No, 1Password wasn’t hacked – here’s what really happened
1Password users recently got a worrying alert saying their password manager Secret Keys had been changed behind their backs. Yet all was not what it seemed......»»
Microsoft edges out Apple as the most valuable company in the US
In intraday trading on Thursday, Apple has been usurped as the most valuable company in the US, with Microsoft taking the crown more than two years after the last time it happened.Credit: MicrosoftThe cross-over happened at about 9:50 AM ET, shortly.....»»
Apple returns to Glassdoor’s list of places to work as other tech companies slip due to layoffs
Last year, Apple fell off Glassdoor’s annual list of the best places to work after more than a decade. As it turns out, that was a one-off occurrence, and Apple has returned to the list this year. For 2024, however, the competition wasn’t as s.....»»
SEC’s X account hacked to post fake news of Bitcoin ETF approval
Someone has hijacked the X (formerly Twitter) account of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and posted an announcement saying the agency has decided to allow the listing of Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) on registered national sec.....»»
SEC says X account was hacked as false post causes bitcoin price swings
X says hacker had control over phone number associated with SEC account. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The Securities and Exchange Commission's X account was hacked yesterday and briefly displayed a post fals.....»»
I replaced my gaming laptop with a Legion Go, and I’m not going back
When my gaming laptop wasn't fitting with my lifestyle, I decided to replace it with a Lenovo Legion Go. It was a great decision......»»
I wasn’t expecting Pacific Drive to scare the living daylights out of me
We took Pacific Drive for one last spin before its February release date and it hit us with some surprise scares......»»
Network-connected wrenches in factories can be hacked for sabotage or ransomware
Researchers identify 23 vulnerabilities, some of which can exploited with no authentication. Enlarge / The Rexroth Nutrunner, a line of torque wrench sold by Bosch Rexroth. (credit: Bosch Rexroth) Researchers have uneart.....»»
Why I went with the MacBook Pro over the Mac Studio
After a meaningful analysis, I decided to go with a MacBook Pro 16 over a Mac Studio. It wasn't an easy decision, and here's why I made that choice......»»
Apple is blocking a new HEY app, and DHH isn’t having it (again)
App Store Review is blocking another Basecamp camp, and David Heinemeier Hansson isn’t happy. It happened in 2020 with the iOS app for their Hey email service. This time, it’s the standalone Hey Calendar app that Apple says violates App Store rul.....»»
Temporary government Internet censorship was imposed almost 200 times last year
Government Internet censorship is a permanent fact of life in some countries, but there are many more countries that impose Internet blocks in response to specific events. A new report says that happened on 196 occasions last year, with hundreds of m.....»»
Google"s security firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked
Hackers took over Mandiant’s X account to share crypto-draining links in a pretty ironic attack......»»
Mandiant, the security firm Google bought for $5.4 billion, gets its X account hacked
Scammer impersonates legitimate cryptocurrency wallet, then pivots to trolling Mandiant. Enlarge Google-owned security firm Mandiant spent several hours trying to regain control of its account on X (formerly known as Tw.....»»
Everglades snake and gator tried to eat each other. They exploded. See what happened
Everglades snake and gator tried to eat each other. They exploded. See what happened.....»»
Every video game delay that happened in 2023
2023 was full of notable video game delays, including ones for titles like Alan Wake 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and more......»»
NASA asteroid sampling mission renamed OSIRIS-APEX for new journey
The former OSIRIS-REx spacecraft sets off on a journey to study asteroid Apophis and take advantage of the asteroid's 2029 flyby of Earth, the likes of which hasn't happened since the dawn of recorded history......»»
A busy 2023 wasn’t enough to pull me away from my go-to mobile game
While there were tons of fantastic new games on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch this year, my most-played title was a mobile game from 2022......»»
How to add HomeKit light switches without rewiring your house
Even if your home wasn't exactly built "smart," it is still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how.Leviton is one of many companies that offer smart switch solutions that won't require a neutral wire.There are many.....»»
Save $200 on Pixel 8 Pro, Best Android Phone of 2023
In lieu of a big POTY awards post, we can go ahead and tell you that the Pixel 8 Pro is our pick for best Android phone of 2023. It wasn’t a total runaway, as the Galaxy S23 Ultra also ranks high, but the Pixel 8 Pro edged it out with a killer.....»»
Use Comcast for internet? Your personal data may have been hacked
If you're a Comcast customer, your data may have been compromised, including sensitive personal information......»»
Will the eruption of the volcano in Iceland affect flights and how serious is it?
Scientists anticipated the eruption of a volcano in southwestern Iceland for weeks, so when it happened on Monday night, it was no surprise. The region had been active for more than two years and thousands of small earthquakes rattled the area in rec.....»»