Month: August 2024
How to freeze your credit after a data breach
Back in 2017, Equifax announced that hackers stole half of the US population’s Social Security numbers in what, we said, “will likely end up being one of the worst data breaches to ever affect the country.” Perhaps — until this year, when about 2.9 billion rows of data were collected…
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Google sales reps allegedly keep telling advertisers how to target teens
Google representatives gave ad buyers tips on how they could reach teens, even though the company bars targeted advertisements to users under 18 based on their demographics, according to a report from AdWeek. Three unnamed ad buyers told AdWeek that Google sales reps suggested that they might be able to…
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Not even zoos are safe from data breaches — Oregon Zoo warns visitors their details may have been stolen
More than a hundred thousand people who purchased tickets to the Oregon Zoo online may have had their credit card and other payment information stolen. The zoo has confirmed the news and begun notifying affected individuals of the breach. “On June 26, 2024, we became aware of suspicious activity within…
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You can pre-order the all-digital Xbox Series X starting today
Today is the first day to pre-order the new 2024 Xbox consoles. The new batch includes the all-digital Xbox Series X, a Special Edition Xbox Series X with 2TB of storage and a white Xbox Series S. They begin shipping to US customers on October 15. Announced in June, the…
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The Best Google Pixel Phones of 2024, Tested and Reviewed: Which Model to Buy, Cases and Accessories, Feature Drops
Here’s a guide to all the models—plus Pixel case recommendations and smart software tricks to try. Source
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Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL review: Superb cameras, with a side of Gemini AI
This year, Google decided not only to update the design of its Pixel phones but also put its AI features front and center. The Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL are the first Pixels that have swapped the Assistant for Gemini. With its latest flagships, Google continues to improve…
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