Month: October 2024
Google DeepMind scientists win Nobel Prize for chemistry
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists today — two of which are significant figures at Google DeepMind — for their work around proteins, which the Nobel Prize committee describes as the “chemical tools of life.” DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and senior DeepMind research scientist John Jumper…
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Microsoft 365 accounts targeted by dangerous new phishing scam
Security experts have warned of a new phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform that’s emerging as a serious threat, thanks to its advanced features, obfuscation techniques, and competitive pricing. Security researchers from Sekoia have revealed more on Mamba 2FA, which has been on the market since at least November 2023. Crooks are mostly…
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Say goodbye to the Surface Duo – Microsoft is pulling the plug on the Duo 2 this month
We’ve got some bad news about Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2: it’s going away to the farm. Three years after launching the device with a premium price tag of $1,499, Microsoft has released what appears to be the last ever security update for the device: as with the original Duo last…
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You can sign up to test Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 if your PC is up to it
Microsoft is holding a technical alpha later this month for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 release. The technical alpha will be held over an unspecified weekend in October to test the game’s core services ahead of its debut on November 19th. Participants in the test phase will need a…
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The Morning After: Boring Company’s Vegas Loop plagued by lost drivers, trespassers and skateboarders
Elon Musk’s Boring Company pitched that its Vegas Loop, underground tunnels built below Las Vegas, would reduce gridlock in some of the busiest parts of the city, offering a new transport solution that isn’t a monorail. People are transported by ordinary Tesla vehicles in tunnels and terminals that are often…
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You can save $50 on a PlayStation 5 Slim
Prime Day doesn’t usually come with any game console deals — but if you’re in the market for a PS5, a $50 discount on the PlayStation 5 Slim has been on offer since earlier this month and is still available at several retailers. The PS5 Slim Digital Edition is starting…
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