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Identity theft hits 1.1M reports — and authentication fatigue is only getting worse

venturebeat.com Anurag Dodeja 2025-09-05 21:15:00

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more From passwords to passkeys to a veritable alphabet soup of other options — second-factor authentication (2FA)/one-time passwords (OTP), multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), silent network authentication (SNA) — when it comes to a preeminent or even preferred type of identity authentication, there is little consensus amo

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The F1 movie is a cinema smash hit, on track to outperform combined box office of all previous Apple originals films

9to5mac.com Benjamin Mayo 2025-09-05 20:56:04

Whatever you think about Apple’s in-your-face advertising tactics, it seems to be paying off. The F1 movie is set to take in about $145 million in its opening weekend at the box office, with $55.6 million domestic. This easily outstrips any of Apple Original Film’s prior theatrical debuts, and sets the movie on a path to exceed the gross box office of all previous Apple films … combined. Apple releases almost all of its original films in small scale showings for some easy press attention and t

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Loss of key US satellite data could send hurricane forecasting back 'decades'

news.ycombinator.com Eric Holthaus 2025-09-05 20:39:08

A critical US atmospheric data collection program will be halted by Monday, giving weather forecasters just days to prepare, according to a public notice sent this week. Scientists that the Guardian spoke with say the change could set hurricane forecasting back “decades”, just as this year’s season ramps up. In a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) message sent on Wednesday to its scientists, the agency said that “due to recent service changes” the Defense Meteorological Sate

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NordVPN Is Giving Away Amazon Gift Cards — Here’s How to Claim Yours

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2025-09-06 01:45:37

NordVPN pulled an excellent move with the latest promotion. Instead of discounting its services, as all other VPNs do, NordVPN decided to pay its users to stay safe online. Select NordVPN two-year plans now come with Amazon Gift Cards of up to $50. That’s quite a gift! The bad news is that the promotion is temporary, and you don’t have a year to take advantage of it. This guide will explain the promotion and instruct you on how to get your NordVPN + Amazon Gift Card in a few minutes. Snatch th

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Let’s Encrypt ends certificate expiry emails to cut costs, boost privacy

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-04 22:09:19

Let's Encrypt has announced it will no longer notify users about imminent certificate expirations via email due to high costs, privacy concerns, and unnecessary complexities. The decision to end the expiration notification email service was implemented as of June 4, 2025, but Let's Encrypt has now communicated it via a blog post to raise awareness and prevent unexpected disruptions. Let's Encrypt is a nonprofit Certificate Authority (CA) that provides free, automated, and open digital certific

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Notorious Fungus Blamed for ‘Mummy’s Curse’ Is Now a Promising Cancer Treatment

gizmodo.com Margherita Bassi 2025-09-05 20:00:30

In the 1920s, a number of workers on the excavation team that uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb met untimely deaths. Five decades later, 10 out of 12 scientists died after entering the tomb of the 15th-century Polish King Casimir IV. In both cases, researchers suggested that fungal spores could have played a role in the mysterious deaths, specifically identifying the fungus Aspergillus flavus within the Polish burial. A. flavus is now making a comeback, but not as a reawakened killer from ancie

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Snap & Grab Is an '80s Glam Heist Game That's 'Hitman' meets Pokémon Snap

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 20:00:05

At Summer Game Fest, I tried out one of the more stylish, relaxing games that made me wish I had pals on the couch to play with. But instead of a co-op adventure, Snap & Grab, as it's called, is a heist title where players take on the role of a fashionista photojournalist who steals gaudy treasures from rich doofuses to fill her penthouse. Snap & Grab is the debut title for studio No Goblin, which held its demo in publisher Annapurna Interactive's closed-door area at the annual gaming festival.

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Solving `Passport Application` with Haskell

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-05 17:01:15

There's a trend at the moment of solving online games with programming, let's do one from the UK called Passport Application, which is developed by "His Majesty's Passport Office" or HMPO. It's a cultural phenomenon in the UK: despite being quite expensive (about £100 just to start) for the standard online version (a masterpiece of minimalist design, entirely text-based), most British play the game, and do so every 10 years or so. It's an adventure puzzle document collection game. The premise i

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Tesla says it made its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer

cnbc.com Lora Kolodny 2025-09-05 19:51:52

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the automaker completed its first driverless delivery of a new car to a customer, routing a Model Y SUV from the company's Austin, Texas, Gigafactory to an apartment building in the area on June 27. The Tesla account on social network X, which is also owned by Musk, shared a video overnight showing the Model Y traversing public roads in Austin, including highways, with no human in the driver's seat or front passenger seat of the car. Tesla did not say which version of

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The ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Trailer Locks In For the End

gizmodo.com Justin Carter 2025-09-05 17:50:02

Shonen fans have had eyes on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba since it dropped in 2019, and it’s making its way back to the big screen. Sony and Crunchyroll released the first trailer for the series’ upcoming Infinity Castle movie, which will be the first in a trilogy that’s rtaking big steps toward wrapping things up. Based on the manga’s arc of the same name (which spans Chapters 140-183) and picking up after the end of season four, the members of the Slayer Corps have been transported into the

