Researcher claims 184 million Facebook, Google, and Microsoft passwords leaked online
More than 184 million passwords may have been compromised in a massive data leak affecting everything from social media logins to bank accounts, according to a new report published by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler. Ironically, the database containing the leaked passwords was itself non-password-protected, according to Website Planet. Fowler says he uncovered the publicly accessible […]
DMV text scams are on the rise in some states
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered the rise of phishing scams sweeping across the US. Now, a new variant is making the rounds: scammy SMS messages targeting drivers under the guise of official DMV notices. These DMV text and ticket scams seem to be all over the country. In recent weeks, Departments of Motor […]
Report: Tesla has not prepared Austin for robotaxi launch next week
Elon Musk has said that he’s now going all-in with his companies after shifting focus from his role as a special government employee for the Trump administration. And there’s no shortage of problems for Musk to attend to, including Tesla’s recent abysmal quarterly report and crashing Tesla sales numbers in Europe. Now, another big Tesla […]
Trumps anti-DEI focus appears to stall multilingual emergency alerts
Congressional leaders are begging the federal government to fulfill its promises to modernize the national wireless emergency alert system, as severe weather events plague communities. In a letter sent this week to Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, California Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán called out the FCC for delaying a years-long effort to provide multilingual […]
120 court cases have been caught with AI hallucinations, according to new database
Lawyers representing Anthropic recently got busted for using a false attribution generated by Claude in an expert testimony. But that’s one of more than 20 court cases containing AI hallucinations in the past month alone, according to a new database created by French lawyer and data scientist Damien Charlotin. And those were just the ones […]
Make the internet a safer place for the whole family with AdGuard, now A$24 for life
TL;DR: Online safety for the whole family is easy with this lifetime AdGuard Family Plan, now just A$24 (reg. A$265) with code FAMPLAN through 1 June. Opens in a new window Credit: AdGuard AdGuard Family Plan: Lifetime Subscription AU$24 AU$265 Save AU$241 Get Deal The internet isn’t just cluttered with ads; there are also trackers […]
$110 off the GoPro Hero11 Mini is a mandate to jump in the water
GET $110 OFF: As of May 27, the GoPro Hero11 Black Mini is on sale for $139.99, down from its standard price of $249.99, for a savings of $110, or 44% off. Opens in a new window Credit: GoPro GoPro Hero11 Black Mini $139.99 at Best Buy $249.99 Save $110 Get Deal It’s rare for […]
Report: U.S. retailers cancel some Nintendo Switch 2 preorders ahead of launch day
If you were one of the lucky few to secure a Nintendo Switch 2 preorder when they went live, it might be a good idea to manage your excitement, because you may not be so lucky anymore. First spotted by Vice, some Nintendo Switch 2 hopefuls are reporting on Reddit that their preorders are randomly […]
Forget AirPods: Samsungs Galaxy Buds FE are more comfortable for just $65
SAVE 35%: The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE are on sale at Amazon for $64.99, down from the usual price of $99.99. That’s a savings of $35. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $64.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $35 Get Deal You deserve earbuds that are comfortable enough to last for […]
This new iOS 18.5 feature just made my job way easier
As a journalist, I live and die by my interviews. And for years, recording phone calls has been the most annoying part of my workflow. I’ve tried it all. Voice Memos while putting the call on speaker phone. External recorders. At one point, I shelled out $79.99 a year for the TapeACall app, a workaround […]