Month: September 2022
This dangerous Android spyware could affect millions of devices
Audio player loading… An updated version of the Banker Android (opens in new tab) spyware has been detetcted, stealing victim’s banking details and possibly even money in some cases. According to cybersecurity researchers from Microsoft (opens in new tab), an unknown threat actor has initiated a smishing campaign (SMS phishing),…
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Garmin’s new gadget capitalizes on missing smartwatch feature
Audio player loading… Better known for its smartwatches and GPS navigators, Garmin is entering a new frontier of health monitoring with its first smart blood pressure monitor: the Index BPM. The first thing you’ll notice is that the Index BPM (opens in new tab) is a lot bulkier than, say…
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Why does Logitech have a white Xbox Series X? (Because they put a skin on it.)
This custom Super73 makes me want to tongue-kiss an eagle. Super73’s tribute to mountain-biking pioneer Tom Ritchey has my inner American engorged with flag-waving desire. The “ZX Team” edition features a red, white, and blue colorway with custom components fitted throughout. Modern MTBers might scoff at the idea of doing…
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iPhone 14 Pro Max drop test goes about as well as you’d expect
Audio player loading… Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro Max did not escape unscathed in a recent drop test versus Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra and may have new owners of Apple’s flagship phones shopping for cases. A major caveat here. YouTuber PhoneBuff’s new iPhone 14 Pro Max CVS Galaxy S22 UYltra Drop…
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Facebook sued for allegedly spying on users via in-app web browser
Audio player loading… Meta is being sued for allegedly gathering personally identifiable information (PII) on its Facebook and Instagram users without telling them. As per the lawsuit, the problem lies in how the company’s Facebook and Instagram platforms handle internet links on an iOS device. Both apps have their own…
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Mozilla claims Apple, Google and Microsoft force users to use default web browsers
Audio player loading… Mozilla, the non-profit proprietor of the Firefox browser, has accused Google, Microsoft, and Apple of “self preferencing” and nudging consumers towards using their own browsers. Examples of consumer harm stemming from this self-preferencing behavior include limited or frustrated choice, lower quality, lower innovation, poor privacy, and unfair…
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