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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has given federal agencies until Friday to fix a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the LiteSpeed cPanel plugin. The flaw, rated 10.0 on the CVSS severity scale, lets attackers with zero privileges execute scripts as root. Active exploitation is already underway.
A Bengaluru-based professional turned to ChatGPT to settle the Apple Watch versus Garmin debate. The AI's verdict highlights a fundamental split: Apple excels at daily life integration while Garmin dominates fitness-first tracking and battery endurance.
IDC predicts the steepest annual decline in smartphone history as memory shortages and geopolitical tensions force manufacturers to abandon the sub-$200 market. Apple and Samsung stand to gain share while emerging markets face the worst impact.
A 35-year-old man from Buren was arrested for breaking into Ajax Amsterdam's computer systems multiple times in early 2026. The breach exposed data on 300,000 fans and allowed manipulation of stadium bans and season tickets. The case has sparked debate about the line between security research and criminal intrusion.
Companies are rushing to adopt AI tools, but most enterprise data sits scattered across shared drives, legacy systems, and disconnected apps. Without a unified content foundation, AI has nothing reliable to work with. A new report reveals the hidden productivity costs of this chaos.
Fitness wearables have evolved from step counters into AI-powered health coaches. Screenless devices like Whoop now compete with budget-friendly bands like Samsung's Galaxy Fit3, each targeting different user priorities: deep recovery analytics versus everyday convenience.
Samsung's two largest unions voted to approve a wage deal that could give semiconductor employees up to $400,000 in bonuses. The agreement averted an 18-day strike that could have cost South Korea $669 million, but it's creating tension with non-chip workers who will receive far smaller payouts.
SK Hynix crossed the $1 trillion market value threshold on Wednesday, joining Samsung and Micron in a milestone driven by surging demand for AI memory chips. The rally pushed South Korea's KOSPI index to record highs and cemented the country's position as the only nation outside the U.S. with multiple trillion-dollar companies.
Apple is developing a new iPhone security feature that uses accelerometer data and Apple Watch proximity to detect when someone snatches your phone from your hand. The system would instantly lock the device before a thief can access sensitive data.
The Department of Energy has selected five nuclear startups to negotiate for surplus weapons-grade plutonium. The plan would convert 34 tons of radioactive material from a security liability into fuel for next-generation reactors.
The Department of Energy has selected Oklo, Standard Nuclear, Shine Technologies, Flibe Energy, and Exodys Energy to negotiate receiving portions of 34 tons of weapons-grade plutonium. The move aims to solve a decades-old disposal problem while fueling next-generation reactors, though security experts warn of significant risks.
NASA has announced an aggressive schedule for its Moon Base initiative, with three missions planned before 2026 ends. The missions will test landers from Blue Origin, Astrobiotic, and Intuitive Machines while delivering payloads to study lunar surface conditions ahead of a 2028 crewed return.
While HBO Max's prestige shows dominate headlines, the platform's catalog hides genuinely creative series worth your time. Here are four underrated picks, from Rick and Morty's post-controversy comeback to a Supernatural prequel that deserved more seasons.
IO Interactive's new James Bond game runs well, but its steep VRAM requirements and missing presets mean you'll need to tweak settings manually. Here's what to adjust for smooth performance on mid-range and high-end GPUs.
Intel's new Wildcat Lake processors are powering a wave of budget Windows laptops designed to compete with Apple's surprisingly cheap MacBook Neo. But rising component costs and pricing uncertainty leave PC makers struggling to match Apple's value proposition.
Consumer Reports' 2026 owner satisfaction study reveals Rivian leads with 85% of owners willing to buy again. The rankings show a shift toward tech-heavy brands over traditional reliability metrics, with Tesla, Genesis, and legacy names like BMW competing for loyal customers.
A critical vulnerability in the Starlette framework lets attackers bypass authentication on servers running AI agents and steal credentials for email, databases, and cloud services. The flaw affects FastAPI, vLLM, LiteLLM, and most MCP servers. A patch is available, but automated exploitation was detected within 48 hours of disclosure.
