$16 attack shows how easy carriers make it to intercept text messages
Reporter details problem in story titled, "A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Milan_Jovic) In a new article titled "A Hacker Got All My Texts for $16," Vice reporter Joseph Cox detailed how the white-hat hacker.....»»
iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15: How are they different?
Apple’s iPhone 16 arrives with a few familiar updates over the iPhone 15, but the biggest changes are looking to come with Apple Intelligence This iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 15 comparative analysis will help you understand the differences between t.....»»
WTF to watch this weekend: Mashable"s top 3 picks
Overwhelmed by choice for TV shows and movies? Here's three things Mashable loves right now. Look, I know you can be underwhelmed and you can be overwhelmed, but can you ever just be whelmed? Reader, you absolutely can (and not just in Europe).....»»
Android 16 Codename Tipped to be Baklava
It appears as though Google is getting ready to start over, folks. Or maybe more appropriately, they already did and we’re all just behind the times. Details are out, pointing to Android 16 being codenamed Baklava, a flaky layered dessert that.....»»
Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down
Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn’t something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it h.....»»
Does limiting iPhone charging to 80% extend battery life?
Both the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15 before it offer the option to limit charging to 80% rather than 100%. The thinking is that many people don’t need the full battery capacity of the device in a typical day, and it reduces wear on the battery, ext.....»»
This could explain why Apple made the iPhone 16 so good
Apple did something with the iPhone 16 line that surprised a lot of people. It made the base model option stronger than ever, providing fewer compelling reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro. But recent reports about the next iPhone SE could explai.....»»
iOS 18.0.1 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new
As expected, Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.0.1 to iPhone users. This update comes three weeks after iOS 18 was released to the general public. The update includes key bug fixes for iPhone users affecting the camera, Messages, performance, and more......»»
macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 now available with important bug fixes
macOS 15.0.1 is now rolling out with some key bug fixes for Mac users. The update addresses problems in the Messages app as well as compatibility issues that had affected third-party security software. Head below for the full release notes. more.....»»
AAPL earnings call on October 31 will include early iPhone 16 sales
The AAPL earnings call for Q4 2024 has been scheduled for October 31, and will give our first official hint about early iPhone 16 sales. The fiscal quarter covers July to September. Pre-orders for the new iPhone models opened on September 13, with.....»»
Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments
Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface, according to Elastic. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Me.....»»
Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides toward the development of highly performing quantum computing systems. Realizing a quantum advantage over classical computing systems and enabling the stable operation of.....»»
Antarctic "greening" at dramatic rate, satellite data show
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than 10-fold over the last four decades, new research shows......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, October 4
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
ChatGPT"s new "Canvas" is the AI collaborator you didn"t know you needed
OpenAI releases new ChatGPT Canvas feature for editing text and code......»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Vehicle recall number drops slightly compared with 2023
BizzyCar's report shows the number of vehicles under recall in the U.S. through the third quarter of 2024 was down 4 percent from the same time a year earlier......»»
Toyota curbs DEI policy after activist attack over LGBTQ support
Toyota Motor Corp. will refocus DEI programs and halt sponsorship of LGBTQ events......»»
iPhone SE 4 to feature Apple’s first 5G modem, A18 chip, same cameras as iPhone 15
Apple has been working on a new generation of the iPhone SE, and a recent Bloomberg report revealed that it should be introduced sometime next year. 9to5Mac’s reliable sources, who also told us precise details about the iPhone 16 in advance, have n.....»»
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoo.....»»
Apple TV+ has three of the best shows on air right now
Did you recently watch Wolfs and need more recommendations for Apple TV+? Or are you just always on the hunt for good TV, whichever service might have it? Let me recommend three excellent shows currently airing on Apple TV+. more….....»»
Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago
When humans began farming crops thousands of years ago, agriculture had already been around for millions of years. In fact, several animal lineages have been growing their own food since long before humans evolved as a species......»»