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US insurance giant Aflac says customers’ personal data stolen during cyberattack

Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, says hackers stole an unknown quantity of its customers’ personal information from its network during a cyberattack earlier this month. The insurance giant confirmed Friday in a legally required filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the company identified hackers in its system on June 12 and contained the incident. Aflac, which provides supplemental insurance to individuals whose expenses are not covered

I changed 10 Samsung phone settings for an instant performance boost

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Samsung's One UI 7 is my favorite Android skin right now. It is fast, responsive, and intuitive. But nothing comes fine-tuned to your experience straight out of the box. You need to personalize your smartphone to make it more appealing. I change almost a dozen settings on every Samsung Galaxy phone to best suit my needs, and I believe these will elevate your user experience, too. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy From setting the highest available screen resolution to more

The New OceanGate Doc Hit Netflix's Top 10, but There's Another Titan Doc You Should See

Every week, Netflix unveils its Top 10 lists for the week before, ranking TV shows and movies by viewership. Netflix's Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster was the no. 2 film on Netflix's Top 10 the week of June 9, but the documentary about the deadly 2023 Titan submersible implosion isn't the only film about the catastrophic undersea tragedy. Another, Max's Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster, started streaming in May. Both reveal the lengths that explorer and OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush

Tech investor Prosus bets on India to produce a $100 billion company

Fabricio Bloisi, chief executive officer of Prosus NV, during an interview in London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Bloisi took the reins of South Africa's Naspers Ltd. and its investment arm Prosus NV in July with a plan to double the value of the 110-year-old group within the next four years. India will produce a $100 billion tech company in the coming years, the CEO of Prosus told CNBC on Monday, as the firm bets on the country for its next big investment win. Prosus , which is majority own

Samsung reveals Exynos 2500, the chip behind its leaked Flip 7 shakeup

TL;DR Samsung has announced its new Exynos 2500 chipset with powerful AI abilities and GPU upgrades. Built on a 3nm process, it supports high-end features like ray tracing and satellite connectivity. Leaked reports suggest this SoC will power all Galaxy Z Flip 7 devices worldwide, marking a break from tradition. In the run-up to the eventual launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Samsung has officially unveiled the Exynos 2500 SoC that is largely rumored to power the upcoming flip phone in all market

Galaxy Z Flip 7, Flip 7 FE renders leak, showing bold colors and a huge cover screen

Evan Blass TL;DR Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 show a nearly full-screen external display and three color variants: Blue Shadow, Coral Red, and Jet Black. The more budget-friendly Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE appears almost identical to the Z Flip 6 with standard White and Black colors. Both devices are expected to launch at next month’s rumored Galaxy Unpacked event, possibly powered by Exynos chips. Samsung is rumored to hold a Galaxy Unpacked next month, where it is expected to laun

Spectroscopic Classification of ASASSN-25cm as a Classical Nova

Spectroscopic Classification of ASASSN-25cm (=AT 2025nlr) as a Classical Nova ATel #17228; Yusuke Tampo (South African Astronomical Observatory, University of Cape Town) on 14 Jun 2025; 18:26 UT Distributed as an Instant Email Notice Novae Credential Certification: Yusuke Tampo ([email protected]) Subjects: Optical, Binary, Cataclysmic Variable, Nova, Transient, Variables Referred to by ATel #: 17237, 17240 Tweet I report the spectroscopic classification of ASASSN-25cm (=AT 2025nlr). Its

Samsung’s affordable Galaxy Buds Core are coming this week, but the US may miss out

Samsung UAE TL;DR Samsung is all set to unveil the Galaxy Buds Core, successors to the Galaxy Buds FE. The earbuds will arrive on June 27 as per an Amazon listing. It’s unclear if American buyers will be able to get their hands on the new earbuds at launch. Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy Buds Core, its next set of entry-level earbuds, are arriving soon. The company began teasing the Buds Core in India over the weekend, and an Amazon India page has already gone live, listing

Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

Cutting corners: As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, Israeli authorities are urging citizens to take an unusual but crucial step: turn off their home security cameras or change their passwords. The warning comes amid growing evidence that Iran is actively attempting to tap into private surveillance devices across Israel to gather intelligence for military operations. In the aftermath of recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected

I tried using the world's thinnest SSD enclosure - it made a big impact on my workflow

