Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 Prototype Goes Hypersonic After Dropping From World’s Largest Airplane

Stratolaunch’s Talon-A2 Prototype Goes Hypersonic After Dropping From World’s Largest Airplane

Stratolaunch successfully flew its uncrewed Talon-A2 prototype to hypersonic speeds twice — once in December and again in March. “We’ve now demonstrated hypersonic speed, added the complexity of a full runway landing with prompt payload recovery and proven reusability,” Stratolaunch President and CEO Zachary Krevor said in a statement on Monday. “Both flights were great … Read more

Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users

Jury orders NSO to pay 7 million for hacking WhatsApp users

A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. The verdict, reached Tuesday, comes as a major victory not just for Meta-owned WhatsApp but also for privacy- and security-rights advocates who … Read more

Google Mocks iPhone 17 Design Rumors in Pixel 9 Pro Ad

Google Mocks iPhone 17 Design Rumors in Pixel 9 Pro Ad

Google this week targeted the upcoming iPhone 17 in an ad for the Pixel 9 Pro, mocking Apple’s design plans and suggesting that Apple often copies Android features. The ‌iPhone 17‌ isn’t released, of course, so Google’s ad is based on rumors that the iPhone is going to get a horizontal camera bar at the … Read more

AI enables slain man to address courtroom at killer’s sentencing

AI enables slain man to address courtroom at killer’s sentencing

In what’s believed to be a world first, artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed a slain man to address his killer at the sentencing hearing. Christopher Pelkey was shot dead in a road rage incident in Chandler, Arizona, four years ago, but just recently, AI was used to recreate a digital version of the victim that … Read more

As Video Games Get More Expensive, I’m Turning to Subscriptions

As Video Games Get More Expensive, I’m Turning to Subscriptions

Summary Games are getting pricier due to rising development budgets, advanced quality expectations, and increased marketing expenses. Cloud gaming services eliminate the need for expensive hardware, allowing gamers to play on various devices for a fraction of the cost. Subscriptions like Game Pass offer access to numerous games, providing more value and allowing gamers to … Read more

Master 5G and 6G Basics with IEEE’s New Training Program

Master 5G and 6G Basics with IEEE’s New Training Program

As 5G network capabilities expand globally, the need for trained engineers who know the protocols and procedures required to set up and manage telecommunications systems grows. The newest telecom generation has brought higher data transmission speeds, lower latency, and increased device connectivity to a wide variety of devices used for health care, entertainment, manufacturing, and … Read more

Empty shelves but Co-op says payments fixed after cyber attack

Empty shelves but Co-op says payments fixed after cyber attack

Liv McMahon & Tom Gerken Technology reporters BBC The retailer has also been experiencing payment problems Some Co-op stores have been left with empty shelves as the major cyber attack the retailer is battling disrupts deliveries of fresh stock. Stores are open and trading, however some were only able to accept cash payments on Monday … Read more

You can still buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for 20% off at these retailers

You can still buy a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for 20% off at these retailers

Maria Diaz/ZDNET Summer is just around the corner, and I have the perfect Bluetooth accessory that’s worth scooping up before you hit your next destination. Amid rumors of a new generation of the Apple AirTag, we’re seeing big discounts on the Bluetooth tracker, making this the best time to buy the current generation. The Apple AirTag 4-Pack is … Read more