It’s not just you, SMS spam is a nightmare right now
Don't worry, you're not the only one getting a lot of spam SMS at the moment. It's wise to understand what they are all about, and how to stay safe......»»
Bungie & Teenage Destiny 2 Cheat Settle Differences With $500K Permaban
A teenager who reportedly cheated in Destiny 2, evaded multiple bans, threatened Bungie employees, and generally made the developer's life a nightmare, has reached a settlement with the gaming company. In addition to a laundry list of restrictions mo.....»»
Connected cars are a “privacy nightmare,” Mozilla Foundation says
Data privacy protections are almost nonexistent when it comes to automobiles. Enlarge / Your car's maker can collect data on you from many different sources. (credit: Getty Images) Today, the Mozilla Foundation published.....»»
Why USB-C on the iPhone 15 could be a nightmare
It seems certain Apple will put an USB-C port on the iPhone 15. But will this also bring true fast charging? And if so, is it set to be a nightmare?.....»»
Hacker uses Flipper Zero to spam iPhone users with fake Bluetooth pop-ups
Apple has implemented a lot of useful technologies in its devices to make it easier to pair them with certain Bluetooth accessories, such as AirPods and AirTags. However, some hackers are now using these same technologies to annoy iPhone users. With.....»»
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most.....»»
Sorry, Your Paper Coffee Cup Is a Toxic Nightmare
Supposedly eco-friendly cups are still coated with a thin layer of plastic, which scientists have discovered can leach chemicals that harm living creatures......»»
Block spammers and scammers with a RoboKiller subscription
TL;DR: As of Aug. 25, you can get a three-year subscription to RoboKiller Spam Call and Text Blocker for just $49.97 (reg. $119.88) in the Mashable Shop — that's 59% off.It’s not just that spam calls and texts are annoying. It’s tha.....»»
Judge tears apart Republican lawsuit alleging bias in Gmail spam filter
Gmail isn't a common carrier and is protected by Section 230, judge rules. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | pagadesign) A federal judge yesterday granted Google's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Republican Nation.....»»
Red Dead Redemption is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this month
Red Dead Redemption and its Undead Nightmare expansion are coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 very soon......»»
Google’s nightmare “Web Integrity API” wants a DRM gatekeeper for the web
It's just a "proposal," but it's also being prototyped inside Chrome right now. Enlarge / The little Android robot is watching everything you do. (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Google's newest proposed web standa.....»»
I lost my iPhone on a dream vacation — and it wasn’t a nightmare
I lost my phone on the first day of a dream trip. Was it a vacation killer or a blessing in disguise?.....»»
This Rare Case of Green Hairy Tongue Is Pure Nightmare Fuel
Patients with hairy tongue syndrome—which can also turn tongues black, brown, yellow, or blue—often report gagging, mouth dryness, or bad breath......»»
Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts, replacing plastic with aluminum… for $60K
An email initially rejected as spam led to a partnership that has seen a new Jony Ive Linn turntable design, as part of the high-end British audio company’s 50th anniversary celebrations … more… The post Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts.....»»
Reddit mods fear spam overload as BotDefense leaves “antagonistic” Reddit
Mod-made tool claims to have banned 144,926 spambot accounts. Enlarge / There could soon be much more of this on Reddit. (credit: Getty) The Reddit community is still reckoning with the consequences of the platform's API.....»»
Rare case of green hairy tongue is pure nightmare fuel
The man fully recovered after extra tongue brushing. But you might not. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Medical imagery tends to burst with gore and horror, from grisly gashes, festering flesh, to a merci.....»»
Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts, replacing plastic with aluminum… for $64K
An email initially rejected as spam led to a partnership that has seen a new Jony Ive Linn turntable design, as part of the high-end British audio company’s 50th anniversary celebrations … more… The post Jony Ive Linn turntable design debuts.....»»
DuckDuckGo browser beta for Windows bakes in a lot of privacy tools
No extensions yet, but it can fight spam, tracking, and YouTube's algorithm. Enlarge / By using DuckDuckGo's built-in Duck Player, you should be able to avoid both advertisements and having your YouTube recommendations be affecte.....»»
WhatsApp is now allowing users to automatically silence pesky spam calls
WhatsApp has announced that they are rolling out an update that will allow users to automatically silence calls from unknown numbers. It can sometimes be a bit scary and worrying when you receive a call from an unknown number. More often.....»»
iPhone Live Voicemail: How to use and turn off/on in iOS 17
iPhone Live Voicemail is a new feature arriving with iOS 17 that will help with the growing problem of spam calls as well as deciding when you want/need to answer from callers you do know. Follow along for how to use and turn off/on iPhone Live Voic.....»»
Alan Wake II preview: A waking nightmare
Are you afraid of the dark? Enlarge / I just wanted some toilet paper from the General Store... what the heck is that?! (credit: Remedy ) Over a decade ago, the release of Alan Wake cemented Remedy Entertainment—then b.....»»