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China is accused of hacking the payroll system for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence. The BBC and Sky News report that the severe data breach exposed the personal information of active military personnel and veterans. The information mainly consists of full names and bank details, but in some cases, it might also include personal addresses. Affected individuals are being notified, and Defence Secretary Grant Shapps should provide MPs with a more detailed update today. He is anticipated to outline a plan of action for protecting anyone whose data was compromised. All salaries are expected to be paid as usual this month. In a statement, China's foreign minister said the country "firmly opposes and fights all forms of cyber attacks" and "rejects the use of this issue politically to smear other countries." However, this isn't the first time the UK and China have clashed over security concerns. In March, UK Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden accused China of being behind an August 2021 hack of the Electoral Commission, as the BBC reported at the time. The UK also banned TikTok owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance from all government devices in March 2023, claiming protective measures.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-uks-ministry-of-defence-was-hacked-and-the-country-is-reportedly-blaming-china-121954779.html?src=rss
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Apple is adding a bunch of new titles to its Arcade video game subscription service next month, including Return to Monkey Island. It's the first new entry in the franchise by series creator Ron Gilbert since Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge, which was released way back in 1991. The game still revolves around the pirate Guybrush Threepwood who's on a journey to unearth the secret of Monkey Island. You'll see some familiar locations from the older games in the new title, which also features Threepwood's wife Elaine Marley and his arch-enemy, the zombie pirate LeChuck. Return to Monkey Island is already available on the App Store, but it's coming to Apple Arcade on June 6 where subscribers can access the whole game, including the in-app purchases non-subscribers would have to buy. Ubisoft's Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse by Ubisoft is also arriving on the subscription service on the same date, along with Tomb of the Mask by Playgendary and Fabulous - Wedding Disaster by GameHouse. Before those games become available on Arcade, though, Where Cards Fall will make its way to the Apple Vision Pro first. The award-winning puzzle game with a coming-of-age narrative will feature tactile controls designed especially for the mixed reality headset. Players will have to use natural gestures to build bridges, pathways and other structures with a house of cards so that they can get around various landscapes. Where Cards Fall for the Apple Vision Pro will be available on May 30. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/return-to-monkey-island-comes-to-apple-arcade-in-june-120016947.html?src=rss
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Googles big developer showcase, encompassing software, hardware and all its consumer AI projects, is fast approaching. Google I/Os opening keynote is on May 14, and weve got a good guess on what you can expect. To begin, Android 15s first beta is already out. We know there will be enhanced privacy features, partial screen sharing and system-level app archiving. But theyre not the most thrilling updates hopefully, Google has some spicy features in its back pocket. Redesign something! AI-wise, lots of stuff. Gemini AI is now firmly established, but what about an AI assistant? Reportedly, Pixie, as its currently called, could debut on the Pixel 9. Were also expecting the company to ramp up its generative AI but where will it start? More editing features in Google Photos? More text help in Google Docs? Something AI with Google Maps? What about a new Pixel phone? Traditionally, those appear in the fall, but what about a Pixel 8a? Maybe. Before all that, weve got an iPad event in just a few hours today. Make sure to watch and read along here on Engadget. Mat Smith The biggest stories you might have missed How to watch Apples iPad launch event on Tuesday Doctor Who is back, louder and more chaotic than before Back in theaters, I learned how to appreciate The Phantom Menace You can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Hades II is now available in Early Access on PC Its on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Supergiant Hades II is in Early Access for PC players. The roguelike is out now for $30. Hades II builds on the themes and gameplay of the 2020 timesink original. Were getting a new protagonist, and apparently, theres no need to have played through Hades. (Confession: I never quite beat Hades) The game will eventually land on PlayStation and Xbox too. Continue reading. Sonoss long-rumored wireless headphones have leaked Theyre called the Sonos Ace. Schuurman Sonoss long-awaited debut headphones are dropping in June. Thats according to Dutch company Schuurman, which has published information and images of the headphones ahead of time. Schuurman listed the device for 403.58 ($435) with cushion replacements, which is pretty near the $449 pricing Bloomberg reported previously. Continue reading. NASAs first Boeing Starliner crewed flight launch gets scrubbed More bad news for Boeing. NASAs Boeing Starliner crew flight test was meant to blast off to the International Space Station yesterday. Sadly, Boeing scrubbed the first Starliner crew fight test two hours after it was scheduled to launch. The launch control teams detected anomalous behavior. Astronauts were already onboard and had to exit the vehicle. The company has yet to announce a new launch schedule. Its the latest delay of many previous delays. Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-what-to-expect-at-google-io-2024-111531002.html?src=rss
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