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Cybersecurity

Security Researcher Accidentally Receives Hundreds of Thousands of Misdirected Corporate Emails Containing Sensitive Data

据美国科技媒体报道,安全研究员Cory Solowevicz因注册noreply.us和noreply.net域名,意外收到大量企业误发的敏感邮件,他已在Defcon大会公开此事。

Products & Applications

Red-Light Therapy Devices Show Promise in Wired's 2026 Tests

Wired tested 22 red-light therapy devices; Hairmax LaserBand and CurrentBody helmet showed visible hair regrowth, while Shark CryoGlow mask improved skin.

Products & Applications

WhatsApp Rolls Out @all Group Chat Feature, Poll Upgrades

WhatsApp has begun rolling out group chat updates, including an @all mention, new poll controls, and easier creation of sub-group chats, as announced in an August 4 release.

Research

Study: Ancient Toba supereruption had little lasting effect on climate

A new study of lake mud from East Africa suggests the Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago caused only about half a degree of cooling for under two years, challenging the idea that it nearly wiped out humanity.

Research

Scientists uncover recipe for snail slime's tunable properties

German scientists have identified how snails engineer their slime: collagen and calcium work in tandem to tune its mechanical properties, according to a new paper in Science.

Products & Applications · Companies · World

Volkswagen plans US-made pickup by 2030 to win back America, report says

Reuters reports Volkswagen plans a US-built pickup by 2030 to revive its American business; VW declined to comment.

Products & Applications

World’s Largest Solar Telescope Confirms Plasma Vortexes on the Sun

The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has confirmed tiny plasma vortexes on the Sun’s surface, a phenomenon predicted more than a century ago.

Products & Applications

Remembering the pre-Google web: when search was an experiment

Ars Technica looks back at the pre-Google internet, when search engines were quirky, fragile, and just one part of a larger web ecosystem.

Products & Applications · Companies · Cybersecurity

U.S. Carriers Offer SIM Swap Protection, AT&T Promos, and Cheaper Alternatives

The three major U.S. carriers provide SIM swap protection settings. AT&T has August deals, and a T-Mobile user says switching to Mint drastically reduced his bill.

Products & Applications

Microsoft's Windows 11 quality report lacks data, ZDNet says

Microsoft issued a Windows 11 quality progress report with promises to fix File Explorer, Search, and Start. ZDNet says it offers few benchmarks and confirms years of neglect.

Cybersecurity

Apple, Microsoft and Zoom rush out patches for device-takeover flaws

Apple, Microsoft and Zoom patched takeover flaws, including an exploited Windows zero-day and screen-sharing bugs.

Products & Applications

Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled to 7.2% of routers, Ookla data show

Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled to 7.2% of routers, according to Ookla data reported by ZDNet.

Products & Applications

Tech publications pick fall 2026's best gear, from earbuds to robot mowers

Fall 2026 tech guides from ZDNet, Wired and Engadget cover top earbuds, robot mowers, compression boots and Bluetooth rules.

Products & Applications

Lifegoo Mini Electric Screwdriver wins ZDNET's 2026 top pick

ZDNET named the Lifegoo Mini Electric Screwdriver the best overall electric screwdriver of 2026 after hands-on testing, praising its compact size, long battery life, and USB-C charging.

Products & Applications

Anker Travel Adapter Drops to $20; Solar Generators and Panels Ranked for Summer Trips

Anker's travel adapter drops to $20; experts and Wired tests recommend Anker 737, Jackery and Bluetti solar gear for trips.

Products & Applications

iOS 18 adds new ways to hide apps on iPhone, says Engadget

Engadget reports iOS 18 adds new ways to hide apps on iPhone and iPad, including Face ID and a Hidden folder.

Products & Applications

Engadget guide explains how to connect GameCube to modern TVs

As the GameCube's 25th anniversary nears, Engadget details HDMI adapters and alternative options for playing the retro console on modern TVs.

Products & Applications

Engadget advises NiMH rechargeable batteries for retro handheld gaming systems

Engadget urges NiMH rechargeables for retro handhelds and warns of USB-C mod risks.

Products & Applications

Mario Kart 64 VR Mod Adds First-Person Racing, if You Can Stomach It

A new Mario Kart 64 VR mod projects players into first-person, head-tracked racing; the free mod is available now via GitHub.

Products & Applications

Apple Watch's Hidden ECG Feature Offers Deeper Heart Health Insights

Apple Watch's ECG app, available on most models since Series 4, lets users record heart rhythms and detect irregularities like AFib, but it won't spot heart attacks.

Products & Applications

Indie games Big Walk and ReStory launch as Steam sales run through mid-August

Big Walk and ReStory release now; Steam sales offer discounts through mid-August, per Engadget.

Cybersecurity · Companies

Data breaches expose customer info at Framework and Valve's Steam hardware

Framework and European Steam hardware customers have been notified of separate data breaches exposing personal information, with no payment details compromised.

Products & Applications

Static Hour Puts You in the Shoes of a Crisis News Editor

In 'Static Hour,' players are a 1980s nighttime news editor navigating a crisis, deciding what to report. The game is planned for PC via Steam with no release date yet.

Autonomous Driving

49ers Coach Says Tesla Was on Autopilot During Crash, Still Takes Responsibility

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said his Tesla was on Autopilot during a crash, but he still takes full responsibility.