Month: August 2022
Democrats are getting comfortable clowning on Republicans online
There’s only a few weeks until the midterms, and President Joe Biden is starting beef on Twitter. Earlier this week, Biden announced that the federal government would cancel up to $20,000 worth of federal student loans for millions of borrowers. While the internet’s reaction to the news was typical, the…
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Google brought back Duo (kind of) because its Meet transition is so confusing
Google’s plan to consolidate its communication services into Meet was supposed to (finally) make things simpler and more straightforward. It was meant to bring about some sense and order for a company that has always overthought this stuff and made it confusing — to a truly impressive degree. Earlier this…
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DoorDash customer data hit in phishing attack
Audio player loading… Delivery and takeout firm DoorDash has had some of its customer data accessed as the result of a phishing attack, it has confirmed. In a blog post, the company said it was the latest to be affected by the knock-on effects of a cyberattack that hit Twilio…
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LastPass hacked: Should you be worried about your passwords?
Audio player loading… Top password management platform LastPass has been compromised, the company has confirmed. The firm sent an email notification to its users explaining what had happened, and reassured that despite the attack, their passwords, as well as other sensitive data, is safe. The email, signed by the company…
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New Hue bulbs have leaked and they look amazing
Signify looks set to release a stunning new line of light bulbs for its Philips Hue brand, as the company continues to innovate its LED-based smart lighting line. The new Lightguide line features oversized dimmable smart bulbs that come in three shapes and are designed for open lighting fixtures. These…
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The Xbox Series S comes with a free game at Best Buy
If you were looking for something to occupy your time this weekend, the team at The Verge Deals has got you covered. Right now, you can score a free digital game when you buy an Xbox Series S at Best Buy. Simply add an Xbox Series S to your cart…
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