A Chinese state-linked botnet has grown to 1,500 hacked routers and is mapping vulnerable targets within hours of disclosure

A covert botnet linked to Chinese state-sponsored hackers has more than doubled in size and is now scanning for newly disclosed vulnerabilities within hours of publication. The JDY botnet comprises ov [...]

My Eyes Love Logitech's New Mobi Fold Mouse, My Hand A Little Less So

Logitech has launched an $80 ultracompact folding mouse. Its design is great, but its ergonomics leave a little to be desired. Still, it's a rather nifty travel mouse. [...]

Amazon takes on $17.5 billion in new debt as AI spending pushes total borrowing past $225 billion

Amazon has agreed to a $17.5 billion delayed-draw term loan led by Citigroup, the latest in a borrowing spree fuelled by its race to build AI infrastructure. The cash is available through the end of S [...]

White House offers to trade state AI preemption for federal online safety laws in new deal with Congress

The White House is negotiating with key senators to bundle federal preemption of state AI laws with three online safety bills, Axios reported. Senator Marsha Blackburn is leading the effort to finalis [...]

Canada announces bill banning social media for anyone under 16

The regulation also imposes new safety expectations on 'AI chatbot services.' [...]

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, June 11

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for June 11. [...]

YouTube and FIFA Expand World Cup Partnership With Inaugural Creator Cup Match

The first-ever Creator Cup will put YouTube creators, athletes and celebrities on the pitch for a special exhibition match in New York ahead of the World Cup final. [...]

The best — and biggest — indoor water parks in the U.S.

From a 14-story trapdoor slide in New Jersey to Vermont hot tubs with a view of falling snow, the best indoor water parks in the U.S. [...]

Framework delays Laptop 13 Pro shipments by a month

Framework is pushing back shipments of its new Laptop 13 Pro to address issues with its haptic touchpad and display found in the run-up to mass production. [...]