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Re-enroll 2FA security keys by November 10 or get locked out
X is warning that users must re-enroll their security keys or passkeys for two-factor authentication (2FA) before November 10 or they will be locked out of their accounts until they do so. In a series of posts on X, the company says this change only affects users who use passkeys or hardware-based security keys, such as YubiKeys. Both authentication methods provide…
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The last-gen Kindle is a steal at just $65 refurbished
In case you didn’t know, the last-gen Kindle is nearly just as good as the current model. Not only is the reading experience nearly identical, it also has the same sharp 300PPI display with dark mode, an adjustable front light, and USB-C charging. If you want a great e-reader, but you also want to save some money, you can grab…
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Google Home acting “pretty creepy” as users report fake identities and hallucinated chores
Spooky season is about to reach its apex with Halloween on Friday (Oct. 31), and Google Home may be getting in on the action. Reportedly, Google’s smart home devices have started inventing fake people and events. A couple of Reddit users claim that their devices started acting up this week. The initial post on the r/googlehome subreddit concerned the poster’s…
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Google disputes false claims of massive Gmail data breach
Google was once again forced to announce that it had not suffered a data breach after numerous news outlets published sensational stories about a fake breach that purportedly exposed 183 million accounts. This claim began over the weekend and into today, with news stories claiming that millions of Gmail accounts were breached, with some outlets saying it affected the full…
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Spotify brings video podcasts and music videos to its Apple TV app
Spotify has announced a redesigned version of its Apple TV app that the company says has been “rebuilt from the ground up for a faster, smarter, more visual experience.” The tvOS version of the Spotify app is also gaining several welcome features from the mobile version, but the biggest updates include the addition of video podcasts and music videos. Some…
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This early Black Friday deal gives the Galaxy Z Flip 6 a 55% off discount and I can’t stop recommending it — here’s why
So far this year alone I’ve tested and reviewed more than a dozen of the best phones out there. While top-of-the-line flagships like the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Galaxy S25 Ultra are backed by cutting edge hardware and blistering performances, the Galaxy Z Flip 6 continues to make a compelling argument against all of them. While it’s since been…
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Italian spyware vendor linked to Chrome zero-day attacks
A zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome, exploited in Operation ForumTroll earlier this year, delivered malware linked to Italian spyware vendor Memento Labs, born after IntheCyber Group acquired the infamous Hacking Team. Operation ForumTroll was uncovered by Kaspersky in March. The campaign targeted Russian organizations – media outlets, universities, research centers, government organizations, and financial institutions, with well-crafted invitations to the Primakov Readings…
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Ads will arrive on Samsung Family Hub smart fridges next month.
Samsung warned us last month that ads were coming to the giant Android tablets embedded in its Family Hub smart fridges. I’ve been eyeing mine ever since — and the first ones are about to arrive. Starting November 3rd, the $2,000-plus connected fridges will get a new widget that serves up ads, Shane Higby, head of Home Appliance Business at…
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I wore Friend, the AI companion that listens all day — here’s what surprised me most
I’ll begin by saying, when I unboxed Friend, I was underwhelmed. As someone who has tested a variety of AI gadgets, chatbots, and wearables, this felt different. That’s because Friend isn’t like other AI wearables. It doesn’t help you check off tasks or control your smart home; it doesn’t have a voic,e and there aren’t even any buttons on it.…
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Hackers earn $1,024,750 for 73 zero-days at Pwn2Own Ireland
The Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 hacking competition has ended with security researchers collecting $1,024,750 in cash awards after exploiting 73 zero-day vulnerabilities. At Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, competitors targeted products in eight categories, including printers, network storage systems, messaging apps, smart home devices, surveillance equipment, home networking equipment, flagship smartphones (Apple iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, and Google Pixel 9), and wearable technology (including Meta’s Ray-Ban…
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