While Wyden’s letter says that governments outside the US have requested people’s push notification records, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has done so as well. A February 2021 search warrant application submitted by an FBI agent to the US District Court in Washington, DC, requested details for two accounts controlled by Meta (then Facebook),… Continue reading Police Can Spy on Your iOS and Android Push Notifications
Author: Wired Magazine
9 Great Deals on Electric Kettles, Mugs, and Tumblers
The holidays are around the corner. These next few weeks might feel a little hectic, but sipping on a warm, cozy cup of tea is always the answer when you’re looking for a sense of peace amidst the madness. You’re in luck because we’ve found some great deals on our favorite electric kettles, plus WIRED-tested… Continue reading 9 Great Deals on Electric Kettles, Mugs, and Tumblers
Google Just Launched Gemini, Its Long-Awaited Answer to ChatGPT
Google says there are three versions of Gemini: Ultra, the largest and most capable; Nano, which is significantly smaller and more efficient; and Pro, of medium size and middling capabilities. From today, Google’s Bard, a chatbot similar to ChatGPT, will be powered by Gemini Pro, a change the company says will make it capable of… Continue reading Google Just Launched Gemini, Its Long-Awaited Answer to ChatGPT
The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling
More details are emerging about a data breach the genetic testing company 23andMe first reported in October. But as the company shares more information, the situation is becoming even murkier and creating greater uncertainty for users attempting to understand the fallout. 23andMe said at the beginning of October that attackers had infiltrated some of its… Continue reading The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling
Beeper Mini Turns Android’s Green Bubbles Into Blue Bubbles on iPhones
Earlier this year Gill had become intrigued by how Apple’s push notification service works, and how these bidirectional notifications might offer some clues into breaking open Messages. First, he had to better understand how the Apple ID worked, so he reverse engineered how Apple Music operated on a Windows computer. He noted the traffic and… Continue reading Beeper Mini Turns Android’s Green Bubbles Into Blue Bubbles on iPhones
Spotify Is Screwed
Just days after people gleefully posted their Spotify Wrapped, bad news came for the music streaming giant. Spotify announced today that it would cut 17 percent of its workforce, a chunk that equates to an estimated 1,500 people. It’s the third time the world’s largest music streamer has cut jobs this year. The news came… Continue reading Spotify Is Screwed
George Santos Is Now on Cameo
After being ousted from the House of Representatives last week, ex-congressman George Santos has officially joined Cameo, the platform famous for custom messages from celebrities and influencers. Though Santos has not yet posted anything to his Cameo profile, it advertises a selection of personally-recorded pep talks, “gossip,” roasts, and advice messages from Santos himself. These… Continue reading George Santos Is Now on Cameo
This Aromatherapy Shower Spray Smells Like God’s Armpit
I like a fancy pair of headphones or a gorgeous TV as much as the next nerd, but these days what really gets me going is European Spa Source Eucalyptus Shower Spa Mist… No, I’m serious. It’s not a new piece of tech, but have you ever wondered why fancy hotel spas smell like the… Continue reading This Aromatherapy Shower Spray Smells Like God’s Armpit
When It Comes to January 6 Lawsuits, a Court Splits Donald Trump in Two
The civil case is separate from the federal criminal trial in the district, which was led by special counsel and former acting US attorney Jack Smith and concerns not only Trump’s attempt to overturn the election, but allegations that he unlawfully retained classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Earlier this week, former vice… Continue reading When It Comes to January 6 Lawsuits, a Court Splits Donald Trump in Two
The Cybertruck Must Be Huge—or It Will Dig Tesla’s Grave
“Our Mars Jacket has a 3D-printed vomit pocket with a bright orange sick bag,” company cofounder Steve Tidball stated earlier this year. “You might call it provocative, but for us, it isn’t—it’s experimental.” Vollebak is a niche brand, however, and marketing a postapocalyptic future as somehow desirable is far from mainstream. Where Are the Copycats?… Continue reading The Cybertruck Must Be Huge—or It Will Dig Tesla’s Grave