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Researchers from Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team have released a powerful new IDA Pro plugin called “hrtng,” designed to streamline and simplify the complex process of malware reverse engineering. This open-source tool, now available on GitHub under the GPLv3 license, promises to be a game-changer for cybersecurity professionals and malware analysts worldwide. hrtng is not … [Read more...]

OpenAI finally released the full version of o1, which gives smarter answers than GPT-4o by using additional compute to “think” about questions. However, AI safety testers found that o1’s reasoning abilities also make it try to deceive humans at a higher rate than GPT-4o — or, for that matter, leading AI models from Meta, Anthropic, and Google. That’s according to red team research published by … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump says that VC and All-In Podcast co-host David Sacks will … [Read more...]

Incoming President Donald Trump has a new crypto and AI “czar”: ex-PayPal COO David Sacks. Trump announced Sacks’ appointment Thursday in a post on Truth Social, Trump’s social networking platform. “[Sacks] will work on a legal framework so the Crypto [sic] industry has the clarity it has been asking for, and can thrive in the US,” he wrote. Sacks, a member of the so-called “PayPal … [Read more...]

Would you install SteamOS on a Steam Deck alternatives if you had the chance to? Valve has dropped a few hints here and there that it plans to bring SteamOS to other devices, but nothing concrete has appeared. However, the company has revealed a new hint in its branding documentation by adding a new "powered by SteamOS" logo. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Tom Warren / The VergeiFixit now sells genuine Xbox parts you can use to repair your Xbox Series X or S and offers official guides … [Read more...]

As a PC user, you probably already appreciate the crucial role of a power supply unit (PSU). It's not only responsible for routing the correct voltage to every component inside the PC, but also keeping everything operating at peak performance. Without adequate and clean power, your CPU and GPU can easily encounter issues that you might fail to diagnose at first glance. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]

If you’ve been on the fence about buying the urban landscape sim Cities: Skyline II (and given the response following its launch, who could blame you?), here’s your chance to take it for a free test run. Paradox Interactive announced on Bluesky that players can play the city building game for free for a limited time.Cities: Skylines II is available to play from now until December 9. The free … [Read more...]

Some believe Klarna’s planned IPO in 2025 could set the stage for other fintech startups to go public. But with the tech IPO market still sluggish, one of the candidates hotly tipped to follow suit has instead just announced a fundraise, and its CEO says going public is “not a priority.” Zopa, the UK neobank that provides loans, credit cards and savings accounts to some 1.3 million customers, has … [Read more...]

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has no business being as entertaining as it is. Outside of the superhero genre, there aren’t many high-quality licensed games out there, and this one comes with decades of film lore to live up to. And, frankly, it’s a little bit of a mess on Xbox Series S. Some of its scenes are stunning, but it’s also infested with resolution issues, mechanical glitches and … [Read more...]

When populating your network-attached storage (NAS) with drives, it's important to consider hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). These are excellent for reliably storing lots of data and are specifically designed for use inside NAS devices. Another medium that can be used to expand your NAS's capacity is the trusty USB drive. Many prebuilt turnkey NAS enclosures have a few USB … [Read more...]

The game’s most interesting bits are trapped in cutscenes while its boring bits are the stuff you actually have to play out.I am Indiana Jones. I am trying to investigate the Great Pyramid of Giza but it’s currently swarmed by Nazis looking for the same artifacts I am. Some of the lower ranking soldiers don’t pay me any mind as I’m dressed like one of the local workers. However, the higher ups see … [Read more...]

The League of Legends universe is expanding once again — this time with a physical card game. Riot Games announced today that it’s developing a physical trading card game set in the League universe. The game is currently known as “Project K,” and Riot says it’s working with an unnamed partner in China to release the game there in early 2025. As for a global release, Riot says, “We are taking our … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Two more OS upgrades are on the way for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]

California is introducing new requirements aimed at protecting young passengers traveling alone in taxis and rideshares. The California Public Utilities Commission is requiring drivers to pass a fingerprint background check in order to provide a ride to an unaccompanied minor. According to TechCrunch, transit companies will also be responsible for the cost of these background checks. Companies … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Illustration: The VergeGoogle is making it easier to switch off personalized search results thanks to an option that sometimes appears at … [Read more...]

a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeFollowing news that foreign hackers may still be in US telecom networks, the Federal … [Read more...]

I have two computers that I use on a regular basis. When I'm at home, I use my gaming PC hooked to an ultrawide monitor. For times when I'm traveling or working from a cafe or co-working space, I use my MacBook Pro. The Mac, undoubtedly, has a built-in webcam for video calls which serves its purpose well. But, when I'm using my PC, I have to use an external webcam to attend meetings. Owing to … [Read more...]

Turning sunflower seeds into sustainable, cocoa-free chocolate has netted Munich-based B2B foodtech startup Planet A Foods (formerly QOA) a $30 million Series B funding round. Now, the Y Combinator alum is gearing up for industrialization, with the funds set to be deployed to scale its production capacity by around 7.5x. The round fast follows a $15.4 million Series A back in February. Currently, … [Read more...]

Nightdive Studios, the developer behind remasters of Star Wars: Dark Forces and System Shock 2, have surprise-launched a remaster of 2002 cult-hit The Thing. The upgraded game is available now for PC, Xbox One and Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and to stream through NVIDIA GeForce Now.Originally developed by Computer Artworks, The Thing is a third-person shooter that acts a … [Read more...]