The fake LastPass password manager found on Apple’s App Store has now been pulled. It is currently unknown whether Apple or the bogus software developer uninstalled the phony program — which disguised itself as the LastPass password manager on the Apple App Store. Apple has not responded to inquiries about the removal, though Apple is
Read MoreIn a first for Uber since becoming a public company, the ride-hailing service posted its first full-year profit and its stock hit an all-time high Wednesday. “Like its final year as a private company, the last time Uber turned a profit, it got a huge tailwind from investments that helped fuel profits, $1 billion in
Read MoreAlthough there’s been considerable excitement over the past half century of a Jetsons-like robotic future, outside of a few niche uses of our day-to-day lives there hasn’t been much in the way of robotic assistants coming to ease our physical household workloads. Sure, robots exist in manufacturing and other industrial settings, but the vast majority
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: The Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps that Apple has been testing for Windows machines have officially launched, ending a long preview period and bringing an end to the iTunes app on some computers. The Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices app are part
Read MoreMacworld Apple on Thursday released iOS 17.3.1, a point release update for iOS 17.3. According to the release notes, the update includes bug fixes, including a fix for when “text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing.” Macworld spotted testing of the update earlier this week. According to the Apple security releases website, “This update has
Read MoreMacworld Apple on Thursday released macOS Sonoma 14.3.1, a point release update for macOS 14.3. According to the release notes, the update includes bug fixes, including a fix for when “text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing.” According to the Apple security releases website, “This update has no published CVE entries,” which means it
Read MoreThe price to record visitors at your Ring video doorbell is about to go up. | Image: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge In what is fast becoming a trend, another security camera company is raising the price of its subscription plan. According to a Ring support article, starting March 11th, 2024, it will cost
Read MoreApple’s controversial plans for complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act are being implemented, and now developers can submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect. The EU DMA forces Apple to allow alternative app stores Apple’s compliance with the EU DMA must go into effect by March 2024, so the company
Read MoreWhile Venmo is a fact of daily life for a lot of Americans, that’s also what makes the payment app a potentially lucrative target for scammers. Whether you’re new to the app or just worried about staying safe, here’s a guide to some of the more common Venmo scams, and how to protect yourself from
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile phone network and internet services across the country to combat any “possible threats,” a top ministry said, as the South Asian nation commences its national election. In a statement, Pakistan’s interior ministry said the move was prompted by recent incidents of terrorism
Read MoreSony headphones, our favorite flowers, and more sweet treats are on sale ahead of Valentine’s Day.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, The Independent, Tom’s Hardware, and many other tech outlets reported on a story about how three million smart toothbrushes were used in a DDoS attack. The only problem? It “didn’t actually happen,” writes Jason Koebler via 404 Media. “There are no additional details about this apparent attack, and most of the article cites
Read MoreA leaker with a mixed track record has jumped on the iPhone SE 4 rumor train by repeating design leaks that have been shared before. iPhone SE 4 could look like iPhone 14, but with one rear camera The fourth-generation iPhone SE has previously been rumored to look similar to an iPhone 14 with a
Read MoreA radio station in Alabama has been forced to temporarily shut down after thieves stole a 200ft radio tower. The Guardian reports: WJLX, a station in Jasper, Alabama, was ordered to go off air by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after thieves took the station’s AM tower last week, the Guardian first learned. “In all
Read MoreSilicone is a useful material for many purposes. Traditionally, creating something out of silicone required injection molding. That’s not difficult, but it does require a good bit of setup. As [Formlabs] points out in a recent video, there are at least three other routes to create silicone parts that utilize 3D printing technology that might
Read MoreLastPass is warning that a fake copy of its app is being distributed on the Apple App Store, likely used as a phishing app to steal users’ credentials. From a report: The fake app uses a similar name to the genuine app, a similar icon, and a red-themed interface made to appear close to the
Read MoreThe makers of the LastPass password manager have issued a warning that “LassPass” on the App Store is fraudulently impersonating the real app. The “LassPass” app on the App Store LastPass is one of many password managers available, although it has had its share of controversies. Now it has issued an alert concerning an alleged
Read MoreSteeper price drops have taken effect on Apple’s M3 iMac 24-inch, with every model now up to $200 off with exclusive promo code discounts. Plus, get three years of AppleCare for just $139. To snap up the savings, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama and use promo code APINSIDER during Step 3 of checkout.
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shares a report: Apple has argued for years that developers who don’t want to abide by its rules for native iOS apps can always write web apps. It has done so in its platform guidelines, in congressional testimony, and in court. Web developers, for their part, maintain that Safari and its underlying
Read MoreA rendering of the PACE spacecraft as seen from afar. | Image: NASA Who knew you could see plankton from space? NASA, of course. The space agency successfully launched a new mission today called PACE — short for the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem satellite — that will study its namesake. It’ll examine microscopic plants
Read MoreThose days were gone when we used to rely on 256 or 512Kbps internet speed to surf the web. Nowadays, 50 to 100MBps internet speed is common, and everyone wants faster internet speed. While internet plans have become more affordable now, ISPs and operating systems often restrict users from using the full speed of the
Read MoreApple issued a surprise round of operating system updates across most of its devices on Thursday, with a rare bug causing periodic duplication of text now fixed. iOS 17 The patch notes for all the releases are sparse, saying only that they contain general bug fixes. The iOS and iPadOS notes detail a specific fix
Read MoreKnown for doing business with far-right extremist websites, Epik has been acquired by a company that specializes in helping businesses keep their operations secret.
Read MoreThere’s still a mystique around vacuum tubes long after they were rendered obsolete by solid state devices, and many continue to experiment with them. They can be bought new, but most of us still come to them through the countless old tubes that still litter our junk boxes. But how to know whether your find
Read MoreLego Fortnite. | Image: Epic Games In 2021, Facebook’s parent company got a new name and a new goal. “Over time, I hope we are seen as a metaverse company,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg said at the time. He later called the metaverse “the successor to the mobile internet” and noted that the concept would be
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