Why paying the ransom is a mistake
New research from Databarracks reveals 44% of organizations that suffered a ransomware attack, paid the ransom. 34% recovered from backups, while 22% used ransomware decryption tools. The findings come from the Databarracks 2022 Data Health Check. Th.....»»
Apple now paying out $95 million AppleCare settlement – find out if Apple owes you money
In 2016, two consumers filed suit against Apple after the company replaced their damaged iPhones with refurbished models under the AppleCare program. Six years later, that lawsuit is finally wrapping up. As 9to5Mac reports, the $95 million settlement.....»»
Apple now paying out $95M in AppleCare lawsuit settlement
Apple is starting to send out payments in its $95 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit over refurbished devices used as replacements for AppleCare repairs.AppleCareHagans Berman, the law firm handling the case, began sending out emails to mem.....»»
Plant immune systems can adapt to non-living environmental stressors, new study reveals
When we think of plants, the phrase "stressed out" doesn't typically come to mind. They are, after all, exempt from paying bills and tackling existential questions. However, environmental changes—both living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic)—gener.....»»
Galaxy S23 Ultra Sounds Like the ‘Ultramate’ Upgrade With 200MP Camera
I’m not sure if anyone is paying too much attention because it’s still only August, but the Galaxy S23 lineup is shaping up to be one of the biggest upgrades the series has ever received. Like, ultramate status. We previously wrote up a r.....»»
Taiwan enterprises see southbound investments outpace capital injections in China
Taiwan's efforts in promoting its New Southbound Policy, designed to enhance economic and trade ties with ASEAN, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, are paying off significantly in terms of investment expansions......»»
EA promises to honor pricing mistake after $60 game sells for $0.06
The upcoming FIFA 23 will be the last game by EA to carry the name of the sport's governing body—next year's entry will be called EA Sports FC. Pre-orders recently became available in India on the Epic Games Store for 4.80 Indian rupees (INR), whic.....»»
How to fix slow upload speeds
If you're experiencing unusually slow upload speeds -- lower than what you’re actually paying for -- then check out our guide on how to fix slow upload speeds......»»
De-extinction company sets its next (first?) target: The thylacine
We killed the last thylacine about a century ago. Can we correct that mistake? Enlarge (credit: Wikimedia Commons) Of all the species that humanity has wiped off the face of the Earth, the thylacine is possibly the most tragic.....»»
How to unsend a message in Telegram
Did you accidentally send a message on Telegram that you didn’t mean to? Here’s how you can unsend it. The post How to unsend a message in Telegram first appeared on Phandroid. In the past, sending text messages by mistake would cause h.....»»
Snapchat+ hits 1M paying subscribers as company announces Priority Story Replies, new app icons, more
Snapchat announced an impressive one million subscribers to its Snapchat+ service after six weeks when it was officially unveiled. While Twitter Blue hasn’t reached 500 thousand subscribers and already wants to charge more for the service, Snapcha.....»»
2023 Ford Bronco, Bronco Sport Heritage Edition is Handsome as Hell
Back in June, Ford revealed the Heritage Edition package for the 2023 F-150, paying tribute to the two-tone trucks of yesteryear. I, and no doubt many other folks, realized that if there was any other vehicle in the fold primed for a Heritage Edition.....»»
MacBook Pro workers being paid significant bonuses after riot back in May
After hundreds of MacBook Pro workers at a Quanta plant broke through barriers in protest of tough COVID-19 lockdown conditions, the company has indicated that it is now paying significant incentives in an attempt to retain enough staff. All in, the.....»»
NHS IT supplier held to ransom by hackers
Its IT provider says it may take three or four weeks to fully recover from the cyber-attack......»»
Microsoft Clap’s Back At Sony, Accuses Its Competitor Of Paying Developers To Not Bring Their Titles To Game Pass
Microsoft has accused Sony of paying developers for "blocking rights," fees meant to actively block content from appearing on Xbox Game Pass. The post Microsoft Clap’s Back At Sony, Accuses Its Competitor Of Paying Developers To Not Bring Thei.....»»
Microsoft claims Sony pays to stop devs from adding content to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has accused Sony of paying for so-called "blocking rights" to prevent certain games from appearing on Xbox Game Pass......»»
The world’s richest men are paying people to hunt for treasure in Greenland
Climate change continues to devastate our planet. As global temperatures rise, ice caps around the world are melting. In Greenland, the changing temperatures have led to record-breaking ice melts. As the ice melts, a treasure trove of minerals capabl.....»»
Man who built ISP instead of paying Comcast $50K expands to hundreds of homes
Jared Mauch gets $2.6 million from gov't to expand fiber ISP in rural Michigan. Enlarge / A truck delivery of fiber conduit and other materials for Jared Mauch's broadband network. (credit: Jared Mauch) Jared Mauch, the Michig.....»»
Popular podcast? Some guests are paying big to appear on your favorite shows
In the US, it's illegal for record labels to pay radio stations to play their music without informing listeners. This month, a PR CEO and an FTC spokesperson told Bloomberg that, regarding payola law, doling out money to a podcast for an appearance w.....»»
What Real Estate In The Metaverse Actually Means
There's a real estate boom, but it's not happening in the real world. People are paying between thousands and millions of dollars for property in the metaverse. Ther.....»»
“You Wouldn’t Steal…” Research Shows Why Many Anti-Piracy Messages Fail
You wouldn't steal a car, right? So why are you pirating? With this 2004 message, the movie industry hoped to turn illegal downloaders into paying customers. This campaign eventually turned into a meme and it's not the only anti-piracy advert to miss.....»»