ISPs are fighting to raise the price of low-income broadband

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) protocol, tracked as CVE-2025-49760 (CVSS score: 3.5), which could allow attackers to conduct spoofing attacks by impersonating a known server. This Windows Storage spoofing bug has been patched by the tech giant, highlighting the importance of timely security updates. Want More Context? 🔎

Cybersecurity researchers have identified multiple vulnerabilities in Dell's ControlVault3 firmware and related Windows APIs, which could allow attackers to bypass Windows login, extract cryptographic keys, and maintain access through undetectable malware even after a fresh OS installation. These serious flaws pose significant risks to user security and data integrity. Want More Context? 🔎

AOL, now a Yahoo subsidiary, will discontinue its dial-up internet service at the end of September after 34 years, marking the end of an era for a service that once introduced millions to the web. Though dial-up connections have dwindled, with only a few remaining users, AOL's legacy as a transformative online service remains significant in internet history. Want More Context? 🔎

Microsoft has committed $4 billion towards AI education in K-12 schools and colleges, signaling a shift from traditional coding to AI-focused learning, as announced by President Brad Smith. This change is reinforced by Code.org's CEO Hadi Partovi, who revealed the Hour of Code will be renamed the Hour of AI to emphasize the importance of AI literacy in education, ensuring students understand AI's implications and applications. Want More Context? 🔎

After nearly five months aboard the International Space Station, NASA's Crew-10 astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on August 8 in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule named Endurance. Their mission included conducting extensive scientific research, completing a spacewalk, and logging over 62 million miles and 2,368 orbits around Earth, while also mentoring the incoming Crew-11 team. Want More Context? 🔎

A movie adaptation of Taito's classic arcade game, "Space Invaders," is reportedly moving forward after years of development, with Ben Zazove and Evan Turner now writing the script for Warner Bros.' New Line Cinema. Originally announced in 2014, the project has seen various changes, but it aims to capitalize on the current trend of video game adaptations; however, no release date or specific plot details have been revealed yet. Want More Context? 🔎