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July 2nd 2024

New Open Source Bugs Leave Thousands of iOS Apps Vulnerable to Hijacking

The Cocoapods vulnerabilities could threaten TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Netflix, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Messenger, and many others.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jul 2

June 13th 2024

Update Your Google Pixel Phone, Right Now

A rash of software vulnerabilities could spell big trouble for Pixel owners if left unpatched.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jun 13

April 12th 2024

Older Intel and Lenovo Hardware Has Hackable Firmware Bugs That Will Never Be Fixed, Researchers Find

Because of an open source software component that never got a proper fix, some widely used computer products have security issues that are vulnerable.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Apr 12

July 13th 2023

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

January 4th 2022

FTC to Companies: Patch Log4j ASAP or Suffer Our Wrath

The Federal Trade Commission has given companies affected by the ubiquitous log4j bug a stern warning.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jan 4

December 20th 2021

Log4j Vulnerabilities Are Piling Up as Companies Scramble to Patch

Security professionals recently discovered additional log4j vulnerabilities. They're already causing trouble.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Dec 20

December 13th 2021

This Tool Can Check Your Phone for Apps Affected by Android’s 911 Bug

While Microsoft Teams drew headlines for preventing emergency calls over the weekend, that bug could impact countless other apps.

Privacy & Security Shoshana Wodinsky Dec 13

December 10th 2021

Minecraft Players Need to Update Immediately as Nasty Zero-Day Threatens Apps Across the Web

A zero-day has sent security professionals into chaos. Minecraft players are on the front lines and should patch immediately.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Dec 10

November 24th 2021

Microsoft Failed to Correctly Fix a Zero-Day and Now Every Version of Windows Is at Risk: Report [UPDATE]

The Windows Installer vulnerability is in its early stages, but security researchers warn of a wider campaign.

Tech News Phillip Tracy Nov 24

July 7th 2021

PrintNightmare: Windows Users Need to Install This Emergency Patch Right Now

The so-called "PrintNightmare" exploit could open your computer to a world of hurt.

Tech News Shoshana Wodinsky Jul 7

July 5th 2021

REvil Gang Takes Credit for Massive Kaseya Attack and Asks for $70 Million Ransom

The ransomware gang claims that more than one million systems were affected by its attack.

Tech News Jody Serrano Jul 5

July 2nd 2021

A Large Ransomware Attack Has Ensnared Hundreds of Companies [Update: Make That 1,000+ Companies]

A supply chain attack on Kaseya, which offers remote services to IT providers, may have infected companies throughout the world.

Privacy & Security Lucas Ropek Jul 2

June 24th 2021

30 Million Dell Devices Have Preinstalled Software With ‘Severe’ Security Flaws

Fixes have been released for the vulnerabilities, but affected users will have to update their BIOS.

Privacy & Security Tom McKay Jun 24

April 18th 2019

A Simple Emulator Patch Makes Many Super Nintendo Games Look Amazing on an HDTV

In 1991, the Super Nintendo was a graphics powerhouse, but today, some of the tricks it used to create 3D effects on 2D-focused hardware are hard to look at. Emulating classic SNES games on a modern hi-def TV exaggerates those graphical shortcomings, but a modder has found a way to make some titles actually look…

Games Andrew Liszewski Apr 18

August 13th 2017

Another Great App Went Subscription Only and Everything Is Terrible

I blame Adobe for this. Ulysses, one of the best writing tools available right now, is going subscription only

Tech News Alex Cranz Aug 13

April 24th 2012

Anyone Wants This Original Apollo XI Mission Patch Flown the Moon?

