Technology

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for July 24, No. 304.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for July 24 No. 508.

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 24, #774.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for July 24, No. 1,496.

I love you Netflix, but there's nothing more heart-shattering than seeing the best movies being removed from your library. Although it happens every month, it's never a nice feeling to see your favorite titles run their course with one of the best streaming services – and August is no different.

While you wait for Netflix's new arrivals, now's the perfect time to start thinking about catching the movies and shows that have limited time left on Netflix, and there's a mixed bag of classic and modern titles to choose from.

Two of Hitchcock's best movies, The Birds (1963) and Psycho (1960), will be leaving on August 1, as will war epic Dunkirk (2017) and A24's coming-of-age drama Mid90s (2018). But it's not just movies that are getting the chop.

Netflix is also removing 10 TV shows (which is four more than last month) starting with the iconic drama series Ugly Betty, a popular title among TV buffs everywhere. However, it's not all bad news, as you can still binge it on Hulu or Disney+ if you're in the UK or Australia, so if you're still not subscribed to either, you may want to consider making the switch.

Everything leaving Netflix in August 2025

Leaving on August 1

Conan the Destroyer (movie)
The Birds (movie)
The Breakfast Club (movie)
Dawn of the Dead (movie)
Dunkirk (movie)
Everest (movie)
Field of Dreams (movie)
For Love of the Game (movie)
Hitchcock (movie)
Holey Moley seasons 1-4 (TV show)
The Lego Movie (movie)
Lucy (movie)
Matilda (movie)
Mid90s (movie)
Psycho (movie)
Smokey and the Bandit (movie)
Smokey and the Bandit II (movie)
Sniper (movie)
Sniper: Ghost Shooter (movie)
Spanglish (movie)
The Town (movie)
The Wedding Planner (movie)
Ugly Betty seasons 1-4 (TV show)
Uncle Buck (movie)

Leaving on August 5

My Wife and Kids seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Leaving on August 15

Ballers seasons 1-5 (TV show)

Leaving on August 16

Baby Mama (movie)
Ouija: Origin of Evil (movie)

Leaving on August 17

Thanksgiving (movie)

Leaving on August 19

Gangs of London seasons 1-2 (TV show)
Into the Badlands seasons 1-3 (TV show)
Kevin Can F**k Himself seasons 1-2 (TV show)
Preacher seasons 1-4 (TV show)
Un-Real seasons 1-4 (TV show)
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live season 1 (TV show)

Leaving on August 21

Kung Fu Panda 4 (movie)

Leaving on August 22

The Boss Baby (movie)

Leaving on August 25

Melancholia (movie)

Leaving on August 31

The Hitman’s Bodyguard (movie)
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (movie)

You might also like

• Netflix's Untamed just made my childhood dream come true, and I didn't even have to leave my sofa
• Netflix’s Amy Bradley Is Missing captivates with its strange clues to the missing woman’s whereabouts – but if you want a happy ending, you’re better off with these 3 TV shows
• Sullivan’s Crossing season 4 has quietly been renewed, and we already know what ‘bombshell’ is heading our way

If I were to ask you to guess the price of a pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds with hi-res audio streaming, incredibly long battery life and a six-mic setup for active noise cancellation, I suspect you'd start with a three-digit number. And yet Baseus's Bass BP1 Pro earbuds are less than twenty-five bucks on Amazon right now.

This is a triple-discounted price: the BP1 Pro earbuds are down from $39.99 to just $23.78. First of all, Amazon has dropped the price down to $27.99, and then it's added a second 15% off voucher that takes another $4.20 off the total price.

And you can get a free charging cable included that's ostensibly worth $18.99 included in that price, which has a screen on the cable that's supposed to show how charged your device is, handily.

Features like this are pretty rare in mid-tier earbuds, let alone in super-budget ones. I sure hope someone isn't getting fired for this blunder deal.

Don't forget to click the Redeem button next to the voucher details: this is a double discount but the second part isn't added until you click that button. And when you do it drops the price of these adaptive ANC, LDAC-streaming, 55-hour earbuds down to a frankly ridiculous $23.78 and gives you the option of a second pair for free. The deal applies to all three colors in the range: space black, ocean blue and moon white. And once you've done that, be sure to also click on the "How to claim" link next to the "Get 1 free item when you buy 1 select item(s)" offer, and follow the instructions for your free cable.View Deal

Baseus Bass BP1 Pro: lots of features for very little cash

At under $25, these buds are duking it out with the kind of headphones I'd go out of my way not to listen to. And yet the spec is very impressive, with support for LDAC hi-res audio, while active noise cancellation claims to reduce noise by up to 50dB. There are five different ANC modes, and a bass boost for music.

