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Crypto trading firm GSR says it is acquiring Autonomous and Architech for $57M, expanding into token advisory and capital markets services (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk)

Crypto trading firm GSR says it is acquiring Autonomous and Architech for $57M, expanding into token advisory and capital markets services (Krisztian Sandor/CoinDesk)

Krisztian Sandor / CoinDesk : Crypto trading firm GSR says it is acquiring Autonomous and Architech for $57M, expanding into token advisory and capital markets services —  The firm, best known for being one of the oldest crypto market makers, acquired Autonomous and Architech to combine token launch services, trading and treasury management tools.

LeakNet Ransomware Uses ClickFix via Hacked Sites, Deploys Deno In-Memory Loader

LeakNet Ransomware Uses ClickFix via Hacked Sites, Deploys Deno In-Memory Loader

The ransomware operation known as LeakNet has adopted the ClickFix social engineering tactic delivered through compromised websites as an initial access method. The use of ClickFix, where users are tricked into manually running malicious commands to address non-existent errors, is a departure from relying on traditional methods for obtaining initial access, such as through stolen credentials

Amazon’s Echo Dot Max just got its best discount yet (25% off)

Amazon’s Echo Dot Max just got its best discount yet (25% off)

NEW LOWEST PRICE Amazon Echo Dot Max (newest model) View Deal Amazon’s newest smart speaker, the Echo Dot Max, has just gone on sale for the best price it’s had so far. Instead of getting this speaker for its original $100 price, you can now snag it for just $75 . The latest model of the Echo Dot, this one’s a bit larger and a lot louder than previous iterations, plus it now features a new chip that’s perfectly optimized for the Alexa Plus AI assistant. In this way, the speaker ensures an effortless experience across all major streaming platforms. This smart speaker also doubles as a smart home hub. With built-in support for Zigbee, Matter, and Thread standards, it’s going to be so much easier to control all your smart home gadgets without limitations or compatibility issues. You can even create customized routines for all your cross-standard devices, from smart lights to smart locks. Alexa delivers the same fantastic features as always, including weather updates, music playback, on-demand recipes, timers and reminders, and more. That’s all possible with the Echo Dot Max except better because of Alexa Plus’ more conversational approach to your requests. If you’re ready to upgrade to the latest compact Echo speaker that’s sleek and modern for any room, this is the one to get—and now’s the time to get it because it’s on sale for its lowest price yet.

KPop Demon Hunters Star Makes New Song For Dead By Daylight

KPop Demon Hunters Star Makes New Song For Dead By Daylight

Dead by Daylight has released its latest update, All-Kill: Comeback, expanding the game's K-pop-inspired horror chapter with new music, gameplay changes, and additional content, including an original song titled "No Escape," written and performed by Kevin Woo (Mystery from KPop Demon Hunters). Woo's involvement in Dead by Daylight extends beyond the soundtrack--he also contributed as a consultant and voices the new Survivor character Kwon Tae-young. You can listen to the song in the video below. "Creating music for All-Kill: Comeback was a chance to bring everything full circle, in a way," Woo said in a statement. "All-Kill has always lived at the intersection of K-pop and horror, and writing a song for it let me explore that contrast in a really fun way that fit well with the game's themes. Getting to be first a consultant, then a voice actor, and now a musician on this release has been a blast." Continue Reading at GameSpot

A PlayStation Portal update is adding a 1080p High Quality mode

A PlayStation Portal update is adding a 1080p High Quality mode

Sony is rolling out a firmware update for its PlayStation Portal handheld that introduces a new quality option for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. Choosing the 1080p High Quality mode means that you’ll be able to stream games at a higher bitrate compared with the 1080p Standard option. You can switch to this mode by going to Quick Menu > Max Resolution and picking 1080p High Quality while you’re playing a game. You’ll need to restart your game session for the change to take effect. Naturally, 1080p High Quality will use more data than the other resolution options. Sony says that more than half of all Portal users are now PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, meaning they can use the Cloud Streaming option on the device. With that in mind, the company is making some Cloud Streaming changes as part of this firmware update. The company says it has refined the search screen — from now on, whenever you open this up, the on screen keyboard will pop up immediately. That’s a nice little quality-of-life update that streamlines things a bit. When you pick the “stream" option on pages for game bundles (i.e. for any title that includes multiple games), you’ll be able to select a specific game to jump into. Sony Interactive Entertainment There are notification changes too. If you receive a game invite while playing a supported title, you’ll now see a clear notification on your screen. Trophy notifications should now display properly too, with the trophy name and image showing up. Unlocking a platinum trophy will cause an animated notification to appear. There’s one more tweak to the system with this Portal update as Sony attempts to make the onboarding experience a bit smoother. Those who pick up a Portal but don’t already have a PlayStation account will be able to create one and then sign in on the handheld by scanning a QR code on their mobile device. Such folks will still need to have access to a PS5 or sign up for PS Plus Premium to actually get any use out of the Portal, of course. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/a-playstation-portal-update-is-adding-a-1080p-high-quality-mode-142216189.html?src=rss

Noctua’s first PC case is big, brown, and pricey

Noctua’s first PC case is big, brown, and pricey

Brown. Brown. Brown! That appears to be the most iconic part of German cooling company Noctua’s brand identity—and it works, or at least it creates some distinction in conjunction with great hardware focused on quiet cooling. Noctua’s latest collaboration is with old-school enclosure company Antec, and the Noctua Edition of the Flux Pro case is now available for a hefty $400 USD. Compared to the standard edition Flux Pro, the Noctua variant is… well, brown. Chocolatey accents adorn the mesh panels on the top and cover the PSU on the side, plus the silicone panels and fan brackets on the interior. The walnut wood frame around the front panel, while very nice, is already a feature on the $180 standard edition . It does have a little extra “Antec x Noctua” branding bling, though. The upgraded PC case also gets no less than six Noctua fans, replacing all six on the standard edition with Noctua NF-A14x25 G2 and NF-A12x25 G2 models. Noctua also throws in its NA-FH1 fan controller hub. Promotional materials insist that this makes the case “significantly quieter when operating at the same flow rates,” but specifics aren’t listed… and I hasten to add that, since the Flux Pro already includes six fans and a controller, you aren’t technically adding any extra functionality, all for more than double the price. The Flux Pro is a massive E-ATX airflow case with a mix of mesh and glass panels, support for pretty much any cooling and radiator configuration you could ask for (up to 420mm), and some interesting features like a 90-degree turn for the power supply that makes it easier to reach from behind the motherboard. It gets hardware displays for GPU and CPU temperature, vertical GPU mounting, tons of cable routing, and can house up to four 3.5-inch storage drives and a GPU with a maximum length of 455mm. It’s big, is what I’m saying here. If the Noctua Edition of the case is catching your eye, you may want to get an order in quickly . Even with its premium pricing, Noctua collaborations ( like these graphics cards in the recent past) tend to sell out as brand-loyal buyers snatch them up.

9to5Mac Overtime 063: The new standard

9to5Mac Overtime 063: The new standard

Fernando and Jeff talk MacBook Neo impressions. The conclusion? The MacBook Neo isn’t necessarily about raw power or specs, it’s all about redefining what the new standard for a budget laptop should be. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. more…