Iran-linked hackers successfully broke into FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email, the Department of Justice confirmed to Reuters on Friday.
Reuters could not authenticate the leaked emails themselves but noted that the Gmail address matched an email account “linked to Patel in previous data breaches preserved by the dark web intelligence firm District 4 Labs.” The DOJ suggested the emails appeared to be authentic.
On their website, the Handala Hack Team boasted that Patel “will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims.” The hacker group taunted Patel by sharing photos of him sniffing cigars and holding up a jug of rum, along with other documents that Reuters reported were from 2010 to 2019.
The SafeDep blog reports
that compromised versions of the telnyx package have been found in the PyPI
repository:
Two versions of telnyx (4.87.1 and 4.87.2) published to
PyPI on March 27, 2026 contain malicious code injected into telnyx/_client.py. The telnyx package averages over 1 million
downloads per month (~30,000/day), making this a high-impact
supply chain compromise. The payload downloads a second-stage
binary hidden inside WAV audio files from a remote server, then
either drops a persistent executable on Windows or harvests
credentials on Linux/macOS.
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I do not like cleaning; my roommate, however, loves it. A good cleaning gadget has the power to unite us—I need something that makes cleaning bearable, and she needs something that makes it extra innovative and fun. And if there’s one gadget that lives up to the hype for both of us, it’s the Bissell Little Green carpet and upholstery cleaner. It’s currently on sale for $74.99 (a cheeky 25% off its list price of $99.99) as a part of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.
In my small Brooklyn apartment, this small size is a huge deal. A carpet and upholstery cleaner is must-have to protect my home against whatever grime I track in every day from the New York City streets. And over in Pennsylvania, Lifehacker’s Managing Editor Meghan Walbert shares that the suction and cleaning power on this machine have never let her down, especially in the face of her Yorkie-Shih Tzu terrier’s nervous digestive system.
Our Little Green guy is so lightweight and easy to transport, I forget sometimes that I don’t actually own one myself. The truth is I’m able to borrow it from my neighbor so often, it feels like it’s communally owned. Luckily, today’s sale is just the push I needed to buy one for myself. Hey, I might even spring for the cordless mini version, also on sale right now for $116.99.
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A California bill would let adults demand the removal of social media posts about them that were created by paid family content creators when they were minors. Supporters say Senate Bill 1247 addresses privacy, dignity, and safety harms caused when parents monetize their children’s lives online. The Los Angeles Times reports: The legislation would require the parent or other relative to delete or edit the content within 10 business days of receiving the notification. Petitioners could take civil action against those who fail to comply and statutory damages would be set at $3,000 for each day the content remained online. Sen. Steve Padilla (D-San Diego), who introduced the bill last month, said it would help protect the dignity and mental health of those who had their childhood shared on social media. The measure was referred to the Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies and Consumer Protection Committee and is slated for a hearing on April 6.
“The evolution of these applications and technology is incredible,” Padilla said. “But it’s changing our social dynamic and it’s creating situations that, while very productive for some folks, also need some guardrails.” The bill would build upon previous legislation from Padilla that was signed into law two years ago and requires content creators that feature minors in at least 30% of their material to place some of their earnings into a trust the children can access when they turn 18.
Today’s bad news comes from Sony, which is raising prices for PlayStation 5 consoles in the US just eight months after their last price hike. The drive-less Digital Edition will increase from $500 to $600; the base PS5 with an optical drive will increase from $550 to $650; and the PS5 Pro is going up from $750 to a whopping $900. At the beginning of 2025, these consoles cost $450, $500, and $700, respectively.
Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo had all announced one or more price increases for one or more consoles throughout 2025, though these were driven more by the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods than component shortages. Game console price cuts had already become less common over the course of the 2010s, making consoles like the 5-plus-year-old PS5 historically expensive compared to older consoles at this point in their lifespans.
Anxiety, more so than technological rigor, sits at the heart of The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. Director Daniel Roher is anxious about the future he’s bringing a child into — will it be an AI-driven utopia? Or does it spell certain doom, something explored in countless sci-fi stories. To figure it all out, he interviewed some of the most well known AI proponents and critics, including The Empire of AI author Karen Hao, AI researcher Emily Bender and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.
The AI Doc, which hits theaters this weekend, doesn’t really shed new light. For that, I’d recommend reading Hao’s industry-defining book, which chronicles the rise of OpenAI and the precarious nature of its business. But I don’t think tech-heads are the main audience for this film. Instead, Roher is trying to break down the state of AI for mainstream audiences, the folks who may occasionally use ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, but aren’t aware of why they’re controversial. In particular, the film exposes the near-religious devotion many in the tech world have around AI.
