Apple’s long-awaited iOS 16 update for iPhones lands Monday with new security and privacy features, aimed at preventing spyware, protecting users against domestic and spousal abuse, and replacing passwords that let hackers break into your online accounts. Here’s a rundown of what to expect to see after you install. Lockdown Mode A new security feature,…
Monthly Archives: September 2022
Winter may hve arrived early for AI and machine learning startups. After years of rosy projections, growth and investor enthusiasm, a new report from PitchBook shows that VC activity in the AI sector declined precipitously over the past few months. Deal value growth in AI startups was down 27.8% quarter over quarter in Q2 2022,…
It’s not easy to keep up with all the content being released to dozens of streaming services. However, TV tracker apps make our binge-watching habits a little more manageable. ReelTime is an app for iOS device users who want to track TV shows and movies that they’ve streamed, content they’re currently watching, and titles they…
It’s going to be a big week for the crypto market. On Thursday, the Ethereum system upgrade dubbed “the Merge” will occur, moving one of the largest and most important blockchains in the world away from its current proof-of-work setup to a proof-of-stake model. The technical change brings with it a wealth of questions, including…
TL;DR: Set for release in 2023, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is available for preorder as of Sept. 12. Assassin’s Creed Mirage Standard Edition — $49.99 at Amazon, Best Buy (includes free $10 gift card), GameStop, Target, and the Ubisoft Store Assassin’s Creed Mirage Deluxe Edition — $59.99 at Amazon, Best Buy (includes free $10 gift card), GameStop,…
Save up to 34%: Now through Sept. 18, save on home appliances, cell phones, smart watches, laptops, tablets, vacuums, and more during the Discover Samsung event. When it comes to tech you need for your everyday life, Samsung seems to have an option in every category, offering everything from refrigerators to gaming monitors. Simply put,…
GoPro’s action cams have followed a predictable upgrade cycle for the past few years, but that’s about to change according to an intriguing new teaser – the video confirms that the Hero 11 Black will launch in two different sizes. GoPro’s unusually revealing trailer gives us some strong hints of what to expect at its…
There’s been an explosion in cloud gaming service providers over the last few years, many of which have struggled to capture a wider audience of gamers. We’ve seen success stories in the form of Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now, of course. But more still have missed the mark on providing stable or cost-effective…
Microsoft Teams users are currently able to share GIF files to more accurately describe their emotions to their colleagues – however experts have warned that cybercriminals can also use them to execute malicious commands and steal sensitive data without being spotted by antivirus tools. Cybersecurity consultant and pentester Bobby Rauch discovered a couple of vulnerabilities…
Assassin’s Creed fans are already worried about the monetization model of Mirage, but pending ESRB changes mean those concerns look premature. Revealed in a recent showcase, Assassin’s Creed Mirage is set to be the series’ next mainline entry, returning the heavyweight Ubisoft series to its roots in a new stealth-focused adventure. Currently, it’s the only…