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'Handcrafted' hardware scales up as China's supply chain backs DIY innovators
AI and 3D printing are transforming China’s DIY tech scene, allowing small teams to develop robots, drones and smart devices in days.
IRONSCALES Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the Sixth Consecutive Year
Six straight years on the Inc. 5000 underscore sustained growth for the AI-powered email security leader as it protects more than 17,000 organizations against the Phishing 3.0 era of AI-generated and…
Motorways to Get Modern Weigh Stations
The government has finalized key decisions after two days of negotiations with the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Alliance in Islamabad, … Read More The post Motorways to Get Modern Weigh Stations appeared first on ProPakistani .
MMORPG Throne and Liberty transitions from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft)
Throne and Liberty's global publishing service will transfer from Amazon Game Studios to NC (formerly NCSoft). Read more
A four-year-old budget CPU is outselling AMD's best gaming chip in some markets
AMD's senior marketing director, Sasa Marinkovic, recently shared a snapshot of the 30 top-selling CPUs on Amazon. The company occupied all but four spots, including the entire top 10.
Security updates for Wednesday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (fence-agents, firefox, frr10, gstreamer1-plugins-good, iscsi-initiator-utils, isns-utils, kernel, kernel-rt, perl-DBI:1.641, postgresql, postgresql:12…
Industry Minister Defends Honam Semiconductor Site Choice
Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jeong-gwan stated on Aug. 12 regarding the location of the Honam region semiconductor cluster, “It is true that we proposed various sites, and the final…
- Minister Kim Jeong-gwan defended Gwangju as Honam semiconductor site choice.
- Company proposed Gwangju, government facilitated site selection.
- Urgent 2029 deadline emphasized for first semiconductor phase completion.
Why employee retention is at the heart of the cyber skills gap
‘The bucket is leaking, and the industry keeps blaming the tap,’ writes Nahla Davies discussing the cybersecurity talent shortage. Read more: Why employee retention is at the heart of the cyber skills gap
Insta360 X6 Officially Launches; Bigger Sensors, 8K50 Recording, And AI Editing
Insta360 has officially launched the X6, its latest flagship 360 camera and successor to last year’s X5. The new model brings larger sensors, faster processing and several new shooting modes while retaining the core 8K 360-degree recording capability.
First Akira Safe Mode attack disables endpoint detection and response but fails to encrypt, Huntress says
Huntress Labs Inc. said today that an Akira ransomware affiliate rebooted a victim’s Windows server into Safe Mode to knock its endpoint security offline — and it worked. The same reboot also broke the ransomware. Safe Mode loads only core Windows drivers and services. Third-party security products sit outside that minimal set by design.
Fund backed by China memory giant YMTC invests in push for alternative chipmaking route
A venture capital fund backed by Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC), China’s top producer of NAND flash memory, has taken a stake in domestic semiconductor manufacturer SOI Micro, adding a high-profile investor to the country’s push for an alternative chipmaking ecosystem.
ADP Review: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons
This is a comprehensive ADP Payroll Review, covering the features, pricing, pros, cons, and more. Use this guide to determine if it is the best payroll for you.
My favorite dating app just released *another* safety feature
Pure is launching My Media Rules, a new trust and safety feature giving users complete control over the photos and videos they receive in chat.
Insta360 launches X6, its flagship 360-degree 8K camera
Insta360 has launched the X6, its new flagship 8K 360 camera, with larger sensors, a higher frame rate, and a more compact body.
Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars
Anime on wheels? The app will soon take entertainment on the road.
Akira ransomware scum blocked victim's security tools – and broke their own encryptor
Gives a whole new meaning to Safe Mode
I compared the Insta360 X6 and X5 — these are the 5 upgrades that really make a difference for 360 footage
I've tested the Insta360 X6 against the reigning 360 camera champion X5 across sensors, waterproofing, battery life, pro video features and design, to find out which upgrades are worth the higher…
I test 360 cameras for a living and the new Insta360 X6 is my favorite — but the price is hard to swallow
Insta360's new flagship pairs larger sensors with class-leading image quality in any light, plus useful pro-level video tools.
