Month: June 2022
Julian Assange can be extradited to US, says UK home secretary
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has approved an American request to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Patel signed the order on June 17th, bringing Assange one step closer to facing espionage charges in the US. Assange’s legal counsel plans to appeal the decision before the UK’s High Court. “This is…
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Proven strategies to guard against identity theft in the age of online fraud
Cybercriminals tend to target vulnerable people who are easy to exploit. These are individuals who may be less technically savvy or lack the necessary security measures to protect themselves. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals to prey on unsuspecting victims. With the increasing number of…
Read MoreNiantic’s pet game Peridot is too cute for words
It’s hard to put into words how cute the little creatures in Peridot are. The virtual pets, which star in the next release from Pokémon Go developer Niantic, seem scientifically designed to make you say “awww.” They have big eyes and colorful bodies, and they really react when you give…
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Microsoft Internet Explorer Is Finally, Really, Fully Dead
Plus: Ford EVs get recalled, Meta goes TikTok, and you can finally transfer WhatsApp chats to iPhones now. Source
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25 Last-Minute Father’s Day Deals
It’s late, but not too late. Hurry up and snag a killer gift on these smartwatches, headphones, and more. Source
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The US needs a common charger, Dems say
A group of Senate Democrats is calling on the US Commerce Department to follow Europe’s lead in forcing all smartphone manufacturers to build devices that adhere to a universal charging standard. In a Thursday letter addressed to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) — along with Sens. Elizabeth…
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