Battery life is decent, with up to 12 hours from the buds and a total 55 hours via the case, all with ANC off. With ANC on, you're still getting 7 hours from the buds and 36 hours from the case, which is pretty impressive and above average overall.

The buds also support rapid charging that'll give you 2.5 hours of music from 10 minutes on charge.

Bluetooth is 6.0 – 6.0! – and there are six mics for calling, and the buds are IP55 rated for dust and water. That makes them a pretty good option for the gym that I don't go to and the rainy walks my dog makes me go on. It's actually not that common for earbuds to be this well-waterproofed (it's often IPX4 at most), so it's another impressive box ticked here.

What do they sound like? I've no idea, but at this price I don't think I'd mind too much if they fall a bit short of the AirPods Max I paid nearly 20 times more for: they could sound like I'd been thrown into a metal waste bin that's being hit with baseball bats and I'd still consider getting them for the ANC alone, for times when I really need it from a pair of buds I can throw into any bag to take anywhere with me.

You may also like

• The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested
• The best wireless earbuds, all real-world tested
• Our Earbuds and Airpods Buying Guides

• Asus ProArt PA32QCV offers 6K clarity and HDR600 without the eye-watering XDR price
• Factory-calibrated color accuracy claims sound good on paper, but longevity remains an open question
• HDR10 support and 10-bit color make this panel interesting for high-contrast workflows

Asus has announced the ProArt Display PA32QCV, a 6K-resolution business monitor aimed at creative professionals who require accurate color and sharp detail.

Priced at $1,299, it undercuts Apple’s $4,999 Pro Display XDR while targeting similar use cases in media production.

The PA32QCV delivers 6K visuals at 6016x3384 resolution, producing a pixel density of 218 pixels per inch, more than three times that of a standard 1080p monitor.

ProArt PA32QCV brings impressive specs that remain to be tested

This device also supports HDR10 and meets the VESA DisplayHDR 600 standard, which allows for brighter highlights, deeper contrast, and are particularly useful when working with high-dynamic-range content. The extra detail helps with crisper text, sharper lines, and more precise visuals.

In terms of color accuracy, Asus promises factory-calibrated Delta E<2 performance, backed by Calman Verification. The display covers 98% of the DCI-P3 color space, and it also offers 100% sRGB support and 10-bit depth, delivering over a billion colors.

This makes it a strong option for video editing and other color-critical tasks, although how long the factory calibration remains accurate is unclear.

The monitor includes dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, supporting data transfer, charging, and video passthrough through a single cable.

Other connectivity options include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A, and additional USB-C ports.

Auto KVM support adds flexibility, letting users control two connected computers with a single keyboard and mouse.

These features suggest it could serve well not only as a display for photo editing but also as a capable all-purpose business monitor.

Asus also emphasizes Mac compatibility. macOS users can adjust settings using the DisplayWidget Center app.

A new M Model-P3 preset aligns the display’s output with macOS devices.

Users can change brightness, contrast, and color temperature with a mouse, and MacBook brightness keys can control the monitor directly.

This may appeal to Mac-focused creatives, although such software tools often lack long-term support.

Asus is promoting a Creative Cloud giveaway with the display in some markets, but the value of bundled software depends on the user’s needs.

The bigger question is whether this 6K screen, despite its impressive specs, will meet the demands of professionals over time.

Via Techpowerup

You might also like

• Here are the best mobile workstations around today
• We've also listed the best monitors for every budget and resolution
• Lenovo launches white ThinkPad with four ports, no red TrackPoint, and no physical touchpad buttons

Blaze Foley died decades ago, but an AI company pushed a song out under his name anyway -- and it's not the only AI-generated song appearing on Spotify.

Netflix never fails to let us down with its monthly additions of new movies and shows, and it's August schedule is no different. But there's one new show in particular that makes this month a rather exciting one.

