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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has just added new exploits to its actively exploited list, as first noticed by BleepingComputer.CISA's actions basically serve as a warning to U.S. federal agencies about vulnerabilities currently being exploited in the wild. One exploit being tracked, CVE-2023-20118, allows hackers to remotely "execute arbitrary commands" on certain VPN routers. These routers include Cisco Small Business Routers RV016, RV042, RV042G, RV082,

Figure’s latest AI system, Helix, is changing the game for humanoid robots by allowing them to perform complex tasks through simple voice commands—no training required. In a new demo, two robots successfully put away groceries by scanning their environment, adapting in real time, and even working together to complete the job. With plans for home testing in 2025 and new updates improving precision and reliability, Figure is pushing humanoid robots closer to practical, everyday use.

"Y'all stuck the landing — we're on the moon."A Firefly Aerospace mission control engineer confirmed a successful lunar touchdown of its pioneering Blue Ghost robotic spacecraft in the early hours of March 2. It was the first fully successful commercial moon landing, and the company has now released footage of the well-controlled decent into Mare Crisium, a lava-covered basin on the moon's near side."Watch Firefly land on the Moon! After identifying surface hazards and selecting a safe lan

Google released a new AI tool this week, designed to identify animal species to help with wildlife monitoring.On Monday, the tech giant announced the release of SpeciesNet, an open source model for wildlife biologists. SpeciesNet consists of a model for identifying objects in footage from cameras that monitor wildlife and a second model for classifying those objects into animal species.Since 2019, wildlife biologists have had access to SpeciesNet though a Google Cloud-based tool called Wildlife

As Elon Musk’s X continues its transformation into a right-wing fever dream, the platform’s dwindling population of irony-poisoned meme enjoyers has found a new reason to be annoyed: an onslaught of Stake gambling ads.Tweet may have been deletedTweet may have been deletedTweet may have been deletedNo matter where you lurk on X, it’s impossible to escape the flood of viral posts stamped with the Stake logo in the bottom right corner. Some of the biggest meme accounts, shamelessl

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A Houston-based space company just released a tantalizing sneak preview — an image sequence of its robotic spacecraft flying over the moon's south pole, near its planned landing site.The destination is Mons Mouton, one of NASA's potential landing locations for its Artemis astronauts. Intuitive Machines' Athena moon lander began circling the moon on March 3, just one day after a competitor, Firefly Aerospace, landed on the lunar surface without a hitch. This marks Intuitive Machines' s

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SAVE $24: As of March 4, get the Anker 9-in-1 Charging Station for $35.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $59.99. That's a discount of 40%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAnker 9-in-1 charging station$35.99 at Amazon $59.99 Save $24.00Get DealDo you find that most of your electronic devices end up completely dead most of the time because you can't be bothered to find a charger? Tired of sifting through all your charging bricks and other items to power up your Kindle or that random US

Civil War director Alex Garland returns to the battlefield in 2025 with Warfare, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Ray Mendoza.Mendoza, an Iraq War veteran, served as Garland's military advisor for Civil War. During the process of filming Civil War, the two talked about making Warfare, based on Mendoza's own experiences.SEE ALSO:Every Alex Garland movie, ranked
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GET $25.08 OFF: As of March 4th, the Aerogarden Harvest 2.0 is currently on sale for $45.31. Get it for 36% off and save $25.08.Opens in a new windowCredit: Aerogarden 2.0Aerogarden Harvest 2.0$45.31 at Amazon $70.39 Save $25.08Get DealFresh basil, thyme, lettuce, and tomatoes: the Aerogarden Harvest 2.0 is equipped for growth. This simple hydroponic garden is the right size to live on a desk or tabletop, making it easy to grow a host of fresh plants. Currently, the Aerogarden Harvest 2.0 is on

It's not a good time to drive a Tesla Cybertruck — and not just because it's been the subject of seemingly endless recalls and issues. Folks seem to not be happy with Elon Musk and they're taking it out on Teslas, especially the impossible-to-miss Cybertruck.Case in point: A Cybertruck got mercilessly and relentlessly booed at Mardi Gras in New Orleans this week. Video footage is pretty wild and, to be frank, a little funny. Here’s a cybertruck getting booed at Orpheus to brighten yo

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is officially dropping on July 11, bringing back the legendary skateboarding franchise with a full remake. Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios in collaboration with Activision and Tony Hawk himself, the game builds on the success of THPS 1 + 2, delivering updated visuals, new skaters, and expanded online multiplayer.SEE ALSO:PlayStation apologizes for major network outage with free Plus time for members
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TL;DR: Live stream Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League's first knockout round includes some really interesting matchups, but Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid has got to be the most explosive pairing. Real Madrid looked comfortable dumping Manchester City out of the competition in the playoff round, and now they'll be confident of doing the same t