Attackers exploited a critical deserialization flaw in the KnowledgeDeliver learning management system before a patch existed. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-5426, stems from a hardcoded machine key shared across all customer deployments, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
Samsung plans to increase prices on Galaxy S, Z Fold7, and Z Flip7 phones in Europe starting next month. The move follows a sharp rise in memory chip costs that manufacturers can no longer absorb through internal optimizations.
Charter Communications, one of America's largest broadband providers, has confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion group claimed to have stolen 40 million customer records. The company disputes claims that sensitive data was taken, but the attackers say they accessed names, emails, addresses, and phone data through a voice phishing attack on an employee's Microsoft account.
IBM is creating Anderon, a standalone quantum chip foundry backed by $1 billion in federal CHIPS Act funding and $1 billion from IBM. The Albany, New York facility will manufacture 300mm quantum wafers for competing hardware vendors, marking the first time a pure-play foundry model has been applied to quantum computing.
Strava's social-first design exposes users' home locations unless they manually adjust buried privacy settings. One writer switched to OpenTracks, a free open-source alternative that keeps all data local.
A tech journalist shares why he consolidated four AI subscriptions into one. His reasoning comes down to context retention, coding accuracy, and honest self-assessment of what he actually uses AI for.
Anthropic's Claude Mythos independently solved the same 80-year-old mathematics problem that OpenAI cracked days earlier. The parallel breakthroughs suggest AI models may have been capable of major mathematical discoveries for some time, waiting only for the right orchestration systems.
NVIDIA has officially retired its 20-year-old Control Panel, forcing all users to the unified NVIDIA App. While the new interface looks better, power users and newcomers alike are finding gaps that need filling.
Ferrari's €550,000 electric supercar will use Samsung OLED displays with holes large enough for physical gauge needles to poke through. The tech, called HIAA, creates cutouts 20 times larger than smartphone camera holes, blending analog and digital in ways car interiors haven't seen before.
Running a quick poll in Slack doesn't require a dedicated app. Emoji reactions work fine for simple votes. For analytics and tracking, third-party tools like Polly add structure without slowing teams down.
A developer explains how Claude's artifact system eliminated the need to juggle multiple apps for code iteration. The feature renders live previews inside the chat window, cutting context-switching time by 40% according to recent usage data.
When cellular networks fail and Wi-Fi dies, private radio services become your lifeline. The three main options in the US offer vastly different tradeoffs between ease of entry, capability, and cost. Here's how to pick the right one for your situation.
Ferrari has revealed the Luce, its first electric vehicle, featuring design by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. The four-door supercar blends a minimalist glass house exterior with a 1,036-horsepower quad-motor powertrain, sparking fierce debate among enthusiasts over its departure from traditional Ferrari aggression.
The wireframing landscape has split into two camps: AI tools that generate interfaces from prompts and lo-fi platforms that prioritize logic over polish. Here are the six tools shaping how design teams work in 2026.
In 2016, a mysterious group dumped NSA hacking tools online, shook the intelligence community, and disappeared. Nearly a decade later, nobody knows who they were. This is the first in TechCrunch's series on cybersecurity's most elusive threat actors.
Google's new Googlebook laptop platform pushes AI features into every interaction, from context-aware cursors to auto-generated widgets. The approach mirrors Microsoft's controversial Copilot and Recall rollouts, prompting backlash from users who want stable computing over experimental chat-bot interfaces.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns to Paramount+ on July 23, 2026, for its fourth season, with a shortened sixth-episode fifth season wrapping the series in 2027. The finale promises to bridge Captain Pike's era directly to The Original Series, with returning cast members and intriguing new additions including Thomas Jane as Bones.
A South Korean court dismissed a legal challenge from Samsung's smartphone and appliance workers, clearing the way for a bonus deal that pays memory chip employees roughly 100 times more than their colleagues. The 10-year profit-sharing agreement, negotiated to end an 18-day strike threat, highlights the AI boom's uneven impact across Samsung's divisions.
Employees at the world's largest chip manufacturer are pushing back against a proposed 15% bonus reduction, even as the company posted $54 billion in profits for 2025. The unrest follows similar labor action at Samsung and signals a potential shift in chip industry labor relations.
