Security updates for Monday
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The 25 best state universities in the US, ranked
The ranking of the 25 best public schools in the US includes seven in California.
Nigerians set new data usage record, consume 1.5 million terabytes in May
Telecommunications subscribers in Nigeria used 1.5 million terabytes of data in May, the highest monthly consumption ever recorded.
NERC dissolves Kaduna Disco board over N456bn market debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the board of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Plc (KAEDC) over the company’s N456.5bn cumulative market obligations and prolonged…
Planet and the Government of Rwanda Launch First-of-its-Kind National Satellite Data Program in Africa
Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, and the Government of Rwanda today announced the launch of a new national program to provide Planet’s…
Acer Swift Go 16 AI (AMD Gorgon Point) Review: A balanced, affordable, big-screen portable
Acer’s Swift Go 16 AI is a capable mid-range laptop with a large touchscreen and a slim metal shell. It stands out among modern competition, if you can find it on sale for under $1,000.
What African investors think about the funding squeeze killing early-stage startups
Startups raising between $100,000 and $1 million fell 44% in six months. African VC investors explain what changed.
Penguin's Amazing Spider-Man Classic Collection Is on Sale
Save on Penguin’s The Amazing Spider-Man Classic Collection at Amazon. Get 12 iconic 1960s Stan Lee and Steve Ditko stories for under $25.
Tax reform fails to stop multiple collectors visiting Nigerian manufacturers – MAN
The Nigeria Tax Act 2025 has yet to eliminate multiple taxes and levies imposed on manufacturers, with companies still facing visits from different tax authorities and regulators, according to the…
Feature Request: Do this to end the guessing game with iPhone app settings
One of the most annoying elements of the iPhone user interface is the guessing game we have to play when changing settings for an app .
Hudbay Announces Board Appointment
TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay” or the “Company”) (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Schulz to the Company’s Board of Directors…
A fast-acting psychedelic shows promise for postpartum depression
A new clinical trial suggests that a single day of treatment with the inhaled psychedelic mebufotenin can rapidly relieve severe symptoms of postpartum depression, offering a potential alternative to daily medications.
The Roboguard Revolution is Short-Circuiting
Knightscope and other robotics companies are rethinking automated security following canceled contracts. One pivot? Human guards.
Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President, NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering
Bhandari will lead Mavenir’s expansion into the NeoCloud market and its Forward Deployment Engineering practice across communications service providers and NeoCloud customers RICHARDSON, Texas, Aug.
Intel plans US$15 billion share sale as turnaround rally lifts stock
Tech giant is looking to fund the build-out of its chip contract manufacturing business
NioBay Receives a Grant of $500,000 from the Government of Quebec
MONTRÉAL, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) has been awarded a grant of $500,000 under the Quebec Ministry of Natural…
After a Decade of No Man's Sky, Players Have Explored Less Than 1% of the Planets
No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with an eye-catching stat and a tease for the upcoming update.
Rutab is having a moment this summer — and it’s showing up in your coffee, matcha and desserts
A taste of summer There are some flavours that simply taste like summer in the UAE. Rutab (aka fresh, half-ripe dates) is one of them.
Decades on, Merdeka spirit still burns bright among older Malaysians
IPOH, Aug 10 — Do you still remember names such as Ali, Siti, Muthu, Jarjit Singh and Ah Meng that often appeared...
Sean Murray still loves playing the 2016 version of No Man's Sky: 'It's a little bit weirder, but it's got its charm'
"I've got a real soft spot for it," says the founder of Hello Games.
Light No Fire will 'absolutely' be like No Man's Sky, with new features coming post-release: Sean Murray says he'd like to still be working on it '10 years after launch'
"I've worked on it for seven years now, and I'm still really enjoying it."
Get the flagship 8K Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle for $485 at Amazon
As of Aug. 10, the Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle has dropped to $484.99 at Amazon, a 20% discount from its $605 list price.
What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 2 on Apple TV?
Ted Lasso season 4's next episode will make its Apple TV debut very soon — here's when you'll be able to stream it.