After it shot to the top of the Netflix charts in 2022, comedy drama series Wednesday returns after a long three-year wait for a second season, with part one arriving August 6 and part two September 3. With the return of one of the nest Netflix shows just around the corner, we can't wait to see where Wednesday's journey will go next – but also Lady Gaga's cameo, which is what I'm most looking forward to.

As it is with every Netflix schedule, the first day of the month is packed with its usual slew of new movies. So, whether you're a big fan of crude comedies such as American Pie (1999) or sci-fi epics like Jurassic Park (1993), you're bound to find something new and exciting to add to your watchlist.

Everything new on Netflix in August 2025

Arriving on August 1

American Pie (movie)
American Pie 2 (movie)
Anaconda (movie)
Clueless (movie)
Dazed and Confused (movie)
The Departed (movie)
Despicable Me (movie)
Despicable Me 2 (movie)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (movie)
Fire Country season 2 (TV show)
Groundhog Day (movie)
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (movie)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (movie)
Jurassic Park (movie)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (movie)
Jurassic Park III (movie)
Megamind (movie)
Minions (movie)
My Oxford Year (Netflix original movie)
Pawn Stars season 16 (TV show)
Perfect Match season 3 (Netflix original series)
Rush Hour (movie)
Rush Hour 2 (movie)
Rush Hour 3 (movie)
Thirteen (movie)
Weird Science (movie)
Wet Hot American Summer (movie)
Wyatt Earp (movie)

Arriving on August 2

Beyond the Bar (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 5

Love Life seasons 1-2 (TV show)
SEC Football: Any Given Saturday (Netflix original series)
Titans: The Rise of Hollywood season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on August 6

Wednesday season 2 part 1 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 8

Stolen: Heist of the Century (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on August 10

Marry Me (movie)

Arriving on August 11

Outlander season 7 part 1 (TV show)
Sullivan's Crossing season 3 (TV show)

Arriving on August 12

Final Draft (Netflix original series)
Jim Jefferies: Two Limb Policy (Netflix original comedy)

Arriving on August 13

Love Is Blind: UK season 2 (Netflix original series)
Fixed (Netflix original movie)
Saare Jahan Se Accha: The Silent Guardians (Netflix original series)
Songs From the Hole (Netflix original documentary)
Young Millionaires (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 14

In the Mud (Netflix original series)
Miss Governor season 1 part 2 (Netflix original series)
Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage (Netflix original movie)
Quantum Leap seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Arriving on August 15

The Echoes of Survivors: Inside Korea’s Tragedies (Netflix original documentary)
Fatal Seduction season 2 (Netflix original series)
Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser (Netflix original documentary)
Night Always Comes (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 16

The Fast and the Furious (movie)
2 Fast 2 Furious (movie)
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (movie)
Fast Five (movie)
Fast & Furious 6 (movie)
Furious 7 (movie)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (movie)

Arriving on August 18

CoComelon Lane season 5 (Netflix original series)
Extant seasons 1-2 (TV show)

Arriving on August 19

America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (Netflix original series)
Titans: The Rise of Wall Street season 1 (TV show)

Arriving on August 20

Fisk season 3 (TV show)
Rivers of Fate (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 21

The 355 (movie)
Death Inc. season 3 (Netflix original series)
Fall for Me (Netflix original movie)
Gold Rush Gang (Netflix original movie)
Hostage (Netflix original series)
One Hit Wonder (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 22

Abandoned Man (Netflix original movie)
Long Story Short (Netflix original series)
The Truth About Jussie Smollett (Netflix original documentary)

Arriving on August 27

Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives (Netflix original movie)
Her Mother's Killer season 2 (Netflix original series)

Arriving on August 28

Barbie Mysteries: Beach Detectives (Netflix original series)
My Life With the Walter Boys season 2 (Netflix original series)
The Thursday Murder Club (Netflix original movie)

Arriving on August 29

Two Graves (Netflix original series)
Unknown Number: The High School Catfish (Netflix original documentary)

You might also like

• The Hunting Wives on Netflix fails to bring the bingeworthy soap-opera chaos I hoped for – these 3 scandalous shows are what you should watch instead
• Trainwreck’s next chaotic episode P.I. Moms drops on Netflix this week, and I can’t wait to learn why this story was canceled on Lifetime 20 years ago
• Netflix’s cheapest tier might become unbearable as the streamer confirms the rollout of personalized ads

• A new iPhone case gives older Lightning models a USB-C port
• It supports fast charging ,and there are versions for most older iPhones
• The iPh0n3 case is available now and costs around $55 / £40 / AU£85

If you have an older iPhone that frustrates you with its dated Lightning port, an engineer has just come up with a nifty solution – a phone case that gives it a USB port instead.

