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Take-Two Interactive Subpoenas Microsoft, Discord To Find GTA 6 Leaker
The parent of Rockstar Games has also been demanding Discord crack down on messages that've been sharing information about the GTA 6 leaks. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
New Android malware spotted infecting cars via software updates
In a rarity, a new piece of Android malware has been discovered specifically targeting the computing systems inside cars. The malware was designed to infect “ automotive head units ,” which can control the infotainment system, connectivity and navigation, according to the antivirus provider Kaspersky, which uncovered the threat in June.
New Android malware spotted infecting cars via software updates
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Windows 11 Gaming Issue Linked To RGB Devices of All Things
Artificial Intelligence 6 hours ago When everyone has the same AI, what makes your company smarter? Fast Company - BY Enrique Dans • 6h The trick is not to have the biggest model, but the best one for you. After a few years of monitoring and studying corporate AI implementations, I’m still puzzled by one thing: most of them begin with a discussion of the model being used.
US Foreign Power Inverter Ban Exempts Off-Grid, 'Non-Utility-Interactive' Products
The US has revised its ban on foreign-made power inverters to exclude off-grid inverters, which can be found in portable power stations sold to consumers. The White House has clarified the ban is focusing on foreign-made power inverters "intended for use in parallel with an electric utility," and sometimes feeding power back into the grid.
GTA 6 leaker shows evidence that they stole copy of the game
The group behind the Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks has posted more evidence they've obtained a copy of at least some portion of the anticipated game. The group, Cyberleek, has released a new video over its website that seems to prove they have a playable version of GTA 6. The 2-minute clip claims to show a plane flying in the game, although it looks eerily similar to Microsoft Flight Simulator .
AMD Crosses a 30% Client CPU Market Share Against Intel
AMD's share for both desktop and mobile CPUs has been growing, according to Mercury Research. That said, Arm-based processors have been encroaching on x86 territory. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology.
AMD Crosses a 30% Client CPU Market Share Against Intel
For the first time, AMD's share of the x86 client CPU market, covering both mobile and desktop, has crossed 30%, according to Mercury Research, which tracks the processor shipments. AMD's share of client CPU for x86 processors reached 30.3% in Q2 against Intel's 69.7%, Mercury Research said in a research note on Thursday. It represents a sizable jump from two years ago when the company's share was at 21.1%. AMD's share for desktop CPU shipments has already been reaching past 30% in recent quarters.
US Tablet Shipments Plummet by 32% on Memory Crunch
The memory shortage appears to be sinking demand for tablets in the US. On Thursday, the research firm IDC reported that tablet shipments to the US in Q2 dropped 31.6% year-over-year. The memory crunch has been causing prices for consumer electronics to rise everywhere, and tablets have been no exception. "Samsung, Lenovo, and Apple all raised tablet prices within ten weeks of each other. The result: US tablet shipments collapsed 31.6% year over year, the worst of any region," IDC added in a tweet.
US Tablet Shipments Plummet by 32% on Memory Crunch
2 hours ago The Galaxy S26 FE just got completely exposed by this leak. Follow us on Google DiscoverAdd us as preferred source It’s looking more and more like the Galaxy S26 FE leaks won’t stop until Samsung finally makes its official announcement. Earlier today, we got a look at the cases for the next Samsung …
Vigilante or crypto scammer? A new GTA 6 leaker emerges
A mysterious group is leaking new footage of Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its official release, suggesting a copy of the game might have been stolen. The group behind the leaks, called “CyberLeek,” made waves on Tuesday after it began posting images and then in-game clips allegedly taken from GTA 6.
Vigilante or Crypto Scammer? A New GTA 6 Leaker Emerges
U.S. Army 1 hour ago Army unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI as reenlistment incentive CBS News - Eleanor Watson, Jennifer Jacobs, James LaPorta, • 1h Some U.S. military members who are itching to play a video game they've anticipated for over a decade can trade a commitment for several more years … Culture 8 hours ago GTA 6's leak exposes the uncomfortable truth about digital-only games creativebloq.com - Ian Dean • 8h When a game as big as Grand Theft Auto VI exists almost...
'Let's Pee On Computers': New Beer Ad Taps AI Data Center Backlash
I've been a journalist for over 15 years. I got my start as a schools and cities reporter in Kansas City and joined PCMag in 2017, where I cover satellite internet services, cybersecurity, PC hardware, and more. I'm currently based in San Francisco, but previously spent over five years in China, covering the country's technology sector.
