Security firm experiencing nightmare after learning remote employee is North Korean hacker
North Korea has continued to heavily rely on cyber activity, be it through hacking or bitcoins or online scams, to try and maintain its competitive edge with rival nations.
CrowdStrike reveals cause of major IT outage
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike on Wednesday published more details in a preliminary report about what led to the global outage impacting multiple industries.
Netflix wants you to binge games
Netflix detailed some of its efforts to boost its video game business, including a new cadence of releases for its "Netflix Stories" games and publishing a "Squid Games"-inspired multiplayer game.
Mattel releases 'Blind Barbie' doll, plus 'Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome'
Two new Barbie dolls with disabilities were announced on July 23, the first-ever blind Barbie doll and the second Barbie doll with Down syndrome, Mattel said in a press release
Costco goes viral for 'apocalypse dinner kit' that could last up to 25 years
Costco is going viral on Instagram after a user posted about the wholesaler's emergency meals dubbed the "apocalypse dinner kit." The Reel has garnered millions of views.
Hot career trend ‘hushed hybrid' has managers choosing the employees who have flex work arrangements
A viral trend called "hushed hybrid" involves managers deciding when and how their employees work — whether that's remote from home or in the office. Job experts weighed in.
Stolen Lego sets, worth over $200,000 confiscated by Oregon police
An eye-popping amount of Lego sets purportedly swiped from local businesses were recently confiscated by Oregon police, according to a Tuesday post from the Springfield Police Department.
Target-exclusive lemon cow Squishmallow has collectors, influencers on the hunt
Target has another exclusive item this summer that has become all the rage on social media and has collectors urging people to head to the store to pick up theirs.
LEGO unveils nearly 1,500-piece ‘JAWS’ brick set, recreating showdown with shark
LEGO unveiled a new 1,500 plastic brick set to help enthusiasts recreate scenes from the 1975 blockbuster Steven Spielberg flick, "JAWS."
Car dealership losses from CDK software outage could soon reach $1 billion, study finds
Cyber incidents at software provider CDK Global from mid-June have left car dealerships across the US with suspended operations, with losses in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
Mothman plush by Build-A-Bear unveiled, but cryptid creature is already gone
The new Mothman plush from Build-A-Bear appeared to sell out within hours of its announcement. The plush toy is inspired by a West Virginia legend.
How are LEGO sets designed? History of the popular toys built brick by brick
The process of designing a LEGO set is a long one. It all starts with an idea and trial and error to get to the perfect set for users to build.
US Supreme Court rules against SEC civil penalties without jury trials, dealing blow to Biden admin
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 6-3 against the Securities and Exchange Commission in a case involving Texas-based hedge fund manager George Jarkesy.
MGA Entertainment recalls 'Miniverse' children's toys over 'irritation risk'
Nearly 21 million toy units of "Miniverse Make it Mini" sets contain resins which in its liquid form can cause "skin, eye, and respiratory irritation." Consumers are entitled to full refunds.
US auto sales projected to slump in June due to disruption from CDK outage
A new report says auto sales in the U.S. are expected to be down in June compared to last year due to the "significant disruption" caused by software outages at dealerships.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion released; players submit 'sick notes' to skip work and play
Fans of the award-winning video game Elden Ring have access to a new expansion of the game with the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC having been released to the public on Friday.
Massachusetts reveals cause of 911 outage
Massachusetts officials have revealed the cause of a statewide 911 system outage that lasted for around two hours on Tuesday afternoon.
FCC commissioner hits Biden admin for $42 billion in unspent high speed internet funds
The Federal Communications Commission's senior Republican is blasting the Biden administration, saying its signature high-speed internet program from 2021 has not connected anyone.
California thieves targeting Lego stores for black market deals: 'Lego Larceny'
Growing crime rings recently stole reportedly more than $100,000 of Lego bricks in California as well as other states to resell them on the black market.
Florida company deploying drones to fight mosquitoes across the US
A Florida-based company has been deploying drones across the United States to help keep mosquitoes at bay and reduce the spread of diseases.