ZDNET's key takeaways The Sharge SSD has thin and sleek design that not only looks good but also dissipates heat really well. It takes up to 4TB of storage. You do have to deal with some tiny fasteners, as it's a compact SSD. $39 at Amazon Do you need more storage for your iPhone, MacBook, or pretty much any device with a USB-C port? Do you need something faster than a flash drive? A portable SSD enclosure is the way to go. While most SSD enclosures are rather chunky, accessory maker Sharge

I recommend this Windows tablet for work travel over the iPad Pro - and it's on sale

ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft made one of the best work tablets of 2024 with the 11th-generation Surface Pro for $1,000. It's one of the latest Copilot+ PCs housing next-gen hardware, long-lasting battery, and a stunning OLED touchscreen. As great as it may be, the device's generative AI features don't perform at the same level as the rest of the machine's features. $999.99 at Best Buy At Amazon, the 512GB Microsoft Surface Pro is on sale for $900. That is a 25% disount. Copilot+ PCs have

Samsung embeds IronSource spyware app on phones across WANA

In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices. AppCloud, developed by the controversial Israeli

The Best Lawn and Outdoor Games (2025): Cornhole, Ladderball, and More

If you’re anything like me, you get pretty bored at barbecues. Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun. But the best lawn games can improve any outdoor gathering with a little fierce and friendly competition under the sun. From simple classics to creative new obsessions, there’s sure to be something on our list of excellent outdoor games you’ll enjoy during the nicest days of the year. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other summery guides, including the Best Tents, Be

Nothing Phone 3 specs leak: Big upgrades incoming despite sub-flagship chip

Nothing on X TL;DR Specs of the Nothing Phone 3 have leaked. The phone could get a serious upgrade when it comes to battery life, charging speeds, and camera performance. The source of the leak is not very well known, but they seem to have a decent track record. The Nothing Phone 3 is right around the corner, and a fresh leak suggests it could offer a solid flagship experience, even though the company has confirmed it won’t use the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. While the leak appears

14 Best Office Chairs of 2025— I've Tested Nearly 60 to Pick Them

Replace Your Casters The wheels on the bottom of your chair are among the easiest parts to replace. If your current casters don't roll smoothly or are too loud, it might be worth replacing them instead of buying a whole new chair. I like these from Stealtho, a Ukrainian company. They'll work with nearly every office chair, though the company notes they don't work with Ikea chairs. The soft polyurethane material means these won't scratch or chip hardwood floors, as some plastic casters do, plus

Samsung Embeds IronSource Spyware App on Phones Across WANA

In recent months, we have received numerous reports from users across West Asia and North Africa (WANA) expressing alarm over a little-known but deeply intrusive bloatware application—AppCloud—pre-installed on Samsung’s A and M series smartphones. Without users’ knowledge or consent, this bloatware collects sensitive personal data, cannot be removed without compromising device security, and offers no clear information about its privacy practices. AppCloud, developed by the controversial Israeli

I Dropped the Production Database on a Friday Night

How I Dropped the Production Database on a Friday Night The case for moving fast and breaking things (before your competitors kill you) The worst 7PM in my software engineering career Picture this: It's a Friday evening in Paris, and I'm wrapping up what should have been a routine week at Joe AI, the real-estate startup where we were building an AI agent that automated communications for property developers across France. I had just finished what I thought was a clean migration: moving our en

Proba-3's first artificial solar eclipse

Enabling & Support Proba-3’s first artificial solar eclipse 16/06/2025 24672 views 108 likes Today, the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission unveils its first images of the Sun’s outer atmosphere – the solar corona. The mission’s two satellites, able to fly as a single spacecraft thanks to a suite of onboard positioning technologies, have succeeded in creating their first ‘artificial total solar eclipse’ in orbit. The resulting coronal images demonstrate the potential of formation flying tec

A Sneak Peek at Samsung's Plan to Help Us Defy Aging With the Galaxy Watch

Samsung's Galaxy Watches are taking preventive care and healthy aging to the next level with personalized coaching and a new blood analysis feature you can use right from your wrist, no needle necessary. The update is part of a broader push by Samsung to help people take action on their health in the moment, to fend off chronic illness in the long run. I spoke with Dr. Hon Pak, Samsung's senior vice president and head of digital health, to get a closer look at what's coming to the Galaxy Watch a

