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New 3D thermal invisibility cloak makes objects disappear from infrared cameras
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional thermal invisibility cloak that conceals objects from infrared cameras while protecting them from extreme temperatures, with potential applications in electronics and stealth technology.
A 2,700-year-old solar eclipse just revealed something surprising about Earth
An international team analyzed a 2,700-year-old solar eclipse from 709 BCE recorded in ancient Chinese texts, revealing new information about Earth’s rotation and potentially the earliest written description of the solar corona.
UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
UK financial firms report rising demand for fixed-term annuities, which provide guaranteed income for a set period before converting remaining funds into a lump sum, offering flexibility between retirement and pension eligibility.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former federal bankruptcy judge warns that Trump’s recent student loan overhaul could drive increased bankruptcy filings by creating unsustainable debt burdens for borrowers, particularly those pursuing advanced degrees.
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Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
Ken Paxton, a Trump-backed Republican Senate candidate in Texas, announced a four-point datacenter plan addressing public concerns over energy costs and environmental impact amid growing political backlash.
Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports
President Trump announced plans to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports to reduce grocery prices, but the move has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans concerned about impacts on US ranchers.
TreeSize won’t renew perpetual-license support unless users subscribe
TreeSize’s developer JAM Software has ended support for perpetual licenses unless customers subscribe, requiring payment to continue receiving updates and assistance.
Thousands of servers can be backdoored by exploiting buggy motherboard controllers
Thousands of enterprise servers contain critical vulnerabilities in baseboard management controllers that can be remotely exploited to install persistent backdoors, according to research presented at a security conference.
New Pass-ta-key attack reveals all the things we didn’t know about passkeys
A researcher revealed vulnerabilities in passkey systems, particularly for Windows devices, demonstrating that these authentication mechanisms can be compromised through malware despite widespread assumptions about their security.
Chrome adopts what may be the best protection yet against account takeovers
Google Chrome has introduced device-bound session credentials, a new security feature that protects against account takeovers by storing encryption keys in device hardware rather than allowing them to be stolen.
Microsoft Copilot reveals secret input that allowed it to be hacked
Researchers discovered that Microsoft 365 Copilot could be tricked into revealing sensitive user data through a secret parameter that bypassed security safeguards, requiring only a malicious link click.
Zuckerberg lied about concern for child safety, Meta whistleblower testifies at landmark trial
A former Meta safety engineer testified that the company was aware of harms to children on its platforms but took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach, according to a landmark trial brought by 29 state attorneys general.
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements
TikTok has agreed to pay $400 million to the US government to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s privacy laws, one of the largest such settlements on record.
‘Digging the grave of my profession’: the Hollywood creatives training AI to do their jobs
Hollywood creatives are earning $12-$200 hourly training AI models to replicate their skills, amid a 28% decline in motion picture industry jobs since 2022.
Twitch and Amazon face lawsuit over use of streamers’ content to train AI
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit over using Twitch streamers’ videos to train AI models without permission or compensation, following backlash from the August announcement.
OpenAI says its Jalapeño chip can power faster AI responses than the competition
OpenAI introduced its Jalapeño chip, claiming it delivers faster AI responses and greater efficiency than competing systems, with plans to deploy it in limited quantities by year-end.