Website Overload Causes Temporary Service Disruption

A significant spike in traffic has caused a popular website to become temporarily unavailable due to exceeding its request limit. The issue, known as “429 Too Many Requests,” prevents users from accessing the site until the excessive load is alleviated. The website’s administrators have implemented measures to mitigate the issue and ensure a smoother user … Read more

Google AI Bot Hijacked for Smart Home Takeover

A recent demonstration at the Black Hat USA conference showed how hackers can hijack Google’s Gemini AI bot to take control of smart home devices, including lights and thermostats. The attack began with a poisoned calendar invitation that included an invisible prompt injection, which was triggered when the researchers asked Gemini to summarize upcoming events. … Read more

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge 5G Leads iPhone 17 Air in Battery Life

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 Edge 5G is expected to feature a bigger battery, reportedly measuring 4400mAh, which would be an upgrade from its predecessor’s 3900mAh battery. This upgrade may also outperform Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which is backed by a 2900mAh battery. The slim design of the Galaxy S26 Edge 5G has raised questions … Read more

Swiss President Meets Rubio Amid Tariff Talks with Trump Uncertain

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday in Washington, amid efforts to lower the US’s 39% tariff on Switzerland. The meeting has been confirmed, but it remains unclear whether she will also meet with President Donald Trump. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-06/swiss-president-set-to-meet-rubio-on-wednesday-to-avert-tariffs

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 Battle Pass Leaked with Exclusive Skins

Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 4 is set to release on August 7, and data miners have cracked the code, revealing exclusive skins. The new season will feature collaboration skins like Microsoft’s Halo series, Power Rangers, and other surprises. According to Shiina, a social media post confirmed the “FORTNITE SEASON 4: Shock ‘n Awesome” theme. Epic … Read more

Son Heung-min Joins LAFC, Bringing Global Appeal to Los Angeles

Son Heung-min is set to join Los Angeles FC (LAFC), bringing with him a wealth of experience and global appeal to the city. The 33-year-old South Korean forward has signed on an MLS-record transfer fee, filling an attacking void in Los Angeles that has been exacerbated by Denis Bouanga’s heavy load. Son’s arrival will not … Read more

Chikungunya Virus Spreads in Southern China, Over 7,000 Cases Reported

Chikungunya, a virus that often causes fever and joint pain, has been spreading rapidly in southern China. According to Chinese authorities, there have been over 7,000 cases of the disease reported so far, mostly in the city of Foshan. The chikungunya virus is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and typically produces symptoms such as fever, muscle … Read more

Ancient Human Ancestors Arrived in Indonesia 1 Million Years Ago

Newly discovered stone tools on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi suggest that ancient human relatives arrived there between 1 million and 1.5 million years ago. The findings, published in Nature, push back the timeline for hominid occupation of Sulawesi by hundreds of thousands of years. The discovery includes seven stone artifacts found at a site … Read more

Cowboys Must Find Right Trade Value for Micah Parsons

The Dallas Cowboys are facing a tough decision when it comes to trading star linebacker Micah Parsons. The team wants to strengthen its defense, particularly at defensive tackle, cornerback, and offensive line, but the salary cap is real. To make room for potential free agents like DaRon Bland and George Pickens, the Cowboys must find … Read more

Bosnia’s Dodik Loses Presidency After Appeals Court Upholds Six-Year Ban

Bosnia’s electoral authorities have stripped Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik of his presidency after a state-level appeals chamber upheld a six-year political ban. The decision comes despite Dodik’s claims that the verdict is “null and void.” Dodik, who holds the office of president of the Republika Srpska (RS), one of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s main administrative … Read more