LG Smart TVs Map Home Networks and Record Audio in Standby Mode
LG smart TVs running webOS are capturing audio through built-in microphones in standby mode and continually scanning local home networks for connected devices.
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European Power Prices Surge as Heatwaves Cut Nuclear Energy Output
France’s day-ahead power prices surged by as much as 21.8% to $164.39 per megawatt hour as intense heatwaves forced severe cuts to nuclear generation across Europe.
Microsoft Office 2021 for Windows Drops to $30 in Rare Deal
Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows is available for a one-time payment of $29.97 through September 10, dropping significantly from its regular $219.99 price.
Hubble Telescope Reveals Massive Cosmic Superbubble in Large Magellanic Cloud
Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have revealed LHA 120-N44, a vast cosmic superbubble spanning roughly 210 by 140 light-years in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
1961 North Carolina B-52 Crash Nearly Detonated Hydrogen Bomb
In January 1961, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber broke apart in mid-air over North Carolina, releasing two thermonuclear weapons.
Bernie Ecclestone Questioned by Portugal Police Over Undocumented Shotgun
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was stopped and questioned by police at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, Portugal, on Monday after customs authorities discovered an…
iOS Beta Code Reveals Five Pro Camera Features for iPhone 18 Pro
Apple’s unreleased iOS 27 beta code reveals five advanced camera tools for upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models, including exposure scopes, focus peaking, and aperture-based image…
Capcom to Revive Dormant IPs After Onimusha: Way of the Sword Success
Capcom confirmed plans to revive dormant intellectual properties following the successful launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
LG Smart TVs Caught Snooping on Wi-Fi Networks and Audio in Standby Mode
LG smart TVs running webOS have been caught actively logging voice prompts, capturing microphone audio in standby mode, and mapping local network devices to feed advertising…
Romania: 1997-Model ID Cards Valid for EU Travel Until August 3, 2031
Romania’s transition to electronic identity cards has sparked widespread public frustration over bureaucratic delays and device incompatibility.
Utah Rock Glaciers Hold Nearly 1 Billion Tons of Hidden Water, Study Finds
Researchers have discovered nearly 1 billion tons of water equivalent locked within Utah’s rock glaciers.
Report: Tim Cook Won’t Be Speaking at Apple’s Sept. 9 Event
Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, handing over leadership to John Ternus just days before Apple’s September 9 event.