Business card scanners have evolved from simple OCR tools into AI-powered networking engines. The best apps now trigger sales workflows, sync with CRMs, and even support augmented reality. Here's what works in 2026.
AMD's upcoming Vivado 2026.1 update will limit the free tier to Windows only. Linux users must now pay $1,200 to $1,800 annually or use older, soon-unsupported versions. The move has sparked accusations of bait-and-switch tactics from academic and hobbyist communities.
Every Android phone has an end-of-support date after which it stops receiving security updates. Knowing this date helps you decide when to upgrade or whether that clearance-sale deal is actually a bargain.
Israeli security firm Gambit ties the March cyberattack on Los Angeles transit to Iran's intelligence ministry. The breach disabled arrival screens and payment systems for weeks, exposing how state-backed groups now target civilian infrastructure to erode public trust.
Chinese PC hardware maker Tryx is launching a new liquid cooler that creates a hologram-like effect inside the pump block. The Tryx Holo uses professional-grade beam splitters instead of mirrors to project images with physical depth, marking a shift from the company's earlier curved OLED approach.
NASA released a stunning photograph showing the twin solid rocket boosters separating in perfect unison during the Artemis 2 launch on April 1, 2026. The image marks the first human deep-space voyage in 54 years. The boosters provided 75% of the thrust needed to escape Earth's gravity before falling into the Atlantic Ocean.
Xiaomi shipped 33.8 million smartphones in Q1 2026, down 19.2% year-over-year. The steepest decline among the top five vendors. But the company pushed its average selling price to a record CNY 1,310, signaling a deliberate shift from volume to value.
Reddit karma has evolved from simple internet points into a trust currency that affects post visibility, community access, and even monetization. Here's how to earn it legitimately while avoiding the platform's strict anti-farming culture.
Rufus has dominated bootable USB creation for years, but hobbyists testing multiple operating systems are moving to Ventoy and Anyburn. These tools eliminate the constant reformatting that single-boot utilities require.
Windows still lacks a built-in system-wide equalizer in 2026, leaving laptop users with underwhelming audio. FxSound, a free and open-source equalizer app, offers an immediate fix with simple presets and 9-band EQ tuning that requires zero audio expertise.
VLC has dominated media playback for two decades with its universal compatibility. But mpv, a lightweight open-source alternative, offers better rendering quality and lower resource usage for users willing to trade GUI polish for performance.
Full specifications for Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A27 have surfaced from leaked press materials. The phone trades expandable storage for a newer processor while keeping the 5,000mAh battery and 25W charging from its predecessor.
IO Interactive's 007 First Light earns an 8.6 from IGN and a perfect 5/5 from VGC. The Hitman studio delivers a patient, prestige-TV-style Bond origin story that trades Call of Duty bombast for social stealth and gadget-driven infiltration.
Samsung has built a working 900-layer NAND flash memory prototype by bonding two 450-layer wafers together. The technology could eventually triple storage density compared to current flash chips, though consumer SSD prices won't drop until AI demand for storage cools off.
A Columbia University study of 2.47 million biomedical papers found that fabricated references have increased more than twelvefold since 2023. The researchers link the surge to widespread use of language models like ChatGPT, warning that fake citations now reach clinical guidelines that shape patient treatment.
The 2026 automation wars pit Zapier's 9,000-app democratized platform against Workato's IT-governed enterprise iPaaS. Your choice determines whether employees build freely within guardrails or wait for IT approval on every workflow.
Xiaomi has confirmed the 17T Pro will feature a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset ahead of its global launch. The company claims the phone can record video for 9.5 hours straight on a single charge.
Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint feature that automatically isolates compromised devices to stop attackers from moving across networks. The capability works alongside automatic attack disruption and keeps isolated devices connected to Defender for continued monitoring.
SK Hynix has unveiled iHBM, a thermal architecture that embeds cooling elements directly inside HBM packages. The technology targets HBM5 and next-generation AI accelerators, where heat buildup has become a primary performance bottleneck.
Consumer 3D printers bring industrial-scale risks into homes and offices. From nozzles reaching 300°C to ultrafine particles that penetrate deep into lungs, these machines demand more respect than most users give them. Here are six real dangers and how to mitigate each one.
