How to catch iMessage impersonators with Contact Key Verification in iOS 17.2
Apple has delivered the first iOS 17.2 beta and with it comes a brand new security feature for iMessage. Called Contact Key Verification (CKV), the capability gives users more certainty they’re messaging with the people they think they are. Follow.....»»
DOJ antitrust lawsuit complains that iPhones are cool, says lawyer
One element of the DOJ antitrust lawsuit against Apple addresses iMessage, and Apple’s decision to keep the app exclusive to iPhone. But it goes further than arguing that this is anti-competitive, and attacks the use of green chat bubbles for Andro.....»»
Genome study shows humans pass more viruses to animals than we catch from them
Humans pass on more viruses to domestic and wild animals than we catch from them, according to a major new analysis of viral genomes by UCL researchers......»»
iPhone’s emergency satellite features lead authorities to group of stranded hikers for 24-hour rescue operation
A family who found themselves stranded in Mt. Hood National Forrest this week turned to Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite feature to contact search and rescue teams. The message kick-started what would ultimately be a 24-hour rescue process......»»
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
The United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes, federal meteorologists predicted Thursday......»»
Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 have arrived — with a catch
Microsoft has refreshed the Surface lineup with new commercial devices that sport Intel Core Ultra CPUs under the hood......»»
Google Begins to Roll-out Custom Contact Ringtones for Pixel Users
Not all users have received the feature however, so it seems that the update is done from the server-side of things. The post Google Begins to Roll-out Custom Contact Ringtones for Pixel Users appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve e.....»»
How to use Check In for home, different locations, and with timers
Check In is a great way to notify a family member or friend that you arrived at your destination safely, but it can also be helpful in other scenarios. Here's how to use Check In for alternative uses in iOS 17.Check In being sent via iMessage while s.....»»
Killer whales use specialized hunting techniques to catch marine mammals in the open ocean
Killer whales foraging in deep submarine canyons off the coast of California represent a distinct subpopulation that uses specialized hunting techniques to catch marine mammals, Josh McInnes at the University of British Columbia and colleagues report.....»»
Donor-advised funds: US regulators scrambling to catch up with boom in charitable giving accounts
A revolution in charitable giving is underway due to the growth of donor-advised funds in the United States......»»
Researchers uncover culprits behind pitting corrosion in 3D-printed stainless steel
Like a hidden enemy, pitting corrosion attacks metal surfaces, making it difficult to detect and control. This type of corrosion, primarily caused by prolonged contact with seawater in nature, is especially problematic for naval vessels......»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in March
Who needs a streaming service to catch British dramas when you have three great PBS shows that you should watch in March ... for free!.....»»
Pornhub blocks all of Texas to protest state law—Paxton says “good riddance”
Pornhub went dark in Texas and other states requiring age verification for porn. Enlarge / Signs displayed at the Pornhub booth at the 2024 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo at Resorts World Las Vegas on January 25, 2024 in Las Vegas,.....»»
Texas can require age-verification on porn sites, 5th Circuit judges rule
One judge dissents, saying Texas law "limits adults' access to protected speech." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) Texas can enforce a law requiring age-verification systems on porn websites, the US Court of.....»»
Age verification should be Apple’s job, says Tinder parent Match
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has argued that for age-restricted apps, age verification should be Apple’s job. He’s now been joined in this view by the new head of trust and safety at Match, the company behind leading dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, O.....»»
3 rom-coms on Hulu you need to watch in March
Spring is almost upon us, but the season of love can come early when you catch the three rom-coms on Hulu that you need to watch in March......»»
Apple rolls out visionOS 1.1 with many bug fixes, Passcodes, and MDM
After a month of developer testing, Apple has released visionOS 1.1 for all users of the new headset.visionOSThe first beta introduced mobile device management compatibility, Contact Key verification, and Passcode changes to Apple's newest operating.....»»
Regula updates Document Reader SDK to reduce the risk of identity theft
Liveness detection, both for individuals and their IDs, has become a cornerstone for a secure customer onboarding process. It is especially crucial in remote scenarios where document submission and verification are done via the Internet. With 65% of.....»»
Pokémon Legends: Z-A: release date window, trailer, gameplay, and more
Are you ready to catch 'em all yet again in Pokémon Legends: Z-A? This will be the next big entry in the series, so let's talk all about what we know so far......»»
Everything leaving Hulu in March 2024
Be sure to catch Nightmare Alley, The Banshees of Inisherin, Birdman, Inception, Batman Begins, Goodfellas, and everything else leaving Hulu in March......»»
EA Announces Layoffs, Will Cut Around 670 Jobs
The announcement was made by CEO Andrew Wilson in a memo originally shared to employees. The post EA Announces Layoffs, Will Cut Around 670 Jobs appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like the videogame industry just can’t catch a bre.....»»