Apple sues employee named Shi for sharing secrets of Oppo watches
The company claims that Dr. Chen Shi has transferred Apple Watch technology to his new employer, China’s Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications.
The latest Windows 11 update slowed down video streaming
It seems that Windows users can’t breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to system updates lately. First up a problem with the disappearance of the SSD appearedand now the latest security update for Windows 11 is causing “severe friezing, lag, and choppy audio and video” in streaming apps, including OBS. These are not just user…
The series "Dexter: Original Sin" was canceled after the announcement of the 2nd season
Change of heart: Paramount has canceled the second season of Dexter: Original Sin after publicly announcing the renewal in April.
DeepSeek-V3.1 released: AI model gains 671 billion parameters, hybrid thinking, and efficiency improvements
China’s DeepSeek introduced the V3.1 model two weeks after the GPT-5 was released. Among its advantages, the company notes a hybrid mode of thinking and smarter tool calling.
"The United States now fully controls 10% of Intel... paid nothing", — Donald Trump
The US President announced the transfer of 10% of Intel shares to the government. According to Donald Trump, the United States paid nothing for them.
Free VPN for Chrome spied on users: FreeVPN.One leaked page screenshots and geolocation
As the saying goes, there is only free cheese in a mousetrap. It seems that this old truth has received new confirmation in the IT industry. Security experts at Koi discovered is a popular VPN extension for of the Chrome browser, which secretly took screenshots of visited pages and collected data on the location of users.
Google saved money on Pixel 10: 128 GB base models do not get fast UFS 4.0 memory
Google has finally caught up with the competition, as the entire new Pixel 10 lineup has a newer and faster UFS 4.0 memory. For comparison, the version of Pixel 9 UFS 3.1 memory was used. However, the company again went for simplification in the basic models. This means that buyers will have to put up with slower memory in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10…
Doom launched on Anker Prime Charger: 2.26" display and 150 MHz CPU helped
Another day — and another story about running Doom on a device that was not intended for this purpose. This time, however, the result was particularly successful: the classic game works “better than expected,” as enthusiast Aaron Christofel noted. The most interesting thing is that the new Doom media is not a portable gadget, but an…
"AI will disappear by itself": Google's AI development founder warns against building a career in the industry
Jud Tarifi founded Google’s first AI team and now heads his own startup. He says that the AI industry will soon disappear and advises to work in specialized areas.
First meltdown of a 16-pin connector on an AMD video card: Radeon RX 9070 XT is affected
The 16-pin power connector (12VHPWR) has already had meltdowns on some top graphics cards, but these incidents have so far were related to NVIDIA solutions. Now, the first data about a similar situation with an AMD video card has appeared. A Reddit user with the nickname Savings_Opportunity3 reported about damage to the 16-pin power cable on the…
Developer built a "kill switch" into Eaton's network in case of release and received 4 years in prison
What could be worse than losing an interesting and profitable job? Losing your job and then being imprisoned for sabotaging your former employer’s network. Yes, not every revenge story ends with a happy ending, as depicted in Hollywood blockbusters.
AMD accidentally opened FSR 4 code: it is no longer possible to revoke the license
AMD has found itself in a difficult situation, not because of the actions of its competitors, but because of its own mistake. A few days ago, the company released the FidelityFX SDK 2.0, which includes FSR 4 technology. Immediately after the release, it turned out that the source code was accidentally added to the official repository in the public…
Popular crypto wallet MetaMask launches its own stablecoin mUSD
New the trend for stablecoins did not pass by MetaMask. The popular cryptocurrency wallet from Ethereum studio Consensys has introduced MetaMask USD (mUSD), a native stablecoin. mUSD will be issued by Bridge, a stablecoin platform owned by Stripe. The exchange will take place via the M0 decentralized infrastructure.
Fraudster cheats victim out of $91 million in bitcoin using primitive method
Surprisingly, social engineering is still a workhorse. On August 19, a high-profile case occurred. A naive victim was robbed of 783 BTC worth about $91.4 million.
Intel Jaguar Shores: the company's new AI processor is shown in photos
A test sample of the Intel Jaguar Shores processor along with the board is shown in the photo. It is designed to be installed in a rack, has HBM4 memory, and is manufactured using the 18A process.
