Category Archives: Technology

Massive leak shows Chinese firm hacking foreign governments, activists: analysts

A set of documents from I-Soon, a private contractor competing for Chinese government contracts, show hackers breached the security of more than a dozen governments, according to cybersecurity firms SentinelLabs and Malwarebytes (I-Hwa CHENG). A massive data leak analyzed by experts this week revealed that a Chinese tech security firm managed to infiltrate foreign governments,… Read More »

The Multiverse Meets Space Meets a Giant Headache

AppleTV+ Doppelgängers, ghosts, and projected realities all play a central role. constellation, but more mundane elements like quirky characters and engaging storytelling are sadly missing from Apple TV+’s latest serialized series, which premieres on February 21. It’s a turgid sci-fi epic whose mystery is clear from the start – or at least from the moment… Read More »

Noomi Rapace is a ‘force of nature’ in ISS thriller

The new series is a space adventure combined with a study of human psychology constellation A fascinating exploration of loss, uncertainty, conspiracy and family on Apple TV+, starring Noomi Rapace, James D’Arcy, Jonathan Banks, William Catlett, and Davina and Rosie Coleman. Constellation’s release date: February 21Where to watch Constellation: AppleTV+Creator and showrunner: Peter HarnessDirectors: Michelle… Read More »

The brightest known object in the universe has been hiding in plain sight for decades, researchers say

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Astronomers have spotted the brightest known object in the universe, and it’s a quasar powered by the fastest-growing black hole on record, according to a new study. Originally classified as a star, the quasar managed… Read More »

Whales have difficulty hearing each other. Guess whose fault it is?

New research on how female whales make low, vibrating sounds also highlights the serious dangers these animals pose from ocean noise pollution. These bristle-mouthed animals include some of the world’s most recognizable species, including blue, humpback, and bowhead whales, among others. “They emit very low-frequency sounds very close to the surface,” said study author and… Read More »

Tracking tropical turtles to the seafloor reveals their feeding habits

Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered, are found in every ocean, and are the most tropical of sea turtles. Adult hawksbills have long been thought to have a close association with shallow (less than 15 meters deep) seas where coral reefs thrive. But new research conducted by my colleagues and I reveals for the first time… Read More »

Online dump of Chinese hacking documents offers rare window into widespread state surveillance

Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online document dump from a private security contractor with ties to the country’s top police agency and other parts of its government; it’s a treasure trove listing apparent hacking activities and tools used to spy on both Chinese and foreigners. The apparent targets of the vehicles… Read More »