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Samsung's Galaxy S22 Shouldn't Need an FE Model: Here's Why
From the super-sized Galaxy S22 Ultra to the pocketable Galaxy Z Flip 3 and wallet-friendly Galaxy A series, Samsung already has a dizzying selection of phones to choose from. But there's one way Samsung could simplify things: Skip the Galaxy S22 FE. Don't get me wrong; the $700 Galaxy S21 FE (short for "fan edition") has plenty going for it. When I reviewed the phone in January, I was ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:28:39
Coinbase Says It Doesn't Sell Customer Data After ICE 'Geo Tracking' Contract Surfaces
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has a contract to provide US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, with data analysis tools to help investigate financial crimes, and one of the features offered is raising some eyebrows. The deal with ICE was reported last year, but the full documents surfaced this week via a Freedom of Information Act request by watchdog organization Tech Inquiry, ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:28:05
Missing cryptoqueen: Is Dr Ruja Ignatova the biggest Bitcoin holder?
With cryptomarkets in turmoil, files seen by the BBC suggest an unlikely Bitcoin investor may have also lost a fortune - "the missing cryptoqueen", Dr Ruja Ignatova. The scammer disappeared in 2017 as her cryptocurrency OneCoin was at its height - attracting billions from investors. Fraud and money-laundering charges in the US have led to her becoming one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fug ... Read more
2022-07-01 20:25:27
Default Windows 10 Settings You Should Change Right Now
If you're not upgrading your computer to Windows 11, you can still improve your experience by changing these default settings. Microsoft launched Windows 11, its latest operating system, last October. The OS reached broad deployment earlier this year after a staggered rollout spanning half a year, meaning it's now ready for all compatible computers. (Here's how to download it if you're ready.) Ho ... Read more
2022-07-01 03:37:04
Best Crypto Exchanges for July 2022: Buy, Sell and Trade Bitcoin, Ether and More
Manage your crypto transactions with these top exchanges that make it simple to buy and sell coins and tokens. Cryptocurrency markets continue to evolve and grow, even during one of the biggest price crashes the industry has seen yet. While governments are stepping up their efforts to regulate crypto, scams continue to plague crypto investors. It's more essential than ever to find a trusted and ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:09:04
Twitter Could Take These Steps to Slow Viral Misinformation, Researchers Say
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are rife with misinformation that can easily go viral. One study looked at millions of tweets and found that a handful of steps could be taken to slow the spread of false information on Twitter. Researchers with the University of Washington Center for an Informed Public found that combining multiple measures -- including deplatformin ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:08:32
Period-Tracking Apps Are Just the Start of Post-Roe Data Concerns
The privacy policies of period-tracking apps were subjected to intense scrutiny last week after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, but security specialists say women's concerns about data collection should extend far beyond apps related to reproductive health. Following the ruling, which ended nearly 50 years of federally protected abortion rights, near-immediate bans and restrictions beg ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:08:03
Apple Now Allows Apps in South Korea to Use Third-Party Payment Systems
Developers won't be able to use App Store features including Ask to Buy and Family Sharing if they forgo the tech giant's payment system. Apple said on Thursday that apps exclusively released in the South Korean App Store can use third-party payment systems to take in-app payment. The move comes after South Korea last year amended its Telecommunications Business Act, which banned app stores from ... Read more
2022-06-30 20:07:39
iPhone 14 Rumor: All the Buzz We've Heard So Far
We're collecting all the gossip about Apple's next iPhone lineup. The iPhone 14 is likely still a few months away from launch, and fans have questions about the new iPhone's price and specs, especially after the debut of iOS 16, Apple's next big iPhone software. (Here's how you can download the beta now, although you probably shouldn't yet.) iOS 16 isn't the only thing giving hints to the iPhone ... Read more
2022-06-30 03:55:53
My Top 5 Wishes for Apple's iPhone 14: New Design Tweaks, USB-C and More
Commentary: I have big hopes for the rumored iPhone 14. The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro sit among the best phones you can buy in 2022, thanks to the lineup's superb all-around performance and camera skills. But, Apple could be bumping up the specs and maybe changing up the iPhone's look later this year. Rumor has it that Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are on their way with a few possible design and ... Read more
2022-06-30 03:54:40