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  • ESA Prints 3D Metal Shape In Space For First Time
    The European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully 3D printed the first metal part aboard the International Space Station. This achievement marks a significant advancement in in-orbit manufacturing that could enable the production of essential spare parts and tools for future long-duration space missions. "The first metal shape was produced in... Read more »
  • Starlink Now Constitutes Roughly Two Thirds of All Active Satellites
    "SpaceX deployed its 7,000th Starlink satellite this week, making the vast majority of active satellites around earth part of a single megaconstellation," writes Slashdot reader DogFoodBuss. "The Starlink communications system is now orders of magnitude larger than its nearest competitor, offering unprecedented access to low-latency broadband from anywhere on the... Read more »
  • Boeing's Starliner Makes 'Picture Perfect' Landing - Without Its Crew
    Boeing's "beleaguered" Starliner spacecraft "successfully landed in New Mexico just after midnight Eastern time," reports NPR: After Starliner made a picture-perfect landing, Stich told reporters that the spacecraft did well during its return flight. "It was a bullseye landing," he said. "It's really great to get the spacecraft back...." He... Read more »
  • Malaysia Orders ISPs To Reroute DNS Traffic
    The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, which regulates online and broadcast media in the Asian nation, has instructed internet service providers in the country to redirect DNS traffic that uses third-party servers back to their own DNS servers, according to local media reports. From a report: MCMC in a statement... Read more »
  • Electrocuted Birds Are Bursting Into Flames and Starting Wildfires
    An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gizmodo: Electrocuted, flaming bird carcasses are falling off of power lines and causing wildfires across the U.S. This surprisingly common phenomenon has been responsible for at least three Colorado wildfires so far this summer. These events are not isolated. A 2022 study found... Read more »
  • SpyAgent Android Malware Steals Your Crypto Recovery Phrases From Images
    SpyAgent is a new Android malware that uses optical character recognition (OCR) to steal cryptocurrency wallet recovery phrases from screenshots stored on mobile devices, allowing attackers to hijack wallets and steal funds. The malware primarily targets South Korea but poses a growing threat as it expands to other regions and... Read more »
  • ChromeOS 128 Adds Snap Layouts For Apps, OCR Text Extraction, and Improved Settings
    Google's new ChromeOS 128 update introduces a feature similar to Windows 11's Snap layouts. Called Snap Groups, the feature enables users to organize on-screen apps in various fullscreen layouts. "When you pair two windows for split-screen display, ChromeOS now forms a Snap group," explains the ChromeOS team. "As a Snap... Read more »
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  • Despite cyberattacks, water security standards remain a pipe dream
    White House floats round two of regulations It sounds like the start of a bad joke: Digital trespassers from China, Russia, and Iran break into US water systems.ā€¦... Read more »
  • Blood boffins build billions of nanobots to battle brain aneurysms without surgery
    Good news for rabbits, maybe great news soon for humans? An international team of scientists has developed a drug delivery system that could one day treat human brain aneurysms in a way without the need for traditional surgery.ā€¦... Read more »
  • FTC urged to stop tech makers downgrading devices after you've bought them
    Some brick devices they'd rather not support, kill apps that drive functions, or add post-sale subscriptions Consumer and digital rights activists are calling on the US Federal Trade Commission to stop device-makers using software to reduce product functionality, bricking unloved kit, or adding surprise fees post-purchase.ā€¦... Read more »
  • Google says replacing C/C++ in firmware with Rust is easy
    Not so much when trying to convert coding veterans Google recently rewrote the firmware for protected virtual machines in its Android Virtualization Framework using the Rust programming language and wants you to do the same, assuming you deal with firmware.ā€¦... Read more »
  • Trump taps Musk to lead 'government efficiency' task force
    Surely this duty will be executed without bias toward NHTSA, FAA, DOJ, NLRB If Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wins the election in November, he plans to create a "government efficiency commission" based on ideas from Tesla, SpaceX, and X CEO Elon Musk, who will also lead the body.ā€¦... Read more »
  • Cisco merch shoppers stung in Magecart attack
    The 'security issue' was caused by a 9.8-rated Magento flaw Adobe patched back in June Bad news for anyone who purchased a Cisco hoodie earlier this month: Suspected Russia-based attackers injected data-stealing JavaScript into the networking giant's online store selling Cisco-branded merch.ā€¦... Read more »
  • ESA prints 3D metal shape in space for first time
    Tech demo paves way to producing spare parts and tools during missions The European Space Agency (ESA) has shown off the first 3D metal part printed on the International Space Station (ISS).ā€¦... Read more »
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  • End of the Road: An AnandTech Farewell
