Month: June 2022
Amazon’s drone delivery finally launches, but we have so many questions
Audio player loading… Amazon’s drone delivery service has finally taken flight with the people of Lockeford, California, being the first to receive packages through the Prime Air program later this year. The way the service works, according to Amazon (opens in new tab), is that customers who live in Lockeford…
Read MoreLime is testing out a new shared electric motorbike in California
You’ve got to hand it to Lime — they really lean into the whole fruit thing. Case in point: the shared scooter company is trialing a new electric motorbike in Long Beach, California, called, wait for it, the Citra. It’s the latest lightweight electric vehicle to join the company’s fleet,…
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This new Linux rootkit malware is already targeting victims
Audio player loading… A new rootkit affecting Linux (opens in new tab) systems has been discovered that is capable of both loading, and hiding, malicious programs. As revealed by cybersecurity researchers from Avast, the rootkit malware (opens in new tab), called Syslogk, is based on an old, open-sourced rootkit called…
Read MoreNetflix is creating a real-world competition based on ‘Squid Game’
Netflix isn't just milking Squid Game's success with a second season. Varietynotes the streamer is creating a reality competition show, Squid Game: The Challenge, based on the Korean series. The 10-episode production will pit 456 people against each other in games both "inspired" by the show as well as new…
Read MoreSmart switches or smart bulbs? How to choose the right smart lighting for your home
Smart lighting is the most important innovation in lighting since the invention of the lightbulb. It adds so much functionality to such a key part of our lives, elevating the concept of lighting our homes beyond just the utilitarian. But smart lighting is something you have to experience to really…
Read MoreHackers are using fake apps and wallets to steal your crypto
Audio player loading… Cryptocurrency users and enthusiasts are being targeted by malicious actors with fake wallet apps that steal their precious tokens, researchers have found. Cybersecurity researchers from Confiant discovered that some of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency wallets are being spoofed by clones (opens in new tab) that carry…
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