FTX has been ordered to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, according to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In a statement, CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam said the crypto exchange drew customers in with “an illusion that it was a safe and secure place to access crypto markets,” then misappropriated their customer deposits
Read MoreDan Robinson writes via The Register: Hyperscalers are forecast to account for more than 60 percent of datacenter space by 2029, a stark reversal on just seven years ago when the majority of capacity was made up of on-premises facilities. This trend is the result of demand for cloud services and consumer-oriented digital services such
Read MoreImage: Bethesda If you haven’t played Doom or Doom II for a while — or ever — a new re-release that Bethesda surprise-dropped (sorta) on Thursday might be the perfect excuse to jump in to the classic games. The re-release, which combines both games into one package called Doom + Doom II and is a
Read MoreImage: Bethesda If you haven’t played Doom or Doom II for a while — or ever — a new re-release that Bethesda surprise-dropped (sorta) on Thursday might be the perfect excuse to jump in to the classic games. The re-release, which combines both games into one package called Doom + Doom II and is a
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge The Turkish government has blocked access to Roblox following a government investigation that found content that could lead to child exploitation. “According to our Constitution, our State is obliged to take the necessary measures to ensure the protection of our children,” Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc says in a machine-translated post on X.
Read MoreAmazon is crushing it with back-to-school deals on a variety of iPad models, dropping prices to as low as $229. Save up to $600 on a variety of iPads. The $229 iPad 9th Generation deal marks a return of the lowest price on record, as back-to-school shopping reaches a fever pitch. The Apple Authorized Reseller
Read MoreImage: Google Google’s earlier-than-expected Pixel hardware event is just around the corner — it’s scheduled for Tuesday, August 13th. Thanks to the relentless flow of leaks that have emerged over the past few weeks, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect. Google has already confirmed that it’s launching the Pixel 9 and
Read MorePrivacy removal services fail to effectively scrub personal data from people-search websites, a Consumer Reports (CR) study [PDF] revealed Thursday. The four-month investigation found these services eliminated only 35% of volunteers’ identifying information profiles across 13 people-search sites. Manual opt-outs proved most effective, removing 70% of profiles within a week. Read more of this story
Read MoreCredit: Zollotech A hands-on video showcasing iPhone 16 dummy units has surfaced online. The iPhone 16 could be switching to vibrant new color options and a refined matte finish. Design changes from the iPhone 15 include a vertical camera setup and the replacement of the silent switch with a new Action button. While the spotlight
Read MoreRoku is launching a free, ad-supported Roku Sports Channel on August 12. The Roku Sports Channel will feature a range of content, such as live MLB games, Formula E races, and exclusive Roku Originals. The new channel is accessible on various devices without requiring a subscription. If you’ve been a Roku subscriber and have been
Read MoreImagine having a web browser feature that lets you hide different types of elements from a webpage—not just the ads but also pop-ups, content lockers, and every other type of distracting element. How great would that be? Apple plans to make this imagination possible by introducing a ‘Distraction Control’ feature on its iOS 18. What
Read MoreRecent reports have suggested that one of the M4 Macs will get a redesign soon, and a new rumor has identified which model will get it — the Mac mini. Renders of a rumored redesign for the M2 Mac mini that didn’t materialize The fact that a M4 Mac mini is approaching is clear. What
Read MoreConfusion over how to handle requests for 0.0.0.0 has exposed a security vulnerability in multiple browsers. Attackers could use this method to bypass Private Network Access protection. Google’s got a fix for Chrome that’s rolling out over the next few releases. Zero’s a funny number, and one that’s been causing problems for computers ever since
Read MoreIf you want to brush up on your SQL skills, or don’t even know where to start, there are a number of free online courses that will get you tapping away at a keyboard in no time. Read more: Top 10 free online SQL courses to suit every skillset
Read MoreAnalysts are spitballing that Apple could charge $20 per month for Apple Intelligence — but the problem is, in the short term, this isn’t based on anything and is mostly wishful analyst thinking. Apple is not doing this, at least not yet This is the kind of analyst predictions that are not technically incorrect, and
Read MoreStruggling with back pain while you sleep, or when you wake up in the morning? These mattresses can help with that.
Read MoreA new supply chain report says that iPhone 16 production began in June, but since then has ramped up in sufficient numbers to bode well for availability in mid-September. Renders of the iPhone 16 range Following both the initial production runs beginning in June, and July’s start of production in India, mass manufacturing has begun.
Read MoreCath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Getty Images Meta and Google teamed up to run a secret campaign that deliberately targeted 13 to 17-year-olds with Instagram ads on YouTube according to the Financial Times, breaking the search giant’s own rules against advertising to children. The publication reports that Google directed ads to a
Read MoreWhile Tim Walz models a traditional yet empathetic masculinity and White Dudes for Harris raise millions, Donald Trump is appearing on fratty streams in an effort to turn out the most reluctant voters.
Read MoreMicrosoft is, at heart, a platform company. Once a product gets big enough (millions of users across thousands of businesses), it becomes a place where we can build applications. We’ve seen it with Microsoft Office, Visual Studio, Dynamics, and more. Probably the fastest transition from product to platform was Teams, quickly becoming a host for
Read MoreThe founder of Cambridge-based Riverlane, Steve Brierley, predicts quantum computing will have its “Sputnik” breakthrough within years. “Quantum computing is not going to be just slightly better than the previous computer, it’s going to be a huge step forward,” he said. Phys.org reports: His company produces the world’s first dedicated quantum decoder chip, which detects
Read MoreThe advocacy group PIRG is asking the US government to conduct environmental reviews of commercial internet satellites. The group’s new report warns of a space garbage problem with Earthly consequences.
Read MoreThe founder of Cambridge-based Riverlane, Steve Brierley, predicts quantum computing will have its “Sputnik” breakthrough within years. “Quantum computing is not going to be just slightly better than the previous computer, it’s going to be a huge step forward,” he said. Phys.org reports: His company produces the world’s first dedicated quantum decoder chip, which detects
Read MoreWe love close-up pictures of intricate work, and [w] hits the spot with a tiny joule thief in a fuse case (social media post, embedded below) powered by an old coin cell from a watch. It’s so tiny! Ethernet transformers contain tiny coils. A joule thief is a sort of minimum-component voltage booster that can
Read MoreCredit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The new Weather app from the upcoming Pixel 9 series has leaked, making it available for unofficial sideloading. You can install the app (at your own risk) on any Android 14 device. Leaks suggest that the app could soon receive features like notifications for weather forecast and precipitation, Weather
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