Bookmarks | ATM flaws left piles of money for anybody who knew to look 

From software program flaws that disbursed money after they weren’t meant to, to the continuing reputation of the Lenovo ThinkPad in company work environments, these are the articles, movies, podcasts and extra that caught the TechCentral editorial workforce’s eye over the lengthy weekend. 

• ATM software program flaws left piles of money for anybody who knew to look: At Defcon, Matt Burch revealed six vulnerabilities in Diebold Nixdorf’s ATM safety, permitting attackers to bypass encryption and management machines. Though patches exist, gradual updates depart some ATMs uncovered. The assaults require bodily entry however may be executed rapidly, posing ongoing dangers regardless of the safety enhancements. Learn extra from Wired (smooth paywall). DM
• SpaceX reveals Raptor 3 engine and specs: SpaceX has unveiled the Raptor 3 engine, marking important developments in thrust, particular impulse and mass effectivity in comparison with earlier variations. It’s spectacular to see how engineers have made these developments with much less, making the engine look a lot sleeker than earlier variations. Learn extra on Subsequent Huge Future. TS
• Elon Musk has turned X into his private political playground: South Africa’s most (in)well-known export has used X, his social media platform, which he purchased for $44-billion, to amplify his political beliefs, together with endorsing Donald Trump for a second time period as US president. However on this article, former workers criticise Musk for hypocrisy. His actions, they are saying, have sparked considerations over misinformation and the platform’s credibility. Learn extra at Wired (smooth paywall). DM
• The enterprise world’s favorite laptop computer has barely modified in 30 years: This an amazing piece on the Lenovo ThinkPad, which has turn out to be nearly a default for laptop computer purchases for a lot of company IT departments. This report delves into why, and it’s fascinating studying. Extra on the Wall Avenue Journal (paywall). DM
• The EP-1320 medieval beat machine: Transport your self again to the Center Ages – with an enormous library of phrases, devices and samples, the EP-1320 contains hurdy-gurdys, lutes, Gregorian chants, thunderous drums and intense percussive results, providing a mixture of play-ready devices and samples. The machine prices $299 (sorry, tunic not included). Learn extra from developer Teenage Engineering. DM
• Chinese language companies are rising quickly within the world south: Chinese language companies, beforehand centered on the home market, are increasing globally as progress at dwelling slows. Going through challenges in Western markets, they’re more and more investing in manufacturing and gross sales within the “world south”, the place they compete by leveraging low prices and rising model power. And Africa is a major focus. Learn extra from The Economist (paywall). DM
• WhistlinDiesel Cybertruck sturdiness check: This YouTuber takes Tesla’s Cybertruck and places it by its paces. After which some. That is the last word check, from offroad to the notorious bulletproof check. The outcomes will shock you. Watch it on YouTube. TS 
• Tech’s damaged guarantees: Streaming is now simply as costly and complicated as cable. Ubers price as a lot as taxis. And the cloud is now not low cost. The tech business has been on a quest for profitability recently. To get there, some tech firms have been elevating costs. The consequence? Supposedly revolutionary providers at the moment are wanting lots like what got here earlier than. Learn extra on Enterprise Insider (paywall). TS
• Huge 3D-printed neighborhood nearly completed in Texas: US new-age development firm Icon is nearing completion of a neighborhood of 100 3D-printed houses in Georgetown, Texas. The houses at the moment take just a few weeks to print, however this might come all the way down to a day or two because the expertise progresses. Learn extra on TechSpot. NN
• 19 superb generative AI instruments for on a regular basis duties and actions: Generative AI’s productivity-boosting results have pushed fast adoption amongst company workers. However there’s a slew of generative AI instruments particularly designed for on a regular basis dwelling – with fashions specialising in budgeting and cooking and health. To see which instruments would possibly give you the results you want, learn extra in Forbes. NN

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