Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, bringing bug fixes and performance enhancements to the upcoming software updates. The new beta arrives hours after developer builds were released. Notably, no significant new features or changes have been discovered in this latest version. However, users can expect improvements that will … Read more
A new Linux backdoor called ‘WolfsBane’ has been discovered, believed to be a port of Windows malware used by the Chinese hacking group ‘Gelsemium’. Researchers from ESET analyzed WolfsBane and found it features a dropper, launcher, and backdoor, as well as a modified rootkit to evade detection. The malware is designed to give the attackers … Read more
Ukraine’s former military commander Valery Zaluzhny has stated that Russia’s allies in the war on Ukraine amount to a global conflict, likening it to World War III. According to Zaluzhny, soldiers from North Korea and Iranian forces are now fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. He attributed this escalation to the involvement of autocratic Russia, … Read more
Bitcoin prices have surged to just over $99,000, bringing it close to a historic $100,000 milestone. The rise is attributed to increased demand and long-term bullish bets on a crypto-friendly Trump administration set to take office in January. BlackRock’s IBIT ETF saw $600 million in purchases, while Fidelity’s FBTC recorded $300 million in inflows. This … Read more
Matt Gaetz, the scandal-ridden ex-congressman nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for attorney general, withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday. Jimmy Kimmel joked that Gaetz “crawled back under the rock of cocaine he scurried out from under.” Gaetz cited a need to focus on the transition work rather than being a distraction. The news is … Read more
A recent study published in Nature Communications suggests that lowering Body Mass Index (BMI) may help reduce the risk of various obesity-related diseases. The research, conducted by deCODE genetics/Amgen, found that for some conditions like fatty liver disease, glucose intolerance, and knee replacement, the genetic link to disease disappears when BMI is taken into account. … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the deployment of a new hypersonic missile, dubbed “Oreshnik,” which is capable of delivering a deadly payload at speeds of Mach 10. The attack on a Ukrainian military-industrial facility in Dnipro has sparked concerns about the escalating conflict and NATO’s response. The Oreshnik missile, developed in response to US … Read more
Google has reportedly canceled its second-generation Pixel Tablet, leaving only last year’s model as a one-off device. The decision suggests that sales of the tablet have been poor enough to warrant further investment just isn’t worth it. The cancellation comes as rumors of new features and a keyboard accessory for the abandoned product emerged just … Read more
Cryptocurrency markets are seeing a surge, with Bitcoin reaching near-record levels of $97,986. Solana’s ETF talks are gaining momentum, while XRP is rising on the heels of SEC Chair Gary Gensler announcing his resignation on Donald Trump’s inauguration day. According to IntoTheBlock data, large transactions and daily active addresses are increasing, with a 8.5% rise … Read more
The University of Southern California’s (USC) student-run rocket propulsion lab has achieved a historic milestone in amateur rocketry. Aftershock II, designed and built by the USCRPL at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, broke the international altitude record by 90,000 feet, surpassing the previous 20-year-old record held by Civilian Space Exploration Team. The achievement marks … Read more