Apple foldable could be an iPhone or iPad mini replacement, says confusing report
A supply chain report says that the first Apple foldable device could launch in 2026 or 2027 – later than some sources have suggested – but that it’s unclear whether it will be a folding iPhone or a replacement for the iPad mini.
Making sense of the...
Arlo security cameras raise monthly fee from $2.99 to $7.99 in two years
The monthly cost of a cloud subscription for using a single Arlo security camera on the cheapest plan is increasing to $7.99 per month. That’s up from $4.99, and up from the $2.99 price charged in 2022 …
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More than seven hours of daily screen time is harmful; costs US $73B a year
A new study says that more than seven hours a day of daily screen time is harmful to our health, and the cost of this to the US economy adds up to $73B a year.
Eye-strain, muscle fatigue, neck pain, sleep interference, and even damage to our musculo...
NSA buys personal data illegally-obtained from smartphone users, reveals senator
A letter to the US Director of National Intelligence reveals that the NSA buys personal data which was illegally-obtained from smartphone users through the apps they use.
The open letter was sent by US senator and member of the Select Committee on I...
Adult strangers won’t be able to send DMs to teens on Instagram or Facebook
Meta is beefing up protections against grooming of teens on Instagram and Facebook by further limiting who is able to send them direct messages.
The latest measure builds on a previous Instagram protection, based on who teenagers follow in the app …...
Trello data breach of 15M accounts; Loan Depot 16M customers
A reported Trello data breach has seen the personal details of more than 15 million users put up for sale on the dark web.
A separate Loan Depot ransomware attack resulted in more than 16 million customer accounts compromised, taking a number of the...
Adopting a sane approach to social media, and apps generally
The start of a new year is a time many of us use to take stock – of our goals, our habits, the ways in which we spend our time. For me, one significant change has been adopting a more sane approach to social media, and apps in general.
I’m a huge fa...
Unlink your Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger accounts – but only in Europe
Meta has announced a radical new move to comply with European antitrust requirements taking effect in March. The company will let you unlink your Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger accounts – as well as those for Facebook Marketplace and Facebook Gamin...
Vision Pro apps: Why some big brands have actively opted out
With pre-orders open, we know which of Apple’s Vision Pro apps will be pre-installed – but we also know some major third-party apps have no current plans to support the device.
While there’s still time for things to change, it’s already clear that s...
Apple Pay competitor apps coming – but regulators asking whether people want more
iPhone users are set to see Apple Pay competitor apps being launched by banks and finance companies, after the Cupertino company gave in to European antitrust pressure to allow them access to the NFC chip.
But before regulators give the okay to the ...