It’s not a spoiler to say that Roher ultimately adopts an “apocaloptimist” viewpoint. He’s aware of the potential dangers of AI, and that it will likely have some serious societal impact. But, he also thinks humans have the ability to shape where it’s headed. AI proponents have a near-religious belief in the eventuality of artificial general intelligence (AGI), or AI that can match and surpass human capabilities. But AGI isn’t inevitable, and Roher argues there’s room for critics and the public to push back.
The AI Doc splits its narrative between true believers — like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei — and prominent AI critics — like Tristan Harris, the co-founder and president of the Center of Humane Technology, as well as linguistics professor Emily M. Bender. It’s easy to feel a bit of whiplash when the film moves from people who genuinely think AI will lead to some sort of utopia (and who will also become insanely rich in the process), and the extreme critics who think it will mean the end of humanity. At one point, Harris mentions that some of his friends working in AI risk assessment believe that their kids “won’t see high school.” There’s that anxiety again.
While The AI Doc squeezes an impressive amount of notable interviews in its hour-and-43-minute runtime, I would have liked to hear more from critics like Timnit Gebru, a former Google AI researcher who also ties the development of AI into a rise of “techno-fascism” in Silicon Valley. She appears briefly in the film, but her perspective isn’t fully fleshed out. The AI Doc doesn’t dig very deeply into the driving forces behind AI, whereas Ghost in the Machine, this year’s other major AI documentary, draws a direct line between the rise of eugenics and Silicon Valley. (Ghost in the Machine is headed to theaters this summer, and will air on PBS in the fall.)
It’s the sort of energetic, animation-heavy documentary that wants to make sure the audience is never bored. But the threat of AI deserves more nuance and critical scrutiny. At worst, The AI Doc may make more people question the value of AI as the tech industry becomes more desperate to make it a success.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/the-ai-doc-explores-how-we-can-survive-an-uncertain-ai-future-154341735.html?src=rss
Most elements of a major NASA event this week that laid out spaceflight plans for the coming decade were well received: a Moon base, a focus on less talk and more action, and working with industry to streamline regulations so increased innovation can propel the United States further into space.
However, one aspect of this event, named Ignition, has begun to run into serious turbulence. It involves NASA’s attempt to navigate a difficult issue with no clear solution: finding a commercial replacement for the aging International Space Station.
During the Ignition event on Tuesday, NASA leaders had blunt words for the future of commercial activity in low-Earth orbit. Essentially, they are not confident in the viability of a commercial marketplace for humans there, and the agency’s plan to work with private companies to develop independent space stations does not appear to be headed toward success. Plenty of people in the industry share these concerns, but NASA officials have not expressed them out loud before.
Brutal thunderstorms and tornado outbreaks have battered much of the nation throughout March, and it looks like this severe weather pattern is here to stay.
Alhamdulillah, I started HyprLTM-Net as a personal project for my Hyprland setup, which by the way I am still quietly improving, and now it has become a real open source project used by hundreds of users.And even better, I keep taking care of it like a little baby (for your curiosity, I am a father). This time, I’m more than happy to announce the availability of HyprLTM-Net v0.3.0, which comes with numerous new features, fixes, and improvements.So let’s see what this new version brings.
Earlier this week I provided benchmarks looking at KDE Plasma 6.6’s performance advantage over GNOME 50 for Linux gaming with AMD Radeon graphics. That raised the question if the same was true when using NVIDIA graphics with their official Linux graphics driver stack. Here are such benchmarks looking at the KDE Plasma 6.6 and GNOME 50 performance on Ubuntu 26.04 beta while using the new NVIDIA 595.58.03 Linux driver.
It’s still early, but the MacBook Neo may be the biggest threat to Windows laptops to date, particularly in the current climate that has seen certain PC component prices soar. A possible challenger could come in the form of Intel’s upcoming Wildcat Lake lineup, and in particular a 5-core model that has just been spotted on Geekbench.
Pro-Lite displayed its new Indoor Training Bike at the Taipei International Cycle Show, offering the adjustability to mimic your real-world setup indoors.
The new trainer features 24 levels of resistance and is said to be designed with input from Rouvy to create a realistic ride feel.
The device features near bike-fitter levels of adjustability, with the saddle height, reach, bar height, bar width and crank length all featuring some level of movement.
