A recently published study aims to dispel yet another myth about video games, showing that both violent and non-violent gaming sessions can effectively reduce stress levels. The research centers on A Plague Tale: Requiem, a rat-infested action-adventure game released by Focus Entertainment in 2022. Read Entire Article
Hackers show how they can fully control your 2020 Nissan Leaf remotely
Security researchers at the Black Hat conference in Asia have disclosed an exploit in 2020 Nissan Leaf electric vehicles that hijacks the entire computer system. Thanks to a laundry list of vulnerabilities, hackers can remotely control vital systems – from steering and braking to wipers and mirrors. The exploit can......
How PC makers exploited BIOS copyright strings to unlock trial software during the Windows 95 era
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen recently shared another behind-the-scenes story from the development days of Windows 9x, this time involving software copyright violations by dishonest PC manufacturers. According to Chen, some of these unnamed companies (disguised under fictitious brands in his post) managed to add extra software value to their hardware......
Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?
Was it Windows, Android, Symbian, or Palm OS? Read Entire Article
Unihertz Titan 2 brings modern power to classic BlackBerry-style design
Unihertz released its first Titan smartphone in 2019, then followed up with the updated Titan Slim a few years later. Now, the BlackBerry-like series is getting a proper sequel with the Titan 2, and people are already throwing money at the Chinese manufacturer to secure a unit. Read Entire Article
Firefox 140 launches with both new ESR and stable versions
Firefox 140 introduces new features across both the stable and ESR (extended support release) versions. Users can now unload inactive tabs to save memory and better manage pinned tabs. Developer Tools gain improvements such as enhanced DOM search, support for new web APIs, and custom text highlighting. Read Entire Article
Team Fortress 2 is getting another major update with a little help from the community
Valve is inviting the community to submit Mann vs. Machine maps and missions by August 27 for potential inclusion in the update. The company clarified that, despite the expected Halloween release window, submissions do not need to be Halloween-themed (though some will likely pay homage to the spooky season). Read...
Majority of US teachers now use AI tools, saving an average of 5.9 hours each week
According to the latest Gallup study on educator perspectives, six out of 10 teachers working at public K-12 schools in the US used an AI tool to help with their work during the 2024-2025 school year. Among those polled, AI was most often used to help prepare lesson plans, make......
In the microdrone arms race, China unveils a mosquito-sized UAV built for stealth
The microdrone was showcased on state broadcaster CCTV 7, where NUDT student Liang Hexiang demonstrated its capabilities by holding it up for the camera. Barely larger than an actual mosquito, the device features a slender, stick-like body equipped with two delicate, leaf-shaped wings and three hair-thin legs. Its design closely......
North Carolina judges issue mixed ruling on governor’s appointment powers
North Carolina trial judges have issued a mixed ruling for Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Republican legislative leaders in litigation over recent law changes that eroded gubernatorial powers