The Swiss engineer Ken Pillonel, who runs the YouTube channel Exploring the Simulation, previously achieved internet fame in 2021 for making the first ever USB-C iPhone. While that iPhone X mod was more a proof-of-concept, his new 'iPh0n3' USB-C case is available to buy right now at the Obsoless store.

The case, made from Nylon 12 plastic, is available for most pre-iPhone 15 models, dating back to the iPhone XS and XR (and older models). It supports wireless and MagSafe charging, as well as fast charging and CarPlay.

The only drawback is that accessories that need power from the phone, like external storage or displays, unfortunately won't work with the USB-C port, as they're locked down to only work with Apple adapters.

But otherwise, the case can help bring your older iPhone into the dongle-free world of USB-C charging and accessories. The 'iPh0n3' case starts from 43.90 CHF (around $55 / £40 / AU£85) – and while quite a few models are already sold out, many are due back in stock by the end of August.

How it was built

While the USB-C iPhone case doesn't functionally do much more than put a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter inside a case, the engineering process (explained in the video above) was more complex than you might think.

In Ken Pillonel's attempts to solve the fast charging conundrum, he discovered that many existing Lightning adapters employ simple tricks that prevent them from working correctly with all USB-C cables.

Instead, his case uses various techniques, including parasitic powering, to help it detect which way your cable is plugged in, so it always supports 9V fast charging. Whether you're looking to buy the case or not, the video is an interesting watch.

The ultimate aim of the project is to lure you away from an unnecessary iPhone upgrade by giving your older model USB-C connectivity. Naturally, it can't lengthen the amount of time Apple will support your iPhone for (typically 7-8 years in terms of security updates), but it looks like a neat accessory that some will appreciate if they want to move to a Lightning-free life without upgrading their phone.

You might also like

• The iOS 26 public beta could arrive this week, bringing Liquid Glass and more to your iPhone
• Apple just unveiled AppleCare One, and it offers two key upgrades that might just save you some money
• I've used every iPhone and can promise you don't need to wait for the iPhone 17

Whether you're gaming on an Xbox One, Xbox Series X or S, or streaming Xbox Cloud Gaming, CNET's experts list the best Xbox games for you in 2024.

Accounts for teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will be getting new protections for direct messages and to help users spot potential scammers.

At the moment, there's a lot going on over at Disney+, who's gearing up to release a slate of new titles in August. Indeed, when it comes to its next monthly schedule, it's TV shows galore.

New Marvel animated miniseries Eyes of Wakanda lands on Disney+ August 27, marking the 15th television installment in the MCU and the first series in Phase Six. As well as the new Marvel show, there are plenty of documentary and reality shows to choose from, including new episodes of Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth and Project Runway – which has reached an impressive 21 seasons.

While it's exciting to see fresh shows come to one of the best streaming services, it's best to note that the availability of the following Disney+ titles are subject to change and will vary by region – so it's best to keep this in mind when looking for your next TV obsession.

August 1

• King & Prince: What We Got (Japanese Version)
• Outdoor Adventure Stream 

August 3

• Naming the Dead season 1 episodes 1-6

August 6

• Christmas Wars season 1, episodes 1-2
• Christmas Wars season 2, episodes 1-4
• Low Life season 1, episodes 1-2
• Rachael Ray’s Holidays season 1, episodes 1-4
• Raising Asia season 1, episodes 1-13
• Wild Vietnam season 2, episodes 1-2
• The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder season 3

August 7

• Ancient Aliens: Origins season 1, episodes 1-12
• Project Runway season 21, episode 3

August 8

• Christmas Hotel (movie)
• A Christmas in Tennessee (movie)
• The Christmas Pact (movie)
• Radio Christmas (movie)
• SuperKitties: Su-Purr Adventures: Shorts season 2, episodes 1-10

August 10

• Traveling with Snow Man episode 2

August 12

• Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends season 1, episodes 1-6