FCC retracts 7 million US Starlink subscriber figure
Oops: The Federal Communications Commission says it mistakenly claimed SpaceX's Starlink had reached over 7 million subscribers in the US. The FCC has officially issued an “ erratum ” to correct the number, which appeared in the Commission's Section 706 report examining broadband access in the US. The FCC originally published the report on Friday, saying on page 64: “Satellite service is also rapidly expanding.
Amazon bars customers from filing class action lawsuits over disputes
Amazon is shutting down the option for US consumers to file a class action lawsuit against the company if a dispute arises. On Friday, the e-commerce giant notified some subscribers about a change to Amazon's Conditions of Use and how the company will handle disputes with customers with its products or services sold.
Starlink's New Gigabit Gateways Face Interference Complaint From Iridium
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Uber aims for 1 million drone deliveries per day by 2029
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Amazon Bars Customers From Filing Class Action Lawsuits Over Disputes
amazon logo - Photo by Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images Amazon is shutting down the option for US consumers to file a class action lawsuit against the company if a dispute arises. On Friday, the e-commerce giant notified some subscribers about a change to Amazon's Conditions of Use and how the company will handle disputes with customers with its products or services sold.
FCC Says Starlink Has Over 7 Million US Subscribers. Wait, What?
A new report from the Federal Communications Commission suggests that Starlink’s growth in the US has somehow tripled, reaching over 7 million subscribers. The 7 million figure is in the “Section 706” report from the FCC, which examines broadband access nationwide, covering fixed and mobile services.
Trump Admin Wants Private US Companies to Hack Cybercriminals
To crack down on hackers, the Trump administration is creating a program to enlist private US companies to conduct offensive hacking operations against cybercriminal groups. President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to tap the private sector to help the US "combat transnational cyber-enabled crime," even though US companies have typically focused on defense, including kicking hackers off their services.
Disgruntled researcher discloses new zero-day in Windows antivirus
A disgruntled security researcher who's been feuding with Microsoft has released a newly discovered vulnerability in Windows Defender that could be used to help hackers attack PCs. On Tuesday, the researcher, Nightmare Eclipse, announced “ShieldBreak,” describing it as a zero-day vulnerability, or a flaw that currently has no software patch.
Chinese hackers created a 'near-autonomous' attack using open-source AI
In a disturbing sign, Chinese hackers used open-source AI to create a “near-autonomous attack” capable of stealing data from government agencies. The attack was so efficient that it cracked 85 government accounts through password guessing, pilfered thousands of records, and even discovered access vulnerabilities in a government web application, all within about four days, according to Israeli cybersecurity provider Dream.
Pay a Grubhub Junk Fee? FTC Sending Out $23.8M in Settlement Checks
grubhub app - Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Grubhub is finally sending out checks as part of a $25 million settlement it reached with the Federal Trade Commission over the food delivery app's controversial business practices.
Chinese Hackers Created a 'Near-Autonomous' Attack Using Open-Source AI
Why Building Distress Tolerance Matters Most When Facing Challenging Situations Yes, you can show up when life gets hard. When something stressful happens (and it inevitably will), your reaction could feel immediate and …
Researchers create fake startup to dupe North Koreans looking for remote gigs
As North Koreans continue to infiltrate companies by securing remote IT jobs, a pair of cybersecurity researchers hit back by creating a fake startup to trap them and monitor their activities. NorthScan's Heiner García and Mauro Eldritch from Birmingham Cyber Arms LTD managed to hire a trio of suspected North Korean IT workers, who ultimately revealed all their tactics. Footage of their job interviews, video meetings, and activities has also been published online.
Calif. City Declares Local Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Calls
Follow Calif. City Declares Local Emergency After Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Calls Updated Mon, August 10, 2026 at 12:26 PM EDT suisun city - Credit: MichaelRLopez via Getty Images Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
If Orbital Data Centers Take Off, Brace For Giant Rings In The Night Sky
As companies race to build orbiting data centers, scientists are starting to warn the same systems could create giant rings of artificial satellites around Earth, altering the night sky with more light pollution. "Here's the future that the techbros want. Earth as a ringed planet," posted University of Regina astronomy professor Samantha Lawler.
20 Wi-Fi routers from this Chinese vendor found with a backdoor
A cybersecurity company is warning that 20 Wi-Fi router models from Chinese vendor Zbtlink contain a backdoor, a hidden way to remotely control the device. However, Zbtlink says the little-known function is merely “an after-sales technical support tool.” VulnCheck discovered the alleged backdoor in the firmware of a Zbtlink AX3000 it purchased from the Chinese e-commerce platform Alibaba.
20 Wi-Fi Routers From This Chinese Vendor Found With a Backdoor
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New GTA 6 Trailer Is Coming Soon, But It'll Be a Netflix Exclusive for a Few Hours
Rockstar Games Now Everything to expect from GTA 6 An Extended Look Sportskeeda - Rishi Pallav • 40m It has been 458 days since GTA 6 Trailer 2, and the wait for new official content is finally coming to an end. Rockstar Games has announced that GTA 6 … Gaming 2 hours ago AereA - Official Announcement Trailer IGN • 2h Check out the Announcement Trailer for AereA, a music-themed action RPG developed by Triangle Studios and SODESCO.
Suspected Chinese Hackers Compromised This VPN to Deliver Malware
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Telegram: Extortionist duped Apple into delisting our app
Apple's decision to briefly remove Telegram from the App Store has been blamed on a blackmailer duping the company into executing a takedown, according to Telegram's CEO. “Extortionists have found a way to manipulate Apple into overreacting,” Pavel Durov tweeted On Monday, Apple abruptly delisted the messaging app , reportedly for violating its strict ban on hosting child sexual abuse material.
OpenAI: Here's what Apple's trade secret theft lawsuit gets wrong
OpenAI is responding to an Apple lawsuit that accuses it of trade secret theft by taking the legal battle to the court of public opinion “Apple is getting this wrong,” OpenAI says in a blog post . “This careless, aggressive, and oddly personal lawsuit sadly doesn't live up to [Apple's] reputation." Apple claims that two former employees, Tang Yew Tan and Chang Liu, conspired to steal Apple's trade secrets when jumping ship to build hardware products for OpenAI.
Starlink Mobile Won't Just Be Satellites, But a Ground Network Too
Technology 2 hours ago SpaceX doubles revenue on Anthropic and Google compute deals, Starlink growth TechCrunch - Sean O'Kane • 2h SpaceX doubled its revenue compared to last year, in large part thanks to the growth of its Starlink satellite internet service and deals it struck to rent out computing power to Anthropic and Google, the company revealed in its first quarterly earnings since going public.
Starlink mobile will span 'thousands' of satellites by 2028
As it races to deliver 5G from orbit, SpaceX is planning for “thousands” of satellites in operation for Starlink Mobile by the end of 2028. The company mentioned the figure in a document sent to a Canadian regulator, which was published last week and spotted by a user on X.
With Subscriber Counts Decimated by Starlink, Hughesnet Files for Bankruptcy
Hughesnet logo - Credit: Hughesnet US satellite internet provider Hughesnet has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after running low on cash and losing subscribers to Starlink. Hughes Network Systems filed in a US bankruptcy court on Sunday, but the company notes it'll continue serving its satellite internet customers during the restructuring period.
Amazon's Globalstar Might Be Partnering With Skylo on Satellite Messaging
(Credit: PCMag/Michael Kan) Apple’s satellite messaging partner, Globalstar, might be close to moving beyond the iPhone. A regulatory application suggests that it's partnering with Skylo to support Android devices. In a Thursday application filed with the Federal Communications Commission, Skylo asks for a drastic increase in the number of devices it can support. For Middle East readers, this is more than a US regulatory footnote.
New York Sues to Prevent Kalshi From Operating in the State
Kalshi logo - Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The state of New York is suing prediction market Kalshi to stop it from operating in the state, arguing the platform amounts to unlicensed gambling.
MacBook Neo Is Big Win for Apple's Mac Revenue, But Memory Crunch Looms
macbook neo - Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images The affordable MacBook Neo helped Apple's Mac business reach new revenue records, despite the ongoing memory shortage. However, CEO Tim Cook warns that memory costs are expected to continue rising. "Mac delivered its best June quarter yet," Cook said in an earnings call covering the April to June period. The Mac business raked in $10.4 billion, up 29% year-over-year.
China Slams US Ban on Foreign-Made Robots, Threatens to Retaliate
Follow China Slams US Ban on Foreign-Made Robots, Threatens to Retaliate Updated Thu, July 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chinese robot - Photo by John Ricky/Anadolu via Getty Images Key takeawaysPowered by Yahoo Scout. Yahoo is using AI to generate key points from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.
SpaceX Pushes FCC to Target Eutelsat OneWeb in Satellite Dispute With Europe
SpaceX logo - Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) In some tit for tat, SpaceX is subtly nudging the Federal Communications Commission to penalize rival satellite internet provider Eutelsat OneWeb after the EU adopted rules to preserve satellite spectrum for European companies. SpaceX is weighing in after the FCC warned in March that it could retaliate against the EU for enacting policies that threaten to block US satellite companies from accessing its markets.
Telegram's CEO Flips Russia the Bird After It Charges Him With Terrorism
Investing 1 hour ago Alphabet Captures 2026 AI Capex Alpha But Amazon Begins Surging in 2027 247wallst.com - Alex Sirois • 1h Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL | GOOGL Price Prediction) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) both closed Q1 FY2026 with blockbuster AI infrastructure disclosures. … Anthropic Now Anthropic is alone in every AI policy fight. It’s winning anyway. TNW - Ana Maria Constantin • 42m Anthropic spent the winter as the darling of America’s AI boom.
VPN provider fights Microsoft's hidden Windows device tracking
A hacker's arrest exposed a little-known way Microsoft can track users on a Windows PC , but VPN provider Windscribe says it developed a process to shut it down. Windscribe says its experimental computer script can remove the Global Device ID (GDID) from a Windows PC. That identifier was used by the FBI to identify 19-year-old Peter Stokes, an alleged member of the hacking group Scattered Spider .
Nvidia employee reportedly detained in Taiwan over AI chip smuggling
Law enforcement in Taiwan has reportedly detained an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation into AI chip smuggling to China. On Tuesday, Taiwan's Keelung District Prosecutor's Office announced new progress in its efforts to trace how high-end servers from US company Supermicro, an Nvidia partner, were illegally exported to China. Investigators in Taiwan identified a new suspect with the surname Chang, executed search warrants for his home and company, and summoned him for questioning.
The FCC's Next Target: Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters
The US ban on foreign-made tech is expanding from drones and Wi-Fi routers to humanoid robots and power inverters. On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission announced the ban, which targets "advanced robotic devices" including mobile robots, humanoid bots, and dog-like quadrupeds. "Today's action does not impact a consumer's continued use of devices they previously acquired," the FCC noted.
Amazon plans to launch 5,000 new satellites to beam data to iPhones
Satellite connectivity on Apple iPhones is set for a major upgrade via Amazon's next-generation satellite constellation. Amazon today announced plans to launch 5,105 low-Earth orbiting satellites, months after it reached an $11.6 billion deal to acquire Globalstar , the satellite communications provider for the iPhone. The proposed constellation will build on top of Globalstar's existing network of only a few dozen satellites .
Claude Chats Popped Up in Google Search Results. Who's to Blame?
(Photo Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) If you share and re-post your conversation with an AI chatbot on the open web, don't be surprised if it ends up on a search engine. A trove of user chats with Anthropic's Claude AI has been found indexed in Google search, briefly making them easy to find. On Saturday, a Reddit user reported that typing "site:claude.ai/share" into the Google search box revealed hundreds of Claude chats.
Spider-Man Swings Into... Google Maps? Web Crawler Spotted on Street View
(Credit: Google Maps) Yes, it's a movie promotion, but Spider-Man has seemingly come to life in Google Maps. On Thursday, Google dropped a hint that the famous web crawler had swung into the mapping service, tweeting: “Our Street View sense is tingling, but let's not spoil the fun yet.” The tweet contains an image of a mysterious building that was later revealed to be in Long Island City, Queens.
In Face of US Crackdown, Microsoft, Nvidia CEOs Back Open-Weight AI Models
(Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto via Getty Images) After a Trump official accused Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 of cloning US tech, the CEOs of Microsoft and Nvidia are subtly nudging the White House to refrain from banning open-weight AI models from Chinese companies. On Friday, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang tweeted a public letter about the value of open-weight AI models, which anyone can, in theory, download and run if they have the required computing resources.
LG to remove unwanted monitor pop-ups, following nudge from Microsoft
LG has agreed to disable a pop-up ad for McAfee software on its monitors As Windows Latest reports , a Microsoft executive reached out to LG to pull the plug after the PC hardware review channel Gamers Nexus reported that at least eight LG UltraGear monitors were installing an “LG Monitor App Install” program without permission once they connected to a Windows PC. The program advises customers to install other apps, and shows a pop-up ad for McAfee's Scam Detector software.
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