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Not Every CVE Deserves a Fire Drill: Focus on What’s Exploitable
More than 40,000 new vulnerabilities (CVEs) were published in 2024 alone. More than 60% of those were labeled “high” or “critical.” Sounds scary, sure, but how many of them actually put your environment at risk? Not nearly as many as you might think. Scoring systems like CVSS flag severity based on technical factors. But they don’t know your network, your…
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The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
It’s finally time to upgrade for many owners of the earliest Amazon Fire TV devices, as Netflix is ending support for them next month, reports German outlet Heise. The cutoff for US users is June 3rd, according to ZDNet, which writes that the company has been emailing those who would be affected by the change. Netflix is specifically ending support…
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Fire Hazard Prompts Hyundai to Recall Limited Number of Palisade SUVs
Electrification is transforming more than just the powertrain—it’s reshaping all kinds of vehicle components. Automakers are moving beyond hybrids and EVs, electrifying systems like water pumps, power steering, and even engine oil pumps to boost efficiency. That last one—the oil pump—is at the center of a new issue for the 2025 Hyundai Palisade. A defect in the electric oil pump…
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Connecticut fire department notifies residents of data breach claimed by ransomware gang
The Westfield Fire District in Middleton, CT this week confirmed it notified victims of a November 2024 data breach that compromised their personal info. The fire department has not publicly disclosed how many people it notified or what data was compromised. However, it is offering victims free credit monitoring and identity theft protection, which usually implies Social Security numbers were…
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7 tips and tricks to make your Fire TV even better
Fire TV casts a wide net in terms of devices. Not only is it among some of the best streaming devices, but it’s also baked into some of the best OLED TVs, as well. Whether you’re running Amazon’s Fire TV interface on an actual display, such as the Panasonic Z95A OLED, or a streaming stick, like the Fire TV HD,…
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Amazon Fire TV Has a Command Line, Here’s How to Access It
Summary Fire TV uses Android as its base OS, enabling access to ADB for a full Linux command line experience. Enabling ADB on Fire TV is straightforward through Developer Options to access a full command line. ADB allows for various functions on Fire TV like controlling media playback or triggering remote button actions. Did you know that Amazon’s Fire TV…
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Over 400,000 phone chargers recalled due to fire risk — what to do now
Over 400,000 Casely Power Pod portable MagSafe wireless phone chargers are being recalled by the company in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to a fire risk. The specific model is the 5,000mAh Power Pod with the model number E33A. The charger will have the brand name “Casely” engraved on the front and right sides of the bank.…
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Amazon’s reportedly ditching Android OS on its Fire TVs later this year
Amazon has been quietly working on ditching the Android-based software its Fire TV streaming devices run on in favor of its own OS, and a new report claims the replacement will launch later this year. As first reported in 2023, Amazon is cooking up a Linux-based OS, codenamed Vega, to eventually replace Fire OS, a fork of open source Android…
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How to Enable ADB on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Summary To enable ADB on an Amazon Fire Tablet, first activate Developer Options by tapping the “Serial Number” repeatedly. After Developer Options are enabled, find the newly added menu in Device Options and toggle on “USB Debugging.” Using ADB allows users to control the Fire Tablet from a computer over USB and perform various tasks. Want to take a peek…
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Fire Force Season 3 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
Fire Force Season 3 tops the chart of the most anticipated Spring 2025 anime. That’s because, first of all, the anime has gathered a huge fandom with its intriguing story and incredible characters, and secondly, it is making a comeback after four years. Also, the upcoming season, split into two cours, will be the final installment that will cover the…
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