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    Telegram has become a window into war

    As Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, was marching toward Moscow in late June, all eyes were on one platform: Telegram. Bloggers, citizens, and the government relayed the news through the messaging app to millions of followers while global media outlets scoured it for any information they could…

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      7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Max, Prime Video and more this weekend (July 7)

      We’ve been spoiled for choice when it comes to new movies and TV shows to enjoy on streamers recently, but this weekend sees that hot streak come to an end. That’s not to say there’s nothing good to watch over the next few days, but the usual headline-grabbing franchise fodder…

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        7 Best Smart Plugs (2023): Compact Plugs, Power Strips, and Advice

        Adding an internet-connected plug or power strip is an easy way to modernize your home. Here are our favorites (and a few we don’t like) Source

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          Go ahead, check a bag

          I’ve read a lot of recommendations over the years from so-called travel pros who tell you to take a carry-on. There are reasons to recommend carry-ons! For instance, most airlines don’t charge for them. But also, a carry-on bag is for the poor shlubs who are coming up with a “packing…

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            This new Mac malware campaign targets nuclear experts

            Cybersecurity researchers from Proofpoint have recently observed a new espionage campaign in which Iranian state-sponsored actors tried to target Western thinktank members with backdoors.  What makes this campaign special is the fact that the attackers targeted both Apple and Windows-powered endpoints and were quick to pivot to the appropriate OS…

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              SSD price falls are coming, so you could hold out for a good deal – or grab one on Prime Day

              Of late, you might have been wondering – could SSD prices get any cheaper? The answer to that question is apparently yes, and they’ll get a fair bit more affordable, despite some big price drops already having happened this year. The scoop from analyst firm TrendForce (as spotted by Tom’s…

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