The Department of Justice describes LeakBase as a clearinghouse for hacked databases. Alongside the "hundreds of millions" of account credentials, it offers credit and debit card numbers, banking details, and other personally identifiable information that can fuel account takeovers and fraud. Read Entire Article
Lawmakers launch probe into hidden “eavesdropping” risks in modern computers
Senator Ron Wyden and Representative Shontel Brown have called on the Government Accountability Office to examine whether modern computers and phones remain vulnerable to what was once known as TEMPEST surveillance. Read Entire Article
Amazon’s latest round of layoffs hits its robotics unit
The division that was axed on Tuesday is responsible for designing robots and other conveyances, primarily in warehouses, writes Reuters. Read Entire Article
Meta’s smart glasses raise privacy alarms as data labelers review intimate recordings
The work, known as data labeling, is how Meta trains its computer vision systems. Each frame reviewed helps improve the algorithms powering its augmented reality assistant. Behind that feedback loop, however, human labor fills in the gaps machines still can't bridge. Read Entire Article
A Game of Thrones movie about Aegon the Conqueror is reportedly in development
Masthead image: Aegon with his sister-queens Visenya and Rhaenys. Credit: Amok Read Entire Article
Google will start shipping a new Chrome version every two weeks
Google has announced a notable shift in how Chrome updates will roll out. Starting September 2026, the Chromium-based browser will move to a two-week release cycle. In practice, that means a new major Chrome version every 14 days, though Google notes that early-stage builds and experimental channels will follow slightly...
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: familiar formula delivers strong value
Reviews of the Pixel 10a describe it as a minor update over last year's model, with mostly cosmetic changes and similar hardware. Despite the limited changes, critics say it remains one of the best budget Android phones thanks to its reliable performance, strong cameras, and competitive $500 price point. Read...
RTX 5070 mobile spotted with 12GB of GDDR7 in upcoming Lenovo and Asus laptops
Multiple laptop listings from both Lenovo and Asus now show an RTX 5070 mobile GPU packing 12GB of GDDR7. The whole thing started when a leaker known as Huang514613 spotted Lenovo's upcoming Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition listing the card with 12GB. Read Entire Article
After GitHub outages, OpenAI begins building a rival code repository
The decision reportedly follows a series of service outages that have disrupted developer workflows on GitHub in recent months. Those incidents are believed to have prompted OpenAI engineering teams to explore greater control over their own development infrastructure. Read Entire Article
Apple unveils $599 MacBook Neo powered by A18 Pro iPhone chip
Following months of speculation and leaks, the Cupertino giant has officially introduced the MacBook Neo. Representing perhaps the most ambitious display of synergy within Apple's hardware stack yet, the laptop aims to prove that a processor originally designed for a flagship iPhone can handle macOS's basic functionality. Read Entire Article