Log4j’s Log4Shell Vulnerability: One Year Later, It’s Still Lurking

Apache had to scramble at the beginning of December 2021 to be ready to release patches for Log4Shell when it publicly disclosed the situation on December 9 of last year. As a result, researchers quickly found edge cases and workarounds to the patches, and Apache was forced to release multiple iterations, which added to the […]

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Pink Snow Is Not a Cute Phenomenon—Here’s Why

The scientists used the device to record the snow’s albedo, a measure of what fraction of the sunlight beaming down is reflected back up. Red snow means lower albedo, which means more absorbed sunlight and faster snowmelt. Other factors also influence albedo, including dirt, dust and ash from wildfires. Sand from the Gobi Desert can […]

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Insta360 X3 Review: A 360 and Action Camera in One

A new 1800-mAh battery will get you decent shoot times. I managed over 1.5 hours shooting 4K. Insta360 claims 81 minutes shooting 5.7K video at 30p, which feels about right, based on my testing. It’s worth noting that the larger battery and other changes do make the X3 slightly heavier, but I still found it […]

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Attackers Keep Targeting the US Electric Grid

We at WIRED have written plenty about the threat that cyberattacks pose to power grids worldwide. But lately, the most significant attacks on electrical systems have demonstrated that hacking is hardly necessary when physical destruction and sabotage are an option: Just as Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine has systematically destroyed electrical infrastructure to cause vast […]

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Dyson’s Zone Air Purifying Headphones Will Cost $950

If you live somewhere with a great deal of air pollution, or are just eager to prepare for a dystopia where you have to shut your ears and mouth to the outside world, the Dyson Zone could be for you. The device—which combines a pair of headphones with a face-protecting air purifier—isn’t for sale yet, but […]

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Upgrade Your Motorcycle Helmet—With a Bluetooth Headset

Lately, I’ve been hearing voices. They tell me all sorts of useful information, such as where to go and how to get there. Don’t worry, all of this precisely stops when I take off my motorcycle helmet. That’s because it’s Bluetooth connected, and I love that I can keep my smartphone in my pocket while […]

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Lensa AI and ‘Magic Avatars’: What to Know Before Using the App

Has the stale selfie that’s served as your profile picture gone a little too long without a refresh? You’ve likely seen friends using the Lensa AI app to create colorful, custom cartoon images of themselves as ethereal fairies or stern astronauts. Prisma Labs, the company behind Lensa, went viral back in 2016 with a similar (albeit less powerful) app […]

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Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Review: Avoid This Wear OS 3 Smartwatch

A smartwatch is an accessory you don’t really need, but it can be convenient. Without having to pull out your smartphone, you can see and respond to notifications, change music tracks, and glance at the next turn when you’re hurriedly stomping to the nearest coffee shop to warm yourself up in the winter chill. If […]

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