Day: March 18, 2021

Sony PS5 and Xbox Series X restock coming to Walmart today starting at 11:30 a.m. PT – CNET

Supplies will be limited as always, but at least there’s some advance notice this time. …read more Source:: CNet


Massive tornado-like ‘beast’ winds spotted on Jupiter – CNET

The gas giant planet was already known to be home to powerful storms. But they’re even wilder than previously thought. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook shows its upcoming social VR avatars for Horizon at SXSW – CNET

Exclusive: Oculus VP Mark Rabkin talks to CNET about what’s next for VR with the Quest …read more Source:: CNet


NFTs explained: These pricey assets are as weird as you think they are – CNET

Owning a digital copy of an expensive artwork or song doesn’t mean you actually own the art or the song — but those copies are still going for a small fortune. …read more Source:: CNet


Beware the Package Typosquatting Supply Chain Attack

Attackers are mimicking the names of existing packages on public registries in hopes that users or developers will accidentally download these malicious packages instead of legitimate ones. …read more Source:: DarkReading


Apple’s next iPad Pro will have Thunderbolt, improved display, could arrive in April: Report

Earlier reports claimed the iPad Pro would be announced March 23, but now it’s looking like an April announcement. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Facebook is Making a Bracelet That Lets You Control Computers With Your Brain

Facebook says it has created a wristband that translates motor signals from your brain so you can move a digital object just by thinking about it. From a report: The wristband, which looks like a clunky iPod on a strap, uses sensors to detect movements you intend to make. It uses electromyography (EMG) to interpret…


Vaccine management software may have to handle digital passports, manage new risks

When vaccine management software will have to morph is unclear, but it’s likely to involve passport management. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Faster broadband is coming to millions. But that could mean higher bills, too

The latest ruling from Ofcom opens the door to faster deployments of full-fiber broadband, but it might come at a higher cost for consumers. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Zoom Screen-Sharing Glitch ‘Briefly’ Leaks Sensitive Data

A glitch in Zoom’s screen-sharing feature shows parts of presenters’ screens that they did not intend to share – potentially leaking emails or passwords. …read more Source:: Threatpost