New image shows illuminated comet 3I/ATLAS glowing green and hiding its tail
Qicheng Zhang used the Lowell Observatory to observe the glowing green comet 3I/ATLAS. (Image credit: Qicheng Zhang/Lowell Observatory) New images of Comet 3I/ATLAS reveal that the interstellar visitor glows green and hides its tail, but that doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong. Qicheng Zhang, a researcher at the Lowell Observatory in Arizona, used the observatory’s powerful […]
I tried Apple’s crossbody strap. It’s convenient, but if you remove the strap, it looks tacky.
With the launch of the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and Air in September, Apple also introduced its first crossbody strap. This allows you to wear your iPhone the same way you would carry a small shoulder bag, with the strap draped diagonally across your body. This $59 accessory has received mixed reviews so far, with […]
Samsung’s zero-click flaw is exploited to deploy LANDFALL Android spyware via WhatsApp
November 7, 2025Ravi LakshmananMobile security/vulnerability A patched security flaw in Samsung Galaxy Android devices was exploited as a zero-day in a targeted attack in the Middle East to deliver “commercial-grade” Android spyware called LANDFALL. According to Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, this activity involves exploitation of CVE-2025-21042 (CVSS score: 8.8), an out-of-bounds write flaw in […]
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: Celebrating outstanding achievements
This year’s TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of 2025’s Battlefield 200 startups. From thousands of applications, we selected the 200 most promising startups that are bringing unique innovation to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an impactful event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions […]
Congressional Budget Office admits it was hacked
The US Congressional Budget Office has admitted that it was hacked. CBO spokesperson Caitlin Emma told TechCrunch on Friday that the agency is investigating the breach and has “identified the security incident, took immediate action to contain it, and implemented additional monitoring and new security controls to further protect the agency’s systems going forward.” The […]
From Log4j to IIS, Chinese hackers turn legacy bugs into global spying tools
China-affiliated actors are believed to have engaged in cyberattacks targeting U.S. nonprofit organizations with the goal of establishing long-term sustainability as part of a broader campaign targeting U.S. organizations related to or engaged in policy issues. The organization “actively seeks to influence U.S. government policy on international issues,” according to a report by Broadcom’s Symantec […]
‘DST seems completely pointless’: Poll finds most Live Science readers want to abolish daylight saving time
It’s that time of year again. Many people finished work and dawn started early. On Sunday, November 2, residents of the 48 states and the Navajo Nation moved their clocks back one hour, ending daylight saving time (DST). In Europe, DST ended on Sunday, October 26th. Although the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) favors […]
Amazon launches low-cost standalone shopping app Amazon Bazaar in more than a dozen markets
On Friday, Amazon announced the debut of Amazon Bazaar, a new low-cost shopping destination for Asia, Africa, and Latin America, available separately from the main Amazon shopping app. At the bazaar, retailers say most items can be purchased for less than $10, with some items costing as little as $2. This product selection is currently […]
One founder plans to save cities from flooding with terraforming robots
Parts of San Rafael, a city just north of San Francisco, are sinking about half an inch a year. That may not sound like a big deal, but it means some areas, such as the canal district bordering the bay, have sunk by three feet, increasing the risk of flooding from rising sea levels. It’s […]
Texas AG sues Roblox for prioritizing ‘pixel pedophiles’ over child safety
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced late Thursday that he will sue online gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns, accusing the company of “misleading parents about the dangers of its platform.” Paxton claimed in a statement that Roblox is choosing to prioritize “pixel pedophiles” and profits over the safety of children, calling the platform […]