In the future, maybe you’ll see Amazon drones beside birds flying above your house. The FAA has cleared Amazon to test out drones for air deliveries. If Amazon passes its air trials, it could drop off your orders at your doorstep via drone. FAA and Amazon Drone Clearance Gizmodo reports […]
Google Drive Flaw Leaves Users Open to Malware
Be extra careful when using Google Drive. The G Suite app has a weakness that may expose you to malware and phishing attacks. With this flaw, attackers can upload malware that looks like real documents or images. You may find a simple cat photo on your Drive, but it’s malware. […]
Facebook Warns of Blocking All News in Australia
Facebook warns it might ban users in Australia from sharing news on the app. The government had pushed a law that would force Facebook to pay for content. Facebook Getting Stingy Engadget reports that Facebook has stressed that news content doesn’t bring in a lot of revenue. Moreover, the company […]
Report: Apple Might Release 12-Inch Apple Silicon Macbook in 2021
Now that Apple has ditched Intel to make its custom silicon, the company might release its first Apple Silicon computer soon. The New Apple Silicon Computers Gizmodo reports that hints have surfaced in China Times about the new Apple computer. The report, in Chinese, says that the new Apple Silicon […]
Google Assistant Expands “Snapshot” Feature
Google Assistant is getting a new feature. With the update, Google Assistant gets added reminders, and it can suggest new activities for you. The new feature rounds out Google Assistant, allowing you to map out your full day. Google Assistant’s “Snapshot” Called Snapshot, this new Assistant feature came out in […]
Apple Approves Third-Party Mac Repair Shops
Having your Mac break during a pandemic is horrible luck. What if the nearest Apple Store in your area is closed? If your only choice is going to third-party repair shops, don’t worry. Apple will now verify these shops for Mac repairs. Going to Third-Party Mac Repair Shops According to […]
China Steps in US-TikTok Deal With New License Rules
The TikTok saga may not be over yet. While TikTok talks to US companies for a possible sale, the Chinese government has stepped in. Through the latest move, Beijing made it clear that it wants to play a role in the sale. Reports say that China wants to hold final […]
New Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 78 People in 12 US States
Before, it was onions, and now it’s peaches. The United States now recalls peaches after new salmonella outbreaks have sickened 78 people in 12 states. In the recall, the US includes loose peaches and peach products. The CDC also warned Americans not to buy any peaches or peach products, especially […]
Tesla Foils a $1M Ransomware Attack with FBI Help
This week, Tesla managed to stop a Russian ransomware attack. After Tesla’s alert, the FBI arrested a 27-year-old Russian on cyberattack charges. The Possible Ransomware Attack on Tesla The website Electrek reported on the cooperation between Tesla and the FBI. Their efforts led to the arrest of Egor Igorevich Kriuchkov. […]
FDA Authorizes New $5 Covid-19 Test
To help officials test more people for COVID-19, the US FDA has approved a new 15-minute test kit. You just have to buy the test for $5, and it will work the same way as a pregnancy test. Healthcare company Abbott developed the kit. The New COVID-19 Test Kit The […]