💻 Hackers now have access to a set of 10 billion passwords
📱 Galaxy Unpacked is this week — here's what to expect
💿 Sony to stop making recordable Blu-ray discs
🍿 Despicable Me 4 rules weekend box office 🕹️ Indie hit gets 90% discount in Steam’s Summer Sale |
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Hackers now have access to a set of 10 billion passwords |
The passwords are in a text file that was posted online on July 4
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Researchers say they've uncovered a text file containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords, all stored in plain text, TechRadar reported. While a serious development, it seems that the passwords have been gathered together from various attacks and leaks over the last 20 years. “In its essence, the RockYou2024 leak is a compilation of real-world passwords used by individuals all over the world,” the researchers said, adding that it could lead to an increase in attempts by hackers to access users' accounts. The incident is a reminder to review your password practices and to never use the same one for multiple services ... |
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Samsung gears up for highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event
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Expect a slew of exciting updates from Samsung
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Galaxy Unpacked is happening in Paris on Wednesday, July 10, and you can watch the event as it happens. Getting much of the attention will be the new version of Samsung’s flagship foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold. Recent rumors suggest the biggest change will be in the phone's design, which will feature a more angular look and sharper edges apparently inspired by the Galaxy S24 Ultra. An update to the Galaxy Z Flip is also expected, with improvements likely to include a more robust hinge to make the device more durable. Other gear should include an all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra and the official release of the Galaxy Ring ... |
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Sony ending Blu-ray disc production for consumer market
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Decision is due in part to growing use of hard-drive disks
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Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray discs (BD) for the consumer market due to the growing use of high-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs) and the proliferation of video streaming services, Japan News reported. But the company will continue production for businesses until it becomes unprofitable, and will also continue to produce BD recording and playback devices. BD beat high-definition DVDs in a battle two decades ago to become the dominant format. Sony's decision follows a similar one made by fellow Japanese tech firm Panasonic last year ... |
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Image: Universal Pictures |
Weekend box office dominated by a pair of animated films
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Universal and Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 came out on top |
As expected, Despicable Me 4 dominated the weekend box office, earning $122.6 million in North America over its first five days of release and $75 million during the three-day weekend, Variety reported. The movie about a recovering supervillain who trades world domination for a family life is also a hit globally, earning $106.9 million from 73 markets, taking its total revenue to $229.5 million. Another animated hit, Inside Out 2, took in $30 million to become the second-most popular movie in North America over the weekend and the fifth highest-grossing animated release globally ever. Horror prequel A Quiet Place: Day One earned $21 million to take the third spot ... |
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Image: Maddy Makes Games Inc. |
Get one of the best games of the last decade for $2 in Steam’s Summer Sale
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Great indie game Celeste available for a few more days at discount |
Maddy Makes Games’ Celeste received a rare five-star rating from Digital Trends when it launched in 2018, and it remains a cracking indie game to this day. If you don’t already have it, then you’ll be pleased to learn that the Steam Summer Sale is offering Celeste for a mere $2 — that’s a whopping 90% off its regular price. A Digital Trends gaming specialist said of Celeste: “I was completely taken aback by how it cleverly reinforces its poignant narrative themes through gameplay, which tasks players with mastering the controls and learning the layout of platforming challenges bit by bit to overcome a massive obstacle” ... |
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