One of the arguments people make against cryptocurrency is that the difficult-to-trace nature makes it the preferred currency among criminal elements. But engaging in illegal activities on the dark web…
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Facebook said it isn’t notifying users if they were affected by the leak of 533 million records
The database containing the personal information of half a billion Facebook users is not just a treasure trove for telemarketers and telephone spammers. Information like birthdates, marital status, hometowns, and…
Super Mario Bros. speedrunner sets first sub-4:55 completion time in new world record
The one thing I’ve learned about speedrunning over the years is that you should never say “never.” Short of any new glitches or groundbreaking strategies, however, it feels as if…
Latest Epic v. Apple filings underscore primary arguments in next month’s trial
We know the gist of the matter is that Apple charges a 30-percent commission on in-app purchases, and Epic does not want to pay it. The newest filings come just…
Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag+ is here with support for ultra-wideband and a $39.99 price tag
Samsung just beat Apple in bringing a tracking fob with ultra-wideband technology to market. At $39.99, it's not exactly inexpensive, but it will prove useful if you have important items…
Lenovo’s RTX 3070-powered Legion Tower 5i gaming rig can be yours for under $1,600
2021 is not off to a great start for prospective PC builders. New GPUs and even CPUs (to a lesser extent) have been incredibly difficult to acquire, due to pandemic-related…
Elon Musk’s Neuralink releases video of monkey playing Pong with its mind
Elon Musk's Neuralink company has just released a video of a monkey playing a video game using only his mind. The macaque is able to move the paddles in a…