Deal, subject to regulatory approval, would give Bezos firm access to Globalstar’s network of two dozen satellites Amazon said on Tuesday it would acquire a satellite company in an $11.57bn deal, bolstering its own fledgling space business as it looks to take on Elon Musk-led bigger rival Starlink. The deal...
American investor agrees to buy Exeter Chiefs with plans to inject fresh funding
Members to hold meeting on 7 May to approve deal Club in more saleable position after £10.3m loss last year Exeter Chiefs have finalised a deal with a wealthy American backer to take control of the club, subject to the approval of their membership. An extraordinary general meeting is to...
Plantwatch: the cactus that lures bats with its fuzzy acoustic hat
In eastern Brazil, coleocephalocereus goebelianus towers above surrounding plants, making its beacon even clearer Some flowers lure bats into pollinating them by stinking like fermenting fruit, cabbage, garlic and even urine. But one cactus flower tempts bats by turning into an acoustic beacon. Bats make high-pitched squeaks, too high for...
Clicking “reject cookies” might not actually do anything
California-based auditor webXray reports that tech giants have continued to use cookies to track users across the internet, even when website visitors reject them. Google, Microsoft, and Meta have all disputed the findings. Read Entire Article
DaVinci Resolve 21 beta adds photo editing and deeper AI integration
DaVinci Resolve 21 beta pushes further into all-in-one territory, adding a dedicated Photo section that allows edition of still images using the same color pipeline that made Resolve a favorite for video. The update leans heavily on AI to speed up everyday work. Early impressions highlight how seamlessly the new...
Malware campaign lures users with fake Windows Update website
Malwarebytes recently uncovered a new malicious campaign targeting the Windows Update service. Focused on French-speaking users, the campaign uses layered obfuscation techniques to deliver multiple malicious payloads built with legitimate tools. The malware's primary goal is to steal passwords and other sensitive user data. Read Entire Article
Apple is testing four smart glasses designs as it prepares to challenge Meta Ray-Bans
While Meta partnered with Ray-Ban to position its smart glasses as more lifestyle-oriented than experimental, Apple's design philosophy remains distinctly in-house. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman notes that Apple is taking an independent approach, choosing to develop the product internally rather than collaborate with an established eyewear brand. Each......
Amazon purchases Globalstar for $11.6B to expand its low Earth orbit satellite network
Per the agreement, Amazon will take ownership of Globalstar's existing operations including its low Earth orbit satellite network and supporting infrastructure, as well as related assets like mobile satellite service spectrum licenses. Amazon is paying $90 per Globalstar share – available either as cash or in Amazon stock – which......
Capcom’s Pragmata earns strong early reviews ahead of release
Pragmata is drawing positive early reviews thanks to its inventive mix of third-person shooting and real-time hacking mechanics alongside striking futuristic visuals. The dynamic between its lead characters and the game's strategic combat depth stand out as key strengths. Read Entire Article
Microsoft is removing 32GB size limit for FAT32 volumes, this time for real
Microsoft recently released a new preview build of Windows 11 for the Windows Insider channels. Users enrolled in the Insider program can now test a somewhat historic change: a new "hard" size limit for disk volumes formatted with the FAT32 file system. This long-anticipated update may improve compatibility and flexibility......