The community healthcare model transforming lives across West Africa
In parts of West Africa, getting sick used to mean navigating a maze of barriers — distance, cost, time spent away from work — before ever seeing a health worker. Muso set out to change that.
Study Links Vaping to Early Cancer-Related Changes in Mouth and Lungs
A new study by Australian researchers has raised concerns over a possible link between vaping and cancers of the lungs … Read More The post Study Links Vaping to Early Cancer-Related Changes in Mouth…
MySpace owners confirm they are planning another comeback, but say they are waiting for the right time
A revival would put MySpace in a market that looks nothing like the one it left behind. Social media is now led by platforms built around recommendation systems, mobile video, creator tools, and targeted advertising. Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and Reddit already compete for users and ad dollars. Read Entire Article
Nigeria is making crypto companies collect taxes for the government
The requirements could increase compliance costs and force companies to expand their finance and compliance teams. They could also require changes to internal systems for onboarding, settlement, custody, and reconciliation.
A ‘Tech War’ Transitioned into ‘Capital Hegemony’
Chinese tech startups and semiconductor and AI giants are outright rejecting the United States New York stock markets (NYSE, NASDAQ), which have long served as the epicenters of global capital, and…
- Chinese tech startups and semiconductors shift focus to domestic markets
- U.S. regulations block or make U.S. listings uncertain, prompting China's push
- Chinese government funds and reforms bolster capital influx into domestic market
Undersea power cable diverted after "Harry Potter" fans complain
The CEO of Etchea Energy described being inundated with calls after inadvertently planning an underground cable beneath a memorial to the fictional "Harry Potter" character.
Flying taxi maker Archer buys 3 Boeing units in major eVTOL, AI deal
Dubai: Flying taxi maker Archer Aviation is buying three Boeing subsidiaries in a deal that will combine electric aircraft, autonomous flight and defence technologies and give Archer a business…
Former Ubisoft Barcelona workers launch Dark Ritual Studios, an indie developer focused on "craftsmanship over scale"
After launching Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in June, Ubisoft eliminated 51 positions at its Barcelona studio . Now, a group of former employees, led by Myles Kerwin, has established Dark Ritual Studios. Read more
JUST IN: NERC dissolves Kaduna Disco board over N456bn debt
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has dissolved the Kaduna Disco board due to N456.5bn debt and operational failures. Find out more. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-nerc-dissolves-kaduna-disco-board-over-n456bn-debt/
Isembard founder: We're a politician's "wet dream"
At the tail end of London’s Bakerloo tube line, heading towards a north-west London suburb called Harlesden, the whirring sound of manufacturing, from rotating electronic motors to cooling fans, can…
Squeak 6.1
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Spotify quietly added a button to skip ads in podcasts, except for its own promotional content — and it’s sparked widespread concern for the future of podcasting
Spotify quietly added a new way for you to skip through ads in podcast episodes, but some fear it's the beginning of the end for creators.
Windows 11's RAM-hogging, advert-laden Weather app is the poster child for everything that's wrong with the operating system
Worried about the RAM crisis? Microsoft isn't, if Windows 11's Weather app is anything to go by.
A round Apple Watch is possible, but an Apple Ring more likely
A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that we could see a pretty dramatic shake-up in a future Apple Watch lineup. In particular, it suggested that the company was exploring the possibility of one or more models with a round rather than square form factor …
South Korea to launch US$3.5bil chip fund, speed development of semiconductor hubs
SEOUL: South Korea will launch a five trillion won (US$3.52 billion) semiconductor fund targeting promising chip materials, parts, equipment and fabless companies, a presidential official said, as…
Save Big on Microsoft Project 2024 While Codes Last
Whether you’re a business leader or professional, this project management tool will streamline your workdays. The post Save Big on Microsoft Project 2024 While Codes Last appeared first on…
You can now pay for apps on Google Play using your Venmo account
More third-party payment options is a good thing.
