Month: October 2023
MI5 claims Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to steal Western secrets
Innovation and trade secrets are apparently being stolen from Western businesses at an alarming rate by covert Chinese spies using online platforms, experts have warned. Speaking at the recent Five Eyes summit in California, which brought together the heads of security agencies from the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New…
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13 states join the IRS direct-file test after tax prep firms dropped the ball
An Internal Revenue Service pilot might just eventually bring US citizens a free direct-file alternative to commercial options like TurboTax and H&R Block. Yesterday, the agency announced that 13 states are joining its pilot program for the 2024 filing season, four of which will also be able to integrate their…
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New iMac models aren’t coming this year, says leak – but there is a surprise waiting for us in 2025
Despite previous rumors pointing to a 2023 release, it looks like we probably won’t be getting a new M3 iMac this year – and I’m upset. A new post on X (formerly Twitter) from known Apple hardware leaker Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that an M3 refresh of Apple’s excellent 24-inch…
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9 Best Touchscreen Gloves (2023): Knitted, Leather, Thin
We braved the cold to answer a modern dilemma: Can you keep your hands warm and use a smartphone at the same time? Source
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Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra Review: A Sharp but Pricey 4K Webcam
The resolution is high on this 4K webcam, but so is the price. Source
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YouTube wants to get you watching more news from ‘authoritative sources’
YouTube is embracing news from “authoritative sources” at a time when Meta is reluctant to promote hard news or politics on Threads and X owner Elon Musk has taken a dismissive stance toward “legacy media.” Google’s video platform is rolling out a new “immersive watch page experience” on mobile that’s…
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