August 2025

Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Observed Reveals Cosmic Secrets

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On October 9, 2022, astronomers detected GRB 221009A, the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever recorded, earning the nickname “BOAT” (Brightest Of All Time). This rare, once-in-10,000-year event came from a galaxy 2 billion light-years away and temporarily blinded gamma-ray detectors. It revealed new insights into stellar death, as the associated supernova (SN 2022xiw) was initially hidden by the burst’s brilliance. Using Fermi and the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists detected unique signals like electron-positron annihilation but no heavy elements, challenging assumptions about how such elements are created in stellar explosions and refining GRB and black hole models.

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Sex toy maker Lovense threatens legal action after fixing security flaws that exposed users’ data

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The internet-connected sex toy maker said it fixed the vulnerabilities that exposed users’ private email addresses and accounts to takeovers, but said it was also planning to take legal action following the disclosure.

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Truecaller’s call recording feature won’t work on iPhones from Sept. 30

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The app’s call recording feature will no longer be available on iPhones starting September 30. Users with saved call recordings can either download them to their devices, share them via email or messaging apps, or switch their storage preference to iCloud to keep the recordings accessible.

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