Tecnologia

Cops Bust Botnet of 1.3 Million Android TV Boxes

A coalition of security firms working with Japan's National Police Agency has disrupted a botnet of more than 1.3 million Android devices across 200+ countries. "We assess with high confidence that the backdoor and botnet were intentionally developed, deployed, and operated for financial gain by Videostrong Technology," the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said in a blog post. The Register reports: Videostrong Technology is a hardware manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China. It builds Android devices, including home TV boxes and projectors. According to Google, Videostrong deliberately em

Slashdot · EN

NASA's Swift observatory is expected to return to Earth on November 4

The US Armed Forces says NASA's Swift observatory will re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the early hours of November 4.

Engadget · EN

You can easily update your AirPods firmware in just a few simple steps

AirPods get updates silently, unlike your iPhone, but you can prep them for a smoother update experience.

Engadget · EN

The reason why some USB ports are black

USB ports come in multiple colors, from eye-catching ones like orange and purple to plain old black ports. Here's what the latter signifies.

Engadget · EN

Peak Design launches premium charging accessories to complement its bags and tripods

Peak Design fans, rejoice. The company is now ready to show off its debut collection of smartphone chargers, cables and batteries.

Engadget · EN

iPad mini (A20 Pro) review: Apple's tiny tablet gets a big update

Apple made significant improvements to the iPad mini this year, but they don't come cheap.

Engadget · EN

5 iPhone features you should be using after updating to iOS 27

iOS 27 brings several improvements to the iPhone, from useful quality-of-life changes to a range of new Apple Intelligence-powered features.

Engadget · EN

Samsung's Galaxy Ring gets FDA approval for advanced sleep apnea detection

Samsung's Galaxy Ring now offers more advanced sleep apnea detection following FDA approval of the new feature in July.3 replies

Engadget · EN

What's the meaning of the "C" on your USB-C ports?

USB Type-C cables are everywhere, especially now that Apple has gotten onboard with the port. But does the "C" in USB-C mean something in particular?

Engadget · EN

Tomorrow: TechCrunch Founder Summit takes over Boston and when pass rates increase

Secure your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass savings before prices increase tomorrow at 9 a.m. ET. Save up to $100 on your pass, and get a second for free.

TechCrunch · EN

The TechCrunch Founder Summit agenda is only half the reason to be in Boston on Nov. 4

On Nov. 4, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings founders and VCs to Boston's SoWa Power Station for practical insights and connections. Register before prices increase at the door.

TechCrunch · EN

How “reverse game theory” could keep AI agents in check

A new approach known as “reverse game theory” aims to control powerful AI models by designing systems that incentivize them to stick to the rules. As AI models become more capable, safety researchers are scrambling to ensure they are “aligned” with human desires—to make sure, in other words, that rogue agents don’t break the law,…

MIT Technology Review · EN

The Download: controlling AI agents and “Super Intelligence” loyalty tests

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How “reverse game theory” could keep AI agents in check A new approach known as “reverse game theory” aims to control powerful AI models by designing systems that incentivize them to…

MIT Technology Review · EN

‘Our Risk, Their Reward’: Zohran Mamdani on AI and Data Centers

Ahead of the midterms, WIRED talked to New York City’s mayor about data centers, AI in schools, and the future of the Democratic party.

Wired · EN

ICE Is Inspiring Latinos to Vote in Historic Numbers

“I did a Latino community event [and said] we have to actually fucking vote to tell these motherfuckers to fuck off,” Nevada secretary of state Cisco Aguilar tells WIRED.

Wired · EN

Apple AirPods 5 Review: Better Than Before but Not Quite Pro

Apple finally made ANC standard across the AirPods lineup. But should you still spring for the AirPods Pro 3?

Wired · EN

The Endlessly Meme-able Steve Kornacki Is Not a Meme Person

NBC’s go-to data guru also isn’t quite sure what a subreddit is.

Wired · EN

Apple iPad Mini (2026) Review: A Dream Device, but Who Is It For?

The iPad Mini’s impressive new features make it a better tablet than ever—only to be betrayed by its higher price.

Wired · EN

Roli Has Fallen Apart—and Left Customers Holding the Bag

The inventive instrument maker collapsed into insolvency, leaving buyers empty-handed and users scrambling to keep their musical gear alive.

Wired · EN

Here's Why You Shouldn't Use AI to Vote

From hallucinations to partisan bias, artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are not helpful when it comes to Election Day.

Wired · EN

The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price

The iPad Mini sometimes feels like a trap. It is, in some ways and for some people, the perfect iPad: meaningfully larger than my phone's screen but still small and light enough to use for reading in bed or gaming on the subway. As most of the rest of the iPad line has tilted ever […]

The Verge · EN

Bambu’s nine-nozzle H3C foretells the future of 3D printing

Three years ago, I told you how home 3D printers had evolved for speed, producing parts in minutes that used to take hours or days. Now, the next evolution is here: printers that can swap between materials on the fly, mix different colors to produce nearly the full rainbow, mix soft and hard materials, and […]

The Verge · EN

Peak Design expands its collection of wireless charging accessories

Peak Design, best known for its backpacks and travel bags packed full of useful features, announced it's expanding its collection of chargers and charging accessories with new devices that focus on pairing premium materials with innovative functionality. "Somewhere along the way, we accepted that the electronics we use every day should be cheap, disposable and […]

The Verge · EN

A truck-sized NASA space telescope is about to crash to Earth

Almost 22 years after it was launched, NASA's Swift Observatory is now about to fall back to Earth on Wednesday after attempts to push it back into a higher orbit failed. NASA announced that the aging space telescope is anticipated to re-enter Earth's atmosphere at approximately 3:30AM ET (give or take 11 hours), and that […]

The Verge · EN