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Valve have added a new rule to the Onboarding guide for game developers, noting that payment processors get a say in what stays on Steam. Recently, a number of people noticed and posted across various Reddits that PayPal has been unavailable for days, so it’s possible this is all coming from PayPal but nothing has been confirmed on that. On …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The P250Q-M80 SSD by TeamGroup features a groundbreaking self-destruct mechanism for ultimate data security. 🔒 Designed for sectors like defense and AI development, the drive can irrevocably destroy its data, ensuring sensitive information remains safe. ⚙️ With PCIe Gen4x4 interface and up to 7,000 MB/s read speeds, it combines high performance with robust security features. 🏆 …

Hackers are stashing malware in a place that’s largely out of the reach of most defenses—inside domain name system (DNS) records that map domain names to their corresponding numerical IP addresses. The practice allows malicious scripts and early-stage malware to fetch binary files without having to download them from suspicious sites or attach them to emails, where they frequently get …

Google is rolling out AI-generated summaries directly within Discover, its personalized news feed nestled within the Google Search app. TechCrunch reports that some users in the US are seeing Discover cards on iOS and Android that provide the new summaries in place of a headline and logo from a single publisher, similar to how AI Overviews appear at the top …

The Galaxy Watch 8 is one of the most exciting smartwatch models in years, and you can probably guess why. It’s the first base Galaxy Watch since 2021 to boast a brand-new design, both inside and out. Here is how it compares to the Galaxy Watch 4 (2021). Samsung has used the same design language for the base Galaxy Watch …

Security researchers say Chinese authorities are using a new type of malware to extract data from seized phones, allowing them to obtain text messages — including from chat apps such as Signal — images, location histories, audio recordings, contacts, and more. On Wednesday, mobile cybersecurity company Lookout published a new report — shared exclusively with TechCrunch — detailing the hacking …

Google Keep could be getting a big upgrade to how the app handles search, allowing you to actually find specific details within a single note rather than having to sort through every document you’ve ever created. The folks at Android Authority spotted a new feature in Google Keep version 5.25.282.00.90 called “Find in note.” After manually enabling the in-progress tool, …

Yesterday Ugreen was the first company to announce it had a Qi2.2 wireless charging power bank on the way, but it wasn’t alone for long. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) has already certified eight Qi2.2 products, all from different manufacturers, including power banks, car mounts, and 3-in-1 stands. Qi2.2 is the latest version of the Qi wireless charging standard. Qi2 …

Cyberpunk 2077 is launching on macOS tomorrow, and CD Projekt Red is now sharing details on exactly what Mac you’ll need to get the most out of the game. While Cyberpunk 2077 has been optimized for a variety of Macs, from early M1 models up, if you want the top “very high fidelity” config then you’ll need an M3 Ultra …

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Scientists have developed a new laser amplifier that increases data transmission speeds by tenfold. 🔍 The amplifier’s spiral-shaped waveguides enhance optical paths, minimizing signal anomalies and noise. 📈 Rising data demands from streaming services and AI spur the need for this expanded bandwidth technology. 💡 The amplifier’s miniaturization offers potential applications in medical imaging and other …