Month: October 2024
Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal
A company was hacked after hiring a fake IT professional from North Korea. It has not been clarified whether this was a deliberate cyberattack against the organization, a disgruntled former employee, or a “simple” scam. The company, which was not named, operates either in the US, UK, or Australia. It…
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All of Our Gadgets Just Keep Talking
This week, we cover the latest hardware using voice controls and generative AI, including a collar that lets you chat with your pets. Also, this podcast is changing shape, and we tell you all about it. Source
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Remember Blockbuster?
It was a chilly winter morning in 2004. The scene was Stanley, Idaho — a city with a population of 101 and a current temperature of negative 17. My boyfriend, who had lured me here from London, England, handed me a bright red envelope and asked if I could drop…
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The Morning After: Amazon finally made a Kindle with a color display
In a barrage of Kindle hardware, Amazon might have something for anyone looking to upgrade from a basic Kindle. The biggest reveal might be the Kindle Colorsoft, its first reader with a color display. Amazon tried to ensure the reader has a good color and black-and-white experience, with high contrast,…
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Want the new DJI Air 3? An impromptu import ban has made it harder to buy in the US
Getting your hand son the brand-new DJI Air 3S – which we gave four-and-a-half-stars in our DJI Air 3S review – might be trickier than anticipated as the company is having issues importing its latest drone to the US. For the time being, it might only be possible to purchase…
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Instagram is adding new features to prevent teen sextortion scams
Meta is continuing its flurry of teen safety features for Instagram as the company faces mounting questions about its handling of younger users’ privacy and safety in its apps. The latest batch of updates are meant to tighten its protections against sextortion. With the changes, Meta says it will make…
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