fastcompany

2026-07-08

This latest frightening ransomware attack was orchestrated entirely by an LLM

Security researchers say JadePuffer marks a new step in AI hacking. [...]

thenextweb

2026-07-08

Lovable is reportedly in talks to raise $300M at a $13.2bn valuation

Lovable, the Swedish vibe-coding startup, is in talks to raise $300m at a $13.2bn post-money valuation, Sifted reports, citing two people familiar with the deal. The figure would roughly double the $6.6bn valuation it commanded at its $330m Series B in December. The round is still under discussion rather than done, so the numbers could shift, and […]<br /> This story continues at The Nex [...]

thenextweb

2026-07-08

A Telstra outage stopped Australian trains and froze taxi payments

For a few hours on Wednesday morning, chunks of Australia’s daily infrastructure simply stopped answering. A nationwide outage at Telstra, the country’s largest carrier, cut phone service for thousands of customers, froze tap-to-pay terminals and brought regional trains to a halt. The disruption began at about 4.30am and spread through systems that most people never […]<br /> This stor [...]

thenextweb

2026-07-08

ResMed sells its MatrixCare software business to Frazier for $490m

ResMed has agreed to sell MatrixCare, its home-health and senior-care software business, to the private equity firm Frazier Healthcare Partners for $490m in cash. The deal lets the medical-device maker part with a unit it had owned for years to focus on the machines that remain its core. MatrixCare is a decent-sized business in its […]<br /> This story continues at The Next Web [...]

Destination

2026-07-08

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced feels like the definitive, modern way to play one of the best games in the series

Retracing Edward Kenway’s steps in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an absolute joy, and the modernizations and advancements mean it's a wonderful remake of a classic. [...]

Destination

2026-07-08

X-Men 97 season 2 episode 4 ending explained: is [spoiler] really dead and what that end-credits scene means for Wolverine

X-Men 97 season 2's latest episode features an intriguing end-credits scene — and another devastating death. [...]

Destination

2026-07-08

Ultrahuman Ring PRO Kickstarter backers are still left waiting after production issues plague the Oura rival

Kickstarter backers of the Ultrahuman Ring Pro have been informed of shipment delays and they've taken to Reddit to voice their frustration [...]

zdnet

2026-07-08

Why leaving extension cords plugged in permanently is riskier than you realize

Sure, home extension cords and power strips are handy, but they also result in thousands of preventable fires each year. Here's how to use them more safely. [...]

qz

2026-07-08

The best quiet beaches to visit in Mexico

Rewarding off-the-grid coastal destinations, including a hidden gem near Tulum and a beach filled with flamingos [...]