Home Assistant OS 18 is here to make smart home setup faster and less frustrating
Your Home Assistant setup just got easier thanks to this new OS update.
Source: Android Authority
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WhatsApp phishing attack uses fake business docs to hack PCs
An ongoing malware campaign is targeting WhatsApp users in multiple countries with deceptive messages that push VBScript files, leading to remote system access. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta stone” for cosmic signals.
Source: WIRED
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CMF Buds Pro 2 drop to an all-time low of $37 on the eve of Prime Day
Dual drivers, Smart Dial, and a record low price for Prime week.
Source: Android Authority
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JaredFromSubway MEV bot hacked in $15 million crypto theft
The JaredFromSubway Ethereum MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) bot suffered a $15 million loss after an attacker manipulated the opportunity-detection logic by creating fake cryptocurrency trading opportunities. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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Meta Pauses Employee-Tracking Program Following Internal Data Leak
The move comes after the company left potentially sensitive data from the initiative exposed internally.
Source: WIRED
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FFmpeg fixes PixelSmash flaw in widely used video decoder
A newly disclosed FFmpeg flaw dubbed 'PixelSmash' could be exploited for remote code execution on Jellyfin servers under certain conditions, and can also trigger a denial-of-service condition in applications like Kodi, Emby, Nextcloud, PhotoPrism, and OBS Studio. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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Amazon’s Google TV-like UI redesign is rolling out to Fire TV Sticks and Ember TVs
Amazon is starting to rollout its redesigned Fire TV user interface to the Fire TV 4K Select, Fire TV Cube, and Ember smart TVs.
Source: Android Authority
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Meta Exposed Data Internally From Its Controversial Employee-Tracking Program
Employees had previously raised concerns about the initiative, which involves collecting workers’ keystroke data to train AI models.
Source: WIRED
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Gemini can now help you fix those broken Google Sheets formulas
Google Sheets formula errors are a problem of the past with this new feature.
Source: Android Authority
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Prime week steal: The Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025) is now $275 off on Amazon
The Titanium Blue Galaxy Watch Ultra 2025 offers 64GB storage, LTE, and a rugged titanium build.
Source: Android Authority
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FortiBleed campaign used custom FortiGate sniffer to steal credentials
Security firm SOCRadar says the large-scale FortiBleed campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate devices used custom sniffers to harvest authentication secrets from compromised firewalls and steal credentials. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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The Steam Machine’s most important upgrade is already available for pre-order
Complete your Steam Machine reservation with a Companion Cube makeover.
Source: Android Authority
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Steam Machine reservations open with strict rules, steep prices, and randomized queues
Valve has finally revealed the price of the Steam Machine. The company has also opened up reservations for buyers.
Source: Android Authority
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Pixel Audio Memory could upgrade song ID with new note-taking tool
If your phone can hear it, Audio Memory wants to help you keep track of it.
Source: Android Authority
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We Tried the Most Popular Mushroom Coffees. These Are the Best (2026)
“Coffee” made with functional mushrooms like lion’s mane and chaga is all the rage. We tried the most popular brands to find which were the most palatable.
Source: WIRED
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TCL’s crazy-looking Playcube projector is getting a little smarter starting today
Gemini for Google TV is finally coming to this TCL projector.
Source: Android Authority
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Microsoft says Windows 11 26H2 is coming soon, details upgrade process
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 version 26H2 will be the next feature update and that devices running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 will be able to upgrade using a small enablement package. [...]
Source: BleepingComputer
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