August 13

• Chibiverse season 2, episodes 1-3
• Chibiverse season 3, episodes 1-12
• Low Life season 1, episodes 1-2

August 14

• Project Runway season 21, episode 4

August 15

• Limitless: Live Better Now episodes 1-3
• Stand Up to Cancer 2025

August 17

• Disney Jr. Ariel - The Little Mermaid: Songs from the Crystal Cavern Shorts season1, episodes 1-10

August 20

• Ice Road Rescue season 7, episodes 1-8
• Ice Road Rescue season 8, episodes 1-8
• Ice Road Rescue season 9, episodes 1-9
• Reminder season 1, episodes 1-8

August 21

• Me & Winnie the Pooh season 2, episodes 1-6
• Project Runway season 21, episode 5

August 22

• Disney Jr.’s Ariel season 1, episodes 1-8

August 25

• The Last Rhinos: A New Hope (documentary)
• LEGO Disney Princess: Villains Unite 
• Princess Stream

August 27

• Chibi Tiny Tales: Shorts season 6, episodes 1-6
• Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends season 4, episodes 1-3
• Eyes of Wakanda episodes 1-4
• Shipwreck Hunters Australia season 2, episodes 1-6

August 28

• Project Runway season 21, episode 6

You might also like

• Want to prepare for The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Skip the movies and watch this animated Disney+ show – it’s the best adaptation of Marvel’s First Family
• 'We're leaving the door open': Ironheart producers address Riri Williams' future in the MCU amid mixed fan reception to the Marvel TV show
• Marvel confirms Thunderbolts* Blu-ray release date – here are the bonus features I’m most excited about

• Dell Pro Max 18 Plus workstation already supports up to 128GB of CAMM2 RAM
• 256GB configuration is expected soon for data-heavy or AI-driven work
• Oddly no AMD support despite clear AI and performance-focused design goals

Dell is planning to offer a high-end workstation laptop with a massive 256GB memory option later this year.

The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus is already available to buy now and sits at the top of Dell’s mobile workstation lineup, as we predicted it would last year.

It’s powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, paired with up to an Nvidia RTX Pro 5000 Blackwell GPU, and supports up to 4TB of SSD storage, making it one of the best business laptops around.

But no AMD option?

Memory configurations start with a single 16GB 6400MTs DDR5 CSoDIMM and users can upgrade to 32GB or 64GB using dual modules.

There’s also the option for 128GB of 6400MTs CAMM2 dual channel memory, although you’ll pay a premium for it – an additional $1,895 to the total price in fact.

And if 128GB still isn’t enough, Dell plans to offer a 256GB CAMM2 RAM option later in the year.

While 256GB will be well beyond what most users need, it could appeal to engineers, researchers, and developers who regularly work with demanding datasets and compute-heavy workloads.

Dell has made thermal improvements to the Pro Max 18 Plus to keep performance consistent under load. It claims up to a 44 percent increase in graphics performance compared to the previous 18-inch model.

The system also features better serviceability, with a modular USB-C port and an easy-access upgrade panel.

Combined with Dell’s manageability tools and security features, it is clearly built for enterprise environments.

One noticeable omission is AMD support. Dell’s Pro Max 14 includes Ryzen AI processors and is part of the Copilot+ lineup, which makes it all the more unusual that the 18 Plus, positioned as the most capable model, doesn’t offer AMD options.

With Ryzen processors widely praised for their NPU performance and strong efficiency, their absence may be something of a deal breaker for users looking for AI-focused alternatives.

We can only hope that Dell sees the error of its ways and brings AMD options to future Pro Max models.

You might also like

• These are the best mobile workstations you can buy right now
• And these are best laptops for gaming and work
• Could this be Dell's fastest ever laptop? Pro Max 18 Plus set to have 'RTX 5000 class' GPU capabilities

• Booster Gold is said to be moving ahead on HBO Max
• The DC Universe TV show has reportedly had its pilot episode greenlit
• Our Flag Means Death's showrunner is apparently on board to helm it

It's been two and a half years since James Gunn announced the original line-up for Chapter One of the new-look DC Universe (DCU) – and, finally, one of its most unexpected projects appears to be moving forward.

