Month: June 2025

I Let AI Agents Plan My Vacation—and It Wasn’t Terrible

The latest wave of AI tools claim to take the pain out of booking your next trip. From transport and accommodation to restaurants and attractions, we let AI take the reins to put this to the test. Source

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China-backed “LapDogs” hackers hijacked hundreds of devices in an outlandish intel campaign aimed at US and Asian targets

ShortLeash gives hackers root-level stealth and blends malicious activity into everyday network traffic LapDogs uses fake LAPD certificates to disguise malware, bypassing even the best endpoint protection systems The malware quietly hijacks routers and devices that often go unmonitored for months A recently disclosed cyber espionage operation, dubbed LapDogs, has…

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Android 16 will soon flag fake cell towers and warn you if someone is spying on your phone

Android 16 will include alerts for fake cell towers and suspicious networks Update detects ‘stingray’ devices which pose as cell towers Feature likely to arrive with devices that launch on Android 16 Not every mobile network is what it seems. If your smartphone unwittingly connects to a fake cell tower,…

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I’ve played with some of the best gaming keyboards around, but this analog model is the one I keep coming back to – here’s why

Analog keyboards are more popular than ever, providing gamers with greater tactility and nuance. They allow for modulated presses and customizable actuation points, and come with exclusive features – such as the all-important Rapid Trigger – that make them ideal for elite-level play. There are plenty of analog boards to…

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NYT Wordle today — answer and my hints for game #1471, Sunday, June 29

Looking for a different day? A new NYT Wordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Saturday’s puzzle instead then click here. It’s time for your guide…

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Apple could finally go all-screen with the iPad Pro, as new leak hints at slimmest-ever bezels

Upcoming iPad Pro rumored to have slimmest bezels to date Change could come from adoption of LG chip-on-film OLED panel Timeline for the redesign remains unclear Apple’s iPad Pro could be set for an even slicker design. A new rumor suggests the next-generation OLED iPad Pro will have the slimmest…

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