Global OLED gaming monitor shipments grew 78% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased Samsung QD-OLED panel supply. Asus leads the market with 24% share despite premium pricing, while manufacturers race to fill gaps left by expanded production capacity.
A new visualization tool tracks how AI-powered attacks have collapsed the time between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation. What took nearly a year in 2021 now takes just over a day, with projections showing one-minute exploit windows by 2028.
Most Android phones ship with powerful gesture shortcuts disabled by default. From one-handed mode to horizontal app switching, these six hidden settings can speed up daily phone use without installing any apps.
Honor has unveiled the Pad 20 tablet in China alongside its 600 series smartphones. The tablet features a 12.1-inch LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor, and 66W fast charging. Pricing starts at CNY 2,099 (approximately $310) for the base model.
Case renders reveal the Galaxy S26 FE's design, showing it shares the camera island styling of the flagship S26 series. The device pairs the Exynos 2500 chip with 8GB RAM and may arrive in September 2026.
ShinyHunters extortion gang breached 7-Eleven's Salesforce environment in April, stealing personal data including names, birthdates, and addresses. After the company refused to pay ransom, attackers leaked 9.4GB of documents on the dark web.
A Weibo tipster has revealed the full spec sheet for the Vivo S60 ahead of its May 29 launch. The device packs a 7,200 mAh battery into a 7.92mm body alongside a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and 50MP periscope telephoto camera.
Asus launched the VM441QA in India, marking the first all-in-one desktop to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor. The machine pairs a 23.8-inch touchscreen with ARM-based efficiency, starting at INR 101,990 (about $1,070).
Honor has quietly launched the Honor 600e in Peru, featuring one of the largest batteries in its segment at 6,520 mAh. The phone pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip with a 6.6-inch OLED display that hits 6,500 nits peak brightness.
Security researchers discovered that Microsoft's new AI agent can be tricked into exfiltrating sensitive corporate files without any user approval. The attack exploits a gap in Copilot Cowork's action approval system, where sending messages to the active user bypasses security checks.
Infinix has unveiled the Hot 70, a budget smartphone featuring thermochromic paint that changes color based on temperature. The device pairs a 6,000 mAh battery with a surprisingly slim 7.49mm body and runs Android 16 out of the box.
A third-party app called Plezy is gaining traction among Plex users frustrated with the official client's feature removals and paywalls. Built on Flutter, Plezy offers a cleaner experience across every major platform while keeping your existing server and libraries intact.
YouTube TV costs $83 per month. One tech writer canceled it four months ago and built a free alternative using Pluto TV, Tubi, and Peacock. Here's how the setup works and where it falls short.
Zapier's annual roundup names Things 3, Apple Reminders, TickTick, Todoist, Microsoft To Do, and Sorted³ as the top task managers for iPhone. The picks reflect a market split between minimalist one-time-purchase apps and AI-powered subscription services.
The 2026 Toyota Prius Prime starts at $35,070, delivers 44 miles of all-electric range, and returns 52 mpg in hybrid mode. No other plug-in hybrid matches this combination of price, efficiency, and daily usability.
Google Gemini is a family of multimodal AI models that power everything from chatbots to Android assistants to Workspace features. The naming is confusing, but the technology underneath represents Google's biggest AI bet yet.
Netflix's May lineup wraps up with three standout picks: Sacha Baron Cohen's gender-swap comedy Ladies First, the cult classic True Romance, and a documentary about a comedy legend. Here's why each deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Samsung Members is pre-installed on every Galaxy phone, and most users ignore or disable it. That's a mistake. The app offers device diagnostics, direct support access, and the only way to install One UI beta software without touching developer mode.
Your writing might get flagged as AI-generated even when you wrote every word yourself. The culprit? Writing patterns you've unconsciously picked up from reading too much AI content. Here are five habits to break.
Oppo unveiled its Pad 6 tablet in China alongside the Reno16 smartphone series. The 12.1-inch tablet runs on MediaTek's flagship Dimensity 9500s chipset and packs a 10,420 mAh battery with 67W charging. Pre-sale pricing starts at CNY 4,099 ($603).
