Lucas Ropek, Author at Gizmodo

Apple Releases New Security Patch to Patch the Patch It Messed Up

After releasing a Rapid Security Response update that would introduce an additional bug, Apple has released a new security update to fix the issue.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jul 13

A New Bill Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Their Users for the DEA

The Cooper Davis Act would force tech companies to report suspected drug activity to the government. Experts say it would be a disaster for digital privacy.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jul 12

Former Amazon Security Engineer Arrested and Charged with Hacking Crypto Exchange

One of the e-commerce giant's high-level security pros is accused of using his hacking talents for evil.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jul 11

A Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Ban the Sale of Your Cell Phone Location Data

Data brokers can sell your location data to any paying customer but a Massachusetts bill designed to protect abortion-seekers would outlaw such sales.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jul 11

Better Update Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac Right Now [UPDATE: NEVERMIND!]

Apple released "emergency" security updates for a number of its products on Monday to patch a software vulnerability that could be seeing active exploitation.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jul 10

For Sale: A Formerly Popular Dark Web Marketplace

Genesis Market is pretty much worthless after an FBI raid earlier this year, but that hasn't stopped cyber hoods from attempting to sell it for scrap.

Crime Lucas Ropek Jul 10

ChatGPT’s User Base Shrinks for the First Time Ever

Is that the sound of a bubble bursting? A new report suggests that AI may be losing some of its appeal with consumers.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Jul 7

Don’t Count Bluesky Out Yet

Threads got all the attention this week but Bluesky may eventually reign supreme as the heir apparent to Twitter.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jul 7

Here’s the Deal With Las Vegas’ Huge Psychedelic Orb

What is the heck is that thing? Here's what's going on in Las Vegas with the enormous MSG Sphere.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jul 6

Macron Proposes Cutting Off Social Media Access in France in Response to Riots

The French president has suggested resorting to authoritarian tactics to quell ongoing tumult rocking the country.

Internet Lucas Ropek Jul 5

Bluesky Sees ‘Record’ Web Traffic After Elon’s Latest Dumb Twitter Decision

As Elon continues to burn Twitter to the ground, some users appear to be headed towards a different microblogging platform.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jul 3

Valve All But Bans Steam Games From Using AI-Generated Content

The gaming platform claims that it's not banning AI content outright but says it won't tolerate assets that were generated using copyrighted material.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Jul 3

A New Class Action Lawsuit Adds to OpenAI’s Growing Legal Troubles

Could a new lawsuit spell big trouble for the AI industry's top dog? It sure does look like it.

Artificial Intelligence Lucas Ropek Jun 30

Elon Musk’s Parents: Please Don’t Let Our Grown Child Fight The Facebook Guy

The billionaire's parents recently weighed in on his upcoming (?) battle with Meta's CEO.

Social Media Lucas Ropek Jun 28

‘Misused with Wild Abandon’: How FTX Reportedly Exploited Some $8.7 Billion in User Funds

The story of the failed crypto exchange just keeps getting worse. A new report provides further allegations against the firm's leaders.

Cryptocurrencies Lucas Ropek Jun 27

This Malware-Laced Mario Fan Game Will Turn Your Computer Into an Unwitting Crypto Miner

Mario Forever may seem fun, but some versions of it are laced with malicious software that will hijack your computer to mine Monero.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jun 26

OceanGate, the Company Behind the Titanic Sub, Was a Sea of Red Flags

As the "Titan" saga reached its tragic conclusion, critics say its owner had always a ticking time bomb en route to disaster.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jun 24

‘Send Me Location:’ Mark Zuckerberg Says He’s Down to Fight Elon Musk in a Cage Match

A fight way more entertaining than any UFC match is currently brewing in the heart of Silicon Valley...

Social Media Lucas Ropek Jun 22

The Company Behind the Missing Tourist Sub Fired an Employee After He Expressed Safety Concerns

As a frantic search for OceanGate's missing submarine continues, an old lawsuit has resurfaced that reveals a former employee's safety concerns.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jun 21

U.S. Funded Scientist One of Several Wuhan Lab Researchers Sickened During Early Covid Outbreak

As the search for the origins of covid-19 continue, new reporting shows a scientist backed by U.S. funding was among the first to fall ill in Wuhan.

Tech News Lucas Ropek Jun 20

Lucas Ropek

Apple Releases New Security Patch to Patch the Patch It Messed Up

A New Bill Would Force Internet Companies to Spy on Their Users for the DEA

Former Amazon Security Engineer Arrested and Charged with Hacking Crypto Exchange

A Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Ban the Sale of Your Cell Phone Location Data

Better Update Your iPhone, iPad, and Mac Right Now [UPDATE: NEVERMIND!]

For Sale: A Formerly Popular Dark Web Marketplace

ChatGPT’s User Base Shrinks for the First Time Ever

Don’t Count Bluesky Out Yet

Here’s the Deal With Las Vegas’ Huge Psychedelic Orb

Macron Proposes Cutting Off Social Media Access in France in Response to Riots

Bluesky Sees ‘Record’ Web Traffic After Elon’s Latest Dumb Twitter Decision

Valve All But Bans Steam Games From Using AI-Generated Content

A New Class Action Lawsuit Adds to OpenAI’s Growing Legal Troubles

Elon Musk’s Parents: Please Don’t Let Our Grown Child Fight The Facebook Guy

‘Misused with Wild Abandon’: How FTX Reportedly Exploited Some $8.7 Billion in User Funds

This Malware-Laced Mario Fan Game Will Turn Your Computer Into an Unwitting Crypto Miner

OceanGate, the Company Behind the Titanic Sub, Was a Sea of Red Flags

‘Send Me Location:’ Mark Zuckerberg Says He’s Down to Fight Elon Musk in a Cage Match

The Company Behind the Missing Tourist Sub Fired an Employee After He Expressed Safety Concerns

U.S. Funded Scientist One of Several Wuhan Lab Researchers Sickened During Early Covid Outbreak

First Statewide Data Center Ban Passed by Maine Legislature

FCC Exempts Netgear from Foreign-Made Router Ban for Some Reason

Jamie Dornan Is Your New Aragorn in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

Trump’s Fed Pick Is Knee Deep in Tech and Crypto Investments

The First Trailer for ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Takes Terror Stateside

The Trump Phone Still Looks Like Total Trash

‘Masters of the Universe’ Really, Really Wants to Be the Next ‘Barbie’

Samsung’s Micro RGB TVs Provide So Much Color It May Be Too Much

The Crypto Bros Want to Get Their Hands on Anthropic’s ‘Super Dangerous’ Model

This Is What a Music Industry ‘Plant’ Looks Like in 2026

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: A Perfect Case for Open-Back Gaming Headsets

Anker’s EufyMake E1 Finally Brings Printers Out of the Dark Ages

The Soundboks Mix Is Going to Make You the Most Popular Guy at the Park

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice