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A leak of 190,000 chat messages traded among members of the Black Basta ransomware group shows that it’s a highly structured and mostly efficient organization staffed by personnel with expertise in various specialities, including exploit development, infrastructure optimization, social engineering, and more. The trove of records was first posted to file-sharing site MEGA. The messages, …

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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water. But pour the water too slowly and the resulting jet will stick to the spout (the “teapot effect”) and there won’t be sufficient mixing of the grounds; they’ll just settle …

Fewer beans = great coffee if you get the pour height right Read More »

Instead, it appears that X decided to sue Twitch after discovering that Twitch was among advertisers who directly referenced the WFA’s brand safety guidelines in its own community guidelines and terms of service. X likely saw this as evidence that Twitch was allegedly conspiring with the WFA to restrict then-Twitter’s ad revenue, since X alleged …

Twitch makes deal to escape Elon Musk suit alleging X ad boycott conspiracy Read More »

A US appeals court ruled yesterday that DOGE can access personal data held by the US Department of Education and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), overturning an order issued by a lower-court judge. The US government has “met its burden of a strong showing that it is likely to succeed on the merits of their …

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An AI-powered smart home voice assistant that amiably chats with you, follows your orders with ease, and does your bidding in the background? It’s a tantalizing idea that seems so close, yet remains stubbornly far away.  The big prediction last year was that a new Apple smart hub powered by an AI-augmented Siri would arrive …

AI is booming, but not in smart homes Read More »

Image: Ugreen If there’s one thing every laptop user should have, it’s a USB hub. After all, you probably feel like you don’t have enough ports for all your accessories and peripherals, right? In that case, grab this Ugreen Revodok that turns one port into five. It’s currently only $10 on Amazon with this 38% …

This $10 USB-C hub with 4K HDMI support has never been cheaper Read More »

What’s the best internet provider in Florida? Looking for the best internet provider in the Sunshine State? Our broadband experts have compiled the best broadband providers in Florida to help you choose the right one for your needs. From DSL to fixed wireless to fiber, Florida’s range of broadband providers can vary dramatically in affordability …

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The era of Facebook, Instagram and Threads using fact-checking to verify information on its platforms is over, as of Monday, April 7, according to Meta’s chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan. He said in a post on X, “By Monday afternoon, our fact-checking program in the US will be officially over. That means no new …

Facebook, Instagram Fact-Checking Has Ended: What That Means for You Read More »

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword was a tough one for me. I guess I need to brush up on my edible rocks and 10-legged sea …

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What is the best internet provider in Baltimore? After thorough research and testing, CNET’s experts have chosen Xfinity as the best internet provider for most households in Baltimore, Maryland. This is due to Xfinity’s wide availability across the city and its affordable high-speed internet plans. However, if Xfinity isn’t available at your address, Verizon Fios …

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