Aug 15
The start of the work week is upon us, and that makes today’s Wordle solution slightly amusing. Need some additional hints? We have them, as well as the answer.
Aug 15
Getting out on the water is a long-running tradition across the world, but it’s never looked cooler — or weirder — than in these vessels.
Aug 15
There are many web browsers on the market, a handful of which continue to dominate. Which browser do people use most often? The answer isn’t too surprising.
Aug 15
Thousands of feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean, a journey of exploration and discovery is underway. Researchers from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and partner groups are conducting one of the most comprehensive map and survey missions of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge ever done. The ridge is the…
Aug 15
Zoom users with Macs can rest a little easier. Ars Technicareports Zoom has updated its Mac software to patch a vulnerability that let would-be intruders take control of systems. The video calling software’s auto-updater software not only had root-level access, but had a signature verification system that you could fool simply by giving your package a familiar file name. A hacker could force your app to downgrade or otherwise enable exploits.
Objective-See Foundation (OSF) creator and researcher Patrick Wardle first discovered the security hole, and disclosed it to Zoom in December last year. Zoom fixed that problem, but introduced another bug in the process. Zoom addressed that, too, but Wardle found still another flaw. The OSF founder discussed his findings at Def-Con last week. Zoom acknowledged the issue that day, and patched it afterward.
This isn’t the first time Zoom has grappled with security headaches, including for the Mac. In 2019, the company raced to fix a webcam hijack exploit that relied on a locally-created web server. Increased scrutiny of Zoom at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020 also prompted a full-scale review of the company’s practices. While that did lead to changes, it’s clear Zoom isn’t immune to missteps.
Aug 15
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Director Talks Expectations and Blending Genres
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In a few short weeks, Amazon becomes Middle Earth. The trillion-dollar company has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in bringing the latest iteration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings franchise to its streaming service. That show, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, debuts September 2, and few…
Aug 15
“They stole my three Passports (one expired),” said the former president, who is under investigation for keeping classified documents.
Aug 15
The U.S. Army transferred its satellite ground stations to the Space Force on Monday as the latest step in establishing the sixth branch of the U.S. military devoted to demonstrating national dominance in space.
Aug 15
Guillermo del Toro's Netflix Horror Anthology Drops a Frightful First Trailer
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On October 25, just in time for Halloween, Netflix is releasing Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities across a four-day event. Two episodes will be released daily up until the 28th, making for a fascinating anthology release schedule that pushes the boundaries of genre, taste, and practical effects.
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