Video doorbells are supposed to help keep your home safe from strangers. Thanks to poor software security, however, they could be letting strangers in. In a case of “you get what you pay for,” researchers at Consumer Reports have uncovered vulnerabilities in popular video doorbells on major online retail sites including Amazon, Walmart and Temu, […]
Apple is dispelling the age-old hack followed by thousands of iPhone users who accidentally get their devices wet. The company is warning against putting wet phones in uncooked rice to dry them out. As CBS News reports, in new guidance for salvaging phones that come into contact with liquid, Apple is advising users to let them dry out on […]
Apple is ratcheting up the security of its iMessage app to protect users against future attacks by high-powered, nation-state hackers. The company says it is updating the security protocol behind iMessage to combat attacks using quantum computers. As Yahoo Finance reports, according to Apple, while it’s difficult to break the company’s current encryptions using conventional […]
Tens of thousands of Americans had trouble making phone calls, sending texts, reaching emergency services or even accessing the internet on February 22 because of a nearly 12-hour AT&T network outage. As CNN reports, at least one police department reported that its 911 line was briefly flooded with people dialing to see if their calls would go through […]
Apple is taking an even bigger swing at sports. Last week, the tech giant launched Apple Sports, a free app for the iPhone that delivers real-time scores, key statistics, and live betting odds. As CNN Business reports, at launch, users will have access to live data from the NBA, NHL, and MLS, among other leagues. […]
Traditional pilot training is expensive and it requires costly equipment, too. But a startup named Loft Dynamics is changing that, with a Virtual Reality training setup that’s more realistic and less expensive. Recently, they opened up a training facility in Santa Monica and Rich on Tech’s Rich DeMuro got to test out the same training equipment that’s now being […]
Epic is one step closer to opening its iOS games store in the European Union. As part of its 2023 year in review, Epic Games announced Apple has reinstated its developer account, which means it will finally be able to let users download Fortnite on iPhones again. As The Verge reports, Epic first announced plans to bring its game […]
According to a new report from Insider Gaming, Respawn — the EA studio behind Apex Legends and Star Wars games like Jedi: Survivor — is working on a first-person game that will put players in the role of an unspecified Mandalorian bounty hunter. As The Verge reports, there aren’t a lot of details on the game yet, which is reportedly still early in […]
The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to grind. The original reporting on the Switch 2’s release date pegged it for a fall 2024 release in time for the holiday rush. Now, according to sources speaking to VGC, Nintendo is telling publishers the console’s release date is slated for Q1 2025. As The Verge reports, VGC isn’t the only one: a video from a Brazilian journalist and […]
Facebook users may have noticed a new feature – or annoyance – on the mobile app following a recent update. It now makes a noise as you scroll. So why is that? Here’s what to know. Why the Sudden Chirping? As Record-Courier reports, some iPhone users have noticed a new noise following an update to Facebook’s […]