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Rogue npm Packages Mimic Telegram Bot API to Plant SSH Backdoors on Linux Systems
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered three malicious packages in the npm registry that masquerade as a popular Telegram bot library but harbor SSH backdoors and data exfiltration capabilities. The packages in question are listed below - node-telegr...
2025-04-19 20:41
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Parallels Desktop 20.3 Brings Linux VM Fixes to Mac Users
The fourth major release in the Parallels Desktop 20 series has been released, bringing a stack of fixes for running Windows, macOS and Linux virtual machines on macOS. Yes, I did say macOS. I know; at first blush it seems odd for an Ubuntu blog to cov...
2025-04-19 19:47
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Ping Pong Club’ brings realistic table tennis to Apple Vision Pro
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Ping Pong Club is a realistic table tennis simulator f...
2025-04-19 19:30
AI-generated videos now possible with gaming GPUs with just 6GB of VRAM
FramePack allows you to generate a one-minute clip at 30 FPS using a 13-billion parameter model on a 6GB graphics card.
2025-04-19 18:07
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New chip cooling technique is 7X more more effective than standard approaches
Researchers built a 3D capillary system that allows water and steam to flow freely within it to dissipate heat efficiently.
2025-04-19 18:07
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Microsoft removing "major" Classic Teams feature before the app is gone for good
Microsoft is removing a feature that it has labelled as a "major change" on Classic Teams. The app will soon be gone forever. Read more...
2025-04-19 17:24
Get lifetime access to Pok Pok's Montessori Games for Kids for only $60
Montessori play in a whole new way! Pok Pok introduces your kids to technology through non-addictive, educational games without overstimulating them. Read more...
2025-04-19 17:00
Huawei introduces the Ascend 920 AI chip to fill the void left by Nvidia's H20
Huawei launches the Ascend 920 to take advantage of the gap that the banning of the Nvidia H20 chip will leave.
2025-04-19 16:42
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Microsoft AutoUpdate tightens security around ManifestServer setting for Macs
A new change in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU), version 4.79, could impact how updates are handled on Macs. Read more...
2025-04-19 16:22
iPhone and iPad users can now emulate Switch games at full speed thanks to AltStore
AltStore PAL, one of the first alternative app store available for iPhones in the EU after last years major DMA changes, has announced the release of AltStore Classic for AltStore PAL users – allowing hundreds of non-notarized apps, including those t...
2025-04-19 15:56
Grab this 240 Hz 1080p gaming monitor for just $179 on Amazon
Today, at Amazon, you can buy the Samsung Odyssey G4 gaming monitor for $179, which is one of the lowest prices we've seen for it since its release.
2025-04-19 15:28
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Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars ($15 Value) now completely free
Secure your applications with help from your favorite Jedi masters! Read more...
2025-04-19 15:00
Microsoft's Copilot is trying to appeal to the masses — now power users are leaving it behind
AI enthusiasts are choosing to use ChatGPT over Copilot, all while Microsoft attempts to appeal to a wider audience that I don't think is interested.
2025-04-19 15:00
Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs will seemingly use a new LGA1954 socket
Next-generation Nova Lake CPUs from Intel will reportedly require a new motherboard, shifting to an LGA1954 socket.
2025-04-19 14:35
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ASUS Confirms Critical Flaw in AiCloud Routers; Users Urged to Update Firmware
ASUS has disclosed a critical security flaw impacting routers with AiCloud enabled that could permit remote attackers to perform unauthorized execution of functions on susceptible devices. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-2492, has a CVSS score o...
2025-04-19 14:22
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Chilkey ND75 LP Review: Impressive performance for $100
Chilkey's ND75 LP sounds and feels great for a low-profile keyboard priced at $100. It's also got tri-mode connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and a dual mounting system that you can switch between easily by popping off the magnetic top case.
2025-04-19 14:05
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Save a massive $475 on the Surface Pro 11 with OLED display and 512GB SSD
The Surface Pro 11 with a Snapdragon X Elite, 512GB SSD, and an OLED display is currently available with a massive discount that you should not miss. Read more...
2025-04-19 13:44
Blue95 Topanga released with Paint and Plus! clones
Only a few weeks ago we talked about Blue95, a Fedora-based distribution focused on bringing the Windows 95 look to the Linux world by integrating a set of existing Windows 95 Xfce themes. Since Fedora 42 has just been released, the Blue95 project also...
2025-04-19 13:24
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LXQt 2.2.0 released
LXQt, the Qt-based alternative to KDE as Xfce is the GTK-based alternative to GNOME, has released version 2.2.0. LXQt is in the middle of its transition to Wayland, and as such, this release brings a number of fixes and improvements for Wayland, like i...
2025-04-19 13:10
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I would pay a LOT of money for this absolutely incredible AI laptop... But maybe not as much as it actually costs
The HP EliteBook Ultra 14 is one of the best laptops I've ever had the pleasure of reviewing, but it's ridiculously expensive, even among enterprise devices
2025-04-19 13:00