In a new security advisory, Okta has revealed that its system had a vulnerability that allowed people to log into an account without having to provide the correct password. Okta bypassed password authentication if the account had a username that had 52 or more characters. Further, its system had to detect a “stored cache key” … Read more
I think my colleague Cherlynn Low jinxed us in the last installment with her mention of a slower than usual October. The last week of the month was jam-packed with news, especially from Apple, so we’re in for a busy few weeks of reviews to finish out the year. This week, we tested Amazon’s long-awaited … Read more
Apple has determined that “a very small percentage” of iPhone 14 Plus models are having rear camera issues, and it has launched a service program to repair them for free. If your phone isn’t showing a preview when you use its rear camera, then you may be eligible to get your phone fixed at no … Read more
Here’s everything you need to know about the case of Neveah Crain, an 18-year-old pregnant woman who is one of at least two Texas women who died as a result of the state’s abortion ban. Here’s everything you need to know about the case of Neveah Crain, an 18-year-old pregnant woman who is one of … Read more
If you’re wondering what happened to Amazon’s new and improved version of its Alexa voice assistant, you’re not alone. Bloomberg reports that the new Alexa is still stuck in its developmental phase and Amazon has cut off access to its beta phase including its new “Let’s Chat” phase. As a result, a planned late 2024 … Read more
Multiple victims were shot on October 31, 2024, in the downtown Orlando area. A suspect Multiple victims were shot on October 31, 2024, in the downtown Orlando area. A suspect
Donald Trump recently made a remark about former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, who publicly endorsed Kamala Harris. Read below to find out what the current Republican presidential candidate said. Donald Trump recently made a remark about former U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, who publicly endorsed Kamala Harris. Read below to find out what the current Republican presidential candidate … Read more
Disney is adding another layer to its AI and extended reality strategies. As first reported by Reuters, the company recently formed a dedicated emerging technologies unit. Dubbed the Office of Technology Enablement, the group will coordinate the company’s exploration, adoption and use of artificial intelligence, AR and VR tech. It has tapped Jamie Voris, previously … Read more
Learn more about Cheney as her feud with Donald Trump escalates, with the former president labeling her a “dumb individual” and suggesting having guns “trained on her face.” Learn more about Cheney as her feud with Donald Trump escalates, with the former president labeling her a “dumb individual” and suggesting having guns “trained on her … Read more
A new update for Instagram posted earlier today could fix one of the most frustrating problems for creators. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced a new filtering update on Instagram for creators’ inboxes. Instagram users with a creator-designated account can now filter message requests in their inbox based on its sender in a similar … Read more