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Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-12 23:17:25

Signal has introduced a new opt-in feature that helps users create end-to-end encrypted backups of their chats, allowing them to restore messages even if their phones are damaged or lost. Secure backups are already available in the latest Signal beta version for Android users and will also be rolled out to iOS and desktop devices after this testing phase. "If you do decide to opt in to secure backups, you'll be able to securely back up all of your text messages and the last 45 days' worth of m

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Hackers steal 3,325 secrets in GhostAction GitHub supply chain attack

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-10-12 23:53:59

A new supply chain attack on GitHub, dubbed 'GhostAction,' has compromised 3,325 secrets, including PyPI, npm, DockerHub, GitHub tokens, Cloudflare, and AWS keys. The attack was discovered by GitGuardian researchers, who report that the first signs of compromise on one of the impacted projects, FastUUID, became evident on September 2, 2025. The attack involved leveraging compromised maintainer accounts to perform commits that added a malicious GitHub Actions workflow file that triggers automat

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7 useful iOS 26 AI features launching alongside iPhone 17 (and these older models)

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-10-12 23:51:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's iPhone launch event will take place on Tuesday, September 9. The new devices will include new Apple Intelligence features via iOS 26. Some older models will also have access to iOS 26 Apple Intelligence features. The big iPhone 17 product launch is taking place tomorrow, and while all eyes are on the new devices, especially the highly anticipated iPhone Air, slated to be the company'

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iPhone app alerts users to nearby ICE sightings

news.ycombinator.com Clare Duffy 2025-10-12 23:02:56

New York CNN — Joshua Aaron has worked in and around the tech industry for around two decades. He built his first app — a blackjack game — at computer camp when he was 13. His newest app is designed for a very different purpose: to let users alert people nearby to sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area. Aaron launched the platform, called ICEBlock, in early April after watching President Donald Trump’s administration begin its immigration crackdown. The White Ho

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Setting up local LLMs for R and Python

news.ycombinator.com Posit Team 2025-10-12 23:00:20

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Setting up a home VPN server with WireGuard

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-12 22:57:57

Motivation For a moderately security conscious geek like myself, there can be a number of reasons to want to set up a home VPN server: Accessing your home computer via screen sharing without exposing it to the Internet (and thereby to potential evil-doers). Accessing servers with IP white lists (common case for security hardened IT systems). Accessing county-IP-filtered things like Netflix while travelling. Browsing privately from insecure WiFi networks. Getting access to services that are blo

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‘Sherlock Holmes’ May Get the Animated Treatment From a ‘Shrek’ Producer

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-10-12 23:00:35

Here’s a duo you don’t expect: Sherlock Holmes and Shrek. There won’t be any content crossover if a new animated Sherlock Holmes series—tentatively titled Animated Sherlock—gets off the ground, but the shared behind-the-scenes interests are there. Also of note, the series wouldn’t adapt the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle source material but rather a novel series that puts a more risque twist on his classic tales. As Variety reports, Animated Sherlock would tap into The Unexperguated Adventures of Sherl

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Some Heart Attacks Might Be Triggered by Germs

gizmodo.com Ed Cara 2025-10-12 23:30:27

Germs might be even worse for us than we thought. New research suggests that certain infections could be a contributing factor to heart attacks. Scientists in Finland and the UK conducted the study, which examined arterial plaques taken from people who died from heart disease and others. They found these plaques often contained a dormant layer of bacterial biofilm; they also found evidence that bacteria released from this biofilm can then trigger heart attacks. Though not yet definitive, the st

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13 of the Best Peacock Shows to Stream This Week

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-12 22:21:29

Peacock recently rolled out a price increase, but the streamer's reliably entertaining lineup of NBC and Bravo favorites could mean you're keeping it around. If you aren't dropping it, the platform's original series are also worth checking out. Peacock has highly rated options such as the 2024 Eddie Redmayne assassin series, The Day of the Jackal, and the new The Office spinoff, The Paper. If you're poking around for something to watch, you can't go wrong with these 13 standout shows. Peacock n

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The Apple Watch Series 11 Could Share the Stage at Tomorrow's Event

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-12 23:05:47

All eyes are on Apple's Sept. 9 "awe dropping" event, where a fresh batch of Apple Watches is expected to take center stage alongside the new iPhone 17 lineup. While the Series 11 will almost certainly headline, Apple may have already tipped its hand on the next Ultra. Imagery found in the iOS 26 public beta (first spotted by MacRumors ) shows display specs that don't match any current model, and the two-year update cycle only strengthens the case that the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on the ho