From Adobe Audition's AI restoration to free browser-based editors, the audio software market now offers specialized tools for every budget and skill level. This roundup covers the top picks after testing more than 50 apps.
A new phishing-as-a-service platform called Kali365 exploits Microsoft's device code authentication to hijack accounts, even with multi-factor authentication enabled. The FBI has issued a public service announcement warning users to watch for specific email templates used in these attacks.
macOS has a built-in emoji picker that works across almost every app, but most users don't know the shortcuts. Here are four methods, from a single keypress to automatic text replacements that turn words into emoji as you type.
Netflix's current thriller lineup blends true crime chills, psychological drama, and 90s cult cinema. Anna Kendrick's directorial debut leads the pack, while Tyler Perry's Straw has sparked debate despite massive viewership.
Windows quietly archives old update files in a hidden folder that can consume gigabytes of your SSD. Here's how to safely clean it using a single PowerShell command, without risking system corruption.
Wikipedia's volunteer editors have created an evidence-based field guide for identifying AI-generated content. The resource catalogs linguistic patterns and structural tells that human reviewers can use instead of unreliable automated detection tools.
Sony's MiniDisc format launched in 1992 with rewritable digital audio, shock resistance, and pocket-size portability. It was technically superior to CDs in almost every way. Yet it vanished, killed by Sony's own DRM obsession and the unexpected rise of MP3 players.
After years of delays, DARPA's robotic spacecraft designed to refuel and repair satellites 22,000 miles above Earth is finally ready for launch. The mission could transform how we manage aging space infrastructure.
F-Droid offers over 4,500 open-source Android apps without ads, tracking, or subscriptions. It works on phones, tablets, and even Fire TV devices, making it a practical companion to the Play Store for users who want transparency and privacy.
Paramount+ offers three compelling documentaries this week, from the 1990s Sega vs Nintendo rivalry chronicled in Console Wars to award-winning shorts about survival and justice. These picks showcase the platform's documentary depth as it hits profitability for the first time.
Memorial Day weekend brings fresh streaming options across Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max. The lineup includes an Oscar-winning biopic, an underwater action sequel, and a pop star mockumentary.
Windows automatically expands its paging file to prepare for memory spikes, but this 'safety net' can quietly consume 30GB or more of your SSD. Here's how to set manual limits and reclaim that storage, plus what you need to know before making changes.
Pearl Abyss continues its aggressive update schedule with a patch that expands Crimson Desert's wildlife roster and gives protagonist Kliff access to firearms. The update also introduces a dedicated tool slot and baby wyverns that will eventually become rideable mounts.
Most dog owners know an unrestrained pet is dangerous in a car. Only 16% actually use restraints. A new breakdown of common driving mistakes shows the gap between awareness and action.
GitHub's latest beginner guide walks developers through Git basics using VS Code's built-in source control. With 180 million developers now on GitHub and 70% of professionals using IDE-integrated Git tools, the command line is no longer the only path to version control.
Paralives just hit early access, and it's already showing up The Sims 4 in ways that matter to builders and storytellers. From resizable furniture to a full color wheel, the indie life sim delivers customization tools EA's franchise has ignored for years.
Apple's latest MacBook Air with the M5 chip is available at its lowest price yet. Memorial Day discounts knock up to $200 off both the 13-inch and 15-inch models, bringing the entry point to $899 for a laptop that earned Editor's Choice recognition.
A veteran PC builder tested all three major AI chatbots on real hardware failures. The results reveal significant gaps in diagnostic accuracy, with one model pulling ahead through methodical, safety-conscious troubleshooting.
Prime Video's lineup this week leans heavily into action and suspense. The standout is Jack Ryan: Ghost War, a feature-length extension of the popular spy series. The rest of the list mixes western grit with psychological tension.
Arrowhead Game Studios is rolling out a technical update on May 27 to address months of performance complaints. The patch adds FSR 4.0.3, DLSS 4.5, variable rate shading, and latency reduction tech. It's the first in a series of optimization updates planned through summer 2025.
