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Stop Letting iPhone Apps Access Your Data. Do This Instead
When you use an iPhone app for the first time, you might be asked to give the app access to other features on your phone, like your camera. If you're like me and just want a new app to work, you've probably tapped "Allow" without a second thought. However, you might not realize that tapping "Allow" gives the app access to other information on yourself and those closest to you. ... Read more
2022-11-27 23:59:37
US bans sale of Huawei, ZTE tech amid security fears
The US has banned the sale and import of new communications equipment from five Chinese companies, including Huawei and ZTE, amid concerns over national security. Other companies listed include Hikvision, Dahua and Hytera, which make video surveillance equipment and two-way radio systems. It is the first time US regulators have taken such a move on security grounds. Hikvision said that its prod ... Read more
2022-11-27 23:46:47
Best Black Friday 3D Printer Deals: Fantastic Printers at Fantastic Prices
There are heavy discounts on 3D printers for Black Friday and through the holiday season, if you know where to look. Looking for a fun hobby that combines creativity, STEM topics and entrepreneurship? 3D printing is as big as it has ever been, and the additive manufacturing sector is expected to be worth $10 billion by later this decade. A large chunk of that is hobbyists selling their creations ... Read more
2022-11-24 21:01:38
Here's How One Retailer Is Prepping for the Black Friday Cyber Onslaught
Fear of ransomware and other cyberattacks will keep IT professionals on their toes over the holiday weekend. The Black Friday weekend is traditionally one of the biggest of the year for online sales, but those sales hinge on the ability of retailers to keep their e-commerce sites going and to fend off threats from cybercriminals. The stakes are undoubtedly high for retailers, as well as all kind ... Read more
2022-11-24 20:59:57
I Tracked My Sleep With an Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Which Is Better?
Oura's Sleep Score gives it an advantage over the Apple Watch. But you need a membership to get the ring's full benefits. I've learned a lot about my sleep over the past week. For example, I tend to get around 5 hours of "light" sleep during a typical night, and an average night of sleep for me usually means 7 hours of shut-eye. I know this because I've been wearing two devices to mon ... Read more
2022-11-24 20:59:06
Why Donald Trump isn't returning to Twitter (for now)
Donald Trump loves Twitter. In 2017, he said he wouldn't have become president without it. "Twitter is a wonderful thing for me, because I get the word out… I might not be here talking to you right now as president if I didn't have an honest way of getting the word out," he said. After Twitter's new owner Elon Musk reversed Mr Trump's permanent suspension, you might have thought the f ... Read more
2022-11-24 20:54:29
Watch France vs. Australia at World Cup 2022 From Anywhere
One of the favorites, France, kicks off their World Cup campaign against Australia. Here's how to watch. France are the reigning World Cup holders. They're also one of the favorites to win this year's World Cup, but can they make lightning strike twice? History says probably not. World Cup winners usually have a hard time making it two in a row -- France ignominiously went out in the group stage ... Read more
2022-11-22 20:30:35
Take Your Best-Ever Photos With These iPhone 14 Camera Tips
You can capture truly stunning images with your iPhone. Here's how. Apple's iPhone 14 Pro has an awesome triple camera system capable of taking stunning images that comfortably rival the best camera phones out there including Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra and Google's recent Pixel 7 Pro. The iPhone's powerful combination of gorgeous image quality, software processing and advanced features, such as ... Read more
2022-11-22 20:29:48
UK Probes Apple's and Google's 'Stranglehold' Over Mobile Browsing
The country's competition watchdog says the tech giants' dominance hinders innovation and adds unnecessary costs for businesses. The UK's competition watchdog will launch an investigation into Apple's and Google's dominance of the mobile browser market. The Competition and Markets Authority said Tuesday it will conduct a more in-depth investigation of the companies' "stranglehold" on t ... Read more
2022-11-22 20:28:50
FTX: Court says Sam Bankman-Fried ran FTX as a 'personal fiefdom'
Troubled crypto firm FTX collapsed after being "run as a personal fiefdom of Sam Bankman-Fried", a US bankruptcy court has heard. The former FTX boss led the firm once valued at $32bn (£27bn), but lacked basic money controls, a lawyer leading the bankruptcy proceedings said. The true state of FTX's finances was only now being understood, he said. He also claimed Mr Bankman-Fried's tea ... Read more
2022-11-22 20:27:17