Month: August 2025
Google warns of Chinese state actor hack in real-time following alerts
Google warns of ongoing captive portal hijack attacks Captive portals were being abused to redirect people to fake Adobe update sites The “updates” deployed different malware and backdoors Google has issued a warning about a Chinese state-sponsored hacking attack targeting users in real-time. The company’s cybersecurity arm, the Google Threat…
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The revived Acclaim will reveal its 2026 lineup in a September 10 showcase
Acclaim Entertainment, a big name in licensed games in the '90s, is "returning." (Although, much like the new Atari, this is technically a different company that bought the old trademark.) The new Acclaim will focus on publishing indie games and reviving classic franchises. We don't know much beyond that, but…
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Kwikset’s new locks point to a smarter, more open future for your front door
Kwikset is doubling down on open standards and new technologies as it expands its smart lock offerings. In an exclusive interview with The Verge, the company revealed that it will launch its first NFC-powered tap-to-unlock smart lock, as well as a less expensive Matter-over-Thread deadbolt, and a smart garage door…
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Finally, we’ve got a claimed AirPods Pro 3 design leak before the next Apple event – but I’m not a fan of the one major change
Details of AirPods Pro 3 case design supposedly leak Accessory makers say it will have a touch button for pairing/reset I think that’s a shame, but likely, since AirPods 4 made that switch We’re expecting the much-anticipated AirPods Pro 3 to be unveiled soon – probably at the Apple event…
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Best Window Air Conditioners 2025: 11 Picks to Cool You for Years
These WIRED-tested AC units have been lodged into our windows and cooling our homes for months, if not years. Source
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Dropbox password manager shutdown begins this week – here is what you need to do next
Dropbox is joining the list of companies shutting down password managers The mobile app will soon be shut down, with the browser extension following Users are recommended to move to another credential manager Dropbox will begin shutting down its password manager service this week as part of a phased discontinuation…
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