Month: November 2024
Meta reveals major crackdown on organized crime scams
Facebook has removed more than two million accounts from its platform The accounts were engaged in so-called “pig butchering” scams The majority of the victims were in Asian markets In an effort to crack down on organized crime on its platform, Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has taken down…
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The 52 best Black Friday tech deals under $50
Black Friday is a great time to snag stocking stuffers and tech accessories at a discount. Engadget has reviewed and tested hundreds of small-but-useful electronics including speakers, cables, smart plugs, cameras, battery packs and earbuds, and we put the best ones in our related buying guides. Right now, many of…
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Plex is overhauling its apps with a redesign and under-the-hood upgrades
Plex is getting a major rework, which includes a redesign with improved navigation and more prominent artwork. The streaming service has been working on the overhaul for almost two years. The team rewrote the apps from scratch to unify the codebase and make the Plex experience more consistent, streamlined and…
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12 Best Computer Speakers (2024): Affordable, Soundbar, Surround Sound, Gaming
These WIRED-tested computer speakers, from stereo speakers to surround sound, will suit any budget. Source
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Amazon Black Friday 2024 deals: The best discounts on Echo speakers, Ring doorbells and Kindles worth shopping right now
There are two (well, technically, three) optimal times of the year to pick up Echo speakers, Kindle ereaders and other Amazon devices: Amazon Prime Day (now multiple days) and Black Friday. While Amazon likes to save its steepest discounts for its members-only shopping event, it’s a safe bet that we’ll…
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Teen streamer dumped a meme coin for $30K, then things got weird
The young streamer behind a viral meme coin called Quant was doxxed by the crypto community after he ripped off investors, as reported by Decrypt and The Crypto Times. During a livestream earlier this week, the kid giddily watched the price of his meme coin go up before selling his…
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