Venmo, Apple Pay, and Other Payment Apps Are About to Be More Regulated
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to supervise the largest payment apps. Here's why this rule is a good thing for users who rely on Venmo or Apple Pay almost every day.
Apple Might Be Ditching the Lightning Headphone Jack Adapter, but You Don't Have To
Apple appears to be phasing out the Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter, which lets users plug their wired headphones into their Lightning iPhones. Even if Apple stops selling these adapters, there are plenty of alternatives, so there's no reason to buy a new pair of AirPods (or a new iPhone, for that matter).
EDGE OF HONOR: Brad Thor's 24th Scot Harvath Book Set for July 2025 Release
On July 1, 2025, Scot Harvath returns to action in Edge of Honor, the latest novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor. Harvath, a former Navy SEAL turned Secret Service agent turner
iPhones now auto-restart to block access to encrypted data after long idle times
Apple has added a new security feature with the iOS 18.1 update released last month to ensure that iPhones automatically reboot after long idle periods to re-encrypt data and make it harder to extract.
Malicious PyPI package with 37,000 downloads steals AWS keys
A malicious Python package named 'fabrice' has been present in the Python Package Index (PyPI) since 2021, stealing Amazon Web Services credentials from unsuspecting developers.
Rudolph & Frosty Ditch CBS for NBC After 50 Years But Not on YouTube TV, Fubo, & Others
In a move that’s sure to shake up holiday traditions, Christmas classics Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman are leaving their longtime home on CBS after more than 50 years. NBC has secured the broadcast rights to these beloved Rankin-Bass specials in a multi-year licensing deal, marking a rare shift in the typically […]
Microsoft wants $30 if you want to delay Windows 11 switch
Microsoft announced today that Windows 10 home users can delay the switch to Windows 11 for one more year if they're willing to pay $30 for Extended Security Updates (ESU).
You’ll get another chance to pre-order the retro-themed PS5 on Tuesday
Sony’s 30th anniversary PS5 consoles and accessories are available for pre-order again. The retro-themed hardware sold out quickly during the initial September 26 pre-order period, frustrating fans. The second window opens on Tuesday.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is the world most popular e-reader and the previous generation model had the most sales and reviews on the Amazon website. The e-commerce giant has just refreshed the Kindle Paperwhite a week ago and it is considered their first 12th generation device. The big selling points are the new E INK
New Kindle e-readers no longer appear on computers - Good e-Reader
The latest generation, Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Scribe 2, Kindle Scribe 1, and Kindle and the upcoming Kindle Colorsoft, all have something in common. When you plug them into USB into your PC or MAC, they no longer appear as external drives. This prevents users from using file managers to back up their books or to
New Amazon Kindle e-readers will come out on October 16th?
Amazon Kindle e-readers are sold out everywhere, all over the world. The only models left to purchase are the Kindle Scribe, Kindle Kids and various expensive bundles. Amazon is gearing up for a bevy of new products, which will be the 12th generation. The all-new Kindle Basic leaked on a Spanish e-commerce site several weeks