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In court filing, Google concedes the open web is in “rapid decline”

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-12 23:29:40

Is the web thriving or faltering? Google has an unexpected take in a new legal filing. Google is heading back to court soon in hopes of convincing a judge that it should not have to split up its ad business. The company lost its adtech antitrust case earlier this year, and now it's up to the court to decide on remedies for the illegal conduct. In its response to the DOJ's requested remedies, Google made a startling claim: "The fact is that today, the open web is already in rapid decline." Googl

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Gemini app finally expands to audio files

theverge.com Elissa Welle 2025-10-12 23:14:28

is a NYC-based AI reporter and is currently supported by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism. She covers AI companies, policies, and products. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Google made three major updates to its Gemini-powered products on Monday: The Gemini app now accepts audio files; Search can handle five new languages; and NotebookLM creates reports in the form of blog posts, study guides, quizzes, and more. According to a Monday

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Flexport’s Ryan Petersen on building through chaos at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-12 23:00:00

One of the biggest questions facing founders today: How do you keep building when the rules won’t stop shifting? At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, where we celebrate TechCrunch’s 20th anniversary from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’ll hear firsthand from Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of Flexport, on the Builders Stage. Why Ryan’s story matters Since launching Flexport in 2013, Ryan Petersen has helped more than 10,000 companies move over $175 billion worth of goods worldwide, r

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Pinecone founder Edo Liberty discusses why the next big AI breakthrough starts with search, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-12 23:14:54

AI needs a better brain — and Edo Liberty is building it. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty will explain why the next wave of AI-native apps won’t be driven by bigger models, but by smarter search. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders expected to be at Disrupt, this AI Stage fireside chat and presentation is a must-attend session. The future of AI isn’t more data — it’s better retrieval As AI becomes more

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Is Google Meet down for you? Try these workarounds - and what else we know

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2025-10-13 03:25:00

SOPA Images/Contributor/LightRocket via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's takeaways Google Meet is currently experiencing a widespread outage. There are a few workarounds, like using the app or another browser. Google is investigating the problem. If you're having trouble with Google Meet today, you're not alone. Google's popular video conference software, which we named the best video conferencing software for small businesses, is suffering a wide

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These Headphones With Bose Sound and 100 Hours of Battery Won’t Destroy Your Wallet

gizmodo.com James Pero 2025-10-13 03:31:03

I’m a fan of Bose audio. In recent memory, I’ve tried Bose’s SoundLink Plus, a portable Bluetooth speaker with big sound and a great (grassy) look; the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with their ridiculously good ANC; and its Ultra Open Earbuds, probably the best pair of open earbuds I’ve used to date. That being said, there’s one thing that I don’t love about Bose products, and that’s the premium pricing. Nearly $300 for a Bluetooth speaker is a lot, and so is $300 for a pair of wireless

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Is Apple Finally Making a Move on Smart Home Tech? 4 Rumored Products We'd Love to See

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 02:23:00

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's take on the smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's big "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9 could showcase the first elements of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table

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Customize Your Google Search Results With This New Feature

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 02:30:00

Facing criticism for degraded search results and angst from people who want to avoid AI Overviews, Google has announced a new search feature that lets you choose the sites you want to see in your news and search results. Google said in a recent blog post that it's launching Preferred Sources in the US and India this month. The new feature can be accessed through a plus icon to the right of Top Stories panels or a direct link to your preferences. "Once you select your sources, they will appear

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Wi-Fi Signals Can Measure Heart Rates Without Wearables, New Research Suggests

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 02:46:00

Imagine checking your heart rate without strapping on a smartwatch or chest monitor. This future might not be far off. Engineers at the University of California-Santa Cruz developed a system that uses Wi-Fi signals to monitor heart rate without the need for smartwatches, chest straps or other wearables. The project, known as Pulse-Fi, shows in early data that ordinary wireless devices can be repurposed as accurate health sensors. "Non-intrusive monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate is c

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Microsoft Promises Windows 10 Users Free Security Updates for a Year – but There Are Strings Attached

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 03:00:09

Microsoft is ready to leave Windows 10 behind, and security support is due to end in October. If you aren't ready to upgrade to Windows 11, all isn't lost. You can snag a one-year extended security update for $30, but there's also a free option you may not have heard about. All you need to do is enable cloud backup, and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accounting for jus

