FPV drone video tracks swimming race before ending with a splash
This cool FPV drone video from a Colorado filmmaker features rapid turns, climbs, and dives before ending with a splash.
Major Twitter hack in 2020 results in another arrest
Police in Spain have arrested a British man in connection with a major Twitter hack last year that targeted high-profile accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.
Netflix could add games to its platform within the next year
Netflix has hired a key figure in the gaming industry and could start offering games to subscribers within the next year and at no extra cost.
Your future United flight could be on this electric airplane
United Airlines is planning to use a 19-seat electric aircraft for domestic routes of up to 250 miles, with passenger flights launching as early as 2026.
DJI releases its Pocket 2 gimbal camera in a new color
DJI launched the second version of its Pocket gimbal camera last October. This week. it released a new color for the summer.
DJI’s tiny Pocket 2 gimbal camera launches with big improvements
DJI's second-generation Pocket gimbal camera comes with a slew of improvements that could catch the eye of serious vloggers.
Watch the enormous 3D cat that’s been turning heads in Tokyo
An amazing billboard video of an enormous 3D cat has been causing a stir in one of Tokyo's busiest entertainment districts.
TikTok Resumes makes it easy to apply for jobs via the app
TikTok has partnered with more than 30 companies in a new initiative aimed at encouraging its community to use the app to apply for jobs.
Facebook’s Zuckerberg makes waves with offbeat Fourth of July Instagram video
Watch Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg celebrating the Fourth of July by riding his electric hydrofoil board while holding the American flag.
NASA’s skywatching tips for July feature Venus and the Milky Way
NASA is back with its top tips for what to look out for in the sky this month, with Venus and the Milky Way two particular treats to look forward to.
Twitter mulls ‘trusted friends’ feature for targeted tweets
Twitter is considering a new "trusted friends" feature that would offer a simpler way to share tweets with a particular group of people.
Watch seven Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots strut their stuff in dance routine
Watch seven Spot robots perform a beautifully choreographed dance in celebration of Hyundai’s recent acquisition of the Massachusetts-based tech firm.
Hackers target major airline in data breach affecting nearly 10M customers
A major international airline has been targeted by hackers, with personal data belonging to nearly 10 million of its customers stolen. Cathay Pacific, which operates out of Hong Kong, says that it so far has no evidence that the data has been misused, and is now in the process of contacting those affected.
It’s time to change your password again as Dell reveals attempted hack
Computer giant Dell said on Wednesday, November 28 that it recently spotted an attempt by hackers to steal customer data. The cybercriminals are believed to have gone after personal information, though the firm doesn't believe any credit card information was taken. The investigation is ongoing.
500px reveals almost 15 million users are caught up in security breach
Almost 15 million members of portfolio website 500px have been caught up in a security breach, the company said on Tuesday. The hack occurred in 2018 but was only discovered last week. As a precautionary measure, users are being told to change their 500px password as soon as possible.
Radiohead releases 18 hours of material to torpedo hacker’s ransom demand
A hacker who stole 18 hours' worth of unreleased Radiohead recordings was reportedly demanding $150,000 in exchange for its return. But to scupper the scam — and to offer something unexpected to fans — the band decided to release the material, with the proceeds going to a climate-action cause.
Flipboard hack prompts password reset for millions of users
Flipboard says it has been hit by hackers, resulting in the theft of personal data of some of its 145 million users. The company is still investigating the incident to find out precisely how many people are affected, but as a precautionary measure it’s prompting its community to create new passwords.
British Airways hit with a massive fine for 2018 data breach
British Airways has been hit with a $230 million fine for a security breach in 2018 that saw hackers steal personal data belonging to around 500,000 of its customers. The airline has apologized and improved its online security, adding that it has received no reports of the data being used by criminals.
Cyberattack forces 38,000 students to physically stand in line for new passwords
A university in Germany is handing out new email passwords printed on pieces of paper to its 38,000 students after its servers were hit by hackers. Students are being asked to line up outside the university gym to collect their new passwords in a process that could take five days to complete.