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Ioan Gruffudd’s Still Fond of His ‘Fantastic Four’ Tenure

Even before Marvel Studios retook ownership of the Fantastic Four and got a new movie into production, there was always a bit of fondness for the old Fox movies. Not so much the 2015 one, but the mid-2000s pair directed by Tim Story and starring Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis still have their fans. Those films were general audiences’ first introduction to the characters, and there remains a bit of attachment to those versions, particularly after Evans came back for

Scottish Premiership Soccer: Stream Celtic vs. St. Mirren Live From Anywhere

Celtic begins its campaign for a fifth consecutive Scottish Premier League title on Sunday with a tricky-looking season opener at home to St. Mirren. Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn't available where you are. Another league triumph this season would see Brendan Rodgers' men surpass their eternal Glasgow rivals, Rangers, moving ahead with 56 Scottish top-flight t

Efforts to Ground Physics in Math Are Opening the Secrets of Time

Now, three mathematicians have finally provided such a result. Their work not only represents a major advance in Hilbert’s program, but also taps into questions about the irreversible nature of time. “It’s a beautiful work,” said Gregory Falkovich, a physicist at the Weizmann Institute of Science. “A tour de force.” Under the Mesoscope Consider a gas whose particles are very spread out. There are many ways a physicist might model it. At a microscopic level, the gas is composed of individual

A Real PowerBook: The Macintosh Application Environment on a Pa-RISC Laptop

My general vintage computing projects, mostly microcomputers, 6502, PalmOS, 68K/Power Mac and Unix workstations, but that's not all you'll see. While over the decades I've written for publications likeand, these articles are all original and just for you. My promise: No AI-generated article text, ever. All em-dashes are intentional and inserted by hand. Be kind, REWIND and PLAY.Old VCR is advertisement- and donation-funded, and what I get goes to maintaining the hardware here at Floodgap. I don'

One of the Biggest Sources of Microplastics Will Make You Mad as Hell

Microplastics are so pervasive that they're now found in our bloodstreams, bones, and — according to one alarming study — even our brains in enough quantities to make a plastic spoon. But where do they all come from? One of the biggest sources may surprise you: car tires. Or maybe it isn't that surprising, now that we've brought it up. Yet, the role of civilization's addiction to the automobile tends to go overlooked in these discussions in favor of more obvious forms of waste like plastic bot

Coffeematic PC – A coffee maker computer that pumps hot coffee to the CPU

COFFEEMATIC PC A coffee maker computer by Doug MacDowell artist Sometime during winter 2024, I found myself at a thrift store. I was staring at rows of appliances, wrapped in plastic and clinging to life, trying to answer one question: which of these is the right chassis for a retro gaming computer? Driving home, I took corners carefully, checking that the General Electric (GE) drip coffee maker I’d chosen was safe in the backseat. The coffee maker's given name was Coffeematic. Circa 1980,

Cerebras Code

We are launching two new plans designed to make AI coding faster and more accessible: Cerebras Code Pro ($50/month) and Code Max ($200/month). Both plans give you access to Qwen3-Coder, the world’s leading open-weight coding model—running at speeds of up to 2,000 tokens per second, with a 131k-token context window, no proprietary IDE lock-in, and no weekly limits! Cerebras Makes Code Generation Instant Even with the best frontier models, you still end up waiting around for completions. And as

SonicWall firewall devices hit in surge of Akira ransomware attacks

SonicWall firewall devices have been increasingly targeted since late July in a surge of Akira ransomware attacks, potentially exploiting a previously unknown security vulnerability, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf. Akira emerged in March 2023 and quickly claimed many victims worldwide across various industries. Over the last two years, Akira has added over 300 organizations to its dark web leak portal and claimed responsibility for multiple high-profile victims, including Nissan

Nothing just snubbed its biggest market while defending Phone 3 price

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has defended criticism about the Phone 3’s price by saying that the device isn’t meant for every region. Specifically, a Nothing spokesperson told Bloomberg that the company’s largest market isn’t the core focus for Phone 3 — a statement fans might find problematic. The company also noted it has no plans to lower the price of the device. The Nothing Phone 3 is proving to be divisive by design…literally. Its offbeat camera layout, new Glyph Mat

Microsoft Authenticator won't manage your passwords anymore - or most passkeys

D3Damon/Getty Images For most of this year, Microsoft has been warning users that they will no longer be able to use its Authenticator mobile application for user ID and password management. As reported by CNET on July 29, 2025, "In June, the company stopped letting users add passwords to Authenticator…. And starting Aug. 1, you'll no longer be able to use saved passwords." Also: How passkeys work: The complete guide to your inevitable passwordless future To me, the dire warnings of this pend

