Since war first broke out between Ukraine and Russia in 2014, Russian hackers have at times used some of the most sophisticated hacking techniques ever seen in the wild to destroy Ukrainian networks, disrupt the country’s satellite communications, and even trigger blackouts for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian citizens. But the mysterious saboteurs who have,… Continue reading The Cheap Radio Hack That Disrupted Poland’s Railway System
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Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Matters in a World of Fakes
For months, Etsy has become littered with a new genre of T-shirt: the Donald Trump mug shot. And they’re available in two main styles: Guity AF and Not Guilty. The shirts are adorned with photos of the former US president appearing as if he’d just been booked, but until very recently, they’ve been fakes—most of… Continue reading Donald Trump’s Mug Shot Matters in a World of Fakes
Trump’s Prosecution Is America’s Last Hope
Donald Trump was arrested in Georgia tonight for his role in what prosecutors christened “a wide-ranging criminal enterprise” aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 election. Trump and 18 others—his former lawyer, Rudolph Giuliani, and his ex-chief of staff, Mark Meadows, among them—have been formally accused of 41 state-law felonies. The case is brought… Continue reading Trump’s Prosecution Is America’s Last Hope
14 Best Early Labor Day Deals (2023): Firepits, Grills, and Couches
Autumn is fast approaching, and with it comes Labor Day—a herald to the end of summer. We’ve rounded up several early Labor Day deals and end-of-summer sales on furniture and outdoor gear. Be sure to check out our Best Early Labor Day Mattress Sales roundup as well. We also have a big list of back-to-school… Continue reading 14 Best Early Labor Day Deals (2023): Firepits, Grills, and Couches
The Last Hour Before Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Plane Crash
At around 5:30 pm Moscow time on August 23, the Embraer Legacy 600 private business jet took to the skies. Launching from an airport near the Russian capital, the 13-seater plane, which has a white body and blue tail, has been linked to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the brutal Russian mercenary outfit Wagner Group.… Continue reading The Last Hour Before Yevgeny Prigozhin’s Plane Crash
The Myth of ‘Open Source’ AI
ChatGPT made it possible for anyone to play with powerful artificial intelligence, but the inner workings of the world-famous chatbot remain a closely guarded secret. In recent months, however, efforts to make AI more “open” seem to have gained momentum. In May, someone leaked a model from Meta, called Llama, which gave outsiders access to… Continue reading The Myth of ‘Open Source’ AI
India’s Lander Touches Down on the Moon. Russia’s Has Crashed
And nations should avoid cluttering those spots with mechanical detritus, which could complicate future missions. Like campers heading into the backcountry, it’s important to think carefully about what you pack with you and what you take out, Birk says. India’s success doesn’t mean the end of the race toward the moon’s south pole, but it… Continue reading India’s Lander Touches Down on the Moon. Russia’s Has Crashed
Ducati MotoE 2023: specs, speed, charging times
The lithium-ion cells are a standard, cylindrical 21700 format (21 mm in diameter and 70 mm long, as used on older Teslas). A total of 1,152 of them are packed into the carbon-fiber battery that doubles as the bike’s main chassis structure, delivering a total of 18 kWh to an 800-volt electrical system. A aluminum… Continue reading Ducati MotoE 2023: specs, speed, charging times
13 Best Early Labor Day Mattress Deals: Hybrid Beds, Budget, Innerspring
Labor Day is around the corner and mattress companies are starting sales early (naturally). Our advice for buying a mattress is to never pay full price, and always look at deals with caution. Sale prices are usually the real MSRP in disguise. We keep track of prices throughout the year and have highlighted the deals… Continue reading 13 Best Early Labor Day Mattress Deals: Hybrid Beds, Budget, Innerspring
Disney’s ESPN Bet Is a Play for Younger Gamblers
With the Disney Bundle, you can have it all. Bored of Pixar? Watch the latest Marvel movie. Bored of Marvel? Check out a nature documentary on National Geographic. Bored of animals? Head over to ESPN and gorge on baseball. Still not satisfied? Have you considered gambling? Earlier this month, ESPN, owned by Disney since 1995,… Continue reading Disney’s ESPN Bet Is a Play for Younger Gamblers