There’s something about the ESP32 that makes people want to make really cute devices with it. Earlier this month, we saw someone build a little desk companion that demands pets, and now, someone else is showing off their latest project: a small, disk-shaped device you can speak to, which responds in kind with text and facial expressions. And it’s just so cute. Related You, too, can install this cute open-source tamagotchi on your ESP32 He’s too adorable not to. This ESP32 project is the Tamagotchi that talks back And it has a cute face to boot Credit: MRBBLQ Over on the…
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Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: NIST updates its DNS security guidance for the first time in over a decadeDNS infrastructure underpins nearly every network connection an organization makes, yet security configurations for it have gone largely unrevised at the federal guidance level for more than twelve years. NIST published SP 800-81r3, the Secure Domain Name System Deployment Guide, superseding a version that dates to 2013. The document covers three main areas: using DNS as an active security control, securing the DNS protocol itself, and protecting the servers and infrastructure that…
Like most people, my cloud storage needs tend to expand every year as I add more images, videos, and other random files. And as much as I love the simplicity of using cloud storage services from the likes of Google, there comes a point where the price you’re paying every month just doesn’t make that much sense. So, if you’re looking for an alternative solution, a NAS setup might be it. It provides the same types of services you get with paid cloud storage, while also bringing the monthly cost down to nearly $0/month. Sure, you have to buy all…
The Dutch National Police (Politie) says a security breach resulting from a successful phishing attack has had a limited impact and hasn’t affected citizens’ data. It also stated that the incident is still under investigation by the agency’s security experts and that the attackers’ access to compromised systems has been blocked. “The police have been the target of a phishing attack. The police’s Security Operations Center detected the incident very quickly and immediately blocked access,” the police said in a Wednesday press release. “The impact is still being investigated but appears to be limited. Citizens’ data and investigative information were…
If you want the best Bluetooth features for less than you’d pay for Apple, Sony, or Bose buds, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 5 are an excellent option. Just over a year after the FreeBuds Pro 4, HUAWEI has unveiled its latest flagship earbuds, the FreeBuds Pro 5 ($239.99 at Amazon). As the name suggests, these offer a wide range of flagship features to keep you from twiddling your thumbs. I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing HUAWEI buds before, but the FreeBuds Pro 5 stand out due to their superior battery life, active noise cancelation, and sound quality. Unlike similar installments…
Tax time is high season for scammers, who target taxpayers with fraud campaigns ranging from IRS impersonation to “ghost” preparers that take your money and run. In fact, the IRS publishes its annual “Dirty Dozen,” a list of the tax scams consumers should be especially aware of. And this year’s list reveals that, as with romance scams and scams targeting travelers, AI is making tax scams appear more sophisticated—and harder to spot. AI is facilitating tax scamsOne of the IRS’ top scams for 2026 is AI-powered impersonation by phone: fraudsters are using AI tools for voice cloning and caller ID…
Ravie LakshmananMar 27, 2026Software Security / DevSecOps Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a now-patched bug impacting Open VSX’s pre-publish scanning pipeline to cause the tool to allow a malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension to pass the vetting process and go live in the registry. “The pipeline had a single boolean return value that meant both ‘no scanners are configured’ and ‘all scanners failed to run,'” Koi Security researcher Oran Simhony said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “The caller couldn’t tell the difference. So when scanners failed under load, Open VSX treated it as…
Repairing things is one of the best reasons to get a 3D printer, and it might just give you the push you need to learn to model items for yourself. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are some examples of how a 3D printer can come in clutch and save you money. Print parts that are no longer for sale Credit: Tim Brookes / How-To Geek Sometimes, an appliance or a tool will break, and sourcing a replacement part is impossible. If the item has plenty of life left in it, like a power tool with a broken button but…
Your TV’s home screen shouldn’t feel like a billboard. And yet, that’s exactly what Android TV and Google TV often turn into. All you see is ads and random recommendations, which make it harder to get to the streaming apps you actually want to use. Sure, you could use the Apps-Only Mode to cut down on the noise, but it’s not without its own limitations. A better solution is to use a third-party app like AT4K Launcher. It’s a free app that replaces the cluttered interface with a clean, app-first layout that makes navigation feel so much better. Now that…
Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2, which includes 29 changes, such as Smart App Control and Display improvements. The KB5079391 update is part of Microsoft’s non-security preview schedule, which pushes updates at the end of each month to test new features and fixes that will roll out during the next month’s Patch Tuesday. However, unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, monthly preview updates do not include security updates and are optional. With the March 2026 optional update, Microsoft is gradually rolling out improvements to the Windows 11 Smart App Control security feature,…