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Minnesota activates National Guard after St. Paul cyberattack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard in response to a crippling cyberattack that struck the City of Saint Paul, the state’s capital, on Friday. The city is currently working with local, state, and federal partners to investigate the attack and restore full functionality, and says that emergency services have been unaffected. However, online payments are currently unavailable,…
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Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI
Google’s NotebookLM is getting a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create slideshows with narration. The feature is rolling out now in English, and Google says that support for “more languages” is coming soon. “You can think of these as a visual alternative to Audio Overviews: the AI host creates new visuals to help illustrate points while also…
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Meta’s smartwatch with camera is reportedly being revived — and it could launch this September to work alongside new smart glasses
Remember the Meta Watch that never was? Well, it may be making a comeback, as Meta is reportedly back to developing a smartwatch, and it may launch just in time to compete with the Apple Watch 11. As per a DigiTimes report, Meta is “reviving” its smartwatch plans and developing a new wearable with a potential built-in camera lens, and…
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Flaw in Gemini CLI AI coding assistant allowed stealthy code execution
A vulnerability in Google’s Gemini CLI allowed attackers to silently execute malicious commands and exfiltrate data from developers’ computers using allowlisted programs. The flaw was discovered and reported to Google by the security firm Tracebit on June 27, with the tech giant releasing a fix in version 0.1.14, which became available on July 25. Gemini CLI, first released on June 25,…
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Samsung’s One UI 8 might shut down bootloader unlocking on Galaxy phones
Samsung’s One UI 8 update seems to prevent users from unlocking their device’s bootloader to load custom ROMs, as spotted earlier by SammyGuru. Over the weekend, users on the XDA Developers forum noticed that Samsung appears to have disabled the option on devices in regions outside the US, where the option had already been locked for years. By unlocking the…
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Fret not, Opticomm users – the private fibre-internet company has confirmed it’s matching NBN Co’s upcoming speed boosts
High-speed NBN connections are getting a major boost come September, with NBN 500, 750 and 2000 plans coming into play, but they’re not the only ones reaching turbocharged heights this spring. As per Opticomm’s latest wholesale report, the private fibre provider has revealed pricing for three new speed tiers, in line with the NBN. These new tiers — 500/50Mbps, 750/50Mbps,…
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Lovense sex toy app flaw leaks private user email addresses
The connected sex toy platform Lovense is vulnerable to a zero-day flaw that allows an attacker to get access to a member’s email address simply by knowing their username, putting them at risk of doxxing and harassment. Lovense is an interactive sex toy manufacturer, best known for producing app-controlled sex toys with names like the Lush, the Gush, and, perhaps most…
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The controversial legal tactic The Trump Organization is using to take down fake merch
Unauthorized merch promoting Donald Trump — from hats and mugs to signs and T-shirts — is everywhere online. Go to a Trump rally or other MAGA political event and you’re bound to find people hawking their DIY Trump wares. The Trump Organization apparently isn’t too pleased. A lawsuit filed last week claims online sellers on platforms like eBay, Amazon, and…
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Act fast! This SimpliSafe home security system is $83 off at Best Buy
When it comes to security systems, we’re big fans of SimpliSafe. The systems are easy to setup and provide all-around protection for your home. Right now, you can get the SimpliSafe 2-Camera Outdoor Home Security System for just $431 at Best Buy. That’s $83 off and one of the best deals I’ve seen for this bundle. It includes a Base…
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Tea app leak worsens with second database exposing user chats
The Tea app data breach has grown into an even larger leak, with the stolen data now shared on hacking forums and a second database discovered that allegedly contains 1.1 million private messages exchanged between the app’s members. The Tea app is a women-only dating safety platform where members can share reviews about men, with access to the platform only…
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