'Fantastic Four: First Steps': What to Know About Post-Credits Scenes

Marvel's newest movie is here, and we have good and bad news. The good: You don't have to do any homework before seeing The Fantastic Four: First Steps, according to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. The bad: It's the last Marvel flick we're getting until 2026. More good: It has a super Rotten Tomatoes score. More bad: You'll miss out if you don't stick around to watch the credits. The Fantastic Four: First Steps premiered in theaters last week and kicks off Phase Six of the Marvel Cinemati

Proton now offers a two-factor authentication app

Things have been busy for the privacy-first company, Proton. Just last week, they released the AI chatbot Lumo, and today, the company rolled out Proton Authenticator, its open-source and multiplatform 2FA app. What’s 2FA again? Two-factor authentication is a login method that adds an extra layer of security to further make sure that you are the legitimate owner of the account you’re trying to access. With 2FA activated, you’re usually asked for a code from a 2FA app after entering your passwo

Microsoft: Russian hackers use ISP access to hack embassies in AiTM attacks

Microsoft warns that a cyber-espionage group linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) is targeting diplomatic missions in Moscow using local internet service providers. The hacking group tracked by Microsoft as Secret Blizzard (also known as Turla, Waterbug, and Venomous Bear) has been observed exploiting its adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) position at the internet service provider (ISP) level to infect the systems of diplomatic missions with custom ApolloShadow malware. To do this, th

Proton launches free and open-source Authenticator app to take on Google and Microsoft

What just happened? Swiss technology company Proton has expanded its privacy-focused software lineup with the launch of Proton Authenticator, a free and open-source two-factor authentication app. Best known for its encrypted webmail service, Proton also offers a VPN, password manager, cloud storage, and an online document editor. Proton Authenticator is positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to authentication apps from Google, Microsoft, Authy, and Duo. It replaces legacy SMS-based verific

Google search flaw allows articles to vanish through "clever" censorship tactics

In context: Online censorship can take many forms and due to its dominance in web search, Google has traditionally been the primary target. A recently uncovered case highlights the lengths to which reputation management companies will go, as well as Google's vulnerability to sophisticated censorship tactics. Someone successfully censored a pair of uncomfortable articles that were previously accessible through Google Search. The unknown party exploited a clever trick along with a bug in Google's

Proton just dropped a 2FA app that does a few things others don’t

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Proton Authenticator is a new free, open-source 2FA app for mobile and desktop. It supports encrypted multi-device sync, local-only storage, and easy import/export of 2FA tokens. The app works with or without a Proton account and avoids things like ads and trackers. Authenticator apps are a great way to help keep your accounts secure, but some of them come with annoying trade-offs. That could be ads, missing features, or making it hard to switch to anot

GuliKit’s new budget-friendly controller can wake the Switch 2

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. The Elves 2 could also appeal to gamers who prefer a symmetrical joystick layout, similar to what the PlayStation’s controllers use, or those who still have a soft spot for the Sega Saturn gamepad. You’ll need to look real close to actually see inside the translucent black version of the Elves 2. Image: GuliKit It’s compatible with the original

Proton launches free standalone cross-platform Authenticator app

Proton has launched Proton Authenticator, a free standalone two-factor authentication (2FA) application for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. 2FA authenticator apps are offline tools that generate time-based one-time passwords (TOTPs) that expire every 30 seconds, and which can be used alongside passwords when logging into online accounts, providing the second factor authentication. Proton is a Swiss technology company known for privacy-focused end-to-end encrypted services like Proton

Informatica advances its AI to transform 7-day enterprise data mapping nightmares into 5-minute coffee breaks

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Data platform vendor Informatica is expanding its AI capabilities as the needs of gen AI continue to increase enterprise requirements. Informatica is no stranger to the world of AI; in fact, the company debuted its first Claire AI tool for data in 2018. In the modern generative AI era, the company has expanded its technology with improved

How one single image may have convinced me to buy the Google Pixel 10

Google Pixel 10 leaks have been nonstop over the last few weeks. From device renders and specs to Tensor G5 details, little has been left to the imagination. What we’ve seen so far has painted a promising, if not overly exciting, picture for Google’s next phones. The Tensor G5 should be the highlight, thanks to its new 3nm design and Google’s switch from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. The base Pixel 10 getting a telephoto camera is exciting, too. While the leaks have been fine, I haven’t seen anythi

