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Windows 10's final patch fixes a bewildering number of security flaws - and shows why you need extended updates -
170 security flaws being resolved this month underline the danger of running Windows 10 without updates.
The Earth Has a Growing Weak Spot in Its Magnetic Field: Here's What That Means -
Science has known about the weak spot for over half a century, but it's now getting bigger.
Why Dracula Will Never Die video -
Did you know that Dracula is the most portrayed character in popular culture? His pale, blood-thirsty mug has appeared in over 540 films, countless books, comics, stage plays and tv series? Inspiring countless other vampire stories and franchises. No matter how many times we kill him off, he keeps coming back from the dead, stronger and more popular than ever. We're here to tell you why.
Despite Dracula reaching only moderate success in Stoker's time, his themes of the societal fear of "The Foreign Other" (someone noticeably different than us) and female autonomy end up being a through-line across all the iterations to follow.
No matter how much our society has evolved over the last 130 years, so have our fears. It's how Dracula embodies these fears that I believe to be the most alluring aspects of the modern vampire, and what keeps him coming back over and over again in his various forms. For us humans, struggling with the daily existential crisis of our mortality, what's more alluring than the option to cheat death and cash in on the promise of an eternal life of decadence and pleasure?
Steve Jobs and the Cray-1 Supercomputer Will Be on US Dollar Coins -
You can pocket a coin with the Apple co-founders' likeness in 2026.
Amazon One Medical Introduces Pay-Per-Visit Care for Children -
No insurance or membership is required for the service.
Meta Is Shuttering Its Messenger Apps for Mac and Windows -
You've got two more months until the two apps are gone.
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 17, #389 -
Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 17, No. 389.
Getac launches world's fastest rugged laptop - and, for the first time in decades, we have an AMD-powered rugged notebook -
Getac’s S510AD introduces AMD’s AI power to rugged laptops, blending durability, sustainability, and field-ready performance for professional users.
I’m adding 4 new Disney+ shows to my watchlist – including a spooky baking show and a Star Wars anthology -
These four new Disney+ shows have gone straight on my October watchlist. Here's what I'm most excited for.
Someone designed an open portable desk with a canvas handle to carry your $10,000 Apple MacBook Pro laptop around - but somehow I don't think it's a very good idea -
The AeroTrac workstation reimagines portable setups for laptops, though its practicality for protecting costly devices remains questionable.
Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, Oct. 17 -
Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 17.
The internet is now mostly written by machines, study finds -
More new articles online are now written by AI than humans, but most don’t make it into search results.
The first Wi-Fi 8 wireless router you can actually touch and see will be built by a company you've probably never heard of -
Sercomm partners with Broadcom to build the first real Wi-Fi 8 router, years ahead of certification.
You Can Get 45% Off One of the Best Bluetooth Speakers I’ve Ever Tested Right Now -
Sony's new ULT Field 5 Bluetooth speaker was the best midrange model when it launched, and it's currently on sale for just $192.
Don't Remember Someone's Number? Here's How to Use T9 Dialing on iPhone Instead -
I can remember the phone number for my childhood home, but that's about it.
This often-overlooked but very affordable AV accessory has finally helped me perfect my home cinema setup -
A TV screen and speakers do a great home cinema make, but I recently spared a thought for the unsung hero in a system – the humble HDMI cable.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro could be a big disappointment for camera fans -
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro could have cameras that date back to the S22, but at least its battery might get a boost.
From vibe coding to vibe transformation: why building apps isn’t enough anymore -
Discover how vibe transformation moves beyond rapid prototyping to drive lasting business reinvention.
Over 40 billion records left publicly exposed - here's what we know -
An Indian marketing company kept an open database filled with sensitive information.
This budget-friendly, wet-and-dry vacuum's cleaning powers that are right up there with the premium models I've tested -
The Hoover HW3 tackles liquid and solid spills with ease, and while it isn't the fanciest wet-dry vacuum around, it's brilliant at the basics.