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Privilege Escalation Issue in Amazon ECS Leads to IAM Hijacking

A software developer discovered a way to abuse an undocumented protocol in Amazon's Elastic Container Service to escalate privileges, cross boundaries, and gain access to other cloud resources.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Dark Reading favicon Dark Reading

Hereโ€™s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 26

Apple Wallet, like every other iOS 26 app, is getting some Liquid Glass UI changes this year. But iOS 26 is also an especially packed update for new features coming to Apple Wallet. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s new. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Samsungโ€™s AI photo editor now lets you fake DSLR shots with a tap

Th handy new Galaxy Enhance-X features are exclusive to phones with One UI 8 for now.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Android Authority favicon Android Authority

What Happens When You Fold and Unfold the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 200,000 Times?

This YouTuber showed us. It wasn't pretty.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Stone tools may hint at ancestors of Homo floresiensis

The stone flakes don't look like much, but they're a clue in an ancient cold case.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Beware of promptware: How researchers broke into Google Home via Gemini

This was just a demonstration, but you can take steps to protect yourself from similar promptware attacks.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

The GPT-5 Cheat Sheet: 13 Things to Know About OpenAI's Latest AI Leap

GPT-5 is here. OpenAI launched its most advanced language model Thursday. Hereโ€™s everything you need to know.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

The latest iPad Air is cheaper than everย 

Laptops are great, but sometimes itโ€™s simply just more convenient to use a tablet like the iPad Air. The Airโ€™s easier to carry, after all, and still powerful enough to handle everything from streaming to taking notes and reading. And right now, the latest version of the Air is down to a new low price. [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Does Sugar In A Gas Tank Really Ruin Your Engine? Here's What Damage It Can Do

Pouring sugar into a car's gas tank will supposedly destroy a car's engine. It's a movie trope, but will that actually happen? Here's what to know.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Rumor Replay: Apple Watch Ultra 3 screen size, iPhone 17 event date, more

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: Apple Watch Ultra 3โ€™s screen bump, iPhone 17 event date, curious case leaks, an OLED MacBook Pro, and more. Here are this weekโ€™s Apple rumors. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

Bitcoin Surges Past $117K as Trump Taps Stephen Miran for Federal Reserve

An executive order paving the way for crypto to be included in 401(k) plans is also helping boost prices on Thursday.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Pixel Watch 4 and 10 Pro Fold promo videos leak, showing designย tweaks

The latest round of Pixel 10 series and Pixel Watch 4 leaks come in the form of promo videos about the design. Again, itโ€™s mostly the same, but there are some visible tweaks. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

How to use Instagram Map and set your location-sharing preferences

Following concerns about safety, Instagram head Adam Mosseri reassured users that the feature is opt-in, and noted that some people are โ€œconfusedโ€ about how the feature works.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: TechCrunch favicon TechCrunch

Google discovered a new scamโ€”and also fell victim to it

Disclosure comes two months after Google warned the world of ongoing spree.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Ars Technica favicon Ars Technica

Dashlane ends free subscriptions - you have one month to upgrade or switch

If you store your passwords in a Dashlane Free account, you're about to lose that subscription. In a year, you lose all your data. Here are your options.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Aug. 8, #319

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Aug. 8, No. 319.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Aug. 8, #1511

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Aug. 8, No. 1,511

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CNET favicon CNET

Exploring C++23: Multidimensional Subscript Operator

C++23, the latest iteration of the C++ programming language standard, brings a plethora of exciting features and improvements to the table. Among these is the multidimensional subscript operator, a long-awaited addition that promises to simplify and enhance the way we interact with multidimensional arrays and containers. In this article, we'll delve into the world of multidimensional subscript operators, exploring...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: DZone favicon DZone

Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn't mind putting away my MacBook Pro for

The newest Asus ProArt P16 is an impressive upgrade from its predecessor, making it one of the most powerful Windows laptops available for creative professionals.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: ZDNet favicon ZDNet

OpenAI says GPT-5 hallucinates less โ€” what does the data say?

OpenAI has finally unveiled GPT-5, promising lower hallucination rates. How does GPT-5's hallucination benchmarks stack up to earlier models?

