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New snake species named in honor of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash

Popular Science

Environment Conservation Land New snake species named in honor of Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash'Lielaphis slashi' is a nonvenomous groundsnake discovered in the forests of New Guinea More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . Welcome to the jungle, The newly discovered snake is named after Saul Hudson aka Slash, Guns N' Roses' lead guitarist . The snake's named translates to "Slash's groundsnake" in English, and honors his lifelong love of reptiles and support for museums and zoos.


China Is Strapping 'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure--Is the US Ready?

WIRED

China Is Strapping'Digital Bombs' to Civilian Infrastructure--Is the US Ready? Earlier this year, insurance executives gathered in a Times Square conference room to play out a scenario: a Chinese cyberattack knocks out 5,000 US water utilities at once. If you think that's a far-fetched scenario, think again. WIRED's Andy Greenberg got rare access to the closed-door war game and walked away with some disturbing conclusions. This week, Brian Barrett sits down to talk with Andy about Volt Typhoon, the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group that's spent the past three years pre-positioning itself inside American infrastructure. You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett and Andy Greenberg on Bluesky at @agreenberg . Write to us at [email protected] . You can always listen to this week's podcast through the audio player on this page, but if you want to subscribe for free to get every episode, here's how: If you're on an iPhone or iPad, open the app called Podcasts, or just tap this link .


Scientists smash atoms together to create 'little' big bangs

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Science Physics Particle Physics Scientists smash atoms together to create'little' big bangs Recreating the universe's earliest moments could help us learn more about the elusive quark-gluon plasma. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Oxygen and neon nuclei created different particle patterns after colliding with each other. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .


Sonys noise-canceling headphones are back on sale at Amazon -- grab them for under 100

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Mashable Selects Look Up Mashable Voices Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag All Series Sony's noise-canceling headphones are back on sale at Amazon -- grab them for under $100 Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


New GTA 6 plane video leak suggests CyberLeek has playable version of the game

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Mashable Selects Look Up Mashable Voices Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag All Series New'GTA 6' plane video leak suggests CyberLeek has playable version of the game A group called CyberLeek released a new video with a shocking end. Do the GTA 6 leakers have a build of the actual game? At this point, leaks showing alleged gameplay footage from the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI video game are a seemingly daily occurrence. However, the latest video footage from the leaker group known as CyberLeek contains a clip at the end that points to something more shocking: If the clip is legitimate, it suggests the leakers may actually have a playable version of GTA 6. (The clip is currently making the rounds on Reddit, X, file-sharing platforms, and gaming forums, and it isn't hard to find.) The latest GTA 6 video leak from CyberLeek shows gameplay footage of a plane flying over a city, with the city landscape appearing highly detailed in this flyover.


Viral video shows Amazon delivery drone dropping package in hot tub

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Mashable Selects Look Up Mashable Voices Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag All Series Amazon's high-tech delivery service still has a few kinks to work out, apparently. Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men's grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he's also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.


Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well. Ten devices, including a new HomePod mini and security camera, were accidentally leaked. An Apple smart home display, rumored for years, also appears in the leak. We expect Apple's product launch event to take place within the next four weeks. A recent leak included references to unreleased Apple hardware, confirming that the company has been working on multiple smart home upgrades rumored for release over the next year.


People are threatening to uninstall ChatGPT just to see if it begs

Mashable

Don't Freak Out Privacy Please Social Good Series 2021 Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Bad Connections Worth It Best of 2023 Space Rocks Sex in Space Carry On Mashable Social Good Presents: Back to School Tales of the Early Internet All Series The viral prank is producing responses that range from completely indifferent to disturbingly personal. Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture, covering creators, media, movies, beauty, and more. Based in New York, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan. She also runs Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.


Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

ZDNet

I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen I wore the world's first HDR10 smart glasses TCL's new E Ink tablet beats the Remarkable and Kindle Anker's new charger is one of the most unique I've ever seen Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance. Some firms cut jobs due to AI and regret their decisions. Smart business leaders focus on value creation instead. They help professionals find new avenues to growth. Defaulting to AI-enabled layoffs is often seen as a shortcut to cost-cutting.


Breeos smokeless fire pit just dropped to its lowest price in months -- grab it now for 509

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Mashable Selects Look Up Mashable Voices Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Say More Safety Net Creator Hub Versus Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Switch Off Trending Now In My Bag All Series Breeo's smokeless fire pit just dropped to its lowest price in months -- grab it now for $509 S'mores season just got a discount. Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.