Security pros demonstrated malware vaccines that trick ransomware into bypassing Windows PCs using cosmetic code changes, raising hopes for new preventive cybersecurity tools.

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Cybersecurity researchers are pioneering new approaches to defend Windows PCs against ransomware, presenting early results that suggest so-called “malware vaccines” could proactively block some of the most persistent cyber threats. At a leading security conference in The Hague, experts demonstrated how code that mimics signs of existing infections might discourage ransomware from striking in the…

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A Delhi car enthusiast ignites buzz by purchasing the limited Mahindra BE6 Batman Edition, merging superhero fandom with exclusive automotive technology.

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A self-proclaimed automobile geek in Delhi received widespread attention this week when he acquired one of the rare Mahindra BE6 Batman Edition cars, turning a long-time dream into reality. With only 999 units made available across India, this Batman-themed vehicle quickly became a symbol of exclusivity and geek pride among fans of both high-tech automobiles…

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Comparing the two most popular decentralized social media platforms. Bluesky knocks Mastodon out of the park.

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Bluesky and Mastodon have emerged as leading examples of the “next-generation” social web: networks that, as open source decentralized platforms, give users greater control over their data and community experience while rejecting the all-powerful, ad-driven model of conventional platforms. Yet the two services take notably different paths to that goal. Here’s why we think Bluesky…

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Two UW students unveil Meteor, an AI-powered browser designed to automate user tasks and challenge Chrome’s market dominance.

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Two computer science students from the University of Washington have announced the launch of Meteor, an innovative web browser leveraging agentic artificial intelligence, aiming to disrupt Google Chrome’s dominance. The project debuted this week as part of Y Combinator’s summer 2025 accelerator batch, drawing immediate attention from both the tech community and industry leaders.

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