NBA star Shaquille O'Neal teams up with NordVPN to slam dunk online threats
NordVPN just signed NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal as its new global ambassador to educate users on digital security and promote its all-in-one antivirus suite.
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UK ClimateTech startup Isometric brings Series A to €43 million as it expands beyond carbon removal
Isometric, a London-based certifier for the industrial economy, today announced that their Series A has reached €43 million ($50 million) to accelerate its expansion with the help of new investors.
Android’s new cross-device hub is starting to roll out — just in time for Googlebooks
Tasks, apps, notifications, and files can now follow you across devices.
'The Orbi 373 immediately kicked my office Wi-Fi up a gear': Netgear's Wi-Fi 7 mesh 3-pack just hit a record low
Our review called it an "affordable and easy-to-use mesh Wi-Fi system for larger homes," with a Wi-Fi 7 router, two satellites, with up to 4,500 sq ft coverage.
TypeScript 6.0 `--strictBuiltinIteratorReturn`: What Changes When Iterators Finally Have Correct Return Types
TypeScript 6.0 --strictBuiltinIteratorReturn : What Changes When Iterators Finally Have Correct Return Types This article was written with the assistance of AI, under human supervision and review.
Received a Spotify link as a YouTube Music user? SongFlip fixes the mismatch with no extra taps
This app solves a lot of your group chat headaches.
Almost 8000 organizations hit by fake voicemail transcript emails in credential phishing attack
That voicemail notification in your inbox could be a phishing lure being sent by a cybercriminal.
A hacker accessed sensitive UAE-linked systems then demanded $5m
Dubai: A hacker who breached systems belonging to a private-sector organisation supporting a UAE government sector demanded $5 million and threatened to publish stolen data on the dark web, the…
I'm 12. I ran a global Code Jam on a $150 phone. Here’s the Supabase architecture that held it together. 🐯
Two weeks ago, I had zero submissions for my coding festival. Yesterday, I crowned the first Champion of the KODA Code Jam, upgraded their database status, and launched a second Jam (Scribe Jam), all…
- 12-year-old organized global Code Jam with 3,000+ developers
- Utilized Supabase for user auth, RLS, and telemetry tracking
- Added modelserved column to errorlogs for performance tracking
One Table, Many Engines: Running BigQuery, Spark, and Trino on a Single Iceberg Copy
If you work with data — or you're just getting started in the cloud — you've probably heard terms like Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Data Lakehouse.
- Google Cloud Storage houses raw data and metadata files
- Parquet format compresses data column-wise for efficient querying
- Apache Iceberg adds ACID transactions, time travel, and schema evolution
[$] Adding BPF to blk-iocost
The scheduling of block I/O requests has long been a challenge for operating-system kernels. For many years, the performance characteristics of rotating drives meant that putting considerable…
DeWalt power tools and battery packs are on sale ahead of Prime Day: Shop top picks from $79
Score discounts on DeWalt 20V Max power tools at Amazon as of Sept. 15, including battery two-packs, oscillating multi-tools, tire inflators, and Powerpack combo kits.
Java 27 Tackles Post-Quantum Security and a Faster Patch Cadence
Java 27 strengthens enterprise security with monthly critical patch updates and post-quantum TLS 1.3 support, helping organizations prepare for AI-driven threats and future quantum risks.
Splunk rebuilds its platform around agents
Cisco Systems Inc.’s Splunk unit today unveiled a broad set of platform, security and observability enhancements intended to reposition the company as a data and governance foundation for the emerging “agentic enterprise.” Splunk executives said the announcements are a strategic overhaul rather than a routine product refresh.
European Commission's proposed EU Kids Act could see online games forced to enact stricter age verification amid new rules around accounts for under 15s
The European Commission are reportedly set to propose new rules around how under 15s access the likes of social media, AI chatbots, and online video games.
