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‘Remote’ Amazonian Tribes Have Been Using the Internet for a Long Time
Amazon Rainforest

‘Remote’ Amazonian Tribes Have Been Using the Internet for a Long Time

The Marubo people written about by the New York Times have been using the internet—and grappling with its implications—long before Starlink came to their village.
Researchers Install Ransomware on Internet-Connected Wrench
Hacking

Researchers Install Ransomware on Internet-Connected Wrench

“We were able to make the device completely inoperable by preventing a local operator from controlling the drill through the onboard display and disabling the trigger button."
A 104-Year-Old Lost Silent Movie Has Been Found in a Basement
Lost Media

A 104-Year-Old Lost Silent Movie Has Been Found in a Basement

'Sealed Hearts' was made in 1919 and had been thought lost forever. "The film had been in the cellar for many years," a film historian said. "Exciting!"
iOS 17 Could Break Crucial Diabetic Glucose Monitor Alerts, Manufacturer Warns
News

iOS 17 Could Break Crucial Diabetic Glucose Monitor Alerts, Manufacturer Warns

The maker of the FreeStyle Libre 3 glucose monitor is warning users to 'disable automatic system updates on your iPhone' because it could break a core functionality of the device.