New malware “Silver Sparrow” is targeting both Intel and M1 Macs
A new piece of malware has been detected on almost 30,000 Macs (so far), and it appears that security types can’t quite pinpoint the malware’s motives. Researchers over at Red Canary, a security operations firm where the malware was first discovered, have named it “Silver Sparrow” (h/t Ars Technica). As of now, it’s been detected […]
WhatsApp will basically stop working if you don't accept the new privacy policy
WhatsApp confirmed in January that its updated privacy policy will go into effect starting May 15. With only a few months left, the company says its users will lose access to all the features that matter if they don’t agree to it. In an email obtained by TechCrunch, originally sent to one of WhatsApp’s merchant […]
Change this Google Calendar feature so you're never late for a meeting
It’s 11:50 a.m. and your phone pings: “Team meeting in 10 minutes.” But then, 12 p.m. rolls around and you’ve forgotten all about the helpful alert. You look up and it’s 12:03 p.m., so you scramble to open the video conference link and attempt to slip quietly into the virtual meeting. Late. Luckily, there’s a […]
This micro action camera is great for capturing extreme sports
TL;DR: Capture cool footage with the Veho Muvi Micro HD10X Camcorder on sale for $144, a 20% savings as of Feb. 21. Sure, the camera on your phone is impressive, but that doesn’t mean it’s always practical. You have to enter a passcode or use Face ID to get into it, take off your gloves […]
Today in surprisingly useful objects: A little digital microscope
TL;DR: Get a close-up look at plants, coins, and more with the Veho DX Discovery USB Digital Microscope with Stand, on sale for 20% off. As of Feb. 21, get it for only $144 with code TAKE20. When you think of a microscope, you likely think of the bulky, old-school tools you used in class. […]
Want to improve your home security? Start with this kit.
TL;DR: Keep your home protected with the Veho Cave Smart Home Starter Kit on sale for $320, a 20% savings as of Feb. 21. While getting a home security system installed used to be a real headache, now there are plenty of ways to do it yourself. The Veho Cave Starter Kit includes a smart […]
Protect your privacy with this Indiegogo-funded cybersecurity hardware on sale
TL;DR: The Deeper Connect DPN is designed to protect your privacy with no monthly fees, and it’s on sale as of Feb. 21. Get it for only $199.99 and save 33% for a limited time. A VPN is practically mandatory if you’re going online in 2021, but they often require hefty monthly fees and regular […]