GeForce NOW exploit lets you access the full Windows desktop through a simple file swap — Modder runs local AI models on Ultimate tier with 48GB of VRAM and no restrictions
Swapping the executable of a game with a modified file will fool Steam into thinking it's opening that game when it's really just giving you unrestricted desktop access. This is against GeForce NOW's terms of service, though, so you run the risk of getting banned.
The Best Portable Solar Panels: My Take After Years of Testing
Clean, free power from the sun is easier and more affordable to capture than ever with the best portable solar panels.
How to watch Made by Google 2026 — Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and more
The Pixel 11 launch event is coming, and this is how you can watch all the big reveals as they unfold at Made by Google 2026.
Steam hardware distributor hit by cyberattack, 'expect fake messages,' Valve warns — Europe vendor has personal information and hardware purchase details stolen
Steam hardware customers in Europe should 'expect fake messages' said Valve in an email bulletin, after a distributor's security was breached.
Magic: The Gatherings Marvel Super Hero Villains Unleashed Scene Box hits best-ever price at Amazon — save over $10
Save $21 on the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night box at Amazon, now at its lowest price yet.
'We're Totally Supporting It' — Take-Two Boss Says Borderlands 4 Performance 'Has Not Affected Our Plans at All' as Fans Await Year 2 Roadmap
Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick has insisted publisher 2K remains committed to Borderlands 4, and that the looter shooter's commercial performance hasn’t affected plans to support the game.
We Cut a 190 GB Production Database to 45 GB in One Night. Here's What We Learned
We Cut a 190 GB Production Database to 45 GB in One Night. Here's What We Learned. Our flagship internal application had a storage problem.
iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro pre-order date just tipped — here's when you can get yours
A new report from Blooomberg's Mark Gurman says the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra pre-order date will likely be September 12.
iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro
Here come the price hikes: the continuing memory crisis will make the iPhone 18 Pro even more expensive to manufacture, with it expected to cost Apple almost 40% more to make than the iPhone 17 Pro.
Securing the Software Supply Chain (SLSA, SBOM, Signing)
⚡ TL;DR: Most of your production code is dependencies you didn't write, so the supply chain is the attack surface. Shift security left with SBOMs, signing and provenance via Sigstore, the SLSA levels…
Samsung, SK Hynix Tests of Chinese Chip Tools Expose Cracks in US Export Strategy
South Korean chipmakers are evaluating Chinese equipment as a hedge against shifting export rules from Washington.
Transparent style meets 135-hour battery: Nothing’s Headphone (a) drops by $40 at Amazon
As of Aug. 10, Nothing Headphone (a) are on sale for $159 at Amazon, 20% off their full price of $199.
OLED iMac Panel Could Include Extra Layer to Fight Screen Burn-In
LG Display is developing a five-layer OLED panel structure that could end up in a future iMac, with an extra layer added to prevent screen burn-in and increase brightness, reports The Elec .
How I listed my MCP on the official MCP Registery and how you can do yours too ?
When people ask “where do I find MCP servers?”, a growing chunk of the answer starts in one place: the Official MCP Registry at registry.modelcontextprotocol.io .
Dev at id Software says Microsoft 'burned a lot of bridges' in the industry: 'They fundamentally don't understand art, they don't understand games'
"The way they align their spreadsheets for their financial reports—is not the way we used to do it."
Framework loses customer data in Metabase zero-day attack
Repairable hardware is little comfort when personal details escape
89-Year-Old Burnt To Death
One of the burnt rooms An 89-year-old man, Kwaku Opoku, has been burnt to death after he was trapped in a fire that gutted a house at Aputuogya in Read More...
Explain latest extension for landfill project developer, Penang govt told
Group says Oct 18 deadline for EIA approval goes against an assurance the chief minister reportedly gave residents in June last year that there would be no further delays.
‘Men Are Families Spiritual Security’
David Afum (3rd L) and Aps. Dr. George Amoako Alhassan (3rd R) with a section of the men’s ministry The Founder and General Overseer of Hope In Christ Power Read More...