Tag: computing
New ‘SMS blaster’ text scams are on the rise, security experts warn – stay safe by changing this one phone setting
SMS blaster scams are on the rise and they’re difficult to detect These scams involve cybercriminals driving around cities and targeting nearby phones with fake cell towers There are a few simple ways to protect yourself from these scams The term ‘SMS blaster’ is still unknown to many, but these…
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I spend hours drawing on my 24-inch XPPen display every week – here’s why you should hope for a discount this Prime Day
I’ve been drawing for decades, but coordination and dexterity issues made it feel like I was fighting a losing battle with traditional methods. I’ve tried many drawing tablets over the years, and working with an undo button was game-changing, but I struggled with the disconnect of drawing with my hand…
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Apple’s future AR glasses could have a neat trick to improve your vision on the fly
Apple has patented a new lens system for its augmented reality glasses The lenses could adapt based on your eyesight and ambient conditions The new patent covers the ability to read the lens shape and conditions It’s no secret that the Vision Pro headset is not the final form of…
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“Gravely disappointed” – UK hit Apple with encryption backdoor order, again
The UK hit Apple with a new encryption backdoor request, targeting only British user data this time Authorities made a U-turn on the previous demand back in August, after mounting pressure from the US Apple killed iCloud’s end-to-end encryption feature in the UK in February, after receiving the first Technical…
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You could be eligible for an Amazon Prime refund from the $2.5 billion settlement – here’s how to claim it
Amazon has just reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Out of the total sum, $1.5 billion will cover customer refunds Many Amazon Prime users might be eligible for a refund, but there are a few caveats Amazon recently decided to settle in its big case…
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Samsung’s Moohan XR headset could be landing soon, and I hope it makes me jealous
Rumors of Samsung’s long-awaited XR headset launch are picking up steam again, as there are reports that folks will be able to preregister for the headset on October 15 – ahead of an October 22 launch. Now, all rumors should be taken with a pinch of salt. That’s especially true…
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