UEFI bootkit infected fully patched Windows machines. Is Microsoft to blame?UEFI bootkit BlackX exploits Microsoft's lack of clarity around Secure Boot protections.Ars Technica·YesterdaySci & Tech
Trump wanted to give No Kings no air. Then, Meta suspended its Instagram.Meta faces pressure to protect No Kings Instagram on election day.Ars Technica·YesterdaySci & Tech
Samsung brings upgraded sleep apnea detection to Galaxy Ring and Galaxy WatchYour Galaxy Ring can now flag signs of sleep apnea, making it the first over-the-counter smart ring with an FDA-cleared feature for the job.Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
GTA 6 pre-loads begin on November 10, and it’ll eat 212 GB of your console’s storageRockstar Games has just announced that preloads for Grand Theft Auto 6, aka GTA 6, will kick off at midnight on November 10 for the…Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
Anthropic is still grappling with the economics of computeAt a moment when Anthropic's compute margins should be getting better, they’re getting worse.TechCrunch·Yesterday
Apple issues a grim warning as memory costs soar. It seems pricey iPhones and Macs are here to stayApple says memory costs will keep climbing, and with prices already raised, expensive gadgets look like the new normal.Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
After 120 Hours of Testing, This Phone Had the Longest-Lasting Battery LifeWe benchmarked the battery life on nearly three dozen smartphones from companies like Apple, Samsung, Motorola and Google.CNET·YesterdaySci & Tech
Rivian spinout Also was working on an e-moto project in Kenya — until it walked awayAlso co-founder and president Chris Yu told TechCrunch that he wanted to prioritize autonomous vehicles.TechCrunch·Yesterday
EPA throws in the towel on policing air pollution from factory farmsCritics say EPA is effectively abandoning Clean Air Act enforcement at factory farms.Ars Technica·YesterdaySci & Tech
Adobe Premiere mobile app is getting licensed music from Universal and Warner MusicThe Adobe Premiere app will let users filter music by genre and duration, alongside the ability to bookmark their favorite tracks.Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
Charity warns about damage of over-foraging fungiIt says over-foraging, particularly in protected areas, damages habitats and wildlife.BBC News·YesterdaySci & Tech
Fiber vs cable internet: What’s the difference, and is it worth switching?Fiber internet offers several advantages over traditional cable, from symmetrical speeds to lower latency. Here's what those differences…Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
New York City’s Mamdani criticizes Madison Square Garden owner over surveillance techThe mayor's comments come after the entertainment giant's data breach last year, which exposed James Dolan's surveillance.TechCrunch·Yesterday
The Bambu Lab H3C Is Here and It’s Powerful and UncompromisingThe Bambu Lab H3C is a large-format 3D printer with nine printheads, and it’s available now.CNET·YesterdaySci & Tech
MacBook Air M5 drops $200 as Dell’s 6K monitor goes half price at B&HB&H takes $200 off a MacBook Air M5 configuration and halves Dell's 6K monitor price, alongside Lenovo laptop and Nikon Z8 bundle discounts.Digital Trends·YesterdaySci & Tech
Claude’s new rules against game cloning won’t stop the AI copying boomThe tsunami of imitators is way bigger than any one model maker can stem.Eurogamer·+1 source·2 days agoSci & Tech