Someone made an app that wipes your phone if police try to crack it
In many modern criminal cases, the defendant’s phone is often the first thing that the police will turn to in order to find evidence to …
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Your medical records might’ve just been stolen in this scary security breach
The DarkSide Russian ransomware gang that found itself thrust into the spotlight in recent days over its hack of Colonial Pipeline, a major US fuel …
Leak suggests Samsung’s Galaxy S22 might get an unexpected new feature
Samsung will reportedly launch three Android smartphones in early August. The Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and S21 FE have all been featured in …
It looks like the Russians have embarrassed Colonial Pipeline into hiring more IT talent
The national average for gas prices in the US has just hit a record — topping $3 per gallon as of mid-day Wednesday, a level …
Google Chrome is about to get a great new feature for sharing links
Google Chrome faces well-deserved criticism about how it handles computer resources, which can significantly impact battery life on laptops. Google also plans to implement new …
Amazon is suing to stop illegal text scams from using its name
As indispensable as our phones have become, they are also a conduit for some of the most pervasive and persistent scams humanity has ever encountered. …
Facebook’s controversial WhatsApp data collection policy is causing big problems
Facebook’s WhatsApp privacy policy problems are far from over, as regulators in Europe are looking to curb the company’s ability to collect user data from …
Leak reveals an unreleased PlayStation device that’ll take the PS5 to the next level
Sony wasn’t ready to reveal the follow-up to the PlayStation VR alongside the PS5 last fall, but in recent months, the next-generation virtual reality headset …
Emily Blunt finally responds to rumors about Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ reboot
The Krasinski-Blunt rollercoaster ride continues with another development from none other than the popular Hollywood actress herself. Marvel fans dying to see the Fantastic Four …
This ransomware attack against a US police department took a nasty turn
A Russian-speaking group of hackers called Babuk on Tuesday underscored how devastating a ransomware attack can be on a target. After the group’s demands weren’t …
Learn how to make your iPhone battery last longer with simple tips in this video
Even as new iPhone designs in recent years started to incorporate larger displays and more powerful processors, Apple has done an impressive job of keeping …
Google plans a key upgrade for the Pixel
After a less than exciting Pixel 5, Google is expected to offer buyers at least one significant upgrade with the Pixel 6 this year. Google …
First M1 iPad Pro benchmarks are a nightmare for Intel and Android
Many people expected the new iPad Pro to feature a variation of the A14 Bionic chip in the iPhone 12 series. Apple would use an …
Apple says the App Store prevented more than $1.5 billion of fraud in 2020
Each and every day, we get more proof that the internet is an increasingly dangerous place. From hacks to viruses to zero-day vulnerabilities, there’s only …
Incredible details keep trickling out about the Russian DarkSide hackers
In the seemingly never-ending cascade of news headlines about hacks, data breaches and ransomware attacks like the one from this weekend executed by a Russian …
OnePlus co-founder’s new company Nothing will challenge AirPods with its first product
Nothing is the name of a new tech start-up from OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei. It wasn’t clear what Nothing would be making until Tuesday, when …
New data shows how devastating Apple’s new anti-tracking feature is for Facebook
Apple late last month introduced iOS 14.5, an update with all sorts of intriguing new features, including dozens of new emojis, more diverse Siri voice …
Meet the new laptops with Intel’s 11th-gen Tiger Lake H-series chips
Intel on Tuesday announced the high-end next-gen laptop chips that will compete against Apple’s M1 MacBooks. The new Intel Core H-series processors, called Tiger Lake-H, …
Chrome’s first major iOS update in months adds three new widgets
After Apple announced App Tracking Transparency would be launching alongside iOS 14.5, Facebook went all out in opposition to the feature. There were blog posts, …
iPhone 13 leak teases big upgrades Apple fans will love – and one they might not like
We saw several iPhone 13 leaks a few weeks ago that detailed the next-gen iPhone’s design changes. The iPhone 13 will come in four distinct …
Apple is working on crazy new iPhone tech that displays 3D images without special glasses
It’s no secret that Apple CEO Tim Cook has long been a fan of Augmented Reality. Back in 2017, for example, Cook went so far …
Facebook will finally tell you to read news articles before you share them
Social media can be a source of toxic fake news meant to polarize users and manipulate public opinion. Facebook is at the heart of the …
Intel just launched its next-gen laptop chips to compete against Apple’s M1 MacBooks
If there’s anything Intel stood out for so far this year, that’s the massive ad campaign that targeted the M1 MacBooks. Intel went out of …
Pentagon considers using AI-controlled drones and robots in combat
The future of warfare might involve advanced artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that would have the ability and authority to assess situations and engage enemies without …
This simple trick could change the way smartphone cameras work
When it comes to smartphone design, we’ve been in a holding pattern for at least a couple of years, as we’re waiting for handset makers …
Sony says it’s still going to be hard to find a PS5 in 2022
We’re now seven months into the life cycle of the PlayStation 5, and it’s still virtually impossible to find a console in stock anywhere. There …
Fascinating details emerge about the Russian hackers who attacked a major US fuel pipeline
US national security officials are still scrambling to get to the bottom of this weekend’s Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that was believed to have been …
What happens if you don’t accept Facebook’s new WhatsApp privacy policy?
Facebook planned a massive WhatsApp privacy policy change for February 8th that would allow it to collect e-commerce data from WhatsApp users in specific markets. …
Someone already hacked Apple’s AirTag, and there’s video proof 😮
Apple’s AirTag tracker hasn’t even been out for a week yet, but the conversation surrounding the product hasn’t really gone the way that the company …
This might be our first look at Apple’s totally redesigned M2 MacBook Air
A well-known leaker who accurately revealed that Apple’s next iMac would come in various new colors said a few days ago that Apple is working …
