we told you that this already stellar deal…
Zelle and major banks face $870 million lawsuit over alleged fraud losses
In a nutshell: Venmo rival Zelle has become popular with fraudsters. To make matters worse, the company and participating banks allegedly do little to protect users. A consumer protection group has filed a lawsuit that, depending on the outcome, could…
Qualcomm wins landmark trial against Arm in chip license dispute
What just happened? Qualcomm has emerged victorious in a high-stakes trial against Arm Holdings over a disputed chip technology license. The case, which unfolded in federal court in Delaware, centered on Qualcomm’s $1.4 billion acquisition of startup Nuvia in 2021…
CERN’s Large Hadron Collider finds the heaviest antimatter particle yet
Yeah! Science! Scientists at the CERN Large Hadron Collider – the most powerful particle accelerator ever built – have detected the heaviest form of antimatter observed. This discovery is as important as CERN’s previous breakthroughs, like the Higgs Boson particle,…
AirPods sales totaled over $18 billion last year, more than all of Nintendo
The big picture: Apple introduced AirPods eight years ago this month. Comparing a Bloomberg analysis with financial results from other companies reveals how staggeringly successful Apple’s wireless earbuds have become. A testament to the scale of the world’s most valuable…
Climate tech startup aims to store carbon in oceans and reshape the energy sector
In a nutshell: A Los Angeles startup is making waves by claiming it can simultaneously address two major climate challenges: removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in the ocean, while also producing emissions-free hydrogen fuel. The…
Samsung Galaxy S22 users report widespread issues after One UI 6.1 update
A hot potato: A significant software update is causing problems for some Samsung Galaxy S22 users, according to complaints shared on user forums and social media. The update in question, One UI 6.1, which rolled out in September, has reportedly…