Weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have been linked to a rare risk of vision loss. Researchers are investigating whether these drugs increase the risk of ischemic optic nerve damage. While there is no direct link between taking these medications and vision loss, some patients have experienced problems with their eyes, including … Read more
Nation-state threat actors from Russia have been exploiting a legitimate Microsoft feature, Device Code Authentication, to gain unauthorized access to Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. This attack method is not new but has been rarely used by nation-state actors. Threat actors impersonate government officials or researchers and send targeted users fake invitations via social media or … Read more
The International Energy Agency’s “Electricity 2025” report predicts a significant surge in global power consumption, with annual growth of nearly 4% from 2020 to 2027. This represents an increase equivalent to Japan’s entire electricity use over the next three years. Key drivers behind this growth include industrial expansion, rising air conditioning demand, electrification of transportation, … Read more
Google has rolled out its first update of 2025 for the Google TV Streamer, bringing several improvements and fixes to the streaming device. The UTTK.241210.003 update is larger than the previous November update and raises the Android security patch level to January 2025. The update includes only minor changes, with “Other bug fixes and performance … Read more
A decade after losing 8,000 bitcoins to a landfill, IT pro James Howells has a fresh chance to retrieve his buried treasure. He aims to buy the landfill and excavate it before it’s lost forever. Howells’ plans were initially foiled by a court battle against Newport City Council in Wales in January. However, the council … Read more
Google has announced plans to introduce “robust open/close detection” in Android 16, a feature designed to prevent interference from magnetic accessories on foldables like the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This new setting aims to improve the accuracy of the devices’ state detection, which can be disrupted by third-party magnets or other metal … Read more
Mark Pope’s No. 15 Kentucky Wildcats face a tough test against the SEC-leading scorer, Tre Johnson, and the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The Cats are coming off a big win over fifth-ranked Tennessee, but injuries to key players Jaxson Robinson and Lamont Butler have thrown a wrench into their plans. With both players listed as … Read more
The US stock market seems to be weathering an inflation scare, despite a 0.5% increase in the consumer-price index reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for January. This rise was the largest since July 2023 and may lead to the Federal Open Market Committee keeping short-term interest rates steady. The federal-funds target range is … Read more
Maciej “Groobo” Maselewski held the Diablo speedrunning record for years, with a 3-minute, 12-second Sorceror run that seemed almost unbeatable due to powerful glitches and luck. However, a team of other speedrunners used analysis tools and software to investigate Groobo’s run, discovering inconsistencies that raised doubts about its legitimacy. The team, led by Allan “DwangoAC” … Read more
Blue Origin, the private aerospace manufacturer, has announced plans to lay off around 10% of its workforce, affecting approximately 1,000 employees. The company cited a need to restructure and reduce bureaucracy as the reason behind the layoffs. According to an email sent by CEO Dave Limp to employees, the growth and hiring pace over the … Read more