Month: August 2024
Best Wireless Headphones (2024): Tested Over Many Hours
Whether you need workout earbuds or gaming over-ears, these WIRED-tested picks sound like a million bucks. Source
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SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket is grounded after fiery landing failure
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded SpaceX’s reusable Falcon 9 rocket following a failed landing attempt during a recent Starlink mission. After successfully carrying the satellites into orbit on Wednesday, the first-stage booster returned to Earth and toppled into the Atlantic Ocean in a fireball shortly after touchdown,…
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Iranian cybercriminals are targeting US defense targets with all-new malware
Microsoft has released new intelligence claiming Iranian state-sponsored threat actor Peach Sandstorm is using a custom-built backdoor and password spraying attacks for intelligence operations on satellite communications. The backdoor, named ‘Tickler’ by Microsoft Threat Intelligence, is a specialized multi-stage malware used to compromise target organizations, before moving laterally to gather…
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LG debuts its ThinQ ON smart home hub that comes with an AI voice assistant
LG has introduced a smart home hub called ThinQ ON that has the technology to control not just LG-branded appliances but also other smart home devices. It comes with a built-in speaker that gives you a way to talk to LG's AI voice assistant, so you can use it to…
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Inside Ford’s private off-road track where it tests its wildest electric machines
Silent, clean, and calm, most EVs are lovely to drive. They’re easier on the environment and are less likely to increase your stress levels than traditional cars, too. But if you’re the sort of driver who’s looking to get your adrenaline pumping without burning any gasoline, you haven’t had many…
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The Morning After: GameStop’s retro gaming pivot
GameStop has announced it’s launching a group of retro game retail locations, which will stock physical consoles, discs and cartridges from classic Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and Sega platforms. The company announced on X it’ll cover 18 classic systems, from NES through to PS Vita. You can search for retro-friendly locations…
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