According to Deadline, Booster Gold, a TV series we've heard nothing about since Gunn confirmed it was part of his and Peter Safran's DCU Chapter One plans, has had its pilot episode greenlit by HBO Max.

The series has also seemingly found its creator. David Jenkins, who's best known for his work on Our Flag Means Death, aka one of the best HBO Max shows that was unceremoniously canceled after two seasons last January, is believed to have signed on to helm its first entry.

If HBO executives like what they see, Deadline's sources have indicated it'll order a whole series, with Jenkins in line to be installed as its showrunner.

A post shared by Deadline (@deadline)

A photo posted by on

If true, Booster Gold will be the second DCU project that's received a development, well, boost in recent days.

On July 21, Gunn confirmed the lead writer for the DCU's Wonder Woman movie. Meanwhile, Clayface, one of two DC comic book films set for release in 2026 alongside Supergirl, may have found its lead actress in Star Wars alumna Naomi Ackie, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, published yesterday, July 22, 2025.

But back to Booster Gold. There's only one way we'll know if Jenkins is involved and whether the show's pilot has been approved, and that's by hearing from Gunn.

At the time of publication, the DC Studios co-chief hadn't taken to social media to confirm or deny Deadline's report. I'll update this article if he does and/or if I hear back from HBO, whom I've reached out to about the forthcoming TV project.

Who is Booster Gold?

Created by Dan Jurgens, Booster Gold – real name Michael Jon 'Booster' Carter – is a US footballer-turned-superhero who actually hails from the future. In DC literature, he wasn't born until the 25th century, but like Batman, he calls Gotham City his home.

Or, he used to. You see, Carter was a rising football star for Gotham University. However, after his deadbeat father re-entered his life and convinced him to deliberately lose games for gambling reasons, it wasn't long until Carter was exposed for his crimes and expelled from studying at the prestigious institution.

Carter's days of breaking the law weren't over, though. After taking a job as a nightwatchman at the Metropolis Space Museum, he learned all about the 20th century's most famous heroes via the superpowered artifacts on display.

Long story short: with the aid of his robot sidekick Skeets, Carter steals some of the aforementioned tech, travels back in time to the 20th century, and uses his newly-acquired gadgets to remodel himself as Booster Gold, a showboating metahuman who can fly, create energy blasts, gains the usual superhuman abilities via his power-suit and, of course, time travel.

Despite making his debut in 'Booster Gold' #1 in February 1986 and being a member of popular DC superteam The Justice League, Carter hasn't gone on to achieve the level of fame in the real world that Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman have. If anyone can breathe new life into this C-list superhero and turn him into a household name, though, it's Gunn – with more than a little help from Jenkins, of course.

You might also like

• Get the lowdown on Peacemaker season 2 ahead of its August 21 debut on HBO Max
• Or learn more about the DCU's Supergirl movie
• First poster for Supergirl reveals near-full look at the DC comic book hero's outfit – and puts a rebellious spin on Superman's 'look up' tagline

• Banking trojan Coyote now abuses Microsoft’s UI Automation framework
• The framework allows it to spot when a person opens a banking site
• It can cross-reference the data in the browser with a hardcoded list of banking and crypto apps

Coyote, a known banking trojan malware capable of attacking dozens of crypto and banking apps, has been upgraded to identify crypto exchanges and bank accounts opened in the web browser, experts have warned.

Cybersecurity researchers Akamai, who have been warning about Coyote since December 2024, noted how in previous iterations, Coyote would either log keys or present phishing overlays, in order to exfiltrate login information for 75 banking and cryptocurrency exchange apps. However, if a user would open these accounts in the browser, Coyote wouldn’t be triggered.

However this new variant abuses Microsoft’s UI Automation framework to identify which banking and crypto exchange sites the victim opened in their browser, too.

Get Keeper's Personal Password Manager plan for just $1.67/month

Keeper is a password manager with top-notch security. It's fast, full-featured, and offers a robust web interface. The Personal Plan gets you unlimited password storage across all your devices, auto-login & autofill to save time, secure password sharing with trusted contacts, biometric login & 2FA for added security.View Deal

Brazilians in the crosshairs

Microsoft's UI Automation (UIA) framework is an accessibility system that helps software interact with Windows apps.

It’s especially useful for things like screen readers and automated testing, as it lets programs “see” buttons, menus, and other parts of an app, and even click or read them.