Sonos sees your AirPods Max 2 and raises you an Ace ‘Ultra’, and the much-rumored second-generation headphones sound extreme
The Sonos Ace Ultra have been rumored and spotted in filings multiple times. So how soon can we expect them — and will they join the multi-room ecosystem?
Media watchdog says Google, Apple violated laws regarding in-app purchases
Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that U.S.-based Google and Apple violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
This Tool Unmasks the Shadowy World of Ads that Track Your Location
It's usually very difficult to investigate the advertising industry. A new tool called DecryptAds aims to make it much easier with a massive dataset anyone can query.
'iPhone Ultra' Screen Protectors Reveal Asymmetric Corners
The leaker known as "Ice Universe" today shared images and a hands on video of screen protectors for Apple's rumored " iPhone Ultra ," and the leak appears to confirm two of the most discussed details…
Tinder: Enough swiping! How the world's largest dating app wants to reinvent itself
More people than ever are looking for love, contacts, sex - and are becoming increasingly frustrated with online dating. Tinder thinks it has finally found the solution. And is finding imitators.
Tesla knew some of its headlights were twice as bright as legally allowed, now it's recalling 20,000 vehicles
The affected vehicles consists of 1,614 Model 3 sedans built between July 24, 2017, and December 2, 2023, and 18,735 Model Y crossovers manufactured between February 11, 2020, and December 24, 2023.
BYD just dropped a $16,000 car into an EV price war America can’t compete with
BYD’s new Seal 06 starts at $14,700 as a plug-in hybrid and $16,100 as a full EV, bringing flash charging, long range, and high-end tech to bargain-car pricing.
Sony Predicts Influx of New Players as Helldivers 2 Drops on the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Alongside New Update and Warhammer 40,000 Warbond
Helldivers 2 has surprised-dropped on the PlayStation Plus catalog alongside a major new update and the long-awaited Warhammer 40,000 crossover Warbond.
Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street
Sadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concerns The Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition…
Canadian Armed Forces testing drones with manufacturers Wednesday
The Canadian Armed Forces is holding an event today with Canadian drone manufacturers to test their platforms in real-world scenarios.
iPhone 20 Pro’s all-glass design spotted in supply chain, says leaker
This week has seen conflicting reports on whether or not Apple has given up on its plan to launch a radical new iPhone design next year, which I’ll refer to as the iPhone 20 Pro for now.
Google TV now has 10,000 free movies and shows waiting for you
Google TV Freeplay now offers more than 10,000 movies and TV shows on demand alongside its growing collection of free live channels.
Business Email Compromise: The Fraud That Doesn't Break Any Encryption
Business email compromise, usually shortened to BEC, has been the largest reported category of cybercrime loss tracked by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center for years running, ahead of…
Why your inbox is full of French emails about pixels
You may have received a flurry of emails recently from French companies or service providers talking about a mysterious “pixel de suivi”. This is what’s going on.
Why Teams Are Moving Away From Railway in 2026
TL;DR Railway published four incident reports in five months covering four unrelated failure domains: its own abuse automation, its CDN, a shared control-plane dependency, and its networking and…
- Railway suffered four incidents from Feb to Jul 2026, impacting unrelated system aspects
- Feb 11 incident: Abuse rule incorrectly terminated legitimate services
- May 19-20 incident: Google Cloud suspended Railway's production account, causing downtime
Is Aptoide safe? I tried Android's first alternative app store on Google Play - and it's a mess
Aptoide Games just landed in the Play Store - no sideloading required. I tested it, and caution is advised.
ICASA rules to close data expiry loopholes
ICASA defends its data bundle rollover and expiry regulations, saying it’s unhappy with continued customer complaints of bill shock.
What Is an Online Marketplace? A Guide for B2B Teams
Someone at the board meeting said "we should launch a marketplace." Now you need to understand what that actually means - fast.
- An online marketplace connects multiple third-party sellers with buyers.
- B2B marketplaces include procurement hubs and industry-specific supply networks.
- Implementing a marketplace model requires new platform architecture.