TL;DR: Watch PSV vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League playoff round showcased thrilling matchups and dramatic moments, and it didn't get much more exciting than PSV vs. Juventus. The Italian side were probably favorites to progress, but PSV came out on top thanks to an extra-time goal. Their reward for that incredible victory? A tantalising matchup with Arsenal

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Hospitality scaleup Mews, based at TNW City in Amsterdam, has secured $75mn in its third major cash injection of the last year. The round follows a raise of $100M in credit financing in September and a $110mn equity round in March 2024 — when the startup became a unicorn. In total, Mews has bagged over $500mn to date, making it one of the Netherlands’ most cash-flooded scaleups. Mews was founded in 2012 by Richard Valtr, an ex-hotelier on a mission to transform the way hotels do bus

On Monday, First Lady Melania Trump expressed her support for the TAKE IT DOWN Act, which targets deepfakes.Deepfakes are AI-generated videos and images. Many created are nonconsensual explicit images using someone's likeness. Last year, for example, explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift went viral on X, but it's not just celebrities who are in danger of being deepfaked. Everyday people (typically women) are, too, and being a victim of deepfakes can be detrimental to someone's mental health.SEE ALS

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It's easy to poke fun at the melodramatic covers of '80s hits that end almost every episode of Paradise. (I'll never forget its weirdly sad take on Starship's "We Built This City.") But there's no denying that the closer for both the Season 1 premiere and finale — Phil Collins' "Another Day in Paradise" — is thematically right on the money.The song urges listeners to think twice about the homeless people they pretend to ignore on the streets. That same ignorance of those far less for

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PRE-ORDER NOW: On March 4, Apple dropped the new Apple iPad Air with M3 chip as well as the updated Apple iPad, now with an A16 chip. Both models are available for preorder and will ship on March 12.Where to preorder the new iPad and iPad Air:The Apple StoreApple iPad Air 2025Starting at $599Pre-Order HereThe Apple StoreApple iPad 2025Starting at $349Pre-Order HereThe Apple StoreApple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air$269 at The Apple StoreShop Now
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Scientists working to revive the woolly mammoth have accidentally created the cutest mice in the world. Introducing: the Colossal Woolly Mouse. I need at least 10 of these toasted marshmallows in my pocket right now.Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences announced today that it has created almost 100 living cotton balls by genetically engineering mice to display cold adaptation traits similar to those in woolly mammoths. Such traits include fur which has been significantly altered in colour, text

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SAVE $50: As of March 4, get the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus for $199.99, down from its usual price of $249.99. That's a discount of 20%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus$199.99 at Amazon $249.99 Save $50.00Get DealIf you're the type of person who enjoys hanging out at home, checking out your favorite movies and TV shows, you've got to make sure you have good sound with it all. Booming explosions, bright and crisp music, and clear dialogue can make for a much more

Apple just dropped a new iPad Air with an M3 chip, and yes, it has Apple Intelligence. The M3 iPad Air is twice as fast as the M1 iPad Air which was released in 2022, according to the announcement. The M3 chip also gives the iPad Air faster graphics performance and the same dynamic caching support that comes in other M3 models, which boosts performance and response time. SEE ALSO:'There's something in the air:' Apple's Tim Cook teases new Air product drop this week
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TL;DR: Live stream Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League playoff round produced some surprising results, including Club Brugge's victory over Atalanta. The Belgian side stunned the Italians with a 3-1 win away from home, securing a knockout round matchup with Aston Villa. If you want to watch Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa in the Champions League from an

Fintech startup Cino, a TNW community member, has secured €3.5mn for its shared payments app that lets friends and family pay together.  Cino is designed for tech-savvy Gen Z’ers, who expect to split bills instantly and effortlessly together without “financial awkwardness,” the company said. Unlike payment request apps like Tikkie — ubiquitous in the Netherlands — Cino splits bills in real-time, so you don’t have to chase down your mates to cou

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Ever wanted your phone to have everything? Like a battery that's big enough to accomodate six regular phones? Or a massive loudspeaker? Or an actual projector? Or another friggin' phone built into the back of the first phone?Ulefone's got all of that covered. The company specialized in rugged phones which also come with additional functionality. At MWC Barcelona, Ulefone brought a couple of new phones, including the Armor 33 Pro and the Armor 34 Pro. SEE ALSO:Samsung has phone concepts that bend

Look, With Love, Meghan will not be everyone's show. If it's not yours, you can watch something else. But for people who feel empathetically tired for the Duchess of Sussex, enjoy watching one of the most vilified women on the planet find personal happiness and empowerment, and regularly binge-watch TikTok videos about hosting guests that you'll probably never actually implement yourself, this show is for you.Produced by Netflix with Meghan and Harry's Archewell Productions, With Love, Meghan is