Month: October 2023
The chilling distance of The Zone of Interest
During World War II, the Germans designated the area surrounding Auschwitz the “zone of interest.” The dullness of the phrase was intentional, another euphemism as operative as “concentration camp.” In Jonathan Glazer’s sorta adaptation of Martin Amis’ eponymous novel, this self-delusion is on display. Hedwig Höss (Sandra Hüller) runs a…
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The AI gadgets are coming
Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 9, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, hurray! I’m so happy you’re here, and also, you can catch up on all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading Zeke Faux’s…
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The Easiest Ways to Access Your Computer Remotely
Just because your computer isn’t with you doesn’t mean you can’t use it. Source
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6 Best Sleep Trackers (2023): Expert Tips and Research
If you want to log or analyze your shut-eye, these WIRED-tested sleep trackers are the way to go. Source
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Beware – GoldDigger malware will drain your bank accounts without you even realizing
A dangerous new Android malware strain has been observed making the rounds, capable of stealing money from dozens of banking apps. This alarm was sounded by cybersecurity researchers Group-IB, which spotted the new campaign in June this year. In this campaign, unnamed threat actors were delivering a piece of malware…
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MGM didn’t pay up after hackers broke into its system and stole customer data
The Wall Street Journal wrote on Thursday that MGM Resorts International didn’t pay the ransomware attackers who broke into its systems last month, forcing the company to shut down systems at several of its hotels and casinos. The hack kept many waiting to check into their rooms, including FTC chair…
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