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EchoStar to sell spectrum to SpaceX after FCC threatened to revoke licenses

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-10-13 03:31:26

SpaceX's complaints to the Federal Communications Commission have helped the satellite company land a $17 billion deal to buy spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal consists of up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, EchoStar said. SpaceX also agreed to pay $2 billion worth of interest payments on EchoStar debt through November 2027. After SpaceX alleged that EchoStar subsidiary Dish Network "barely uses" its spectrum and urged the FCC to make the spectrum availab

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Signal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-10-13 03:59:40

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Signal is launching its first paid feature: the ability to make secure, end-to-end encrypted backups of your media history older than 45 days and of your text message history for $1.99 per month. “Media requires a lot of storage, and storing and transferring large amounts of data is e

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Pinecone founder Edo Liberty discusses why the next big AI breakthrough starts with search at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-10-13 03:35:00

AI needs a better brain — and Edo Liberty is building it. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Pinecone founder and CEO Edo Liberty will explain why the next wave of AI-native apps won’t be driven by bigger models, but by smarter search. With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders expected in San Francisco from October 27–29, this fireside chat and presentation is a must-attend moment. The future of AI isn’t more data — it’s better retrieval As AI beco

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Google’s AI Mode adds 5 new languages including Hindi, Japanese, and Korean

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-10-13 03:46:10

Google is expanding AI Mode — its AI-powered Search experience — to five new languages, opening access to additional users around the world, after being limited to English for over six months. On Monday, Google announced that AI Mode will now support Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, and Brazilian Portuguese. The update follows last month’s rollout of the AI-powered experience to 180 new markets in English, after initially launching in the U.S. and later expanding to the U.K. and India. “Wi

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Spotify’s new ‘smart filters’ let you screen library content by activity, genre, or mood

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-13 04:50:40

Spotify is giving users more ways to personalize what they hear. The company is launching a new feature that allows users to filter their library by specific activities, moods, or genres. These filters can also be used to find playlists, or, to some extent, audiobooks and podcasts, and can even kick off a new session on Spotify’s AI DJ. The smart filters, which began rolling out on Friday, will first be made available to Premium subscribers on mobile devices and tablets in select markets, inclu

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Signal introduces free and paid backup plans for your chats

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2025-10-13 07:44:27

Privacy-focused messaging app Signal announced on Monday that it’s introducing a feature that allows users to back up their text conversations for free, along with the last 45 days of media. It’s also debuting its first paid feature by offering full media backups with up to 100GB of storage. Historically, the messaging app didn’t let users store any kind of backup of your conversations on the platform. This could be especially troublesome if you lost or broke your phone. While you could transfe

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Meta reportedly suppressed research about how dangerous its VR headsets are for kids

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-13 11:25:09

Meta allegedly suppressed research that suggested kids were exposed to certain dangers when using its VR headsets, according to a report by The Washington Post . Current and former employees have presented documents to Congress that describe incidents in which children were groomed by adult predators in VR, but allege that internal reports were edited to omit the worst of these offenses. Meta has denied these allegations. Two of these researchers claim they met with a German family in which a c

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Signal Secure Backups

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-10-13 11:43:39

In the past, if you broke or lost your phone, your Signal message history was gone. This has been a challenge for people whose most important conversations happen on Signal. Think family photos, sweet messages, important documents, or anything else you don’t want to lose forever. This explains why the most common feature request has been backups; a way for people to get Signal messages back even if their phone is lost or damaged. After careful design and development, we are now starting to roll

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Creepy or Fun? Vodafone's New Spokesperson Is AI, Not a Real Person

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 10:27:00

Back Services & Software All the news and tips you need to get the most out of services, apps and software you use every day.

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Meta curbed research about VR safety risks to kids, whistleblowers say

theverge.com Lauren Feiner 2025-10-13 11:08:23

is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. A new group of whistleblowers are coming forward to allege that Meta is restricting research into how its virtual reality offerings could negatively impact kids and teens, The Washington Post r

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Signal adds secure cloud backups to save and restore chats

Hackers steal 3,325 secrets in GhostAction GitHub supply chain attack

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Is Apple Finally Making a Move on Smart Home Tech? 4 Rumored Products We'd Love to See

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Meta reportedly suppressed research about how dangerous its VR headsets are for kids

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