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Who needs DNA storage when we’ve got ‘Bird Drive’ — Starling used to store data and deliver it at a faster rate than DNA storage, but it may just fly away
A starling has recreated a digital image from sound hours after hearing it Reconstructing a PNG file using birdsong raises more questions than it answers about data fidelity Claiming 2MB/s from a bird vocalization system stretches credibility well beyond its natural limit In a bizarre yet intriguing experiment, musician and…
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Millions at risk as global network of over 5,000 fake pharmacy websites uncovered by security researchers — here’s how to stay safe
Over 5,000 fake pharmacy websites found secretly harvesting data while pushing counterfeit drugs Fake pharmacies often skip prescriptions and demand cryptocurrency, exposing users to fraud and dangerous products AI-generated articles and fake reviews trick users into trusting scam drug platforms every day A global network of more than 5,000 fake…
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Some Microsoft Office apps are losing access to voice tools soon – here’s what to know
Consumers given until January 2026 to update Office to retain support for voice tools A backend update means older versions will no longer be supported A broader Office/Windows update push is ongoing Microsoft is warning users of older versions of Office that they will soon be losing access to certain…
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Google says it will switch off energy-heavy AI usage at critical points if needed
Google says it plans to pause data centre usage at key times Data centres use huge amounts of energy, straining the grid Global energy demand is surging as AI is widely adopted It’s no secret that AI and data centres are consuming energy (and water) at an alarming rate, and…
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New malware avoids antivirus detection, unleashes a “plague” on your devices
Nextron Systems found a malicious Pluggable Authentication Module They named it Plague after finding pop culture references The malware is capable of wreaking havoc across high-value targets Security researchers have found a piece of highly capable Linux malware which somehow flew the radar for a year. Nextron Systems reported finding…
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The world’s fastest SSD has been announced, but it won’t fit in a PC — Micron 9650 is the first PCIe Gen6 SSD and will reach 28GB/s in sequential read
Micron 9650 SSD reaches 28GB/s, but it’s strictly for data centers, not consumers Liquid cooling in SSDs is no longer hypothetical, and Micron just made it standard The 7600 SSD delivers ultra-low latency, yet it still depends on how workloads behave in reality Micron has introduced what it describes as,…
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