Day: April 16, 2021

Pentagon confirms footage of three strange craft taken by the Navy are UFOs (no, that doesn’t mean they’re aliens)

Though at this point, it would be really great if could beam us up from this planet Photos and videos taken by US Navy officers of strange-shaped aircraft streaming across our skies a couple of years ago have been officially labelled as unidentified flying objects by Uncle Sam.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


PS5 restock updates: How to find the PlayStation 5 console at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and more – CNET

The Sony PS5 is still the hottest ticket in gaming. Here are all the links you need to see if it’s in stock. …read more Source:: CNet


Google’s Project Zero Updates Vulnerability Disclosure Rules To Add Patch Cushion

The Google Project Zero security team has updated its vulnerability disclosure guidelines to add a cushion of 30 days to some security bug disclosures, so end-users have enough time to patch software and prevent attackers from weaponizing bugs. From a report: This week’s changes are of particular importance because a large part of the cybersecurity…


Amazon could launch furniture, appliance assembly service – CNET

The offering would allow the e-commerce giant to better compete with retailers like Wayfair and Best Buy, Bloomberg says. …read more Source:: CNet


The Quality of Your Coffee May Soon Be Determined by a Robot

The days of experts gathering in a sealed-off room to sip coffee and grade beans on their color, aroma and taste may be numbered. From a report: An Israeli company has developed a handheld device that is able to scan beans to determine their quality. The machine, powered by artificial intelligence, will need a human…


Former IBM sales manager, fired after challenging discrimination against subordinate, wins $11m lawsuit

IBM, insisting it doesn’t condone retaliation or discrimination, may appeal On Thursday, a federal jury in Seattle, Washington, found that former IBM sales manager Scott Kingston had been unlawfully fired by the company and denied sales commission after challenging the treatment of subordinates as racially biased. And it awarded him $11.1m.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Johnson & Johnson scientists push back on coronavirus vaccine pause – CNET

The drugmaker says there’s not enough evidence to establish a causal link between its vaccine and six cases of blood clots, which US officials say “appear to be extremely rare.” …read more Source:: CNet


BazarLoader Malware Abuses Slack, BaseCamp Clouds

Two cyberattack campaigns are making the rounds using unique social-engineering techniques. …read more Source:: Threatpost


This $24 emergency radio is what you need for the zombie apocalypse (or a power failure) – CNET

It runs on AC, battery, solar and hand-crank power, and has a flashlight and power bank for your phone. …read more Source:: CNet


Missing California Hiker Found After Mystery Photo Reveals Location

A mystery photo and a geography enthusiast helped locate a missing California hiker who is now safely back home. From a report: Rene Compean of Palmdale was on a hike Monday near Mount Waterman, a popular ski destination in the San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California. While the 45-year-old was on his outdoor adventure, he…