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We’re used to low cost parts and a diversity of electronic functions to choose from in our projects, to the extent that our antecedents would be green with envy. Back when tubes were king, electronics was a much more expensive pursuit with new parts, so designers had to be much more clever in their work. [Thomas Scherrer OZ2CPU] has just such a design on his bench, it’s a Heathkit Capaci-Tester designed in 1959, and we love it for the clever tricks it uses. It’s typical of Heathkits of this era, with a sturdy chassis and components mounted on tag strips.…

iOS 18.3.2 contains a supplementary fix for an actively exploited vulnerability. Tuesday’s iOS 18.3.2 update contains a supplementary security fix, fully patching an actively exploited vulnerability present in older versions of the iPhone operating system. On Tuesday, following the launch of the third developer beta of iOS 18.4, Apple released iOS 18.3.2. While the update itself is relatively minor, it includes an important security fix related to web browsing. Specifically, iOS 18.3.2 contains a supplementary fix for a WebKit vulnerability that was believed to have been fully patched with iOS 17.2. According to Apple’s website, the vulnerability meant that attackers were able…

Six malicious packages have been identified on npm (Node package manager) linked to the notorious North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The packages, which have been downloaded 330 times, are designed to steal account credentials, deploy backdoors on compromised systems, and extract sensitive cryptocurrency information. The Socket Research Team discovered the campaign, which linked it to previously known Lazarus supply chain operations. The threat group is known for pushing malicious packages into software registries like npm, which is used by millions of JavaScript developers, and compromising systems passively. Similar campaigns attributed to the same threat actors have been spotted on GitHub and…

Snapchat is filled with slang, abbreviations, and sometimes confusing symbols, particularly if unfamiliar. One of those words you may have heard is “TM.” You’re not alone if you’ve ever gotten a message with “TM” and weren’t familiar with it. Whether you’re new to Snapchat or simply attempting to stay current with the latest slang, this article will help you know exactly what “TM” means on Snapchat and how to use it. What Does TM Stand For? “TM” on Snapchat can mean various things, based on the context in which it is utilized. These include: 1. Trust Me In casual conversations,…

While macOS 15.4 is still in beta testing, Apple has released a second small update to macOS 15.3 with an important security fix. The release notes don’t offer any clues as to what the bug fixes are, but Apple’s security update page explains the patch. The issue, which affects the WebKit engine, is a “supplementary fix” for an attack that was previously blocked in iOS 17.2, which was released in December 2023. According to Apple, the flaw may have been exploited in “an extremely sophisticated attack against specific targeted individuals” using versions prior to iOS 17.2. Apple released macOS Sonoma…

What you need to knowThe alleged Pixel 9a was shown off from all angles in a YouTube Shorts video.Leaker took it to the Lucha Libre match and filmed the event with the mid-range device.The video confirms what the leaks so far have hinted, that Google has changed up the camera bar on the Pixel 9a.Pixel 9a leaks keep on giving. This time, the phone was not just spotted but also seen in action. A leaker took the alleged Pixel 9a to the Lucha Libre match — a wrestling match in Mexico City — where they were seen filming the event…

TL;DR New York Mobile has launched as a new nationwide MVNO on T-Mobile’s 5G network, offering customers the ability to choose their own phone numbers. The service allows users to pick from rare and customizable numbers, including sought-after New York area codes like 212, 718, and 917. The service targets individuals and businesses looking to personalize their phone numbers for branding or personal expression. A new player has entered the competitive wireless market, offering a unique service that lets customers pick their own phone number, for a price. New York Mobile, a premium Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), has officially…

In context: It is a foregone conclusion that AI models can lack accuracy. Hallucinations and doubling down on wrong information have been an ongoing struggle for developers. Usage varies so much in individual use cases that it’s hard to nail down quantifiable percentages related to AI accuracy. A research team claims it now has those numbers. The Tow Center for Digital Journalism recently studied eight AI search engines, including ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Perplexity Pro, Gemini, DeepSeek Search, Grok-2 Search, Grok-3 Search, and Copilot. They tested each for accuracy and recorded how frequently the tools refused to answer. The researchers randomly…

Spain’s government has approved legislation imposing substantial fines of up to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover on companies that fail to clearly label AI-generated content. Reuters reports: The bill adopts guidelines from the European Union’s landmark AI Act imposing strict transparency obligations on AI systems deemed to be high-risk, Digital Transformation Minister Oscar Lopez told reporters. “AI is a very powerful tool that can be used to improve our lives … or to spread misinformation and attack democracy,” he said. Spain is among the first EU countries to implement the bloc’s rules, considered more comprehensive than the…

Credit: Kirillm via Getty Images However, these promotional claims don’t always match real-world performance, according to recent tests. “I’m typically a pretty big fan of the Mistral models, but the new OCR-specific one they released last week really performed poorly,” Willis noted. “A colleague sent this PDF and asked if I could help him parse the table it contained,” says Willis. “It’s an old document with a table that has some complex layout elements. The new [Mistral] OCR-specific model really performed poorly, repeating the names of cities and botching a lot of the numbers.” AI app developer Alexander Doria also…