Aliro arrives – the smart lock standard is set to launch this year
The Aliro standard will launch this year. The long-delayed smart lock standard Aliro is finally launching. The first specification, which standardizes NFC-based tap-to-unlock and UWB hands-free unlocking for smart locks, will arrive early this year, according to the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA). “We’re delighted to share that Aliro, the CSA’s standardized credential and communication protocol […]
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Not exactly a DeepSeek moment for AI accelerators – but this Chinese optical chip may well be 100x faster than Nvidia’s A100 on some tasks
Chinese photonic chips reportedly outperform conventional GPUs in narrow, specialized generative AI tasks ACCEL combines photonic and analog electronic components to achieve high computational throughput LightGen uses over two million photonic neurons for all-optical generative AI processing Chinese research institutions have described new photonic AI chips that allegedly outperform conventional GPUs by a very large […]
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LG reveals its version of Samsung’s Frame TV — but the screen tech might not be what you’re hoping for
LG’s new Gallery TV is a mini-LED model with a picture-frame design Access to the same Gallery+ service as other LG TVs 55 and 65-inch models, using mini-LED tech LG has announced the LG Gallery TV AI, a lifestyle TV with a gallery mode that turns it into a massive picture frame – just like […]
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‘I can’t eat one of those anymore’: Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell on the surprising challenge he faced in season 2
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 has dialed up the drama and, with it, has brought plenty of new challenges along the way. At the time of writing, we’re three episodes into season 2, and the Disney+ series continues to bring the surprises. Long-time fans of Rick Riordan’s work know The Sea of Monsters […]
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‘We put the most pressure on ourselves’ — Tomb Raider studio head on remaking one of the most iconic games of all time
Two Tomb Raider games were announced at The Game Awards 2025 This includes Legacy of Atlantis, a remake of the first title in the series Studio head Scott Amos spoke about the pressure of remaking such an iconic entry in a recent interview The announcement of not one but two new Tomb Raider games was […]
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Five post-incident improvements that actually strengthen resilience
When a major incident hits, the focus naturally turns to restoration: getting systems back online, reassuring customers, proving you’re back in control. Yet the real test comes afterwards. Once the dust has settled, how well does the organization absorb what happened? What can be learned from past failings? Post-incident activity is often treated as a […]
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Talk about coal in your stocking – SantaStealer malware steals data from browsers and crypto wallets
SantaStealer targets browsers, wallets, messaging apps, documents, and desktop screenshots Fourteen modules extract data simultaneously through separate execution threads Execution delays are used to reduce immediate user suspicion Experts have warned of a new malware strain dubbed SantaStealer which offers information theft capabilities through a malware-as-a-service model. Rapid7 researchers (via BleepingComputer), the operation is a […]
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Kia and Hyundai will spend millions fixing old cars to stop ‘Kia Boyz’ thefts
Kia and Hyundai will offer free repairs for millions of cars that lack anti-theft technology as part of a settlement with dozens of US states. The automakers agreed to outfit the roughly nine million eligible cars sold between 2011 and 2022 with a zinc sleeve installed around the ignition cylinder to prevent the viral “Kia […]
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A massive new DDoS botnet has already snared 1.8 million devices – here’s what we know about Kimwolf
Kimwolf, an Android botnet with 1.8 million infected devices, is rapidly evolving using ENS for resilience Its code and infrastructure overlap with AISURU, indicating both belong to the same threat group AISURU remains one of the most destructive botnets, recently peaking at 29.7 Tbps in DDoS attacks Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a mjor malicious botnet […]
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Talk about a snappy attack – popular photo booth maker allegedly leaves user images at risk
A flaw in Hama Film’s website exposed photo‑booth images from the US, UAE, and Australia to anyone who knew where to look Researchers saw 1,000+ images from Melbourne booths, and says photos were accessible for up to 24 hours Even short‑term exposure enables identity abuse: fake profiles, scams, bypassing selfie checks, and building synthetic identities […]
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