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Are TikTok Age Tests Legit? Orthopedists Explains How to Measure Biological Age

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 11:00:00

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably seen fitness challenges based on your biological age. In some cases, it’s funny to see people attempting feats that seem impossible for their age or impressive that they can do them. You’ve probably felt inspired to try out some of these challenges and even questioned their legitimacy. “Most of these challenges, like completing 11 consecutive push-ups (for women), doing pull-ups or performing a kneeling-to-squat jump, are quick scr

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Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven’t yet shared

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-04 17:31:38

Facebook is asking users for access to their phone’s camera roll to automatically suggest AI-edited versions of their photos — including ones that haven’t been uploaded to Facebook yet. The feature is being suggested to Facebook users when they’re creating a new Story on the social networking app. Here, a screen pops up and asks if the user will opt into “cloud processing” to allow creative suggestions. As the pop-up message explains, by clicking “Allow,” you’ll let Facebook generate new ideas

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If only this Android camera powerhouse was easy to buy, I’d recommend it in a heartbeat

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 16:30:20

OPPO Find X8 Ultra The OPPO Find X8 Ultra is one of the best Android phones for photography and videography, but it's ultra difficult for most of us to find and purchase due to its regional exclusivity. I’ve been waiting a long time for this, but finally, I spent some time with the OPPO Find X8 Ultra. I was a big fan of the Find X8 Pro that preceded it, especially its camera capabilities, and the Ultra builds on that, so I was eager to give it a spin. Unfortunately, this is the Chinese model s

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Facebook test uses Meta AI to process photos you've yet to upload

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-05 18:00:21

Facebook has been showing some users a pop-up message asking them if they want to allow the social network to create collages, recaps and AI restylings using photos they've yet to upload from their camera roll. According to TechCrunch, Facebook has been showing users the message when they upload a new Story on the app. It doesn't pop up for everyone, however, since we weren't able to replicate the event. In that notification, Meta wrote that in order to create ideas for users, it'll select media

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Anker issues another recall for multiple power banks that pose fire safety risk

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-05 20:00:15

Anker has issued its second recall this month for several power bank models sold around the world, as MacRumors has reported. If you'll recall, its previous recall that launched earlier this month focused on the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank model A1263, which were sold between June 1, 2016 and December 31st, 2022 in the United States. The company found that the lithium-ion battery it used for the model has a risk of overheating that could then lead to the power bank melting, producing smoke

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Lossless LLM 3x Throughput Increase by LMCache

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-01 20:18:07

Redis for LLMs - Infinite and Ultra-Fast LMCache is an LLM serving engine extension to reduce TTFT and increase throughput, especially under long-context scenarios. By storing the KV caches of reusable texts across various locations, including (GPU, CPU DRAM, Local Disk), LMCache reuses the KV caches of any reused text (not necessarily prefix) in any serving engine instance. Thus, LMCache saves precious GPU cycles and reduces user response delay. By combining LMCache with vLLM, LMCache achieve

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Decoding Tesla’s New “Fully Autonomous” Car Video—and What It Isn’t Telling You

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-09-05 16:50:31

Elon Musk’s Tesla has dropped a 30-minute video designed to electrify fans and stir debate. Posted on June 28, the clip shows what Musk claims is a historic milestone: the first Tesla Model Y to drive itself from factory to customer home, without a person inside, and without remote operation. “The first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y from factory to a customer home across town, including highways, was just completed a day ahead of schedule!!” Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) on

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Tesla’s Viral ‘Autonomous’ Car Delivery Video Is Splitting the Internet

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2025-09-05 19:16:07

Elon Musk loves a show. Tesla’s marketing machine thrives on spectacle, and on June 27, the company delivered another bold display: a 30-minute video purporting to show the first-ever fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla vehicle, no driver, no remote control. “The first fully autonomous delivery of a Tesla Model Y from factory to a customer home across town, including highways, was just completed a day ahead of schedule!!” Musk posted on X. In a follow-up, the billionaire CEO escalated the hyp

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Protect Yourself From Sketchy Calls: Unknown Caller vs. No Caller ID

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 15:30:02

Like most of us, you're probably getting a lot of unsolicited calls that show up as either No Caller ID or Unknown Caller on your iPhone. Reflexively answering either one could lead to a scam -- or perhaps a call you've been waiting for. What are the differences between these two anonymous labels? Here's what to know about each type of call and how to keep yourself safe from potential scams. No Caller ID vs. Unknown Caller A call labeled "No Caller ID" means the caller has blocked their numbe

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The 24 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (July 2025)

wired.com Matt Kamen 2025-09-05 15:00:00

In Recent years, Netflix and Apple TV+ have been duking it out to have the most prestigious film offerings, but some of the best movies are on Amazon Prime Video. The streamer was one of the first to go around picking up film festival darlings and other lovable favorites, and they’re all still there in the library, so if they flew under your radar the first time, now is the perfect time to catch up. Our picks for the best movies on Amazon Prime are below. All the films in our guide are included

