Today, Dutch National Police announced that it had gained access to the servers of Redline and Meta. Not to be confused with Facebook parent company Meta, Redline and Meta are a type of malware known as infostealers criminals can use to obtain the credentials of users and companies. Operation Magnus, a joint effort by Dutch… Continue reading Dutch police say they’ve taken down Redline and Meta credential stealer malware
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Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
In an AMA this weekend, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared some insight into why some videos on the platform appear reduced in quality well after they’re posted, and it all boils down to performance. Responding to a question about old stories looking “blurry” in highlights, Mosseri said, “In general, we want to show the highest-quality… Continue reading Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
Apple’s rumored smart home display may look a lot like an old friend — the iMac G4 of the early 2000s. In the Power On newsletter this weekend, Mark Gurman reports that the countertop tablet will feature a square screen that’s “positioned at an angle on a small base, making it reminiscent of the circular… Continue reading Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
The long-promised Playdate Stereo Dock is officially dead, at least for now. After many months with the desktop accessory stuck in development limbo, Panic has updated the product page so it no longer says it’s “coming soon,” but instead that it’s been put on pause indefinitely due to issues with the Bluetooth experience, the factory… Continue reading Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google may be close to unveiling an AI agent that can operate a web browser to help users automate everyday tasks. The Information reports that the company is working on a “computer-using agent” under the codename Project Jarvis, and it may be ready to be previewed as soon as December. According to sources that spoke… Continue reading Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Google is reportedly working on a new Android API for what it’s calling Rich Ongoing Notifications, which would allow apps to display at-a-glance information in a status bar much like Apple’s Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone. This is according to journalist Mishaal Rahman, who spotted the code in the Android 15 QPR1… Continue reading ‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
What to read this weekend: Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X
One thing I did not foresee happening this year was us getting a new entry in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach series. But the author announced exactly that back in April, and I’ve pretty much been counting down the days until the book’s release ever since. Absolution, the fourth novel in what previously stood as a… Continue reading What to read this weekend: Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X
Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
The legal battle between Apple and medical technology company Masimo rages on, with the bigger company — sorta, kinda — winning their latest face off. A federal jury has agreed with Apple that previous versions of Masimo’s W1 and Freedom (pictured above) watches infringed on its design patents, according to Reuters. It only awarded Apple… Continue reading Apple wins $250 in Masimo smartwatch patent case
Google’s Pixel Tablet is up to $110 off right now
Update 10/26/24 9am ET: The deal below has expired, but you can get a similar deal on the Pixel Tablet at Wellbots right now. The Pixel Tablet with its charging speaker dock is $110 off and down to $489 when you use the code ENGPIX110 at checkout. You can use the same code to get… Continue reading Google’s Pixel Tablet is up to $110 off right now
Lyft will have to tell drivers how much they can truly earn, with evidence
Lyft has agreed to to tell its drivers how much they can truly earn on the ride-hailing platform — and back it up with evidence — as part of its settlement for a lawsuit filed by the US Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission. The lawsuit accused the company of making “numerous false and… Continue reading Lyft will have to tell drivers how much they can truly earn, with evidence