Sennheiser has developed an approach to spatial audio that doesn’t require a surround sound system. The tech, called Ambeo 2-Channel Spatial Audio, will work on standard stereo speakers, Sennheiser says. The company says Ambeo will deliver “an improved audio experience wherever stereo is delivered today, be it standard TV sets, stereo systems, headphones, tablets or… Continue reading Netflix starts using new Ambeo spatial audio tech from Sennheiser
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North Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
State-sponsored North Korean hackers have been targeting healthcare providers since at least May 2021, according to the US government. The FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of the Treasury have issued a joint advisory warning healthcare organizations about the attackers’ MO. Apparently, they’ve been using a ransomware called Maui to… Continue reading North Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
Rivian says it’s still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles despite production woes
Moreso than most automakers, Rivian has had a tough 2022. At the start of the year, the company, blaming inflation and component shortages, raised the base price of its quad-motor R1T pickup truck by a whopping $12,000. And while it went on to quickly backtrack, the decision led to a shareholder lawsuit. Despite those early… Continue reading Rivian says it’s still on track to produce 25,000 vehicles despite production woes
Extreme sports Apple Watch could feature an expansive 2-inch display
Apple’s long-rumored extreme sports Series 8 Watch could ship with the company’s largest smartwatch display to date. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the forthcoming wearable features a screen that measures almost 2 inches diagonally and has a 410 by 502 resolution. Compared to the display on the 45mm Series 7, the largest smartwatch Apple sells… Continue reading Extreme sports Apple Watch could feature an expansive 2-inch display
Elaborate hack of ‘Axie Infinity’ tied to fake LinkedIn job offer
Axie Infinity was the prime example of crypto gaming last year, when its play-to-earn formula helped it reach up to 2.7 million daily active users last November. But that all came crashing down in March, when hackers stole $625 million from the Ethereum-linked Ronin sidechain powering the game. Now, it turns out, the source of… Continue reading Elaborate hack of ‘Axie Infinity’ tied to fake LinkedIn job offer
Grab ‘The Matrix Awakens’ Unreal demo before it’s delisted on July 9th
Time is running out to download Epic Games’ The Matrix Awakens. The free open-world interactive demo made with Unreal Engine 5 will be removed from the PlayStation and Xbox stores on July 9th. Luckily, players can still access the game an unlimited amount of times once it’s downloaded. The tie-in experience to The Matrix Resurrections debuted… Continue reading Grab ‘The Matrix Awakens’ Unreal demo before it’s delisted on July 9th
‘Forspoken’ is delayed again, this time to January 24th
For the second time this year, Square Enix is delaying Forspoken. Following a delay that pushed the title from its original May 24th release date, the upcoming action RPG from Final Fantasy XV studio Luminous Productions was scheduled to hit PlayStation 5 and PC on October 11th, 2022. It will now instead come out on… Continue reading ‘Forspoken’ is delayed again, this time to January 24th
Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
Apple has announced Lockdown Mode, an “extreme” level of security designed for a “very small number of users who face grave, targeted threats.” It will be available this fall when the company rolls out iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura. The company says it created Lockdown Mode to help protect high-profile people who, because… Continue reading Apple is building a Lockdown Mode to fend off cyberattacks on high-profile users
Japan’s amended cyberbullying law makes online insults punishable by one year in prison
Insulting someone online could land an individual in Japan a one-year prison term under an amendment to the country’s penal code enacted on Thursday morning. Following the apparent suicide of Hana Kimura and a paltry ¥9,000 (around $81) fine for one of the men accused of bullying the Terrace House star in 2020, government officials… Continue reading Japan’s amended cyberbullying law makes online insults punishable by one year in prison
A colorful Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Switch OLED is on the way
Nintendo occasionally releases special-edition Switch models for its big games and Splatoon 3 will be no different. A very colorful version of the Switch OLED will be available on August 26th, a couple of weeks before the game arrives on September 9th. This version of the console costs $360 — $10 more than the regular… Continue reading A colorful Splatoon 3-themed Nintendo Switch OLED is on the way