
FiiO’s portable hi-res DAC and amp is priced to make you an audiophile, right before hi-res goes ‘truly mainstream’
FiiO wants you to know that hi-res audio’s about to go ‘truly mainstream’ …and the QX13 is priced to reflect that Made from 21 layers of carbon fiber for a lightweight yet durable build You know what my favorite kind of audio gadget is? One that makes people go ‘What is that?’ ideally with the […]

Criminals are targeting hundreds of legitimate banking & crypto apps using an advanced virtualization technique — here’s how to stay safe
Experts warn of malware running real apps in fake virtual environments GodFather bypasses security checks and overlays fake screens to steal credentials Targets banking and crypto apps globally with nearly invisible techniques Zimperium zLabs has uncovered a new version of the GodFather malware that uses on-device virtualization to hijack real banking and cryptocurrency apps. Unlike […]

Everything leaving Hulu in August 2025 – don’t miss streaming these 16 movies before they disappear
Attention Hulu subscribers, for the time is almost here when the platform will remove the next group of movies from its library to free up some space for its next wave of new titles. All of the best streaming services do it, but Hulu seems to only target its lesser-known titles, which is a relief. […]

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Chinese hackers were able to breach US National Guard and stay undetected for months
The Department of Homeland Security says Salt Typhoon accessed National Guard systems Hackers were present between March and December 2024 The group stole vital intelligence and personally identifiable information A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor known as Salt Typhoon was lurking in the network of the US Army National Guard for nine months, the US Government […]

Firefox engineer warns Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are ‘crashing more often because of the summer heat,’ and it’s making me worry about the future of these chips
A Firefox engineer has flagged up an apparent issue with Intel Raptor Lake These CPUs are reportedly crashing more in the summer heat in Europe There’s a greater prevalence of crashes in places where temperatures have spiked due to heatwaves, and the 14700K CPU is suffering in particular Intel’s Raptor Lake (and Raptor Lake Refresh) […]

Platonic season 2’s trailer looks even more unhinged than the Apple TV+ show’s ridiculous first season – and that’s the best news we could ask for
Apple TV+ has just released the first trailer for Platonic season 2 It stars Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne, with Luke Macfarlane, Carla Gallo, Aidy Bryant, Kyle Mooney, Beck Bennett and Milo Manheim joining as newcomers The first two episodes are released on August 6, 2025 Buckle up, comedy fans! The hit Apple TV+ show […]

A new Bill Gates charity foundation is spending $1bn to boost AI tools for at-risk Americans
NextLadder Ventures is a 15-year, $1 billion initiative to help 90 million low-income Americans Grants, equity and revenue-based financing will be on offer to eligible participants Anthropic will offer Claude credits and support worth $1.5 million annually NextLadder Ventures has launched a $1 billion initiative to help support low-income Americans, arming them with AI skills […]

Dune Awakening PS5 and Xbox Series X|S – everything we know so far
Dune Awakening is a survival MMO from the creators of Conan: Exiles. It aims to adapt the iconic series of sci-fi books, giving players the challenge of surviving on Arrakis, the most dangerous planet in the Universe. Currently, it’s out on PC, with a console release planned in the future. In Dune Awakening, you’ll awaken […]

US government wants to ban Chinese technology in submarine cables
New proposals look to secure subsea cables against foreign adversaries This includes a default denial of contracts to Chinese firms Subsea cables carry 99% of internet traffic A recent proposal by the FCC outlines plans to ‘unleash submarine cable investment’ in order to ‘accelerate the buildout of AI infrastructure’ across the US, whilst also making […]