Cybercriminals Breach Aflac, Private Customer Data Could Be at Risk

Aflac said Friday that cybercriminals breached its computer systems, potentially exposing some of the most personal data -- including Social Security numbers and health care information -- of an unknown number of Americans and marking the latest in a recent string of online attacks against insurance companies. The Columbus, Georgia-based insurance provider said that it detected suspicious activity on its US networks, quickly responded to it and managed to stop the online intruders "within hours

How to enable earthquake alerts on your Android phone (including these Samsung models)

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

Cybercriminals Breach Aflac, Private Customer Data Could Be At Risk

Aflac said Friday that cybercriminals breached its computer systems, potentially exposing some of the most personal data -- including Social Security numbers and health care information -- of an unknown number of Americans and marking the latest in a recent string of online attacks against insurance companies. The Columbus, Georgia-based insurance provider said that it detected suspicious activity on its US networks, quickly responded to it and managed to stop the online intruders "within hours

Apple shareholders sue over Apple Intelligence and Siri delays

Apple is continuing to face fallout from its Apple Intelligence rollout. As spotted by Reuters, Apple shareholders have sued Apple in a proposed class action securities fraud case for allegedly “downplaying how long it needed to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into its Siri voice assistant.” The lawsuit alleges that this misrepresentation negatively impacted iPhone sales and Apple’s stock price. In the lawsuit, Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook, CFO Kevan Parekh, and former C

Something Big Is Twisting Mercury’s Crust

Mercury has it rough. Not only is it the smallest planet in the solar system, it’s also the closest to our Sun. This unfortunate position has caused Mercury to develop cracks and fractures across its surface, and generate stresses to its crust, a new study has found. Mercury is dry, rugged, and heavily cratered; the planet appears deformed with towering cliffs and ridges, as well as fracture lines that run along its surface. The origin of Mercury’s scars has long been a mystery: How did the pla

The "USB killer" is dead: Apple drops FireWire support in macOS 26

What just happened? FireWire was Apple's ambitious attempt to establish a novel connectivity technology for its computer ecosystem back in the 90s. Now, Cupertino is unceremoniously removing the standard from its modern operating system capabilities. The recently introduced macOS 26 "Tahoe" will bring a new naming scheme for Apple's operating system ecosystem, novel features, and a highly questionable Vista-like UI redesign. The upcoming release will also mark the end of official support for ou

This Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy puts its ultra-thin design into perspective

TL;DR A new YouTube video shows a Galaxy Z Fold 7 dummy model based on leaks and rumors, giving our best look yet at the expected design. The video shows the foldable’s slim profile, with side-by-side comparisons showing how much thinner it is than the Fold 6. The dummy also illustrates the switch to a punch-hole camera and a larger outer display. We’re just weeks away from Samsung’s next Unpacked event, but a new mockup is offering our clearest look yet at what to expect from the Galaxy Z Fo

I found a portable soundbar that sounds as impressive as speakers twice its price

ZDNET's key takeaways The Vizio 5.1 Soundbar SE system is available now for only $249. It has immersive surround sound at an affordable price thanks to customizable EQ settings and sound modes. The Bluetooth connection can sometimes be spotty, and be prepared to hide lots of wires. $249.99 at Target $249.99 at Best Buy more buying choices One of the easiest ways to upgrade your movie- or TV-viewing experience is by upgrading your TV's sound with a soundbar. However, not all soundbars are crea

How Android earthquake alerts work (and how to enable them)

bymuratdeniz/Getty Images The next time you get an alert on your Android phone, it might just be life-saving information. Google expanded its earthquake alert system last fall; this week, Samsung introduced its own version that might be even better. Here's how these critical alerts work and how you can turn them on. Android earthquake alerts are available in all 50 US states and six US territories, including American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, an

Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search

​Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they've already uploaded. In a support document updated this week, the company shared that this bug impacts Windows, Android, iOS, and web users. "Some OneDrive personal account users may notice that search results appear blank or don't return files they know exist. While the files are still present and accessible, they don't ap

What to expect at the next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

The next Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event could be announced any day now. The summertime event usually happens in July or August. No date has been officially set, but at least one rumor suggests that it will all go down on July 9 at 10AM ET, and New York City is being floated as the likely location. Whenever it happens, we expect that the next Unpacked will center on the latest developments to Samsung's lines of foldables and wearables. A lot of it may be business as usual, but the company has hin