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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * You can customize your Android Auto through developer mode. * This mode is usually for developers and app creators. * It's easy to access, and you can make significant improvements. For most users, Android Auto
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* Darktrace reported Twill Typhoon (Mustang Panda) targeting Asia‑Pacific and Japan with updated FDMTP backdoor v3.2.5.1 * Attackers used DLL sideloading via spear‑phished ZIPs with Sogou Pinyin plus malicious DLL, and impersonated Yahoo/Apple CDN traffic * FDMTP gathers system info, installs plugins for remote control and persistence;
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* We attended the launch of Bluetti's Balco series in Paris * The range brings simple solar power to homes and small business setups * These are the 6 things you need to know Bluetti has unveiled its new Balco series - if you haven't heard of it before,
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Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Prime Day is coming back... in June! Early rumors from Bloomberg reports indicated that Amazon would shift its deal event up to June from its traditional July slot, and in early May, Amazon confirmed that Prime Day will indeed return
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Let's learn about Robotics via these 224 free blog posts. They are ordered by HackerNoon reader engagement data. Visit the Learn Repo or LearnRepo.com to find the most read blog posts about any technology. Robotics aren't just here to stay, they'll continously play
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The company is ready to do battle with Meta and Google in the smart glasses marketplace. 3 min read Samsung reportedly will unveil Galaxy Glasses, its first smart glasses, at its second Unpacked event of the year on July 22 in London, according to a South Korean news outlet. The
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Apr 02, 2026 Clement Farabet VP of Research, Google DeepMind Olivier Lacombe Director Product Management, Google Deepmind Listen to article [[duration]] minutes Today, we are introducing Gemma 4 — our most intelligent open models to date. Purpose-built for advanced reasoning and agentic workflows, Gemma 4 delivers an unprecedented level of intelligence-per-parameter.
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At IBM Think last week, organizations showcased deploying and scaling innovations such as AI (artificial intelligence) and quantum at speed and scale quickly. This message was front and center that resonated throughout the many stories shared while I was in Boston for the event. I had the pleasure to meet
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* New Linux kernel flaw CVE‑2026‑46300 “Fragnesia” allows local attackers to gain root * Discovered by William Bowling of Zellic; * PoC shows corruption of /usr/bin/su page cache to get root shell Security researchers have discovered a new vulnerability in the Linux kernel which could allow malicious actors to
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* Wordfence disclosed two flaws in Avada Builder, a WordPress plugin with around 1 million active installs * CVE‑2026‑4782 (Arbitrary File Read, medium severity) requires subscriber‑level access; CVE‑2026‑4798 (SQL injection, high severity) exploitable unauthenticated * Patches released in April and May 2026; users advised to update to v3.
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* Chaotic Eclipse leaks two new Windows flaws: YellowKey (BitLocker bypass) and GreenPlasma (privilege escalation) * YellowKey abuses WinRE to bypass BitLocker; verified by Kevin Beaumont, though mitigations are debated * GreenPlasma exploits CTFMON services for SYSTEM access; follows earlier leaks RedSun, UnDefend, and BlueHammer (later patched as CVE‑2026‑33825) Chaotic Eclipse,
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So, you think you’ve got a complete home automation setup, do you? If you already have a smart thermostat, motion detectors, smart lighting, Wi-Fi door locks, and security cameras, you’ve certainly built a solid foundation. But have you considered automating anything beyond the walls of your home? If
