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KrebsOnSecurity in New ‘Most Wanted’ HBO Max Series
A new documentary series about cybercrime airing next month on HBO Max features interviews with Yours Truly. The four-part series follows the exploits of Julius Kivimäki, a prolific Finnish hacker recently convicted of leaking tens of thousands of patient records from an online psychotherapy practice while attempting to extort the clinic and its patients.
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‘Transnational repression’: Australia condemns Hong Kong’s attempts to silence exiled dissidents
G7 nations’ joint statement says arrest warrants and bounties for pro-democracy campaigners are undermining human rights and state sovereigntyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has signed a joint statement issued on behalf of G7 nations condemning Hong Kong for seeking to “silence, intimidate, harass, harm or coerce” pro-democracy campaigners living abroad.The...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Inspector General Probing FAA’s Handling of D.C. Airspace After Thousands of Close Calls
Seems overdue.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Apple brings OpenAI’s GPT-5 to iOS and macOS
It's unclear exactly how GPT-5's new approach to model-switching will work here.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:The jury’s journey to the Roman Storm verdict
Court documents showed there was at least one 90-year-old, and some people had “set in stone” their opinions about the Tornado Cash co-founder’s criminal charges.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:OnePlus 13 gets its own version of Google’s Best Take
Say goodbye to poorly-timed blinks and turned heads.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Blur It
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Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Intel CEO responds to Trump resignation call with letter to employees
Yesterday, President Donald Trump publicly called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation, over accusations of “deeply conflicted” ties to China. Now, he is speaking out and making it clear he has no plans to step aside. more…
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:OpenAI returns old models to ChatGPT as Sam Altman admits ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout
The pressure is on for OpenAI to prove that GPT-5 isn’t just an incremental update, but a true step forward.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Zach Cregger’s Dream DC Movie Would Take After a Great ‘Batman’ Episode
If Cregger gets his way, his desired DC film 'Henchman' could see a Gotham goon rise up after taking down the Batman... or did he?
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $600M supply milestone in July
Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD grew 32.3% in supply between June and July, surpassing $600 million. This was the second most significant growth in supply among stablecoins with over $500 million in supply growth, lagging only Ethena Labs’ USDe, which grew 63.4% in the same period. RLUSD has been in a strong growth trend since May, nearly […] The post Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin hits $600M supply milestone in July appeared...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Don't Get Rid Of Your Old Graphics Card Yet: 3 Ways You Can Still Use It
Do you have an old graphics card lying around? Before you throw it in the garbage, there are ways you can still use it. Here's what you need to know.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Nintendo designed a Playdate-like crank for the Switch 2
Nintendo has eyed adding a Playdate-style crank to the Switch 2, according to a recently spotted patent from Nintendo Patents Watch. The hypothetical accessory would add tracking rotational movement to an existing bag of Joy-Con 2 controller tricks that includes motion and mouse controls. Based on the patent application, the crank accessory attaches to the side of a Joy-Con 2 magnetically, not unlike the controllers'...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:It Took Just 24 Hours of Complaints for OpenAI to Start Bringing Back Its Old Model
The GPT-5 rollout has been a disaster.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:I Built a Powerful Gaming PC Solely to Run AI Models. Here's Why
Local models come with a different set of advantages and drawbacks than their more connected versions.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Is Qualcomm finally about to take the data center plunge? Report claims new CPUs could be on offer soon
Qualcomm says it's developing CPUs and server infrastructure for data centers, but investor caution and stiff competition raise doubts.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Sam Altman addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout, bringing 4o back, and the ‘chart crime’
The Reddit AMA got spicy as users peppered OpenAI with questions, and some asked the company to bring back its previous model.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Best Cordless Vacuums We've Tested (August 2025)
CNET rigorously tested more than 50 cordless vacuums to find you the best performance and value for your money and we have some new picks we recommend.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Review: The Sandman S2 is a classic tragedy, beautifully told
Stellar cast, lavish visuals make Netflix adaptation of influential graphic novels shine.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Impartial Pipes: a partial functions PHP library for the upcoming pipe operator.
