A federal judge in California has agreed with WhatsApp that the NSO Group, the Israeli cybersurveillance firm behind the Pegasus spyware, had hacked into its systems by sending malware through its servers to thousands of its users’ phones. WhatsApp and its parent company, Meta, sued the NSO Group back in 2019 and accused it of… Continue reading Judge finds spyware-maker NSO Group liable for attacks on WhatsApp users
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Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue
Another day, another Tesla recall. This time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed the owners of almost 700,000 Tesla vehicles warning them of a problem with a warning light for the tire pressure monitoring system as reported by the Associated Press. The recall affects the 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3 and 2020-2025 Model… Continue reading Tesla is recalling almost 700,000 vehicles over a tire pressure monitor issue
James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Movie icon and super spy James Bond seemed to be on another rise to the top of the box office just a few years ago, but things have been almost as quiet as a shot from a Walther PPK with a silencer ever since then. Daniel Craig took on the role in 2006 with Casino… Continue reading James Bond (the movie franchise, not the spy) may be in deep jeopardy
Google’s Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
A little more than a week after announcing Gemini Deep Research, Google is making the tool available to more people. As of today, the feature, part of the company’s paid Gemini Advanced suite, is available in every country and language where Google offers Gemini. In practice, that means Gemini Advanced users in more than 100… Continue reading Google’s Gemini Deep Research tool is now available globally
How to schedule messages on Instagram
Instagram is still thought of as a feed of algorithmically-suggested photos first and foremost, but the app is also pretty popular for messaging, too. If you want to take some of the stress out of remembering to send a birthday message to a friend, as part of a recent update, you can now schedule Instagram… Continue reading How to schedule messages on Instagram
Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
When Intel debuted its first Arc video cards two years ago, I was more than a little skeptical. Could a company that famously gave up on its last major desktop GPU project in 2009 actually make a dent in a market dominated by NVIDIA and AMD? Well, when I reviewed them in 2022, the Arc… Continue reading Intel Arc B580 review: The new king of $250 GPUs (for now)
The 7 best white elephant gifts that are worth stealing
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was… Continue reading The 7 best white elephant gifts that are worth stealing
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Zelle and four of its partner banks
On Friday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued four financial companies involved with Zelle. The CFPB’s lawsuit (via CNBC) accuses Zelle’s operator (Early Warning Services) and three of the service’s partner banks — JPMorgan Chase, Bank Of America and Wells Fargo — of failing to protect consumers from widespread fraud on the peer-to-peer payment… Continue reading The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Zelle and four of its partner banks
Netflix scores the broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix has inked a deal with FIFA to snag exclusive US broadcasting rights to the next two Women’s World Cup tournaments, according to a report by ESPN. This contract covers both the 2027 and 2031 events. Neither entity has described the financial value of the deal, but it has been reported to be the most… Continue reading Netflix scores the broadcasting rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup
The best stocking stuffers for $50 or less
It never hurts to have an extra bag with you whenever you go out. Whether you’re going to pick up groceries and know you’ll need one, or you’re heading out with friends and unexpectedly pick up a few things, a lightweight tote bag is crucial. There are thousands of options out there, but we included… Continue reading The best stocking stuffers for $50 or less