On the handlebar, there’s a display and a built-in stand to support your tablet or laptop when using cycling apps.
The saddle was designed with input from Selle San Marco. Nick Clark / Our Media
Pro-Lite says it has spent time creating a non-gendered saddle for the bike, with padding to support any rider’s anatomy.
The shifting/resistance buttons are built into the hoods. Nick Clark / Our Media
This should make sharing the device in a household easier, with no need to switch saddles before each ride.
The cockpit features plenty of adjustability. Nick Clark / Our Media
The crank lengths range from a short 150mm to 175mm, meaning you should be able to test out different options.
The pedals have to be unscrewed to alter the crank length. Nick Clark / Our Media
Pedals are dual-sided, with SPDs on one side and toe straps on the other.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNN: A federal judge in California has indefinitely blocked the Pentagon’s effort to “punish” Anthropic by labeling it a supply chain risk and attempting to sever government ties with the AI company, ruling that those measures ran roughshod over its constitutional rights. “Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American company may be branded a potential adversary and saboteur of the U.S. for expressing disagreement with the government,” US District Judge Rita Lin wrote in a stinging 43-page ruling.
Lin, an appointee of former President Joe Biden, said she would delay implementation of her ruling for one week to allow the government to appeal. But in her ruling, she made it clear she disapproved of the government’s actions, which she said violated the company’s First Amendment and due process rights. […] “These broad measures do not appear to be directed at the government’s stated national security interests,” she wrote. “The Department of War’s records show that it designated Anthropic as a supply chain risk because of its ‘hostile manner through the press.'” “Punishing Anthropic for bringing public scrutiny to the government’s contracting position is classic illegal First Amendment retaliation,” she added. “We’re grateful to the court for moving swiftly, and pleased they agree Anthropic is likely to succeed on the merits,” an Anthropic spokesperson said after the ruling. “While this case was necessary to protect Anthropic, our customers, and our partners, our focus remains on working productively with the government to ensure all Americans benefit from safe, reliable AI.”
After more than a decade of flirting with the idea, Apple has finally discontinued the Mac Pro tower. The company confirmed to 9to5Mac that the latest Mac Pro iteration—an M2 Ultra model first released in mid-2023—would be its last, at least for the time being. There are no plans to make another Mac Pro.
The discontinuation of the Mac Pro should come as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention. Reporting from late last year suggested that the Mac Pro had been put “on the back burner,” but the desktop has clearly been in danger of falling off the stove since at least the mid-2010s, during the six-year period where the controversial cylindrical “trash can” Mac Pro design languished without updates.
Apple briefly rededicated itself to its pro desktop in 2019 with a new design that hearkened back to more versatile, upgradeable, be-handled versions of the Power Mac and Mac Pro. But by the time it was updated again with M2 Ultra four years later, it was already clear that the idea of a huge and expandable Mac desktop was out of step with the Apple Silicon era. The desktop’s demise confirms that, at least in Apple’s estimation, the Mac Pro was trying to fill a niche that no longer exists.
Hubble has captured a phenomenon never before witnessed in the world of astronomy: a comet that slowed and then began spinning in the opposite direction. No alien intervention was involved in this one (as far as we know).
41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresák taken on March 22, 2017
The about-turn comes courtesy of comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresák,
If you’ve ever wanted to be able to taunt your friend as you drop them and disappear into the distance on a group ride, Rilax’s RU-1 Pro helmet might be for you.
The helmet has an InstaLink Intercom system that enables up to eight riders to talk to each other while out riding.
Rilax says the RU-1 Pro enables you to chat to other users of the system up to 2,000m away, with a microphone and speakers integrated into the shell.
The speakers and microphone sit in the brim of the helmet. Nick Clark / Our Media
The brand says it uses noise-reduction software in order to keep gasping breaths and wind noise from exiting the speakers.
The system also enables you to play music or podcasts, and take calls on the move.
A magnetic quick-release buckle is used to secure the helmet. Nick Clark / Our Media
Battery life looks good, with a claimed 12 hours of playback available, although Rilax doesn’t say how long it lasts in the intercom setting.
The system has IP67 waterproofing, meaning you should be fine if the heavens open.
The touchscreen portion is integrated neatly, with gestures controlling the functions. Nick Clark / Our Media
This top-of-the-range model features a touch-control interface on the side of the helmet for a sleeker design compared to the buttons found on other models.
There is also a built-in light on the rear of the helmet, and it charges via USB-C.