Silent Hill: Townfall Could Finally Restore Survival Horror’s Missing Mystery
Recent survival horror games have nailed the format but held players' hands too tightly to allow a genuine sense of terrifying mystery - Silent Hill: Townfall looks set to get the old-school formula…
Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Learn how to scale your startup breakthrough from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 with scaling leaders, Adrian Macneil (Foxglove), John Mackey (MBRYONICS), and Boris Sofman (Bedrock…
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 focuses on transitioning prototypes to production at Real World AI Stage
- Leaders in space, autonomous systems, and AI infrastructure share scaling experiences
- Session offers comparative insights across industries for startup founders
Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities
Meta says it will begin reporting child safety cases directly to Indian authorities, following a BBC Eye investigation into paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its…
- Meta to report child abuse material directly to Indian authorities
- Indian government ordered Meta to remove CSAM ads and content
- I4C to receive direct reports of child safety matters
Meta says it plans to deploy MTIA 450, its third-generation custom AI chip, in data centers in H1 2027, followed by a broad rollout of MTIA 500 by end of 2027 (Dina Bass/Bloomberg)
New processor will be running in data centers next year, with another model to follow by end of 2027
AI attacks: BSI President Plattner: "We're talking about quite dramatic scenarios"
AI systems out of control, cyber attacks alarm companies. The federal government's cyber security chief assesses the situation critically. Can the race against unleashed AI be won?
Apple Watch Pre-Order Discounts Expand With Up to $20 In Savings
Apple began pre-orders for its new Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week, and today it's introduced a few more early discounts on these models.
Intel reportedly cans 12Xe option for Nova Lake-S desktop — gaming APU design said to resurface with Razor Lake
Following rumors of a Nova Lake desktop SKU with 12 Xe3P cores, tipster Jaykihn suggests that Intel has canned the design and moved the target to next-gen Razor Lake instead.
CenterPoint Energy confirms intruder helped themselves to customer information
Forum post claims 7.49 million files up for grabs as Texas utility investigates breach
Evvy raises $40M as it seeks to further women’s health research with vaginal microbiome data
Women’s health company Evvy announced Tuesday a $40 million Series B led by Catalio Capital Management.
GTA 6 for PS5: Save $11, Today Only
Today only, you can save $11 on Grand Theft Auto 6 for PS5, by following a few simple steps.
AirPods 5 Sees Initial Pre-Order Deal Ahead of Launch This Friday
Amazon has introduced the first pre-order discount you can get for the brand new AirPods 5, available for $124.99 , down from $129.00.
European telecoms execs push back against planned Huawei crackdown
Seventeen CEOs from European telecoms operators have warned that proposed EU rules aimed at banning "high-risk" network suppliers could cost the sector up to €40 billion.
Apple Card has three new and improved features in iOS 27
Apple Card gets even better in iOS 27, with new features like a recurring transactions section to help you stay on top of regular charges. Here’s what’s new. more…
How to attach an owner to every cloud resource you find
The engineer who knew why that cloud instance existed has left the company. The instance is still running, the bill The post How to attach an owner to every cloud resource you find appeared first on…
Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Doesn't Have Waypoints Because the Devs Want Players to 'Figure Things Out' for Themselves
The developers of Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons have said they avoided putting waypoints into the game because they want players to actually explore.
Lockheed Martin reveals more about Vectis, its autonomous fighter jet designed to fly alongside the F-35
Lockheed's Skunk Works division announced that it is adding four vehicles to the original Vectis prototype. The company also unveiled a full-scale model at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, offering…
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Debuts as Its First 2nm Chip
MediaTek has officially unveiled the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first chipset manufactured on a 2nm process and the first from … Read More The post MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Debuts as Its First 2nm Chip appeared first on ProPakistani .
Beware the 'lift and shift' approach to cloud migration
Ahead of the ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026, Mr Price Group's Marilize Redelinghuys shares lessons on modernising legacy applications and moving to the cloud.
Agility's new humanoid is supposed to stop before it gets too close to humans
Agility Robotics gave Business Insider a first look at renderings of Digit 5, its next humanoid.