This original Apollo XI mission patch actually flown to the Moon by Michael Collins will be for sale this Thursday. It’s signed by Collins, Aldrin and Armstrong. It’s printed in Beta cloth—the fireproof silica fiber cloth used in Apollo space suits. Above the patch you can read “Carried to the moon aboard Apollo XI, July…

Space & Spaceflight Jesus Diaz Apr 24

July 30th 2011

Nanodelivery Patches Are the Newest Way to Get Your Synthetic Boner On

Man’s eternal quest for faster and ever-more efficient ways to shoot blood into his penis has taken a step into the 21st century. We’re now using nanotechnology to churn out our boners, thanks to an Egyptian-made transdermal patch. When you take Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) orally, up to 70 percent of the drug is stolen away…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Jul 30

April 27th 2011

This Has Got to Be the Strangest and Most Beautiful Geek Game I’ve Ever Seen

At first I had absolutely no idea what was going on in this video. But eventually it made sense; and when it did, I actually thought it was kinda cool. What you’re seeing is a hybrid between art and programming, and it’s called illucia. Chris Novello (aka paper kettle), the artist/programmer behind illucia, created a…

Tech News Max Behrman Apr 27

June 9th 2010

Nexus One Shoots 720p Video After Hack

Be very careful if you’re planning on rooting your Nexus One (or any phone, for that matter), to install this 720p video hack. If you know what you’re doing, please proceed… You’ll need a rooted Nexus One running CyanogenMod CM5.0.8test3 at least, and while there’s no support for Froyo just yet (not a big problem,…

Tech News Kat Hannaford Jun 9

November 15th 2009

Motorola Droid Experiencing Software-Related Speaker Issues

Droid sales are blowing up, but so too may be Droid speakers, as reports are starting to pour in from users who’ve experienced the sound cutting out at inopportune times. Island of Misfit Toys, here we come! https://gizmodo.com/droid-sales-blowing-up-5404648 Luckily, the bug appears to be software related. Time for a patch. Who amongst the swelling Droid…

Tech News Jack Loftus Nov 15

Patch

New Open Source Bugs Leave Thousands of iOS Apps Vulnerable to Hijacking

Update Your Google Pixel Phone, Right Now

Older Intel and Lenovo Hardware Has Hackable Firmware Bugs That Will Never Be Fixed, Researchers Find

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

FTC to Companies: Patch Log4j ASAP or Suffer Our Wrath

Log4j Vulnerabilities Are Piling Up as Companies Scramble to Patch

This Tool Can Check Your Phone for Apps Affected by Android’s 911 Bug

Minecraft Players Need to Update Immediately as Nasty Zero-Day Threatens Apps Across the Web

Microsoft Failed to Correctly Fix a Zero-Day and Now Every Version of Windows Is at Risk: Report [UPDATE]

PrintNightmare: Windows Users Need to Install This Emergency Patch Right Now

REvil Gang Takes Credit for Massive Kaseya Attack and Asks for $70 Million Ransom

A Large Ransomware Attack Has Ensnared Hundreds of Companies [Update: Make That 1,000+ Companies]

30 Million Dell Devices Have Preinstalled Software With ‘Severe’ Security Flaws

A Simple Emulator Patch Makes Many Super Nintendo Games Look Amazing on an HDTV

Another Great App Went Subscription Only and Everything Is Terrible

Anyone Wants This Original Apollo XI Mission Patch Flown the Moon?

Nanodelivery Patches Are the Newest Way to Get Your Synthetic Boner On

This Has Got to Be the Strangest and Most Beautiful Geek Game I’ve Ever Seen

Nexus One Shoots 720p Video After Hack

Motorola Droid Experiencing Software-Related Speaker Issues

‘Good Omens’ Season 3 Is Still Just One Episode, Despite Being Called That

Steam Gaming Has Arrived on Apple Vision Pro, and It’s Unexpectedly Glorious

RFK Jr. Will Take on Joe Rogan for Podcaster Supremacy

The Spymaster’s Guide to the Secret Agencies of ‘Star Trek’

Uber Is Testing Driverless Volkswagen ID. Buzz Vans in Los Angeles

Cast Adrift, Meta Employees Have No Idea Who the ‘Token Legend’ Is Anymore

Microsoft Office 2024 and Windows 11 Pro Bundle Hits 76% Off, a Complete PC Setup for Less

You Can Add ‘Lamp That Folds Your Laundry’ to the List of Doomed Startups

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?

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AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

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