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For several years now, it’s been possible to personalize your iPhone screen by creating your own icons, mostly by using Apple’s built-in Shortcuts app (and we have instructions for doing just that). But if you want to do a little customization in a short amount of time, a new feature in iOS 18 lets you … Read more

U.S. telecom giant Comcast has warned that cybercriminals stole the personal data of more than 230,000 customers during a ransomware attack on a third-party provider of debt collection services. The breach relates to a February cyberattack on Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a Pennsylvania-based debt collection agency used by Comcast.  In a filing with … Read more

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority There’s no denying the Sony PlayStation 5 continues to be among the most popular gaming consoles, and that is likely why it rarely goes on sale. If you’ve been hoping to save a bit on a PlayStation 5, today is your day. Right now, you can buy the PlayStation 5 … Read more

An anonymous Slashdot reader shared the EFF’s “Deeplink” blog post: EFF, along with the ACLU and the ACLU of Mississippi, filed an amicus brief on Thursday asking a federal appellate court to continue to block Mississippi’s HB 1126 — a bill that imposes age verification mandates on social media services across the internet. Our friend-of-the-court … Read more

Digital Trends Update 10/07/24: Prime Day is still a day away, but we’re already seeing a lot of great laptop deals popping up right now that are worth grabbing. As such, we’ve updated this article with a lot of great new deals so you can start shopping now instead of having to wait the extra … Read more

On one corner we have the base RAZR, Motorola’s most aggressive foldable yet, not just in price, but also in features. On the other we have the Galaxy Z Flip6. Samsung’s latest flip powered by AI, and I already know what you’re thinking. Why is this not a comparison against the Motor RAZR+? That one … Read more

Valerie Penso-Cuculich TV producer Ms Penso-Cuculich says reality TV applicants are using too much AI to alter how they look Valerie Penso-Cuculich knows a thing or two about picking contestants for reality TV shows. She’s a casting director for such programmes as Love Island USA, The Real Housewives of Dubai, and The Millionaire Matchmaker. Ms … Read more

Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office at a deep discount with this deal. Stack Social If you need access to Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay the yearly fee to access Office 365, you’re in luck: Stack Social is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting … Read more

At yesterday’s Halo World Championships, developer 343 Industries announced that it was officially changing its name to Halo Studios. The company also revealed that it has multiple new games in the pipeline and is switching all future Halo development from its proprietary Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine 5. In a YouTube video (below) the new … Read more

I’ve been wearing a smartwatch regularly for about a decade, so you can understand why I was hesitant to sacrifice the $399 Apple Watch Series 9 for Samsung’s new $400 Galaxy Ring, a wellness tracker worn around the finger that measures activity, sleep and other health metrics. I’m also a regular Oura ring wearer, so I’m … Read more