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

The 6 biggest changes coming to ChatGPT

GPT-5 has finally arrived. Along with the announcement of the highly anticipated AI model, OpenAI also previewed several updates coming to ChatGPT, ranging from visual changes to improvements to the chatbotโ€™s performance. Hereโ€™s a rundown of all of the changes you can expect to see in ChatGPT. Say goodbye to the model picker With the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Myriad Moves: Bitcoin Price Targets, Sharplink Ethereum Holdings and Vitalikโ€™s Mentions

Top markets on Myriad this week include predictions on the price of Bitcoin and markets with connection to the Ethereum founders.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

I spoke to the AI avatar of a Leeds MP. How did it cope with my Yorkshire accent?

Leeds MP Mark Sewards has launched a digital assistant, but the results of my chat show MPsโ€™ aides have nowt to worry aboutAs anyone with even a trace of a regional dialect who has had to pay a parking fine can attest, voice recognition services struggle with accents. Now, people in Mark Sewardsโ€™ constituency in Leeds are likely to find the same problem with his AI variant.A chatbot billed as the first AI version of an...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Guardian Technology favicon The Guardian Technology

Woman Diagnosed with Malaria in Washington May Be Stateโ€™s First Locally Acquired Case

The woman who contracted the disease had not traveled out of the country recently, marking the first potential locally-acquired case of malaria in the state.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Gizmodo favicon Gizmodo

Health experts urge ban on school materials backed by food, drink and gambling firms

Exclusive: Education secretary told sponsored resources misrepresent evidence about diets, alcohol and bettingHealth experts have urged Bridget Phillipson to stop schools using educational materials funded by the food, drink and gambling industries, in order to protect children from โ€œharmfulโ€ influences.Dozens of doctors, health charities and public health specialists have written to the education secretary warning her...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Guardian World News favicon The Guardian World News

Dreames three new beauty releases dupe the Dyson Airwrap and Supersonic, plus the Shark FlexStyle

Dreame is expanding its beauty tech lineup with the Dreame Miracle Pro hair dryer, Pocket Ultra hair dryer, and Dazzle multi-styler.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Why Some Race Cars Have Their Exhausts Mounted On The Side

You may have seen race cars with exhaust pipes mounted on the sides of the vehicle. It turns out, that it done for a very practical reason. Here's why.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: SlashGear favicon SlashGear

Trump picks top economic adviser to temporarily fill crucial US Fed seat

Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Adriana Kugler announced her resignation on Aug. 1, paving the way for a Trump nominee at the US central bank.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

YouTube activates AI age verification next week, what you need to know and how to get out of it

There has been a buzz around a not-so-new initiative from Google and YouTube that would put age verification in the hands of AI, and itโ€™s rolling out in just a few days. The new system will determine whether users are 18 or not, and itโ€™s being put in place next week. Before that, there are a few things to know. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: 9to5Google favicon 9to5Google

If youโ€™re into K-pop, youโ€™ll love Apple TV+โ€™s next song battle competition

Apple TV+ is taking some of the biggest global artists to Seoul, where they will be joined by talented musicians for a very different music competition. Here are the details. moreโ€ฆ

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: 9to5Mac favicon 9to5Mac

The 7 best new GPT-5 features to try right away

These new GPT-5 features promise to make vibe coding, deep research, and voice mode more accurate, helpful, and customizable.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: Mashable favicon Mashable

Friendslop is coming for the Switch 2

During today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, I had two epiphanies. The first was the realization that friendslop games are about to hit the Switch 2 like a falling piano in a Road Runner cartoon. The second was that I love that for me, because that means I can finally play them. My friends love "friendslop," [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

Paramount is now a Skydance Corporation

Itโ€™s official: Skydance Mediaโ€™s deal to purchase CBS parent company Paramount Global for $8 billion is complete, and incoming chairman / CEO David Ellisonโ€™s first order of business is a massive restructuring. In an open letter about his plans for Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (the merged companiesโ€™ new name), Ellison announced that, going forward, the [โ€ฆ]

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: The Verge favicon The Verge

BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims before last monthโ€™s takedown

The Department of Homeland Security said the Russian cybercrime collective received at least $370 million in ransom payments, based on current cryptocurrency valuations. The post BlackSuit, Royal ransomware group hit over 450 US victims before last monthโ€™s takedown appeared first on CyberScoop.

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CyberScoop favicon CyberScoop

UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty

Union Jack Oil (UJO), a UK-listed oil and gas firm, is exploring a new path to monetize its gas resources by turning to Bitcoin mining, per an Aug. 7 statement. According to the firm, the move is focused on harnessing the natural gas from its West Newton site in East Yorkshire to generate electricity for [โ€ฆ] The post UK-based Union Jack Oil turns to Bitcoin mining amid rising network difficulty appeared first on...

Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate