Number of fake online shops up 250% in the run-up to Black Friday, VPN company says
Adrianus Warmenhoven, NordVPN's cybersecurity expert, listed key threats and offered tips on how to avoid online shopping scams during the holiday season.
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Longer growing seasons fail to counteract drought-driven declines in forest growth, study finds
Climate change is extending the growing season in European forests, but this effect will not be sufficient to offset the negative impacts of increasing drought stress. An international research team led by Jan Tumajer from the Department of Physical Geography and Geoecology,
Genomes of 24,000 previously unknown microbes revealed by new tools
QUT researchers have recovered the genomes of more than 24,000 previously unknown microbial species—some from entirely new branches of life that likely evolved before plants and animals. The microbes are detailed in two studies published in Nature Biotechnology and Nature
Forget MacBook, HP Drops 17.3″ Windows 11 Pro Laptop by 71% Just Before the Holiday Rush (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD)
Whether you're looking to grab a new laptop for work or just casual use, now is a great time to make the move. The post Forget MacBook, HP Drops 17.3″ Windows 11 Pro Laptop by 71% Just Before the Holiday Rush (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) appeared first on Kotaku .
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Docuseries Trailer: New ‘End of an Era’ Footage Includes Travis Kelce, Sabrina Carpenter and Surprise Song Planning
Taylor Swift says goodbye to the Eras Tour in the official trailer for her six-episode Disney+ docuseries “The End of an Era.” “I’m very aware of mysterious forces at play that I will never have any control of,” Swift says in an ominous start to the trailer, as footage of her
Cambodia evacuates a village on disputed border with Thailand as tensions rise
About 250 families were moved to a Buddhist temple about 30km from the border.
Nexon CEO: It's important to assume that every game company is now using AI
The remark comes amidst widespread criticism of Arc Raiders, published by Nexon, for its use of procedural and AI-based tools in content creation.
Baker's yeast carrier makes bee propolis a more potent medicine, study finds
A team of researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague has developed a novel method to enhance the natural healing properties of bee propolis, a potent remedy known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Hybridization helps mountain birds adapt to climate change, study finds
Climate change is driving drastic environmental shifts and accelerating global biodiversity loss. Hybrid introgression has recently emerged as a key mechanism enabling rapid adaptation to historical climate change. Yet empirical evidence remains scarce on whether this process
LEGO Christmas Tree Is Now Nearly Free, Amazon Is Clearing Final Stock Before Advent Begins
This LEGO set gives you two tree display options. The post LEGO Christmas Tree Is Now Nearly Free, Amazon Is Clearing Final Stock Before Advent Begins appeared first on Kotaku .
How to complete Flickering Threat in Arc Raiders
Visit the Generator Room on Dam Battlegrounds for Celeste.
Shock, disbelief as Delhi blast linked to doctors in ‘white-collar’ terror cell
The case has triggered concerns over the radicalisation of professionals.
Legends & Lattes author Travis Baldree says he’s learning to disappoint people
The bestselling author of Legends & Lattes discusses the appeal of cozy fantasy, his new novel Brigands & Breadknives, and his upcoming LitRPG book.
Democrats can and should win without partisan redistricting
Practically speaking, the redistricting competition is a loser for Democrats.
Live updates: Government reopens after 43-day shutdown
The federal government starts the process of reopening on Thursday after a record 43-day shutdown ended. President Trump signed the House-passed funding measure bill late Wednesday. Six Democrats voted with Republicans to end the shutdown. Many federal workers will start
‘An embarrassment’: Pakistan newspaper trolled after ChatGPT prompt appears in news story
The newspaper has apologised, saying editing with AI violates its editorial policies.
Your anxiety may be controlled by hidden immune cells in the brain
Researchers have uncovered surprising evidence that anxiety may be controlled not by neurons but by two dueling groups of immune cells inside the brain. These microglia act like biological pedals—one pushing anxiety forward and the other holding it back.
Hideo Kojima And Disney Plus Reveal Death Stranding Isolations
The anime series will be arriving on Disney's streaming service in 2027 The post Hideo Kojima And Disney Plus Reveal Death Stranding Isolations appeared first on Kotaku .
Someone has to challenge Meta for the VR throne and I really hope Valve has the guts to with its new Steam Frame
Will Meta run out of steam?
Funko Pop Practically Gives Away Pokémon Advent Calendar to Clear Out Remaining Stock Before Black Friday
Save $5 on the Funko Pop Advent calendar over on Amazon for a limited time. The post Funko Pop Practically Gives Away Pokémon Advent Calendar to Clear Out Remaining Stock Before Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku .
Valve says a next-gen Steam Deck 2 still isn't possible, two years after it last said exactly the same thing
There just aren't any chips good enough and probably won't be until 2027.
Versant’s USA Sports, Pac-12 Strike 5-Year Rights Deal
Versant’s USA Sports and the Pac-12 Conference struck a five-year rights pact that will put regular-season football and men’s and women’s basketball on USA Network. The deal, which will start in the 2026-2027 season will run through 2030-31 and put more than 80 Pac-12 games on
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walt Disney, Cisco Systems, Firefly Aerospace and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early trading.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad say they will hand over body of hostage at 8 pm
(Reuters) -The armed wings of Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad said on Thursday they would hand over the body of an Israeli hostage at 8 p.m. local time (1800 GMT). If the transfer takes place, the bodies of three hostages will still be held in Gaza. Islamic
Federal workers expected to start receiving paychecks on Saturday
The first wave of federal workers will start receiving paychecks on Saturday as the government begins to reopen after a record-long shutdown. A senior administration official told The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that paychecks will start going out this weekend and the