According to Akamai, Coyote can now use UIA to read the web address found in the browser’s tabs or address bar, and then compare the results with a hardcoded list of 75 targeted services. If it finds a match, it will use UIA to parse through the UI child elements, trying to find which tabs or address bars there are.

"The content of these UI elements will then be cross-referenced with the same list of addresses from the first comparison,” they explained.

Akamai says that Coyote primarily targets Brazilian users. The banks it usually goes after are Banco do Brasil, CaixaBank, Banco Bradesco, Santander, Original bank, Sicredi, Banco do Nordeste, Expanse apps, and different crypto exchanges (Binance, Electrum, Bitcoin, Foxbit, and more).

The researchers first warned about UIA being abused in credential theft late last year, and now their predictions seem to have come true, since Coyote is apparently the first one to use this tactic in the wild.

Via BleepingComputer

You might also like

• How to defend against AI-powered mobile banking trojan attacks
• Take a look at our guide to the best authenticator app
• We've rounded up the best password managers

Get the best desk for your space and budget with the features you need.

• Wednesday has been renewed for season 3
• This news comes ahead of the season 2 premier on August 6
• The creators have teased they "want to continue digging deeper into characters while expanding the world of Nevermore"

Wednesday season 3 is officially happening, with Netflix confirming the news ahead of the upcoming Wednesday season 2 premier on August 6.

The news was confirmed on Wednesday (of course), July 23, when Netflix shared a new poster featuring the iconic disembodied hand, aka Thing, holding a crystal ball with the number 3 on it.

A post shared by Wednesday Netflix (@wednesdaynetflix)

A photo posted by on

The tagline reads "bad things come in threes", focusing on the Addams Family's tendency to focus on the macabre and thankfully not the quality of the series. It's one of our best Netflix shows for a reason after all.

Speaking about the renewal, co-creator and co-showrunner Alfred Gough said in a press release: “Our goal for season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can. We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.”

What's coming up on Netflix's Wednesday?

The wider Addams Family will be explored in Wednesday season 2. (Image credit: Netflix)

Right now it feels like the world is Wednesday's oyster, as Wednesday season 2 is shaping up to be bigger and better than the first installment. I enjoyed the first season immensely and can't wait to see the new one.

Season 2 will focus on the wider family, much to Wednesday's horror, with creator Tim Burton teasing to Tudum: "This year, we bring the family to Nevermore. Your family at school is the worst thing possible, isn’t it?”

We should expect to see an expansion of the lore focusing on both Nevermore Academy, the school for outcasts which Wednesday attends, as well as meeting some more members of the morbid family.

Following Gwendoline Christie's departure in season 1, legendary actor Steve Buscemi steps into the role of Nevermore's principal, while British icon Joanna Lumley plays Wednesday's grandmother. So there's an expansion of the already brilliant cast this season, as seen in this sneak peek which teases bucketloads of Addams Family lore.

As for season 3, we'll have to wait and see where the story goes but I'm confident it'll keep going from strength to strength. With plenty of dark and comical Addams Family lore to dive into, I could quite happily watch many more seasons of this.

The new season is split into two parts this time, mirroring popular shows like Stranger Things season 5. The second part of Wednesday season 2 releases on September 3, so there's not too much of a wait.

You might also like

• Happy Gilmore is trending on Netflix ahead of its sequel arriving this week – here’s why I have high hopes for Adam Sandler’s return
• The Hunting Wives on Netflix fails to bring the bingeworthy soap-opera chaos I hoped for – these 3 scandalous shows are what you should watch instead
• Netflix confirms Assassin's Creed live-action TV show is in the works, and I'm praying it doesn't silently kill the popular video game series

• Proofpoint observed hackers using stolen files to spoof businesses
• The threat actors would send RFQ emails and ask for Net 45 financing terms
• The goods would end up sold in African countries

Cybercriminals have found a way to leverage stolen company files to obtain actual physical goods, and it revolves around a business practice called Request for Quote (RFQ).

An Request for Quote is when one business asks another how much it would cost to purchase certain products, and is used when buying in bulk, wanting to compare prices, or looking for volume-based discounts.

But according to security researchers at Proofpoint, scammers are using files stolen in other cyberattacks to spoof the businesses and create convincing RFQ emails.

