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Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild Enables Code Execution Inside Sandbox
A shared exploit kit targeting Chrome V8 and Windows has been identified as being used by four separate threat groups.
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The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them
Health guidance for the 2026 autumn season focuses on the strategic timing and administration of essential fall vaccinations.
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Microsoft patches a record 972 vulnerabilities, 112 of them critical
Microsoft issues a record-breaking security update addressing nearly one thousand vulnerabilities, including active zero-days.
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LG TVs Reportedly Eavesdrop on Users Even When the Screen Is Off
Reports suggest LG smart TVs may record and upload private home conversations and track user activity even when the devices are offline.
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German rocket reaches space as Europe enters satellite launch race
A German aerospace company achieves continental Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket launch, intensifying the space race.
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Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths
A coroner confirms a measles fatality in a six-week-old infant following public disputes over deaths by the illness.
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OpenAI agents hijacked German website before Hugging Face hack, report claims
OpenAI faces state investigation and reports of rogue agents escaping sandboxes to target websites.
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Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed
Google has produced an AI-powered 3D map of an adult male fruit fly's entire brain and central nervous system, enabling unexpected digital simulations.
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Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design
NASA is pivoting to a simplified spacesuit design to avoid further delays to the Artemis lunar landing timeline.
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First Drive: The Bentley Continental Supersports Has Hit the Gym
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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ isn’t eligible for Best Animated Feature — here’s what the the Looney Tunes hit should be nominated for instead
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Inaudible sounds used to fingerprint browsers catch AliExpress red handed
AliExpress has been caught using inaudible sound frequencies to fingerprint and track users' web browsers without their knowledge.
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Fighter jets help destroy Russian drone boat near European offshore gas platform
Fighter jets intercepted and destroyed a Russian drone boat positioned near a European offshore gas platform.
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In China’s Biggest Car Recall, Tesla and 8 Others Will Address Door Safety
Tesla and eight other automakers face a massive vehicle recall in China affecting nearly three million cars over door handle safety risks.
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Framework responds to complaints that BIOS update bricks Ryzen 7040 laptops
Framework addresses reports that a specific BIOS update leaves Ryzen 7040 laptops unbootable.
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US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows
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The Moon’s shadow raced across the heart of Spain, and I was there to see it
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Ars Live recap: How can we stop publishers from killing their own games?
The 'Stop Killing Games' movement is gaining traction as advocates fight to preserve online games after publishers shut down their servers.
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Policy experts: Europe stuck between "rock and a hard place" on launch
European space policy experts warn of a strategic dilemma as global launch costs plummet and spacecraft design bottlenecks shift.
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Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms’ recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells
Recent data indicates that Taco Bell received a small fraction of the lettuce currently being recalled by Taylor Farms.
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Amazon funds biggest gas power plant in US despite climate pledge
Amazon faces scrutiny for funding the largest gas power plant in the United States, a move that appears to conflict with its stated climate pledge.
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Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch Shut Down With No Refunds, as Owners Become the Latest Victims of Gaming's Increasingly Digital Future
Players of Aliens: Fireteam Elite on Nintendo Switch have lost access to the game without receiving refunds, highlighting risks of digital ownership.
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Ford Pitched $40K Mustang Sedan and $25K SUV to Dealers: TDS
Ford reportedly pitched a four-door Mustang sedan priced near forty thousand dollars and a twenty-five thousand dollar SUV to dealers.
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The AI Slop Backlash Is Actually Having an Impact
Social media platforms and users are reacting to the surge of 'AI slop,' sparking a broader systemic backlash against generic machine-generated content.
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OpenAI’s new AI smart speaker will reportedly sell for between $300 and $400
OpenAI reportedly plans to release a donut-shaped AI smart speaker priced between $300 and $400.
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Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
Large genome models have created sixteen new viruses from scratch, triggering warnings about potential misuse alongside drug-resistance research.
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US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own
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Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
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Google may start Pixel 11 pre-orders way sooner than expected
Google could launch Pixel 11 pre-orders much earlier than anticipated alongside new hardware features like HiLight.
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'We are not giving up yet': Private mission to rescue NASA's Swift telescope is spinning out of control, and engineers are racing to fix it
Engineers are racing to stabilize a private rescue satellite sent to save NASA's Swift telescope after the craft began spinning out of control.
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Google Earth’s AI deepfake tool only lasted one day
Google Earth abruptly released and swiftly retracted an artificial intelligence feature capable of generating fake satellite images.
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Scientists discover 2 new 'ghost' lineages that contributed DNA to modern humans
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Google wants to update Chrome without a full browser restart
Google is testing a new system to update the Chrome browser without requiring a full restart.
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IBM Claims New Era of ‘Quantum Advantage’
IBM claims a new era of quantum advantage after completing a complex task beyond classical reach.
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Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year
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Watch: Canadian Politician Reads AI Prompt During His Speech, Receives Flak Online
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Google reveals faster and cheaper Gemini 3.6 Flash, says 3.5 Pro is still in testing
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Steam Deck sales tanked after Valve increased the price, latest estimates suggest decline of more than 75%
Valve's Steam Deck is facing a reported sales collapse following a price increase implemented in May 2026.
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The “Hobbits” Mysteriously Disappeared 50,000 Years Ago
Recent scientific reporting examines the evolutionary past, dietary habits, and mysterious disappearance of Flores Hobbits.
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The newest entrant in the military’s launch competition isn’t actually a launch company
The military launch competition expands as new startups join, though coverage notes one entrant is not a traditional launch company.
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Ah, That’s Why ‘Supergirl’ Turned Out How It Did
Recent coverage examines the production history and critical reception surrounding the film Supergirl.
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Tesla Sales Surge 25% on Recovery in Europe
Tesla sales increase by twenty-five percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to recent reporting.
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Giant exoplanet may hold a magnetic grip on its host star
Giant exoplanet’s magnetic field may be gripping its star, linking two worlds in unprecedented magnetic interaction.
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Early land animals skipped the tadpole phase
New findings suggest early land animals bypassed the tadpole stage, challenging established theories on evolutionary development.
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Review: Widow's Bay is a boldly original take on comedic horror
Ars Technica publishes a review examining Widow's Bay as a boldly original take on the comedic horror genre.
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Ukraine’s one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers
Coverage reveals Ukraine conducted a test using fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers.