Researchers have uncovered Albiriox, a dangerous new Android banking trojan. It’s being distributed as a subscription service on the dark web and can perform transactions directly from a victim’s phone. Over 400 fake apps have already been identified.
Researchers have captured the most detailed images yet of how DNA is packed inside droplet-like structures called condensates. This reveals the molecular rules that allow cells to compact genetic material while keeping it functional.
Microsoft is increasing prices for its commercial Office productivity software subscriptions starting July 1. This follows a previous hike in 2022 and a consumer price increase announced earlier this year. The company points to over 1,100 new features as justification.
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a massive malware campaign targeting users of the Chrome Web Store and Microsoft Edge add-ons. At least ten extensions, some with millions of installs, were secretly updated with spyware code in 2024. The malicious add-ons collected browsing data and sent it
Finding geothermal energy has always been a high-cost gamble. Now, AI is changing the game. A company called Zanskar used machine learning to pinpoint a massive new reservoir, proving the tech can unlock a huge clean energy source.
Opera is injecting its Android browser with new AI features like an Ask AI search bar and page context analysis. The company promises data isn’t used for training, but the privacy model still raises questions.
Nexus Data Centers is proposing a massive 612MW, natural gas-powered data center campus in Hubbard, Texas. The plan includes a novel partnership with AirJoule Technologies to use waste heat to produce water for the facility’s operations.
A large-scale study has found that 12-year-olds who own a smartphone face significantly higher health risks than their peers without one. The data shows clear associations with depression, obesity, and sleep deprivation, prompting a call for more careful consideration from parents.
According to Microsoft, the turn-based RPG is the top new third-party game on the service based on unique players in its first 30 days. The success caps a huge year for the new studio, which saw the game dominate awards shows.
China’s strategy for ocean dominance is entering a new phase with massive floating structures. These dual-use facilities extend military reach under the guise of civilian “blue economy” research, challenging U.S. naval power without direct confrontation.