Get Keeper's Personal Password Manager plan for just $1.67/month

Keeper is a password manager with top-notch security. It's fast, full-featured, and offers a robust web interface. The Personal Plan gets you unlimited password storage across all your devices, auto-login & autofill to save time, secure password sharing with trusted contacts, biometric login & 2FA for added security.View Deal

Shipping to Ghana

In the emails, they would ask for all kinds of equipment, from networking gear, to CCTV cameras, healthcare hardware, and similar.

After receiving a quote, they would then ask for Net 15/30/45 financing terms - payment terms that give the buyer 15, 30, or 45 days to pay the full invoice amount, with interest, *after* receiving the goods - which is common practice in B2B transactions.

If the victim business agrees, the scammers would share a shipping address. Sometimes, these are residential addresses, and other times, they lead to rented warehouses across the US. From there, the crooks would hire shipping forwarding services that specialize in sending goods to West African countries like Nigeria and Ghana, where the gear ends up (likely to be sold).

The victim, on the other hand, never gets their money as the scammers just disappear.

Proofpoint also stated the shipping forwarding services most likely don’t even know they’re transporting stolen goods, and that people living in houses listed as the shipping address can be scammers, or former scam victims themselves looking to pay off a debt.

The researchers also said they were tracking and blocking emails associated with RFQ scam groups, and partnered with the company’s Takedown Team to successfully take down 19 domains associated with these scams.

You might also like

• This sophisticated new phishing campaign is going after US government contractors
• Take a look at our guide to the best authenticator app
• We've rounded up the best password managers

• Microsoft has fallen back on its $80 game price standard, starting with The Outer Worlds 2
• It comes after the cancellation of Perfect Dark and the shutdown of The Initiative developer
• It's another example of the impacts of consumers voicing frustrations about rising game prices

After the Nintendo Switch 2 showcase, Nintendo revealed a new $80 game price standard, and it didn't take very long for Microsoft to follow suit for Xbox titles. Now, it's taken a drastic turn just weeks after the controversial announcement.

As reported by our friends at Windows Central, Microsoft is backtracking on $79.99 game prices for its mainline titles, starting with The Outer Worlds 2, an upcoming title for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will also process refunds for players who have already pre-ordered the title, releasing on October 29, 2025.

In a statement to Windows Central, Microsoft said: "We're fully focused on bringing players incredible worlds to explore and will keep our full-priced holiday releases, including The Outer Worlds 2, at $69.99, in line with current market conditions".

This comes shortly after the cancellation of its recently announced titles, Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced project, along with the shutdown of Perfect Dark's developer, The Initiative.

This also isn't the first time we've seen a backtrack on the controversy of new game prices; Gearbox Software announced Borderlands 4 won't cost $79.99, but instead stick with the current $69.99 standard, after major uproar due to Randy Pitchford's comments.

It's now left the door wide open for Nintendo to revert to industry-standard game prices, and perhaps acts as a warning to Sony and other game publishers who intend to raise prices.

(Image credit: Xbox)Analysis: The game development excuse is out of the window, so don't stop voicing your frustrations now

While I can't say I'm surprised since I've said multiple times that voting with your wallet can make changes, Microsoft's reasoning for its return to the $69.99 standard is one that has exposed something significant.

The excuse of video game development costs ultimately leading to higher retail prices is now bogus, as Microsoft cited this as a reason. So, what suddenly changed overnight?

The backlash towards The Outer Worlds 2's price is simply another example of why consumers mustn't ignore egregious stunts, and I'm certain that's why Microsoft has conceded. It also makes me wonder what would have happened if consumers applied the same pressure on the industry when game prices suddenly jumped to $69.99 (which I still want gone).

Will Nintendo follow suit? No, I don't think so, because I think it's already too late since the Switch 2 has launched, and Mario Kart World, an $80 game, is selling like hotcakes.

Do I think it will scare Sony and other publishers? Yes, and rightly so, because the last thing we need is for the dust to settle on game prices, leading to yet another increase in the near future.

You might also like...

• Gamers, I told you voting with your wallet matters – and Borderlands 4's price tag is a prime example
• Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser says 'stay tuned' when asked about the absence of a mainline Mario game for the Switch 2
• Nintendo of America president says 'tariffs were not factored into the price' of the Switch 2 and weighs in on the price of games