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It’s the last day to get three months of Disney+ Basic for only $6
28 Sep

It’s the last day to get three months of Disney+ Basic for only $6

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With the rights to content from big studios and franchises like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, Disney+ is a streaming service that everyone knows and loves — so much so that it nabbed a spot as one of the best streaming services in our guide. Whether you look forward to sitting down on your couch ready to be whisked away to Marvel’s multiverse of TV shows, like the highly anticipated Agatha All Along, or want to keep the kids entertained with hit classics like Bluey, or Inside Out 2, Disney+ has great content for adults and kids…
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Meta fined $102 million for storing passwords in plain text
28 Sep

Meta fined $102 million for storing passwords in plain text

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The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has slapped Meta with a $101.5 million (€91 million) fine after wrapping up an investigation into a security breach in 2019, wherein the company mistakenly stored users' passwords in plain text. Meta's original announcement only talked about how it found some user passwords stored in plain text on its servers in January that year. But a month later, it updated its announcement to reveal that millions of Instagram passwords were also stored in easily readable format.While Meta didn't say how many accounts were affected, a senior employee told Krebs on Security back then that…
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The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden
28 Sep

The Morning After: A $6 million fine for robocalls from fake Biden

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially issued its full recommended fine against political consultant Steve Kramer. This is after he initiated a series of robocalls to New Hampshire residents with pre-recorded audio of President Biden’s voice, using deepfake AI technology. The fake Biden told voters not to vote in the upcoming primary, saying “Your vote makes a difference in November, not this Tuesday.” Kramer must pay $6 million in fines in the next 30 days or the Department of Justice will handle collection, according to a FCC statement.Kramer doesn’t just face a fine; he also has criminal charges against…
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Intel reportedly rebuffed an offer from ARM to buy its product unit
28 Sep

Intel reportedly rebuffed an offer from ARM to buy its product unit

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Intel's fortunes have declined so rapidly over the past year that chip designer ARM made a "high level inquiry" about buying its crown jewel product unit, Bloomberg reported. However, Intel said the division wasn't for sale and turned down the offer, according to an unnamed insider.There are two main units inside Intel, the product group that sells PC, server and networking chips and a chip manufacturing foundry. ARM had no interest in Intel's foundry division, according to Bloomberg's sources. ARM and Intel representatives declined to comment.Intel's fortunes have been on the wane for years, but the decline over the last…
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Threads is adding location sharing to posts
27 Sep

Threads is adding location sharing to posts

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Threads seems to be rolling out a new location tagging feature that allows users to add a location to their posts. Some users have reported seeing the change in Threads’ app, though it doesn’t seem to be available to everyone just yet.The feature is similar to location tagging on Instagram. When you give Threads access to your location, you’ll see a list of nearby places to tag, though you can also manually search for a place. For example, I saw that a few users already jokingly tagged their posts as “hell.”According to an in-app disclaimer from Meta, the company plans…
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Engadget Podcast: PS5 Pro hands-on and Meta’s wild Orion AR glasses
27 Sep

Engadget Podcast: PS5 Pro hands-on and Meta’s wild Orion AR glasses

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We've finally had a chance to try the PlayStation 5 Pro and Engadget's Jessica Conditt has come away impressed. In this episode, Devindra and Jess chat about what the PS5 Pro does well, and discuss who a $700 console is actually meant for. Also, coming off of Meta Connect 2024, Karissa Bell joins to chat about her time with the Quest 3S, as well as her thoughts about Meta's Orion AR headset and AI plans.Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email…
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Prime Day deals include this Blink Outdoor 4 and Echo Show 5 bundle for only $60
27 Sep

Prime Day deals include this Blink Outdoor 4 and Echo Show 5 bundle for only $60

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Although the October edition of Amazon Prime Day isn't in full swing just yet, there are still tons of deals to be had, especially on the company's own products. A bundle of a Blink Outdoor 4 camera and Echo Show 5 smart display is . That's $130 off the regular price and it marks a record low for this bundle. There is one caveat, though: this deal is only available to Prime members.This bundle is one that makes a lot of sense. You'll be able to use your Echo Show 5 to get a live view of whatever the Blink…
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Microsoft explains how it’s tackling security and privacy for Recall
27 Sep

Microsoft explains how it’s tackling security and privacy for Recall

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The condemnation of Microsoft's Recall feature for Copilot+ AI PCs was swift and damning. While it's meant to let you find anything you've ever done on your PC, it also involves taking constant screenshots of your PC, and critics noticed that information wasn't being stored securely. Microsoft ended up delaying its rollout for Windows Insider beta testers, and in June it announced more stringent security measures: It's making Recall opt-in by default; it will require Windows Hello biometric authentication; and it will encrypt the screenshot database.Today, ahead of the impending launch of the next major Windows 11 launch in November,…
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Fujifilm GFX100S II review: Outstanding performance at a reduced price
27 Sep

Fujifilm GFX100S II review: Outstanding performance at a reduced price

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Fujifilm’s original GFX100S was a popular alternative to the GFX100, as it offered the same picture quality in a slimmer body at a much lower price. It did have some flaws, though, most notably its autofocus that didn’t always keep up with the subject. In a similar vein, the company recently released the $5,000 GFX100S II as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the $7,500 flagship GFX100 II. It looks much the same as before, but has an updated sensor, processor, autofocus and more.Both cameras are clearly aimed at pros, but is the GFX100 II worth the extra $2,500, or…
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Google launches Gemini’s contextual smart replies in Gmail
27 Sep

Google launches Gemini’s contextual smart replies in Gmail

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When Google rolled out Gemini side panels for Gmail and its other Workspace apps, it revealed that its generative AI chatbot will also be able to offer contextual smart replies for its email service in the future. Now, the company has officially released that feature. Smart replies have existed in Gmail since 2017, giving you a quick, albeit impersonal, way to respond to messages, even if you're in a hurry or on the go. These machine-generated responses are pretty limited, though, and they're often just one liners to tell the recipient that you understand what they're saying or that you…
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