A security researcher’s warning about Microsoft’s access to BitLocker recovery keys has gone viral. The core issue isn’t about legal compliance, but about architectural design that gives Microsoft a backdoor by default.
TikTok users saw weird, old videos on their For You Pages over the weekend. The company says it was due to a power outage at a US data center, not manipulation by its new investors like Oracle.
Astranis has added Oman to its summer launch manifest with a new satellite for MB Group. The deal is part of a $200 million investment and will see the spacecraft fly with four others on a dedicated Falcon 9. But the company still hasn’t addressed known thruster issues from its last launch.
Apple has quietly rolled out a new version of its AirTag tracker. It features an upgraded ultra wideband chip for more precise finding from farther away and a speaker that’s 50 percent louder.
NASA is sending three new scientific instruments to the Moon to gather critical data for future astronaut missions. The payloads will study lunar radiation, subsurface heat, and surface terrain using 3D thermal imaging. They will fly via commercial partners, not on the giant SLS or Starship rockets.
A major European research consortium is tackling the lead toxicity issue in next-gen perovskite solar cells. The SMARTLINE-PV project is developing scalable, tin-based alternatives with a focus on new manufacturing and building integration.
A new space race is heating up, but this one isn’t about flags on the moon. Governments worldwide are rushing to launch or lease their own dedicated satellites. The war in Ukraine and cut undersea cables have made sovereign control of data a top national security priority.
Steve Downes, the iconic voice of Halo’s Master Chief, has publicly asked fans to avoid using AI to replicate his voice. He sees it crossing a line from fan tribute into deception. This comes as Microsoft, Xbox’s parent company, pushes AI tools for game development.
A cybersecurity researcher discovered a massive, publicly accessible database containing 149 million stolen login credentials. The data, compiled from past breaches, included 50 million email accounts and credentials for major platforms like Meta and TikTok. While the main database is now down, the
You don’t need to abandon your old Windows games when you switch to Linux. With modern tools like Heroic Games Launcher and GE-Proton, installing and playing classic CD-ROM titles is a surprisingly straightforward process.
