Crime Blotter: "Mardi Gras bandits" arrested for stealing iPhones in New Orleans
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, an Apple Store theft in New Jersey, a carjacker forces victim to drive home for Apple ID, and Nigerian celebrities fight over a stolen iPhone.The Apple Store in Short Hills, NJ The latest in an occasional AppleInsid.....»»
Making sense of crime scene DNA patterns
Piecing together the evidence to accurately replicate the movements of a culprit at a crime scene is becoming a more exact science, with new investigations by Flinders University and other experts on various DNA transfer scenarios......»»
Houston attorney, his wife arrested, as HPD homicide detectives search for missing man
Houston attorney, his wife arrested, as HPD homicide detectives search for missing man.....»»
Kuo: Apple’s 5G modems to ‘grow rapidly’ in coming years to replace Qualcomm
Apple’s years-long effort to replace Qualcomm’s 5G modems with its own chips is nearing an end. Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo has indicated Apple’s first in-house 5G modems will debut in select 2025 iPhones. Today, he shares his expectation for Appl.....»»
Telegram is not an “anarchic paradise,” CEO Pavel Durov says after arrest
Durov: Telegram will do more to fight criminals who "abuse our platform." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | picture alliance ) Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, in his first public comments since being arrested by French authoriti.....»»
No, iOS 18.1 beta didn’t leak the new Apple Watch Series 10 design
Apple will hold a special event on Monday, and in addition to new iPhones, the company is also expected to introduce Apple Watch Series 10. Rumors suggest that the Series 10 models will have a new slimmer design with larger displays. But no, what som.....»»
What to expect from Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event
Here's what we already know about the new flagship iPhones. Enlarge / Apple's event will likely discuss Apple Intelligence, though that's not going to launch until later in the year with iOS 18.1 (credit: Apple) For year.....»»
5 most popular Netflix shows of summer 2024, ranked
From a true crime series to a period costume drama, these Netflix shows earned the most viewers over the course of the summer......»»
AirTags key to discovery of Houston"s plastic recycling deception
One Houston resident was suspicious of the city's "all plastic accepted" recycling program, and used AirTags to discover where the plastic waste actually ended up.Apple employs an advanced robot named Daisy to disassemble old iPhones.Brandy Deason, w.....»»
iOS 18 Officially Supports These iPhone Models
Apple’s new iOS 18 operating system supports all iOS 17-powered models though some features will be limited to newer iPhones. In June, Apple confirmed iOS 18, the next operating system for iPhone. Alongside the update’s new features, the.....»»
Chatbots offer cops the “ultimate out” to spin police reports, expert says
Experts warn chatbots writing police reports can make serious errors. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) If you were suspected of a crime, would you trust a chatbot to accurately explain what happened? Some p.....»»
Easing bail policy does not lead to increased crime, report finds
A new report by the nonpartisan California Policy Lab (CPL) shows the estimated effects of several bail policy changes in the City and County of Los Angeles, including removing the emergency bail schedule that was implemented at the start of the COVI.....»»
Study links gentrification to reduced crime, but downsides of gentrification can"t be ignored
Neighborhood gentrification in Buffalo between 2011 and 2019 was associated with a decrease in property crime, independent of a general decrease in similar crime city-wide during those same years, according to a University at Buffalo study......»»
Dealership catches onto scammer, but plays along until cops arrest him
A video showing a customer taking delivery of two Kia Tellurides, then being arrested for allegedly using a fake driver's license, went viral on TikTok......»»
Indonesia arrests man for selling rhino horn via social media
Indonesian authorities arrested a man trying to sell elephant tusks and the horns of critically endangered rhinos via social media......»»
Pioneer Kitten: Iranian hackers partnering with ransomware affiliates
A group of Iranian hackers – dubbed Pioneer Kitten by cybersecurity researchers – is straddling the line between state-contracted cyber espionage group and initial access provider (and partner in crime) for affiliates of several ransomwar.....»»
While some cities clear homeless encampments, others are granting a "right to shelter"
At the end of June, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city's ban on outdoor camping. The court's decision means that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested, ticketed and fined for sleeping outside, even when there are no alternatives......»»
iPhone 17 range may increase RAM to 12GB
A further rumor about the 2025 iPhone 17 range claims that it will feature 12GB, compared to the maximum 8GB in the iPhone 15 Pro range.Renders of the iPhone 17 rangeIt's now a safe assumption that future iPhones will feature increased RAM because Ap.....»»
Maybe the most realistic Shot on iPhone video – stock app, no external lenses
When Apple and others share Shot on iPhone videos, they often stretch the definition of the term, using iPhones in rigs which include high-end external lenses, cinema dollies, uber-expensive lighting, and other kit that would make the results unachie.....»»
10 best true crime shows on Netflix right now (August 2024)
The best true crime shows on Netflix right now include American Murder: Laci Peterson, Griselda, American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing, and more......»»
Next-gen iPhones and other Apple announcements are coming on September 9
Expect iterative iPhone updates with a dash of Apple Intelligence. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple's next product announcement event is happening on September 9 at 1 pm ET, the company announced today. While most of Apple.....»»