Ring doorbell subscription cost doubles in two years, angering customers
Amazon has announced that the price of the cheapest Ring doorbell subscription is being increased again, amounting to a doubling in cost since 2022 … more….....»»
New Apple Website Can Help You Find the Perfect Mac
Apple’s launched a new ‘Help Me Choose’ website to help customers find the perfect Mac for their needs and budget. The new site is prominently featured on the company’s Mac portion of its website. Scroll down from the top of t.....»»
Men plead guilty to aggravated ID theft after pilfering police database
Members of group called ViLE face a minimum of two years in prison. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Two men have pleaded guilty to charges of computer intrusion and aggravated identity theft tied to their theft of records.....»»
When did humans start social knowledge accumulation?
Study suggests our ancestors were building on past knowledge by 600,000 years ago. Enlarge (credit: IURII BUKHTA) A key aspect of humans' evolutionary success is the fact that we don't have to learn how to do things fro.....»»
The cost of silence: Financial stress mutes couples" communication
The more stressed out people are about finances, the less likely they are to talk about money with their romantic partners, according to new research......»»
Apple podcast transcription feature took six years from first launch
The Apple podcast transcription feature was officially launched in iOS 17.4, but the company says that it actually introduced a very limited version way back in 2018. Apple says that it took so long to launch as a fully-fledged accessibility featu.....»»
US DOJ sues Adobe for ‘trapping’ users in subscriptions
Adobe is the latest target of the US Department of Justice’s recent wave of high-profile lawsuits. The company’s subscription cancellation practices are the specific target of the DOJ, which the government says is tantamount to ‘trapping’ use.....»»
Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [June]
USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded over the last couple of years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are also lots of so.....»»
Apple’s Back to School promo coming back this week in the US and Canada
Apple’s traditional “Back to School” campaign is making a comeback this week for customers in the US and Canada, at least that’s what Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman said on Monday. The campaign typically offers either discounts or gifts for.....»»
Apple Pay antitrust case about to be settled, with 10-year promise
A years-long Apple Pay antitrust investigation is about to be settled, according to a new report this morning. It says that while there are still ongoing discussions about some of the finer details, the European Union is set to agree to the latest.....»»
Veritas Data Insight classifies and controls unstructured data
Veritas Technologies announced better choice and flexibility for customers requiring data compliance solutions. Veritas Data Insight, which allows organizations to assess and mitigate unstructured and sensitive data compliance and cyber resilience ri.....»»
Fraudely empowers SMBs to protect their employees against phishing attacks
Fraudely announced a low-cost, setup-free solution to enable SMBs to immediately protect their employees against phishing attacks. Phishing scams remain one of the most prevalent cyber threats, costing businesses billions of dollars annually. These a.....»»
MacBook Air gets hosed, other models hold steady in macOS 15 as Intel support fades
Sequoia is both more and less generous to Intel Macs, depending on the model. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) As the Intel Mac era has wound down over the last couple of years, we've been painstakingly tracking the amoun.....»»
How ShinyHunters hackers allegedly pilfered Ticketmaster data from Snowflake
Start with a third-party contractor and go from there. Enlarge (credit: Ric Tapia via Getty) Hackers who stole terabytes of data from Ticketmaster and other customers of the cloud storage firm Snowflake claim they obtain.....»»
Shadow of the Erdtree has ground me into dust, which is why I recommend it
Souls fans seeking real challenge should love it. Casuals like me might wait. Enlarge (credit: Bandai) Elden Ring was my first leap into FromSoftware titles (and Dark-Souls-like games generally), and I fell in deep. Over.....»»
Seven years later, Nintendo proves Metroid Prime 4 still exists
2025 release could launch on the still-mysterious "Switch 2." It has now been almost exactly seven years since Nintendo first announced Metroid Prime 4 and over five years since the company said it was restarting work on the game w.....»»
Study reveals huge increase in global economic cost of invasive mosquitoes and diseases they transmit
An international study led by scientists from IRD, CNRS and MNHN reveals the massive increase in the global economic cost of the invasive Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, vectors of dengue fever, chikugunya and the Zika virus, over the.....»»
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: triumphant DLC feels like a sequel
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has so much new content that it nearly feels like a compact sequel......»»
Here’s how much Motorola’s new folding phones will cost
The Motorola Razr (2024) and Razr Plus (2024) should have a least one important thing in common with last year's models. And yes, it's a good thing......»»
There’s an annoying issue with Google’s latest Pixel update
Google released an important software update to Pixel customers beginning last week. Unfortunately, there are some users that haven't yet received it......»»
250-million-year-old fossil seen anew with modern technology
Details of an ancient cousin of modern-day mammals are being revealed for the first time. Hi-tech scanning of an ancient fossil, which was captured in sandstone around 252–254 million years ago, is giving experts valuable insight into the animal's.....»»