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Ukraine's strikes on Russia's Wildberries 'aren't about the front line'

Al Jazeera

Is the war entering a new phase? Wildberries under fire: Why is Ukraine targeting a Russian retail giant? Many have compared Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, to Amazon, and some claim that, as in the case of the US company, shopping on its website or app feels addictive. "I know many people that are really addicted to it," Aleksandra, an accountant and mother in the Urals Mountains city of Yekaterinburg, Russia's fourth-largest, told Al Jazeera, withholding her last name for security purposes. "They add things to their basket, wait for discounts, make up their minds about what to buy, then decide to buy it again."


Three killed in overnight attacks on Russian, Ukrainian port cities

Al Jazeera

Is the war entering a new phase? Russia and Ukraine have traded deadly overnight drone attacks, killing three people in Ukraine's southern port city of Kherson and Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, according to regional officials. A Ukrainian drone attack on Novorossiysk overnight Tuesday into Wednesday killed a child, injured another child and woman, and damaged dozens of buildings, including homes, reported mayor Andrei Kravchenko. "Novorossiysk endured a horrific night," Kravchenko wrote in a post on Telegram. In the broader Krasnodar region, where Novorossiysk is located, eight people were injured, according to the regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev.


Drone strikes power station near Libya's largest oil refinery

Al Jazeera

A drone has struck a power station in Libya's western city of Zawiya, near the country's largest operational oil refinery. The oil refinery has been the target of several attacks in recent days prompting the government to consider a shutdown. Trump says secret plane switch'up to the Secret Service' Stronghold of Syrian revolution celebrates Assad's death sentence


What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list?

The Japan Times

What is Unitree and why are China's humanoid robot makers racing to list? Remotely-controlled Unitree humanoid robots take part in a fight during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 18. | AFP-JIJI Beijing - Chinese robot maker Unitree has priced its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, seeking to raise 6.1 billion yuan ($904 million) in a deal that would see it become the first mainland-listed humanoid robot manufacturer. Unitree said its retail tranche was more than 8,000 times oversubscribed, underscoring intense investor enthusiasm in China for humanoid robotics. The following is a look at Unitree and why it is leading several Chinese robotics companies toward public listings. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.


Tyler Feehan's mother and fiancée recall his excitement before fatal Middle East deployment

FOX News

Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan's family remembers him as brave after he was killed by an Iranian drone attack. He will posthumously receive the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.


Shared VPN vs dedicated IP: Which one is right for you?

FOX News

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Surfshark finds Windows PCs face 6x greater malware risk than Macs

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows users face greater risks from Trojans and viruses, while macOS users have another threat to worry about. VPN provider Surfshark has investigated the extent to which Windows and macOS are at risk from malware and phishing. The result: Windows users face a risk six times greater than macOS users. According to its own figures, the cybersecurity firm analyzed 391,305 malware detections logged by Surfshark Antivirus between January 1 and July 31.


Act fast! This Acer laptop with 16GB of RAM is just 400

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Affordable laptops with decent specs are getting harder and harder to find, but this refurb deal is hitting a sweet spot. Hunting for an affordable laptop is an ordeal right now. I'm sorry to all the kids who need a decent machine for college. If you need a decent laptop at a reasonable price, you might want to head over to Acer's official eBay page.


Breached: Valve warns Steam hardware buyers to watch for scams

PCWorld

Valve has warned European Steam hardware customers that a data breach at CEVA Logistics exposed personal details including names, addresses, and phone numbers. According to PCWorld, payment information and Steam account passwords were not affected, but scammers may use the stolen data for highly targeted phishing attacks. Customers are advised to stay cautious of unexpected messages, even if they appear legitimate by referencing real personal details. The more a scammer knows about you, the more convincing the scam can become. They don't need your most sensitive information to pull it off, either.


This Steam Machine is full of tissues, not games

PCWorld

When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. You can 3D print your own design supplied by a Valve superfan, complete with magnetic front plates and 512GB or 2TB capacities. Choose wisely, imaginary SSDs are expensive these days. The Steam Machine is an adorable little gaming PC (or console, depending on the angle), but its pricing is its biggest problem . One 3D printing fan decided that if they couldn't afford four figures for Valve's underwhelming game cube, they could at least get the same home decor vibes.