Microsoft partners with NASA to take quantum computing into space
The advances in quantum computing that are happening are, in some ways, similar to the space race: huge investment by giant entities in futuristic technology designed to take humanity to the next level. Today, NASA and Microsoft are taking that to the next level with…
Testing iOS 15.4's New Face ID With a Mask Feature
Apple yesterday released the iOS 15.4 beta and introduced a useful new feature that lets you unlock your iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask. Face ID with a Mask does not require hardware like an Apple Watch for authentication, and though it makes…
WhatsApp Chief Confirms iPad App is a Possibility: 'We'd Love to Do It'
There could be a WhatsApp app for iPad coming in the near future, according to WhatsApp chief Will Cathcart. In an interview with The Verge, Cathcart said that people have long been asking for an iPad app, and that the company would “love to do…
Spanish cops searching for drugs find an illegal crypto GPU farm instead
When Spanish police were informed of an illegal electricity tap, a small building stealing a huge amount of power from its neighbors, they suspected an indoor marijuana farm. After all, weed needs a lot of lights and hydroponics if you want to grow it in…
This smartwatch comes with Bluetooth earbuds and is on sale for just $87
Personal trainers charge a lot of money for their services. That’s why, if you’re trying to get in shape, a smartwatch may be a better option. And this one from Interepro is particularly compelling since it has some fairly unique features that you’re unlikely to find anywhere…
Social media scams hit a new high in 2021
Social media scams hit an all-time high last year, new figures from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have revealed. The FTC claims a quarter of all fraud losses for the year happened on social media, with victims losing around $770 million during 2021 (at an…
App Store Now Supports Unlisted Apps Discoverable Only With a Direct Link
Apple recently announced that the App Store now supports unlisted apps discoverable only with a direct link, as outlined on its developer website. Developers with apps that aren’t suited for public distribution can submit a request on Apple’s website to distribute unlisted apps, which don’t…
Huge subscription fraud campaign hits over 100 million Android users
A widespread Android subscription fraud campaign has been discovered actively stealing from users money. Uncovered by cybersecurity researchers from Zimperium zLabs, the “Dark Herring” campaign consists of some 470 apps, all found in the official Google Play Store. The apps, most of which fall in…
Apple Seeds First Public Beta of macOS Monterey With Universal Control
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Monterey 12.3 update to its public beta testing group, with the new software coming one day after it was provided to developers. Public beta testers can download the macOS 12.3 Monterey update from the Software…
Apple Seeds First Public Betas of iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 With Universal Control, Face ID With Mask Support and More
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 updates to public beta testers, with the software coming just a day after the launch of the developer betas. iOS and iPadOS 15.4 can be downloaded over the air after the proper…
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