Redmi Note 15 is out: OLED 120 Hz and Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 from $140
In addition to mid-range smartphones Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+ Xiaomi also introduced the budget model Redmi Note 15. Unlike older devices, the company did not make any preliminary announcements of this model. Nevertheless, the novelty has received significant changes compared to the Redmi Note 14.
Hollow Knight: Silksong received a new trailer with Hornet. Release — in 2 weeks
Hollow Knight: Silksong was shown at Team Cherry’s presentation — the release date was so close that it was even surprising.
Xiaomi unveiled Redmi Note 15 Pro and Pro+: 7000 mAh battery and price from $210
As well as expectedXiaomi has officially launched the new Redmi Note 15 Pro and Note 15 Pro+ smartphones in China. The company has emphasized body durability, water resistance, and record-breaking battery life. These are the most durable Note series smartphones ever, and they won’t disappoint fans of performance and photography.
Horror through the eyes of a dog: trailer of the acclaimed movie "Good Boy" with 95% on Rotten Tomatoes
“The Good Boy quickly became one of the most talked-about films of 2025, thanks to its unique interpretation of the haunted house story: the entire narrative is told from the perspective of a dog.
Mutants, plague, and guns: Ghostrunner creators announce "Napoleonic" soul-like Valor Mortis
The creators of the famous cyberpunk Ghostrunner are back with a different setting — a first-person action-RPG in the souls-like genre about Napoleonic times. But with mutants and mysterious nephthoglobin.
Journalists visited the production of Flamingo missiles, — AP
The Associated Press crew visited one of Fire Point’s secret factories, where Ukrainian Flamingo missiles (FP-5) are manufactured.
Battlefield in Vietnam? The shooter Hell Let Loose: Vietnam with aircraft and ships
Good morning, Vietnam! The shooter Hell Let Loose will get a full-fledged sequel that will take the series to Vietnam. Players will find themselves among the jungles, rivers, and tunnels of the 1965-1973 war.
Steam Machine is back: Valve Fremont console has appeared in Geekbench
It has long been rumored that Valve is secretly developing a new SteamOS device codenamed Fremont, which could be a game console or TV set-top box similar to the canceled Steambox. User X with the nickname SaddyItsDadley discoveredseems to be the first results of testing this mythical Fremont device, which runs on an AMD processor.
Scientists have found out which exercise improves sleep the most
Chinese researchers from Harbin University of Sports found, that exercise have the best effect on sleep.
"Best Comedy of the Summer": the second season of Platonic from Apple TV+ received 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Apple TV+ has launched the second season of the comedy series Platonic starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, which impressed critics even more than the first one.
"Blood Moon" on September 7 — when you can see a total or partial eclipse
On the night of September 7-8, our planet will pass between the Sun and the full Moon in the second and last total lunar eclipse of the year.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally will be released in October: with Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) scaling and game compatibility program
Microsoft confirmedannounced that Xbox Ally portable game consoles based on Ryzen Z2 A and Ryzen Z2 Extreme processors will be released simultaneously in more than 30 regions.
Britain imposes sanctions on crypto companies from Kyrgyzstan that helped Russia launder money
On August 20, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions against Kyrgyz financial networks used by russia to circumvent western sanctions. The British government has imposed restrictions on several companies and individuals, joining a list of more than 2,700 organizations and individuals. London took these steps after the United States announced…
New RPG from the creators of Witcher 3 will allow you to go straight to the final boss
The ex-developers of The Witcher 3 will make their next RPG — The Blood of Dawnwalker — even more open. The game can be completed right from the start.
Kanye West launches YZY memecoin, which has tripled in value in an hour
Kanye West, who has long promised to issue his own coins, has finally done so. It turned out that it was not about nazi tokens Swasticoin. The memecoin on Solana, dubbed YZY, reached a market capitalization of $3 billion and a price of over $3 in just over an hour. But given the reputation of the rapper and memecoins in general, traders quickly had…
One third of office workers would rather clean the toilet, than ask colleagues for help, — study
According to a study, conducted by the American consulting company Pryority Group, almost one in three US office workers surveyed admitted, that they would rather clean toilets, than ask their colleagues for help.
