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EngadgetSony investigates the alleged data breach that has led to hacker infighting
On Monday, relatively new hacking group Ransomed.vc made the lofty claim that it had successfully compromised "all" of the company's systems, as reported by Cybersecurity Connect. Now a second threat actor has leaked the data believed to be in Ransomed.vc's possession, claiming the former are "scammers" trying to "chase influence."
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Threads will allow users to delete accounts separately from Instagram
Threads is solving a major pain point for some users by decoupling from Instagram and allowing people to delete one account without deleting the other. The particulars are still being ironed out but it should launch by December.
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Ex-Microsoft exec Panos Panay is confirmed as the new head of Amazon's devices team
Former Microsoft executive Panos Panay is the new head of Amazon’s Devices and Services division, where he'll oversee the Alexa and Echo teams.
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EA pulls its FIFA games from digital storefronts such as Steam
EA has pulled all of its FIFA-branded games from digital storefronts such as Steam. The publisher hasn't revealed the reason for the decision, but it may be due to licensing issues.
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Mercedes take the wheel: Testing Drive Pilot L3 autonomy in traffic
Drive Pilot is the first proper SAE Level 3 autonomy system on the road, meaning when the car is driving itself you, the driver, aren't even liable for the car's behavior. That's an impressive feat, but it's one that comes with a lot of caveats.
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The best MacBooks for 2023: How to pick the best Apple laptop
Apple currently produces just two lines of MacBooks, the Air and the Pro -- but there's plenty of variation within just those two options. Here are our top picks based on our testing.
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Honbike’s e-bike of the future is perfect for cities
Honbike Uni4's a staggeringly good bike for a surprisingly low price. Just don't take it off road.
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Shure hid a preamp inside its latest SM7dB microphone
Now with a built-in preamp, the SM7 series no longer requires third-party gain lifters or heavyweight external audio interfaces for your voice to be heard.
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Valve fails to get out of paying its EU geo-blocking fine
Valve has failed to convince a court that it didn't infringe EU law by geo-blocking activation keys, according to a new ruling.
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Logitech's new racing cockpit is a $299 foldable chair
Logitech has launched a new $299 cockpit for racing simulators that wouldn't look too out of place at a backyard BBQ.
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The Morning After: What to expect at Meta Connect 2023
The biggest news stories this morning: What to expect at Meta Connect 2023, The FCC plans to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules, LG's foldable screen laptop.
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Apple's much-maligned Studio Display webcam gets manual framing
Apple has released a firmware update for its Studio Display to improve its much-maligned 12MP ultrawide webcam.
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The Talos Principle 2 will hit consoles and PC on November 2
The Talos Principle 2 is coming out for PC (via Steam and Epic Games), the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 2.
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Nothing's budget-friendly brand CMF debuts a $69 smartwatch and $49 earbuds
CMF, the budget-friendly sub-brand Nothing announced back in August, has launched its first products: A smartwatch, a pair of earbuds and a GaN charger.
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The ARC nerve-stimulation system could help quadriplegic patients move their arms again
Onward Medical passed another developmental milestone on Wednesday with the first successful successful use of its electrode array to restore function to a patient’s upper limbs.
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The WGA strike ends with protections against AI set in place
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has voted to officially lift its strike order, over half a year since it stopped work and demanded a better contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
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X previews its 'shadowban' alerts
X is getting closer to releasing its long-promised alerts that will notify users about whether or not their account has been “shadowbanned.”
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The US electrical grid is in desperate need of upgrades, watchdog warns
In a new report, the SAFE Grid Security Project warns the US grid faces increasing risks from extreme weather, cyberattacks, and inadequate infrastructure as energy demands grow more complex.
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European Union report finds X has a major disinformation problem
X, the company previously known as Twitter, could soon find itself in hot water with European Union officials due to the amount of misinformation on its platform.
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Ford halts construction of Michigan EV battery factory as strikes continue
Ford announced that it’s suspending construction on its $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan. Union leaders have accused the automaker of using the closure as a job-cutting threat during the current auto strike.