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Why North Korea's 'elite' hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
If the accusations are true, the record-making heist shows how powerful suspected North Korean hackers have become.
Ghost in the machine: how AI is haunting the search for the supernatural
Ghost hunting has changed in recent years due to AI chatbots, and paranormal enthusiasts are concernedGhost hunting is a tech-heavy pursuit. When Amy Waine and Jarrad Cutting investigate haunted locations, they’re loade...
Buy a wind-up radio – and don’t forget the chocolate: survival experts on how to prepare for an emergency
UK government guidance says we should be ready for the unexpected, but what’s actually helpful to have at home? We ask the specialists• The best power banks – testedHow prepared are you for an emergency? Do you have a f...
US tech stocks see sharp falls over AI cost concerns
Shares in Intel have continued to fall while the tech-heavy Nasdaq opens at its lowest level in more than two months.
Binance hack - who is behind it, is my money safe and what we know so far
Binance has been hit by what could be the biggest crypto hack ever - here's what we know so far
From Bitcoin to Binance: Crypto terms and what they mean
The Binance hack has thrust cryptocurrencies back into headlines - but what are they and how do they work?
After 50 years of playing video games, I’m finally starring in one
Voicing the main character in Black Tides Draga’s Wake led to me making the kinds of noises I haven’t made since my honeymoon but also one of my favourite moments as a father“I listen to you on the radio and I keep hear...
Crypto exchange Binance freezes billions in funds amid potential $6.3bn security breach
Breach may have started with a hacked laptop belonging to engineer, in incident analysts say could be of the most significant intrusions on recordBinance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has said it’s inves...
How video game remakes tap the power of nostalgia
Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.
Crypto giant Binance freezes $2.5bn of assets over suspected hack
The firm said transactions are suspended while it conducts security checks and will "cover all losses".
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI fears rattle Wall Street
Google spooked investors so badly that its stock hit a six-month low, after it revealed its AI search summaries were affecting ad revenue.
More than half of Victorian lawyers use AI – but only a quarter have cut client fees as a result
Research finds 55% of lawyers are using AI in legal practices, up from 37% last year, though efficiency gains aren’t as high as expectedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than half of Victor...
LG Convection Microwave Ovens: Bake, grill, reheat and cook with more flexibility
Explore LG convection microwave ovens, their baking capabilities, grilling functions, Auto Cook menus, and select models with ThinQ connectivity and Air Fry.
Night Plane review – join the jumbo jet to hell in this indie horror game
Liquid Static Studio; PCYou take on the role of flight attendant in this clever and absorbing retro-style game that veers from daft horror spoof to genuinely disturbingThere was always something creepy about the job-sim...
Microsoft profits surge days after announcing major job cuts
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
Apple MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display becomes first touchscreen Mac
Apple breaks decades of tradition by finally adding a touchscreen to a MacBook, pairing it with tandem OLED tech and M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon
Apple's new top-end touchscreen MacBook Pro costs more than a Hyundai Creta. Yes, really!
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro brings OLED, Dynamic Island and a glowing logo, with the top-end model costing more than some cars at ₹17.68 lakh.