Casey Newton / Platformer:ApeCoin DAO allows Yuga Labs to talk up the virtues of decentralization while also enjoying the benefits of centralization like collecting all the profits — Tokens like the new one from Bored Ape Yacht Club promise to decentralize the web. So why are insiders reaping most of […]
Reavon UBR-X200 4K Blu-ray Player
If you’ve got the necessary budget, the Reavon UBR-X200 is sure to please, but there are considerably cheaper options.
White House warns of possible Russian cyberstrike on US critical infrastructure
There’s no evidence now of specific attacks planned, but evolving intel is concerning.
The Download: Activists are targeting Russians with open-source ‘protestware’
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Download: Activists are targeting Russians with open-source ‘protestware’ The news: The largest bank in Russia has warned its users to stop updating any software due to the threat […]
As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate and prompt Russian hackers to lash out against the West (Chris Krebs/Financial Times)
Chris Krebs / Financial Times:As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate and prompt Russian hackers to lash out against the West — As Russia’s economy deteriorates, the red lines keeping its cyber capabilities in check may evaporate
Mavix M9
The Mavix M9 is as premium a gaming chair as you’re going to find on the market today and as comfortable as you’d hope — fortunately, given this price tag.
A big bet to kill the password for good
FIDO Alliance says it’s found the missing piece on the path to a password-free future.
Media-measurement giant Nielsen says it has turned down a bid by a private equity consortium, after reports of a potential acquisition caused its stock to soar (Brian Steinberg/Variety)
Brian Steinberg / Variety:Media-measurement giant Nielsen says it has turned down a bid by a private equity consortium, after reports of a potential acquisition caused its stock to soar — Nielsen Holdings PLC has turned down a bid by a private-equity consortium to buy the media-measurement giant …
Leaked ransomware documents show Conti helping Putin from the shadows
Hacker gang sometimes acts in Russia’s interest, with ad hoc links to FSB, Cozy Bear.
Mykhailo Fedorov says the quality of Starlink is excellent, as Ukrainians use the terminals to stay online; source says there are 5K+ terminals in the country (Washington Post)
Washington Post:Mykhailo Fedorov says the quality of Starlink is excellent, as Ukrainians use the terminals to stay online; source says there are 5K+ terminals in the country — Elon Musk recently challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a one-handed fistfight for the future of Ukraine.