Signal app warns it will quit UK if law weakens end-to-end encryption Boss of messaging app says users’ trust at risk from powers in online safety bill to impose monitoring The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2023
MLS 2023 predictions: are LAFC and Philly on a repeat collision course? The new season kicks off this weekend. Our panel of writers deliver their verdicts on the MVP, champions and the young players to watch The Guardian - US · Feb 24, 2023
Apple Can Beat Meta by Finally Making VR User-Friendly If Apple does release a VR headset, creating an interface that feels natural and easier to use than the Quest 2 or Sony's PSVR2 is the biggest way to stand out. Inverse · Feb 23, 2023
As Hollywood invades Culver City, some residents push back against gentrification Long known as “the heart of screenland” because of its role in Hollywood history, Culver City has lately taken on a different nickname thanks to an influx of digital video giants — “the heart of streamland.” Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
Why the U.S. Should Not Ban TikTok The ban would hurt Americans—and there are better ways to protect their data. Foreign Policy · Feb 23, 2023
TV viewing habits change with cost pressures – piracy increasing, as are ads on streamers A new report shows piracy is up, as another streamer, Foxtel-owned Binge follows Netflix with ads. What are the options for our TV viewing? The New Daily · Feb 23, 2023
OnePlus Buds Pro 2: Excellent sound quality and battery life The buds look and feel like the first gen model, which is no bad thing Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2023
Your next Apple Watch might have a colour-changing strap Apple has patented a watch strap with chameleon-like electrochromic features. Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2023
Teen jailed after bomb threat hoax is AirDropped to American Airlines passengers in Texas DALLAS — A high school student faces criminal charges after sending a false bomb threat through AirDrop to other passengers on an American Airlines plane departing from El Paso. Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023
The iPhone’s Dynamic Island Isn't Living Up to Its Potential The Dynamic Island made the iPhone 14 Pro stand out, but nearly six months after launch, it hasn't been supported as it should have been. Inverse · Feb 22, 2023
TOOHEY'S NEWS PODCAST: Peter Parr opens up on Dom Young and the Knights off-season drama Listen to the latest episode of Toohey's News: The Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you like to listen. Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023
Privacy expert warns over sneaky Apple bug that gives hackers access to photos and messages "Unfortunately, zero-click exploits are almost impossible to defend against" Irish Mirror · Feb 22, 2023
Twitter, TikTok and Google ordered to explain efforts to crack down on child abuse trade Five social media companies face daily fines of up to $700,000 if they do not reveal to Australia's eSafety commissioner what they are doing to combat the trade in child exploitation material on their platforms. ABC News · Feb 22, 2023
Tech review: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is worthy of its name Buying a phone is a very personal choice. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 22, 2023 MLS changes its playoff format again, now guaranteeing home games for more teams Major League Soccer changed its playoff format yet again on Tuesday, after months of rumors and a lot of criticism from fans who liked how things were the last few years.
WEKU · Feb 21, 2023 She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K The iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals."
Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023 Hackers scored data center logins for some of the world’s biggest corporations more than a year ago. Now they’re selling that information In an episode that underscores the vulnerability of global computer networks, hackers got ahold of login credentials for data centers in Asia used by some of the world’s biggest businesses, a potential bonanza for spying or sabotage, according to a cybersecurity research firm.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 First-generation Apple iPhone sells for more than £50,000 at auction Don’t expect your smartphone to be eligible for a similar payday, however
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Beats Fit Pro earphones now come in three much wilder colours They join the black, white, grey and Stone Purple pairs that have been available in the UK since January 2022.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Hello Tomorrow! on AppleTV+ review: can’t quite get off the ground This jolly sci-fi series starring Billy Crudup has a bad case of wasted potential
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 Best charging stations for phones and other devices Power to the people! Streamlined chargers to revive all your devices in one go
AAP · Feb 21, 2023 Murder trial jury shown graphic bashing video Graphic footage of a young man bashed to death over fake Apple earphones has been shown to a jury after an accused man pleaded not guilty to murder.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023 Twitter is ending free SMS two-factor authentication. So what can you use instead? Receiving login codes via text message is much easier to compromise. Using authenticator apps or even a USB are preferred alternatives
The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2023 Does paid-for Facebook and Instagram signal end of free-access orthodoxy? Creators and influencers on Meta’s platforms are an obvious market for verified users’ monthly fees
Inverse · Feb 20, 2023 How To Use Apple Music Sing for Karaoke on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV 4K Apple Music's new sing-along feature brings on-demand karaoke to all your devices.