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Crypto theft: North Korea-linked hackers stole $1.7b in 2022
North Korea-backed hackers stole $1.7bn (£1.4bn) of crypto in 2022, says blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. This nearly quadruples the country's previous record for cryptocurrency theft - $429m in 2021. The loot also made up 44% of the $3.8bn stolen in crypto hacks last year, which the firm called "the biggest year ever for crypto hacking". Experts have said the country, facing hea ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:23:04
Samsung S23 Will Miss Out on 2023's Biggest Phone Trend
There's no satellite connectivity for the most advanced Android phones. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series has a few new features, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra packs a 200-megapixel camera that looks like it could take sharper photos than nearly any other phone on the market. But as cutting edge as Samsung's new premium phones are, they won't have satellite texting, which is quickly turning into one of 20 ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:30:11
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Skips Out on Satellite Connectivity (for Now)
Samsung's mobile chief says it may consider adding satellite connectivity when the tech matures. One of the iPhone 14's most significant new features is its ability to communicate with satellites to contact emergency responders when cell service isn't available. Chipmaker Qualcomm has also pledged to bring similar tech to Android phones later this year. Samsung, however, is sitting this one out. ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:29:34
Apple's 2023 Black History Month Collection Is Here Along With iOS 16.3
Features and designs that celebrate Black culture are now available for the Apple Watch and the iPhone. Apple is celebrating Black History Month with the launch of its Black Unity Collection, which includes a special-edition Apple Watch Black Unity Sport Loop, matching iPhone wallpaper and a mosaic watch face. The watch face and wallpaper designs are now available, along with its newest software ... Read more
2023-02-01 20:29:04
Samsung Unpacked Is Tomorrow: How to Watch the Galaxy S23 Reveal Live
Don't miss Samsung's big announcements at Galaxy Unpacked 2023 tomorrow. Samsung's February Unpacked event is less than a day away. The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) Wednesday at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco, is expected to usher in the company's latest flagship smartphone series -- the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. If you want to tune in to Samsung U ... Read more
2023-02-01 02:01:31
11 Hidden iOS 16 Features You Probably Didn't Know Your iPhone Had
It's the hard-to-find iOS features that are sometimes the best. Your iPhone is more powerful than you might think. Underneath all the major new features on iOS 16, like the revamped lock screen and ability to unsend text messages, there are lesser known tools and settings that are just as impressive, and can help make your day-to-day use more efficient, interesting and fun. I'm going to walk you ... Read more
2023-02-01 02:01:05
iOS 16.3: The New iPhone Features You Can Try Now
New features include more security options and new ways to use emergency SOS via satellite. Apple released iOS 16.3 on Jan. 23, and the update brings new features, bug fixes and security updates to people with an iPhone 8 or later. One of the biggest new features in iOS 16.3 means you can now use security keys to protect your Apple ID. This update was released alongside updates for other Apple s ... Read more
2023-02-01 01:59:21
Nothing Phone (2) to Be Released This Year in the US
Nothing's CEO and founder says software will be a bigger focus for the next phone. Less than a month after Nothing brought the Phone (1) to the US comes the news that the company is set to launch the Phone (2) in the US later this year. The release was originally reported by Inverse but was confirmed by a Nothing spokesperson to CNET via email. In the interview with Inverse, Nothing CEO and c ... Read more
2023-01-30 20:27:49
Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs, Features and Colors Leaked in AT&T Listing
The unreleased Samsung S23 shows up on an AT&T website, but you still can't purchase it. The Samsung S23 is set to be unveiled during Samsung's Unpacked event on Wednesday, Feb. 1, but an AT&T store in Atlanta didn't get the memo. On Monday, the Brookhaven store's website posted images of the phone, as well as a description of its features and colors ahead of its official launch. The ... Read more
2023-01-30 20:27:30
Samsung's 4th-Quarter Profit Hits 8-Year Low
Operating profit plummets 69% on concerns about the global economy's health. Samsung's fourth-quarter profit was the lowest the company has seen in eight years, as the global economic downturn continues to weigh on consumer demand for PCs and phones. The Korean electronics giant reported Monday that its operating profit for the three-month period ended Dec. 31 came in at 4.31 trillion won ($3.5 ... Read more
2023-01-30 20:27:03