Month: February 2025

How YouTube and Pixel Recorder accidentally made it possible to expose your Google email

YouTube’s thirst for video transcripts led to a potentially serious security flaw that could have exposed the email addresses of numerous Google users. An investigation revealed that YouTube’s automatic video captioning tool, coupled with Pixel Recorder’s transcription feature, created a loophole allowing anyone to view the email addresses of users who shared videos through Google Photos. This latent vulnerability could have had far-reaching consequences, as Google email addresses are often linked to sensitive personal and financial information.

RTX 5090 cable overheats to 150 degrees Celsius — Uneven current distribution likely the culprit

Beneath the shimmering hood of the RTX 5090, a cable has been pushed to its limits. The temperature soars to a blistering 150 degrees Celsius, a testament to uneven current distribution. Like an overdriven engine, it struggles to handle the power coursing through its veins. The cause? A delicate balance disrupted, leading to a precarious overheating that threatens the very heart of this technological marvel.