Palm oil to cool data centres? Malaysia explores option as water demand surges
Malaysia is taking palm oil from the frying pan to server racks, as it banks on its biggest agricultural commodity to crack a code plaguing its data centre boom – keeping servers cool.
The Download: our 35 young innovators and the “censorship-industrial complex”
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
Micron's top brass wins the memory crisis corpo double speak award: 'We do not have line of sight as to when that supply vector will intersect the demand vector'
A lot of words for "don't expect things to get better soon."
Media urged to help safeguard Critical Information Infrastructure as new threats emerge
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in Ghana is facing growing threats from data infiltration, supply chain attacks and AI-driven deepfakes, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has warned.
Old Mutual’s tech hub builds talent pipeline from KZN
The insurer intends to deepen strategic partnerships and expand talent pipeline development through its Durban Capability Hub.
GMKtec Evo-T2 review: Panther Lake for a price
GMKtec has positioned its new Evo-T2 mini PC, built around Intel’s 18A Panther Lake silicon, as a compact personal AI workstation.
Major Dating App Ends Women-First Messaging Rule
Bumble is moving away from its signature women-first messaging rule, allowing either person in a match to start a conversation, … Read More The post Major Dating App Ends Women-First Messaging Rule…
Building Scalable Web Applications with Modern Backend Architecture
Modern web applications are no longer simple collections of frontend pages and backend endpoints. As applications grow, developers need to think about performance, scalability, security, maintainability, and reliability from the beginning.
A years-long investigation just unmasked a major torrent pirate, the how remains unclear
Police arrested Masakazu Ono, 56, of Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture. He is accused of acting as an initial seeder, meaning he was allegedly the first person to make complete files available for others to download. One of the files tied to the case was reportedly Midnight Taxi, a 2026 drama... Read Entire Article
This 20TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription is on Sale for $350
Instead of paying iCloud or Dropbox more every month, get a 20TB cloud storage that stays with you for life. The post This 20TB Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription is on Sale for $350 appeared first…
Alice & Bob to work with European network on quantum error fixes
The partnership will work to train researchers across quantum error correction. Read more: Alice & Bob to work with European network on quantum error fixes
Exclusive: ClearJet raises $25M to build the ‘Uber of Cargo’
Austin-based ClearJet, an AI-enabled logistics technology startup connects shippers with unused cargo capacity on commercial flights, has raised a $25 million Edison Partners-led Series B, it tells…
This Coin-Sized Device Can Hack a Boeing 737
Security researchers found that in less than 60 seconds, they could open a hatch on a plane’s exterior, plug in a tiny device, and redirect the aircraft’s autopilot or sabotage its flight plan.
VC Jason Calacanis says having Starlink WiFi is more important than price, time, or route when he flies
Over 40 airlines have announced deals with Starlink and are racing to install the high-speed WiFi service that is becoming a must-have perk.
- Jason Calacanis prioritizes Starlink WiFi over price, time, or route when choosing flights.
- Zipair, a Japanese airline, has installed Starlink on all eight of its aircraft.
- Over 40 airlines have partnered with Starlink for in-flight connectivity.
Spain Strikes Back Against Scam Calls with New 400 Prefix
From 17 October 2026, all commercial telephone calls in Spain must come from a nine-digit number beginning with 400, with operators blocking those that fail to comply.
VIBE Mobile Officially Launches In Malaysia On U Mobile’s ULTRA5G Network
While it has had a noticeable presence in the country for a few months by now, VIBE Mobile announced that it has officially launched in Malaysia through a strategic partnership with U Mobile.
Apple authenticating iPhone photos is just the start
iOS 27 Beta 5 includes references to an upcoming new feature to allow Apple to authenticate iPhone photos. Not many iPhone users will need to use this for reasons we’ll get to in a moment, but the…
Leaker: All-Glass 2027 iPhone Still on Track Despite Cancellation Rumors
There's been more pushback against the recent analyst report that claimed Apple's all-glass 20th-anniversary iPhone next year has been canceled. Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman has already responded by saying the "glass-centric" redesign is still on track for 2027 , and now a prominent Chinese leaker says the commemorative device indeed remains…