Hello, I was testing the upcoming pipe operator and it feels great. I only wished that the standard library of PHP was more up to the standard. So, I took the opportunity to fill the gap by creating a small library, probably the first of its kind. Any feedback is welcome. submitted by /u/linepogl [link] [comments]
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Harvard Reports $116M Stake in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF in Latest Filing
The position marks one of the largest known bitcoin allocations by a U.S. university endowment.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Sam Altman: OpenAI will bring back GPT-4o after user backlash
After facing fierce negative reviews of GPT-5, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said in a Reddit AMA that GPT-4o is coming back —with a catch.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:60 RubyGems Packages Steal Data From Annoying Spammers
A cybercrime antihero has been stealing and then reselling credentials from unsavory online characters. Their motives are questionable, but the schadenfreude is irresistible.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:iPhone 17 release date, rumors and everything else you need to know ahead of the Apple event expected in September
Knowing the big internal changes coming to our phones with iOS 26, we're getting excited to see how Apple has revamped its newest smartphones: the iPhone 17 lineup. We still have to wait over a month to find out — assuming Apple sticks to its usual release schedule — but for now, we can speculate what the new phones will look like. As with most unreleased iPhone models, rumors and leaks have trickled in about the...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Microsoft will soon discontinue its excellent PDF Scanner app
Bad news if you rely on Microsoft’s Lens: PDF Scanner app for your PDF scanning needs. The company has announced that the app will be discontinued in the coming months, and is recommending users switch to its Copilot app instead. more…
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:OpenAI keeps GPT-4o active and doubles GPT-5 usage for some users
Yesterday OpenAI released GPT-5, the latest model update to ChatGPT. More than 24 hours later, the new model is still rolling out to paid and free customers. Meanwhile, OpenAI is reconsidering the availability of certain models and limitations for customers. The new model will also be more transparent and offer more control over which tools it uses for which requests. more…
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Net neutrality advocates won’t appeal loss, say they don’t trust Supreme Court
Advocates say Supreme Court shows "hostility toward sound legal reasoning."
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Majority of America’s top 25 banks now signal crypto plans
Over half of the 25 largest US banks are now weighing or rolling out crypto-related products. An Aug. 8 status chart shared by River that tracks the giants across two lanes, custody and trading. The snapshot shows multiple firms moving from “not yet” to “exploring,” “announced,” or restricted access for high-net-worth clients, indicating that digital […] The post Majority of America’s top 25 banks now signal crypto...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:James Gunn Doesn’t Want You to Trust Anything About ‘The Batman Part II’ Until It Comes From Him
Nothing squashes a comic book movie rumor quite like a tweet from the source saying 'nope.'
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Pixelated 65: A Pixel pre-order pickle
Welcome to episode 65 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Damien, Abner, and Will take a break from talking about the endless onslaught of Pixel 10 renders to take in a more zoomed-out look at Google’s current ecosystem. As the company starts advertising the Pixel 10 series, new reports suggest we might be waiting a few months for the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and the Pixel Buds 2a. Meanwhile, the...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:OpenAI's GPT-5 is now free for all: How to access and everything else we know
We're testing GPT-5 and will have more to share next week. Here's what we know about OpenAI's GPT-5 so far.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Game over: Chrome OS pulls the plug on Steam gaming
Chromebook gaming gets leveled-down as the Steam beta starts coming to a close.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Hackers Went Looking for a Backdoor in High-Security Safes—and Now Can Open Them in Seconds
Security researchers found two techniques to crack at least eight brands of electronic safes—used to secure everything from guns to narcotics—that are sold with Securam Prologic locks.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:iOS 26 public beta is available to download: Everything you need to know about the new iPhone and iPad update
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Gaining access to iOS 26 on your iPhone is getting closer, but the release is still over a month away, coming this fall. But you can start testing the new features now by downloading and installing Apple's public beta, which CEO Tim Cook recently said is (along with the other current beta operating systems) "by far the most popular developer betas we’ve had,"...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:How One Of The Fastest Electric SUVs Is Becoming Even Faster
One of the fastest and most fun-to-drive electric SUVs on the market is becoming even faster for the 2026 model year. How is Rivian making the R1S faster?
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