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Day: October 13, 2023
The Rick and Morty season 7 premiere gets right to moving on to bigger, better things
Morty and Rick on a mission. | Image: Adult Swim The Rick and Morty season 7 premiere makes quick work of dealing with the elephant in the room and getting back to business. Justin Roiland’s swift dismissal from Rick and Morty (as well as the […]
Summary of Today’s Top News: Security, Remembrance, and Lighthearted Debates
Today, we’re covering a range of news from serious security measures to a quirky debate that has the internet talking. Stay tuned for more detailed updates! #NewsRoundup, #SecurityAlerts, #RememberingMatthew, #PoliticalShakeup,…
Indian state government fixes website bug that revealed Aadhaar numbers and fingerprints
A security researcher says a bug on an Indian state government website inadvertently revealed documents containing residents’ Aadhaar numbers, identity cards, and copies of their fingerprints. The bug was fixed last week after the security researcher disclosed the bug to local authorities. Sourajeet Majumder found […]
UK regulator approves Microsoft’s $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard
UK’s antitrust regulator has given Microsoft the green light to buy Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion following a protracted back and forth. The regulator called Microsoft’s concession to sell cloud gaming rights to Ubisoft a “gamechanger that will promote competition.” With the last major obstacle […]
Starlight Meet Gridiron: Taylor Swift’s Magical Interlude at Chiefs’ Victory
In an enchanting twist of fate, global pop sensation Taylor Swift momentarily paused her promotional escapades for her cinematic tour de force, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” to grace the…
PC streaming service Shadow discloses security breach
Shadow, which offers services that let you stream a Windows PC, has disclosed a security breach that led an attacker taking some private customer data. The company is sending emails to customers notifying them that a bad actor was able to extract their first and […]
The EU is probing X’s response to Israel-Hamas misinformation
The European Union (EU) has opened an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) for lackluster moderation of illegal content and disinformation in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. The move, via Financial Times, comes two days after EU Commissioner Thierry Breton sent an “urgent” letter to […]
The 2023 Honda CB350: Where Legacy Meets Modernity
The 2023 Honda CB350 doesn’t just represent a new model; it signifies the intersection of tradition and innovation. This motorcycle, an embodiment of Honda’s relentless pursuit of excellence, stands as…
Starlink’s satellite cell service is set to launch in 2024, but only for SMS
The launch of Starlink’s much-anticipated satellite cellular service, Direct-to-Cell, will reportedly begin rolling out for SMS in 2024, according to a newly published promotional site by the company. Eventually the system will “enable ubiquitous access to texting, calling, and browsing wherever you may be on […]