Fans of the TV series "Fallout" revealed the "mysterious" role of Macaulay Culkin by the shape of his ears
The second season of Fallout will continue the story of Goose, Lucy and her father Hank, while introducing new interesting characters: the villain Mr. House and the mysterious “mad genius” Macaulay Culkin.
Scientists have learned to extract rare earth metals from algae
American researchers have discovered a new way of mining precious rare earth metals.
Google Photos gets voice editing: just tell us what photo you want
Together with the presentation Pixel 10 series of smartphones Google also announced a new feature for Google Photos. The app now supports conversational editing using artificial intelligence.
Brutal travels in Italy during the plague: 1348 Ex Voto adventure action game with a female knight is announced
During the Future Games Show at Gamescom, Sedleo studio presented a new adventure game — 1348 Ex Voto. Will we get an Italian Joan of Arc?
15 minutes of Resident Evil Requiem gameplay: Grace runs away from a stalker monster in an abandoned hospital
Capcom showed the gameplay of Resident Evil Requiem, where the main topic of discussion was the new stalker monster and speculations about who it is.
Hair products pollute lungs worse than car exhaust, — study
American engineers from Purdue University’s research has found, that thermal hair styling contributes to the release of billions of nanoparticles that directly settle in the lungs.
First reactions to the dystopian film The Long Walk: a two-hour panic attack that will break your heart
It seems that The Long Walk has impressed the audience too much: in their first reactions, they are full of praise, calling it “the best adaptation of Stephen King” and “one of the most spectacular films of the year”, which should definitely bring Oscars to the young actors.
The beginning of the end of Google Assistant: meet Gemini for Home and a new smart speaker
During the Made by Google 2025 event, in addition to the presentation smartphones and smartwatch company told in detail about Gemini for Home and briefly showed off the brand’s new smart speaker.
The series "Alien: Earth" series broke the franchise record with the highest rating on Rotten Tomatoes
FX’s new series Alien: Earth” has overtaken the longtime leaders — Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens — in the ratings and has become the highest-rated project in the franchise, based on critics’ scores.
Google unveils Pixel Watch 4 with AI trainer and Pixel Buds 2a with ANC
In addition to Pixel 10 series smartphones Google also introduced several new wearable devices: the Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch and the Pixel Buds 2a wireless headphones and the updated Pixel Buds Pro 2.
Google unveils Pixel 10 Pro Fold starting at $1799 — powerful, durable and bright, but available in October
The latter rumors about the delay The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been confirmed — the foldable smartphone was unveiled today, but will go on sale in more than a month and a half.
Google unveiled Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL starting at $799 and Pixelsnap Qi2 wireless charging
During the Made by Google presentation, the search giant introduced a new line of Pixel 10 smartphones. It includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Numerous previous leaks have already given us an idea of these devices, and now the official specifications have become known.
ETFs lost almost $1 billion amid the fall of the crypto market
The cryptocurrency market began to fall this week. American spot ETFs Bitcoin and Ethereum faced an outflow of $1 billion. This coincided with a sharp drop in the price of Bitcoin to $112 thousand.
Game "detective" reveals that GTA 5 violates California traffic rules
If you thought you were bored, you’re not — the blogger spent time analyzing the road signs in GTA 5. He found out that Rockstar massively violates California traffic rules.
"We both threw up": Sophie Turner talks about 'disgusting' intimate scene with 'Game of Thrones brother' in new horror movie
Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington reunite on screen in Natasha Kermani’s British gothic horror film.
China is considering the introduction of yuan stablecoins
China is considering allowing the use of stablecoins pegged to the yuan to stimulate the wider adoption of its currency in the world Rumors about this appeared last month. This means a fundamental change in the country’s position on digital assets. It is expected that the Chinese Cabinet of Ministers may approve a roadmap to deepen the use of…
Hacker downloaded data of all 270 thousand Intel employees due to a simple login vulnerability
The vulnerability concerned access to the Intel business card service website and three other internal resources of the company.
Scientists create synthetic E. coli with minimal genome
A group of researchers from the Medical Research Council’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology in the UK has created a synthetic E. coli bacterium Escherichia coli, using only 57 of the 64 “codons” in the genome.
GOG has opened the Days of Ukraine festival — Cossacks, Whale Rock collection, and more with a discount of up to -95%
The GOG platform has launched a thematic campaign dedicated to Ukrainian developers — “Days of Ukraine”.
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