DNA damage in CTE is similar to that in Alzheimer’s disease
The brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is associated with physical trauma to the head, which can cause inflammation and DNA damage that accumulates in brain cells over time, a new study finds. Research suggests that the DNA damage that can ultimately lead to cell dysfunction and death is similar to damage seen in the […]
Monarch Tractors files lawsuit over tractors that cannot drive autonomously
A new lawsuit accuses Monarch Tractors of overpromising autonomous features in its tractors. Berks Tractor, an Idaho dealership, is suing Monarch for breach of contract and warranty, alleging that the California-based startup’s tractors “failed to drive autonomously.” The dealership also said the 10 tractors it purchased “continue to experience significant problems” and called them “defective.” […]
Sneaky 2FA phishing kit adds BitB pop-up designed to mimic browser address bar
Malware authors associated with the Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kit known as Sneaky 2FA have incorporated Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) functionality into their arsenals, highlighting the continued evolution of such products, making it even easier for less-skilled attackers to launch large-scale attacks. Push Security said in a report shared with The Hacker News that it observed the technique being […]
Astronomers accidentally discover that a secret SpaceX satellite operated by the US government is emitting destructive radio signals into space
A new paper reveals that SpaceX’s top-secret government-operated intelligence satellite StarShield intentionally transmits radio signals in the “reverse direction” outside of the frequency range designated by international authorities. NPR recently reported that the signal was accidentally discovered by an amateur astronomer and could have a negative impact on other spacecraft in the vicinity. StarShield satellites […]
Medieval spear pulled from Polish lake may have belonged to a prince or nobleman
Underwater archaeologists have recovered four medieval spear points from Lake Lednica in Poland. The archaeological team said in a translated statement that one of the spearheads was gilded with precious metals and had elaborate decorations, suggesting it may have belonged to a nobleman or prince. “It is plated with metals such as gold, silver, and […]
Hank Green’s Focus Friend named Google Play’s app of the year
YouTuber and entrepreneur Hank Green’s screen time assistant Focus Friend has been named Google Play’s app of the year. Released in August, this productivity tool lets you block distracting phone apps while motivating yourself with the help of a virtual friend (a little cartoon bean who likes to knit socks and scarves). These can later […]
Google launches Gemini 3 with new coding apps and benchmark scores
On Tuesday, Google released Gemini 3, its newest and most advanced foundational model. This is now readily available through the Gemini app and AI search interface. Arriving just seven months after the release of Gemini 2.5, this new model is Google’s most capable LLM to date and an immediate contender for the most capable AI […]
Meta expands WhatsApp security investigation with new proxy tools and $4 million bounty this year
November 18, 2025Ravi LakshmananBug Bounty / Data Privacy Meta announced Tuesday that it has provided a tool called WhatsApp Research Proxy to some researchers who have long offered bug bounties to help them improve their programs and more effectively investigate the messaging platform’s network protocols. The aim is to make it easier to explore WhatsApp’s […]
New ‘Transformers’ humanoid robot can launch shape-shifting drones from its back – see it in action
Symphony of Robotic Movement – Collaboration between Caltech and TII – YouTube watch on Engineers at the California Institute of Technology have developed a multimodal robotic system, a humanoid robot with a transforming drone that pops out of its back. The drone, called M4, sits behind a Unitree G1 machine that is a humanoid robot […]
‘From another world’: 3I/ATLAS drops photobombs on the galaxy, showing off its multiple tails in stunning new images
An astrophotographer has captured stunning shots of interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS light-bombing distant galaxies in the night sky. The remarkable image, which also captures the comet’s tails, is a reminder of the object’s otherworldly nature, but the photographer insists that doesn’t mean it was created by aliens. Satoru Murata, a New Mexico-based photographer who has worked […]