Mozilla Firefox 129.0 is now available for download ahead of its formal release announcement on Tuesday. Making Firefox 129 notable is that for non-local sites it's now replacing HTTP with HTTPS by default. Firefox will now aim for HTTPS as the default protocol on non-local sites. Firefox 129.0 will try...

Firefox 129 Now Available With HTTPS Replacing HTTP As Default Protocol

Apple has released an update to macOS 14.6. The latest version of macOS Sonoma is now 14.6.1. macOS Sonoma 14.6 included the ability to run multiple displays from the M3 MacBook Pro with the lid closed. 9to5Mac was first to report that the feature would come to the MacBook Pro from 2023 following the feature introduction on the M3 MacBook Air.

Apple releases macOS 14.6.1 with Advanced Data Protection bug fix for all users

Flutter GPU, available in an early preview, is a low-level graphics API for building rendering packages from scratch using Dart and GLSL. Google has unveiled updates to its Flutter cross-platform development tool and the accompanying Dart language including an early preview of the Flutter GPU API, a low-level graphics API for building rendering packages from scratch.

Google unveils Flutter GPU API, Dart updates

Uh oh. Not only did we recently have the issue with The Jackbox Megapicker breaking the Steam Deck, but now plugins via Decky Loader too. The main issue here is with the upcoming 3.x.x release series, which has been in development for a while now. The issue shouldn't be present with the current stable 2.x.x series.

Certain Steam Deck plugins via Decky Loader are causing bootloops

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: NVMe is a set of specifications that define a high-performance storage access protocol, allowing fast data transfers directly between CPUs and non-volatile storage media over the PCIe bus. UCIe, meanwhile, is a separate standard that aims to establish an open interface for integrating modular chiplets into package systems, enabling a more flexible and scalable approach to chip design. Both of these cutting-edge technologies just leveled up with major specification releases.

Fresh NVMe 2.1 and UCIe 2.0 specifications arrive for modern storage and chiplets

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Malware has been the bane of everyone's online existence, because it serves as the easiest back-door entry for perpetrators of cybercrime and thievery. Google is usually on its toes, keeping the Play Store free of nefarious apps and ensuring prompt delivery of Android security patches, but some attackers manage to stay ahead of the curve and still steal money or personal information from victims. One such malware was recently caught in the wild targeting Android devices, stealing all financial data on them, and then wiping them clean.

A new Android malware is emptying bank accounts and wiping devices

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Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

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Orlando’s beloved New York Bagel And Deli, a hotspot for anyone craving a taste of the Big Apple, has hit a snag. Known for its extensive menu that includes New York-style bagels, pizza, heroes, wraps, and more, the eatery recently faced a temporary shutdown following a state inspection.

Dead and live roaches, food and coffee lids stored on the floor- Beloved Florida eatery closed

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. As a part of the August Pixel update, which by all means is pretty minor before we see Android 15, Google provided a list of bugs it took care of. In the latest build for still-supported Pixel devices, Google took aim at boot looping issues, brightness flickering, and general improvements in display performance.

Google Fixes 4 Bugs in August Pixel Update

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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ESET Mobile Security combines excellent malware scanning with enough extra features to keep your Android devices safe from phishing attacks, scams and more.

ESET Mobile Security review: Excellent malware protection with an ultrafast scanner

Samsung has allegedly delayed the launch of the One UI 7 Open Beta program due to unknown reasons. While we wait for the beta program to commence, a new post on X revealed more info about what we can expect from not only the upcoming One UI 7 update but also the next One UI 7.1 update.

One UI 7 allegedly focusses on smooth animations while One UI 7.1 will add more functions

Samsung Galaxy devices are now confirmed to receive a crucial security update in August 2024. This update addresses a major vulnerability (CVE-2024-32896) that affects all Android phones and tablets, not just Pixels. While some new camera improvements could be bundled for the Galaxy S24, Samsung might prioritize integrating new Galaxy AI features or focus solely on security updates.

Samsung's August 2024 security patch will be critical for Galaxy devices, company states

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Manjaro Linux gets an Immutable version available for testing

The Manjaro Linux team have announced the first round of testing for their new Manjaro Immutable version of the popular Linux distribution. It's built using Arkdep...

Manjaro Linux gets an Immutable version available for testing

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