The Night Agent season 2: release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot, and more

The Night Agent season 2: key information – Renewed by Netflix for season 2 in February– Production officially wrapped in June– No trailer or confirmed release date yet– Main cast all set to return– Plot will focus on a new mission– Showrunner has signed deal with Netflix The Night Agent season 2 is on the way. After an impressive debut on Netflix, the action-packed thriller is returning, but what’s next for FBI agent Peter Sutherland? Viewers watched with bated breath in season 1 as he embarked on a deadly mission,…

A bank wire transfer scam cost this company millions — here’s how you can stay safe

Orion S.A., a global supplier of carbon black (a solid form of carbon), has revealed it fell victim to a sophisticated scam and ended up transferring $60 million to accounts belonging to the scammers. The company confirmed the fiasco in a 8-K form filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 10. In the document, the company said an employee (not a member of the C-suite) was targeted by criminals: “On August 10, 2024, Orion S.A. determined that a Company employee, who is not a Named Executive…

Bitcoin miners may gain $13.9B yearly from 20% shift to AI and HPC: VanEck

Bitcoin miners have the opportunity to potentially generate around $13.9 billion in additional yearly revenue if they partially transition to providing energy to the artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) sector by 2027, according to investment firm VanEck. “AI companies need energy, and Bitcoin miners have it,” VanEck stated in an Aug. 16 report. The firm believes that Bitcoin miners, which face profitability risks from volatile operating costs and Bitcoin’s (BTC) price fluctuations, may find it beneficial for their financial positions to redirect some of their energy capacity towards the…

NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 18 (game #434)

Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you’ve finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I’ve also got daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the…

Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, August 18 (game #937)

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your…

Overall Illicit Activity in Crypto Falls 20% Year-to-date: Chainalysis 

On Aug. 15, crypto compliance and research firm Chainalysis released the first part of its 2024 crypto crime report. The firm revealed that aggregate illicit activity on-chain has dropped by 19.6% year-to-date, down from $20.9 billion to $16.7 billion. It added that this demonstrates “that legitimate activity is growing more quickly than illicit activity.” Part 1 of our mid-year #cryptocrime update is here! Illicit on-chain activity dropped by nearly 20% YTD, but stolen fund activity is surging and ransomware payments are breaking records. Read our blog for a detailed analysis.…

NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, August 18 (game #168)

Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. Your Strands expert Your Strands expert Marc McLaren Social Links Navigation Global…

A key security upgrade for the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has just been revealed

Earlier this week, Google did a comprehensive job of unveiling the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (and the rest of the Pixel 9 series), but more specs and features are coming to light after the event – including a key security upgrade for the successor to the Google Pixel Fold. As reported by Android Police, the face unlock feature on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a step up from the original Pixel Fold. While the previous foldable also had face recognition (alongside fingerprint recognition), on the new model it’s…

How to watch Love Island USA Season 6 Reunion Special 2024 online from anywhere

Watch Love Island USA Reunion online from anywhere The villa may be closed for another year, but Love Island USA season 6 isn’t over just yet as Vanderpump Rules’ Ariana Madix gathers this year’s islanders to spill all the juicy gossip from their Fijian summer. The Love Island Season 6 reunion airs on Peacock in the US, and there will likely be FREE options all over the world in the future, including the UK (ITVX), New Zealand (TVNZ+) and Australia (9Now). Remember, you can watch Love Island USA Reunion from…

The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a record-low price at Best Buy

Want to grab a solid Steam Deck competitor before summer ends? Best Buy has the Asus ROG Ally on sale for a record-low price of $379.99 (was $499.99). This is the lowest price we’ve seen for the standard ROG Ally in months. The Asus ROG Ally with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor is also on sale, but it’s much more expensive at $499.99 (was $649.99). Besides the discount on the handheld itself, Best Buy’s offer comes with a free $40 carrying case for the ROG Ally and a 1-month Xbox…