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The Supreme Court just upended internet law, and I have questions

theverge.com Adi Robertson 2025-09-05 19:00:00

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on VR, online platforms, and free expression. Adi has covered video games, biohacking, and more for The Verge since 2011. Age verification is perhaps the hottest battleground for online speech, and the Supreme Court just settled a pivotal question: does using it to gate adult content violate the First Amendment in the US? For roughly the past 20 years the answer has been “yes” — now, as of Friday, it’s an unambiguous “no.” Justice Clarence Thomas’ opi

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FBI, cybersecurity firms say a prolific hacking crew is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector

techcrunch.com Zack Whittaker 2025-09-05 17:30:00

The FBI and cybersecurity firms are warning that the prolific hacking group known as Scattered Spider is now targeting airlines and the transportation sector. In a brief statement on Friday shared with TechCrunch, the FBI said it had “recently observed” cyberattacks resembling Scattered Spider to include the airline sector. Executives from Google’s cybersecurity unit Mandiant and Palo Alto Networks’ security research division Unit 42 also said they have witnessed Scattered Spider cyberattacks

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I finally found the ultimate USB-C charger for traveling

zdnet.com Adrian Kingsley-Hughes 2025-09-05 16:00:19

ZDNET's key takeaways Perfect way to share 100W of power between three devices. This cable does exactly what it says it will on the box - something that a lot of cables can't claim. Some might find the 65W limit a bit restrictive for charging laptops. View now at Amazon View now at Futurizta more buying choices Over the past couple of years, I've tested a handful of multi-connector USB-C charging cables. You've probably seen them for sale on big-name e-commerce websites, and maybe on social m

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The Original Macintosh: Calculator Construction Set

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-03 09:21:38

The Original Macintosh: 35 of 125 Calculator Construction Set Author: Andy Hertzfeld Date: February 1982 Characters: Chris Espinosa, Steve Jobs, Donn Denman Topics: Software Design Summary: Chris tries to make a Steve-approved calculator The Calculator Chris Espinosa was one of Apple's earliest and youngest employees, who started work for the company at the ripe age of 14. He left Apple in 1978 to go to college at UC Berkeley, but he continued to do freelance work during the school year, like wr

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Catio wins ‘coolest tech’ award at VB Transform 2025

venturebeat.com Leon Yen 2025-09-05 19:34:26

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Palo Alto-based Catio was awarded “Coolest Technology” at VentureBeat Transform 2025 in San Francisco on Wednesday. Founded in 2023, the company has raised $7 million to date, with a recent $3 million round announced in March. Catio was also a finalist and presented at VB Transform’s Innovation Showcase in 2024. Catio’s AI Copilot for Tec

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Everything You Need to Know About the Sonic the Hedgehog Magic: The Gathering Drop

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-05 13:53:00

Magic: The Gathering hit a goldmine earlier this month when it released its Final Fantasy set based on one of the most popular video game franchises of all time. Final Fantasy was reportedly the best-selling Magic set before it even released, thanks to extensive preorders. Now Wizards of the Coast is hoping to repeat that success with Secret Lair drops themed around video game icon Sonic the Hedgehog, launching Monday, July 14. Wizards of the Coast/Sega Wizards of the Coast/Sega Wizards of th

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Rob Biederman will help founders rethink how to scale at TechCrunch All Stage 2025

techcrunch.com Techcrunch Events 2025-09-05 23:40:11

If you’re a founder looking to grow your startup, chances are you’re wrestling with more than just product or capital. Talent, scale, and smart execution are the real battlegrounds. That’s exactly what TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is built to address on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Rob Biederman, managing partner at Asymmetric Capital Partners and one of the sharpest minds in talent, tech, and scaling strategy, will share his insights in a roundtable session. This is THE place where you

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You may soon be scanning your ID just to access websites, and you’ve got SCOTUS to blame

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-06 04:08:29

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Texas House Bill 1181 requires age verification for users trying to access websites offering adult content. After lower courts ruled it unconstitutional, the Supreme Court has upheld the bill in a 6–3 ruling. States are now free to force websites to demand a copy of your ID, raising substantial privacy concerns. Being asked to prove who you are is just an everyday part of going online: select all the bicycles if you’re not a robot; click this box aff

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Glass nanostructures reflect nearly all visible light, challenging assumptions

news.ycombinator.com Singapore University Of Technology 2025-09-02 22:23:48

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Nanoscale 3D printing of glass. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adv0267 A research team led by SUTD has created nanoscale glass structures with near-perfect reflectance, overturning long-held assumptions about what low-index materials can do in photonics. For decades, glass has been a reliable

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SymbolicAI: A neuro-symbolic perspective on LLMs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-06 09:49:57

SymbolicAI: A neuro-symbolic perspective on LLMs What is SymbolicAI? SymbolicAI is a neuro-symbolic framework, combining classical Python programming with the differentiable, programmable nature of LLMs in a way that actually feels natural in Python. It's built to not stand in the way of your ambitions. It's easily extensible and customizable to your needs by virtue of its modular design. It's quite easy to write your own engine, host locally an engine of your choice, or interface with tools l

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