Greece is using thermal satellites to spot wildfires before people do

The big picture: Greece is turning to space-based hardware to help firefighters detect wildfires earlier and see them more clearly as blazes burn across Attica and popular island resorts. A new thermal satellite network, called the Hellenic Fire System, is now feeding data to authorities while crews learn how to use it ahead of its […]

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Apple’s high-priced RAM nightmare confirmed to stay for 2027

Apple’s memory supply woes are going to continue, as suppliers have already sold their entire production capacity of memory at high prices for all of 2027. Expect iPhone upgrades to cost more this year, and next. The tech industry’s ongoing nightmare of memory pricing is expected to be a long-term problem. It seems that it […]

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WebKit leaks in iOS & macOS expose user data in spite of proxy use

Apple requires all browsers to use WebKit on iPhone, so a report suggests every browser is affected by three separate leaks that can hand off information around a proxy or iCloud Private Relay. When users install proxy browsers or Tor, they expect absolute privacy while navigating the web. However, one developer has discovered that three […]

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SpaceX outlines plans for Starlink Mobile network launch in 2027

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority SpaceX confirmed it will build a terrestrial mobile network alongside Starlink satellites. The company says Starlink Mobile will launch by the end of next year with next-gen satellites. SpaceX believes its hybrid network can outperform traditional carriers by eliminating dead zones. When reports emerged that SpaceX was exploring a Starlink-branded […]

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Coldcard’s $130 million crisis is pushing Bitcoin back into Wall Street’s hands

The Coldcard hardware wallet exploit has resulted in the theft of at least 1,596 BTC from about 7,300 addresses as users continue moving funds from potentially vulnerable wallets. Galaxy Research said the confirmed losses came from three major attack waves and 14 smaller incidents. The firm has also identified a possible fourth wave that could […]

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