    It is with great sadness that I find myself penning the hardest news post I’ve ever needed to write here at AnandTech. After over 27 years of covering the wide – and wild – world of computing hardware, today is AnandTech’s final day of publication. For better or worse, we’ve... Read more »
  • The Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX RGB AIO Cooler Review: Meticulous, But Pricey
    Corsair, a longstanding and esteemed manufacturer in the PC components industry, initially built its reputation on memory-related products. However, nearly two decades ago, Corsair began diversifying its product line. This expansion started cautiously, with a limited number of products, but quickly proved to be highly successful, propelling Corsair into the... Read more »
  • The iBUYPOWER AW4 360 AIO Cooler Review: A Good First Effort
    iBUYPOWER is a U.S.-based company known for its custom-built gaming PCs and peripherals. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of self-branded products, including pre-built desktop computers, laptops, and gaming accessories. These products are designed to cater to various performance needs, from casual gaming to high-end competitive gaming.... Read more »
  • The Cougar Poseidon Ultra 360 ARGB AIO Cooler Review: Bright Lights, Average Cooling
    Cougar, established in 2008, has become a notable name in the PC hardware market, particularly among gamers and enthusiasts. While Cougar might appear to be a relatively recent addition to the industry, it is backed by HEC/Compucase, a veteran in the PC market known primarily for its OEM products. Cougar... Read more »
  • Sabrent Rocket nano V2 External SSD Review: Phison U18 in a Solid Offering
    Sabrent's lineup of internal and external SSDs is popular among enthusiasts. The primary reason is the company's tendency to be among the first to market with products based on the latest controllers, while also delivering an excellent value proposition. The company has a long-standing relationship with Phison and adopts its... Read more »
  • The Endorfy Fortis 5 Dual Fan CPU Cooler Review: Towering Value
    Standard CPU coolers, while adequate for managing basic thermal loads, often fall short in terms of noise reduction and superior cooling efficiency. This limitation drives advanced users and system builders to seek aftermarket solutions tailored to their specific needs. The high-end aftermarket cooler market is highly competitive, with manufacturers striving... Read more »
  • ACEMAGIC F2A 125H SFF PC Review: Mid-Range Meteor Lake at 65W
    Intel's Meteor Lake series of processors was launched in September 2023 with a focus on mobile platforms. Multiple mini-PC vendors have utilized these processors to market offerings in the SFF / UCFF desktop market. ACEMAGIC is an Asian manufacturer with products in multiple categories including micro-PCs, UCFF (ultra-compact form-factor) and... Read more »
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  • Be Careful When Scanning Unknown QR Codes
    QR codes, those square, blocky codes you scan with your iPhoneā€™s camera to load a Web page, have become ubiquitous. So much so that we seldom pause before scanning any QR code we see. But if you think about it, thatā€™s the same as clicking random links in emails or... Read more »
  • How to Make Productive Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots
    Artificial intelligence dominates the tech news these days, but itā€™s hard to separate the hype from the reality. Every large company seems to have some major AI initiative in the works. Even Apple, which tends to stick to its own path, has started to tout features previously described as relying... Read more »
  • Remember the Magnifier App When You Need to Read Tiny Text
    Trying to make out a tiny serial number or some fine print you can barely read can be frustrating. Years ago, Apple added a magnifier mode to its accessibility options and turned the feature into a standalone app in iOS 14. You can find the Magnifier app in the Utilities... Read more »
  • Apple Explains Its Approach to Device Longevity
    We Apple users tend to believe that our devices usually last longerā€”both physically and functionallyā€”than Windows PCs and Android smartphones. For instance, Appleā€™s current operating systems work on nearly all Macs, iPhones, and iPads introduced in 2018 and later, albeit with some feature loss on the oldest devices. In a... Read more »
  • Tame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips
    Take a moment and look behind your Mac. Do you see a tangle of cables? The main downside of a mess of cables is that itā€™s a cluster of chaos that attracts dust bunnies. However, itā€™s possible for power cablesā€”especially when tightly bundled or loopedā€”to emit electromagnetic interference that can... Read more »
  • At WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features
    Appleā€™s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote was a lightning-fast (even in the full 1:44-long videoā€”or try the 3-minute recap) look at what Apple is bringing to the software side of the Apple experience in the next year. Although some past keynotes have introduced hardware like new Macs and the Vision Pro,... Read more »
  • Working Late on Your Mac? Turn on Night Shift to Help Your Sleep
    Research suggests that exposure to blue light fools your body into thinking itā€™s daytime, making it harder to fall asleep if you work late on a Mac with a bright white (which has a lot of blue light) screen. To help, a macOS feature called Night Shift subtly changes the... Read more »