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Pig butchering, the crypto-based scammer scourge that has pulled in an estimated $75 billion from victims globally, is spreading beyond its roots in Southeast Asia, with operations proliferating across the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and West Africa. The UK’s National Crime Agency disclosed new details about the identities of the Russian ransomware group … Read more
Amazon has graced us with yet another October Prime Day this year, and book lovers should be on the lookout for Kindle deals. The default 2022 Kindle is the base model of the bunch, a device we typically see go on sale during Prime Day and Black Friday. The Kindle Paperwhite could also see a … Read more
Samsung’s annual developer’s conference (finally) gave us a tiny sneak peek at the upcoming One UI 7 update, but those looking forward to jumping into the latest Galaxy interface will have come away disappointed. Samsung’s One UI 7 update schedule reveals that the new version will officially land with the Galaxy S25 series, which will … Read more
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Register: Comcast says data on 237,703 of its customers was in fact stolen in a cyberattack on a debt collector it was using, contrary to previous assurances it was given that it was unaffected by that intrusion. That collections agency, Financial Business and Consumer Solutions aka FBCS, … Read more
It’s an exciting year for Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup, and that’s not merely because of the upcoming Apple Intelligence features. After two years of enduring relatively uninspired updates, fans of Apple’s standard iPhone and iPhone Plus models finally have a pair of iPhones that feel like more than “also-rans” compared to Apple’s flagship iPhone Pro lineup. … Read more
Key Takeaways Comfort issues, but sturdy build. The design could be improved for a better fit. Impressive Active Noise Canceling blocks background noise effectively. Smooth pairing process, but touch controls can be frustrating. The app offers useful features. The JLab JBuds ANC 3 are budget-friendly, true wireless earbuds with Active Noise Canceling and an app … Read more
Two voice actors take legal action claiming their voices were stolen and cloned using AI. Source link
Surprise, surprise: another Prime Day is almost here. Though we just had a Prime Day sale in July, Amazon is hosting its Prime Big Deal Days event on Oct. 8-9, ahead of the busy holiday shopping season. If you’re in the market for a new e-reader for yourself or your loved one (or you’re already … Read more
You can save big on one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers in this early October Prime Day deal. The Marshall Emberton II is a stylish rectangular wireless speaker with a balanced output and 360-degree sound. Usually going for $170, it’s available in this Prime Day deal for a mere $100. Marshall Save $70 on Marshall’s … Read more
$18 at Amazon QKXC wireless charging station: $18 Save $8 with on-page coupon $23 at Amazon Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) smart speaker: $23 Save $27 $25 at Amazon Tapo TP-Link 2K indoor/outdoor security camera: $25 Save $15 $19 at Amazon Treatlife smart outdoor plug: $19 Save $4 with on-page coupon $15 at Amazon Franklin … Read more