Day: October 12, 2021

Windows Zero-Day Actively Exploited in Widespread Espionage Campaign

The cyberattacks, linked to a Chinese-speaking APT, deliver the new MysterySnail RAT malware to Windows servers. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Pentagon Says Hypersonic Weapons Are Too Expensive

The Pentagon wants defense contractors to cut the ultimate cost of hypersonic weapons, the head of research and development said on Tuesday, as the next generation of super-fast missiles being developed currently cost tens of millions per unit. From a report: “We need to figure out how to drive towards more affordable hypersonics,” Under Secretary…


Google Pixel 6: Release date, price, specs and all the other rumors we’ve heard – CNET

A leaked listing for the Pixel 6 shows off rumored new camera features, a Titan M2 chip and five years of security updates for the upcoming Google phone. …read more Source:: CNet


A Record Number of Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs, Empowered by New Leverage

The number of people quitting their jobs has surged to record highs, pushed by a combination of factors that include Americans sensing ample opportunity and better pay elsewhere. From a report: Some 4.3 million people quit jobs in August, according to the monthly survey — about 2.9 percent of the workforce, according to new data…


The Beauty of Dance, Seen Through the Power of Touch

It’s nothing short of amazing what trained dancers can do with their bodies, and a real shame that visually-impaired people can’t enjoy the experience of, say, ballet. For this year’s Hackaday Prize, [Shi Yun] is working on a way for visually-impaired people to experience dance performances via haptic feedback on a special device. This platform,…


Megachips or decoupled approach? AI chip design companies accounting for operating costs

Chip crunch pulls focus AI chip startups are thinking more about bang-for-the-buck on their processors amid a historic semiconductor shortage and rising prices of silicon.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Magic Leap Somehow Raised $500 Million To Make Another AR Headset

Magic Leap has raised $500 million in funding and is preparing to release a new AR headset, the Magic Leap 2, next year, the company announced Monday. From a report: The headset will be generally available next year, the company said, and “select customers” are using it as part of an early access program. CEO…


Office 365 Spy Campaign Targets US Military Defense

An Iran-linked group is taking aim at makers of drones and satellites, Persian Gulf ports and maritime shipping companies, among others. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Coinbase is Launching a Marketplace for NFTs

Coinbase is getting into NFTs. The cryptocurrency exchange said Tuesday it plans to launch a marketplace that lets users mint, collect and trade NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. From a report: Users can sign up to a waitlist for early access to the feature, the company said. NFTs are one-of-a-kind digital assets designed to represent ownership…


Father of slain journalist accuses Facebook of deceiving consumers – CNET

Facebook and Instagram have failed to police violent content on its platform, a new complaint alleges. …read more Source:: CNet