- Digit 5 humanoid robot designed to safely operate near humans
- Equipped with sensors to detect and react to nearby humans
- Can lower itself and shut off motors if approached too closely
John Ternus' iPhone Duo got a red carpet moment, cue internet drama
Apple CEO John Ternus whipped out his iPhone Duo on the Emmys red carpet, to the delight of the press gaggle. The Internet immediately started whining, as it does.
This doorbell camera lets a human security guard watch your front door
DIY home security company SimpliSafe is bringing its AI-powered proactive security feature to the front door. The new SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Series 2 launches today for $199.99 and works with the…
EU to propose curbing social media, online games for under 15s
A proposed new law would ban minors under 15 from opening their own accounts, with a tiered system of access under parental supervision for younger children.
iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet Expanding to Three More Vehicle Brands
Apple Wallet car keys are coming to three more vehicle brands, including Lincoln, Lucid Motors, and China's Freelander, according to code uncovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris.
Battery draining faster after updating to iOS 27? Don’t panic …
If you’ve just updated your iPhone to iOS 27 , you may have felt concerned after seeing your battery draining faster than usual, as well as your device getting hot in normal use.
iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite
iOS 27 is packed with new features for apps like Notes , Wallet , Maps , Messages , and more. But one iOS 27 addition that’s especially impressed me is a new Phone feature : Call Context. more…
Samsung Quietly Adds Galaxy A08 to Its Budget Lineup
Samsung has quietly made the Galaxy A08 official by listing the budget smartphone on its websites in Serbia and Bosnia … Read More The post Samsung Quietly Adds Galaxy A08 to Its Budget Lineup…
Fujifilm just made the ultimate budget point-and-shoot compact – Canon, Nikon and the rest need to wake up and join in
Why aren’t other major camera manufacturers making entry level snapshots like the Instax Pal 2? Fun products are why Fujifilm continues to grow, while others are in decline The post Fujifilm just made…
6 things no one told me about living with an ultrawide OLED monitor
OLED & ultrawide is a deadly, not perfect, combination
Pakistan Railways Cannot Equip Trains With WiFi: PTA
Pakistan Railways cannot use its existing telecommunications license to directly provide commercial internet services like WiFi to passengers, the Pakistan … Read More The post Pakistan Railways…
Building a Finite-Reward DeFi Staking Protocol With Solidity and Foundry
I built StakeVault, a DeFi staking DApp using Solidity, Foundry, React and Ethers.js, with finite rewards and multi-user accounting on Sepolia.
The PlayStation Blackout Protest Didn't Move the Needle
Data research company reveals that the Sony digital boycott organized by PlayStation owners was not impactful.
iPhone Duo camera system vs. iPhone 18 Pro: Design compromises, not flaws
Like iPhone Air, iPhone Duo is a series of compromises that enable the thinnest iPhone to date, but that doesn't mean the camera system is bad. Here's what we know pre-shipment.
Steam Deck 2 plans aren't affected by ongoing component crisis, Valve maintains, as Steam Frame arrives later and more expensive than expected
Valve is in the news again thanks to the impending launch of its Steam Frame VR headset. The developer recently opened up pre-order registration for the £889 / $1,059 standalone headset…
Vondra: PostgreSQL development activity
PostgreSQL contributor Tomas Vondra has published a blog post looking at development activity in the project, with data from the late 1990s to today. We're doing ~50 commits per week, give or take.
Protect your new phone for less: Use this exclusive code to get 15% off your second Casetify case
As of Sept. 15, shoppers can buy one case from Casetify and get a second for 15% off by using this exclusive promo code at checkout: IMPACT2026.
How to get iPhone Duo's fun opening animation on your Mac
That gorgeous animation you get opening up your iPhone Duo has been recreated for your Mac for most modern MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs. Here's where to get it. Seven years later, Craig Federighi is doubtlessly back opening and closing his MacBook, this time to see Mac Duo, not just Apple Silicon's launch speed - image credit: Apple.