Apple security bounties pay up to $2M, but it only paid $1k for a critical bug

Apple encourages security researchers to seek out and report vulnerabilities in its devices and apps, in return for which it pays bug bounties of up to $2M. However, one security researcher who reported a Safari vulnerability Apple graded as Critical, and gave a severity score of 9.8 out of 10, says they were paid only $1,000 … Apple upgraded its security bounty program back in 2022, and stated then that its average payout was $40,000 and that it had on twenty occasions paid a six-figure sum f

Proton releases a new app for two-factor authentication

Privacy-focused productivity tool company Proton released a new authenticator app today, allowing users to log in to services using dynamically generated two-factor authentication codes. The free app is available on all platforms starting today, including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. The app allows users to sync codes and accounts across devices. The company said that just like its other products, Proton Authenticator is open source and uses end-to-end encryption to protect user dat

3 Reasons Every Kitchen Needs a Magnetic Knife Strip

There isn't a piece of kitchen equipment that benefits more from proper storage than knives. That's why a knife strip is the first thing I buy for the kitchen of any home I move into, and urge friends to install one if they haven't already. Yep, I'd sooner live without a microwave or air fryer -- OK, maybe not my precious air fryer -- than this indispensable piece of kitchen infrastructure. Best of all, a good magnetic strip to hang your best knives rarely costs more than $30. I'm a culinary-s

Google confirms it will sign the EU AI Code of Practice

Big Tech is increasingly addicted to AI, but many companies are allergic to regulation, bucking suggestions that they adhere to copyright law and provide data on training. In a rare move, Google has confirmed it will sign the European Union's AI Code of Practice, a framework it initially opposed for being too harsh. However, Google isn't totally on board with Europe's efforts to rein in the AI explosion. The company's head of global affairs, Kent Walker, noted that the code could stifle innovati

The AI Hype Index: The White House’s war on “woke AI”

Separating AI reality from hyped-up fiction isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created the AI Hype Index—a simple, at-a-glance summary of everything you need to know about the state of the industry. The Trump administration recently declared war on so-called “woke AI,” issuing an executive order aimed at preventing companies whose models exhibit a liberal bias from landing federal contracts. Simultaneously, the Pentagon inked a deal with Elon Musk’s xAI just days after its chatbot, Grok, spout

Bitmapist: We built an open-source cohorts analytics tool that saved millions

At Doist, we love making smart bets. Sometimes, the smartest decision isn’t to pick the biggest or shiniest tool out there but to build a small tool that does exactly what’s needed. That’s how Bitmapist came to life—a powerful, open-source cohort analytics library that’s been quietly driving smarter decisions and saving us millions of dollars. Why We Built Bitmapist Several years ago, we faced a common startup challenge: we needed robust cohort analytics to gain a deeper understanding of how p

The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’

The Arctic island of Svalbard is so reliably frigid that humanity bet its future on the place. Since 2008, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault—set deep in frozen soil known as permafrost—has accepted nearly 1.4 million samples of more than 6,000 species of critical crops. But the island is warming six to seven times faster than the rest of the planet, making even winters freakishly hot, at least by Arctic standards. Indeed, in 2017, an access tunnel to the vault flooded as permafrost melted, though t

Does a 'Healthy' Soda Actually Exist? Experts Weigh In on the Trendy Beverages

The healthy soda trend doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon. Last week, Pepsi announced that it will launch its very own soda packed with prebiotics in fall 2025. In March, the company also purchased the prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion. If such a major player in the regular soda market is jumping on the healthy soda bandwagon, the healthy beverage movement doesn't seem to be simply succeeding -- it's also growing. However, with all these healthy sodas that promise low sugar

Sony officially unveils FlexStrike wireless fight stick for PlayStation and PC

Highly anticipated: The FlexStrike wireless fight stick includes round, octagonal, and square interchangeable restrictor gates. So if you want to pause Street Fighter 6 for some Pac-Man, you can easily snap in the square gate without tools. For portability, the base's bottom pops off to reveal storage for the gates, USB cable (included), and the new PS Link USB adapter. It also comes with a nice sling carrying case for travel or storage. During last month's State of Play, Sony unveiled Project

Sony reveals more about its first-party PC-compatible PS5 fight stick, "FlexStrike"

Highly anticipated: During last month's State of Play, Sony unveiled Project Defiant – a custom-designed fight stick featuring toolless interchangeable restrictor gates, mechanical switches, and a touchpad. At the time, details were scant, but today Sony revealed a few more tidbits about the product, including its official name. The FlexStrike wireless fight stick includes round, octagonal, and square interchangeable restrictor gates. So if you want to pause Street Fighter 6 for some Pac-Man, y