One day in May, I woke up to a nightmare scenario involving port-out hijacking, a form of identity theft where criminals take control of your phone number to gain access to your accounts. This incident exposed the vulnerabilities of even the most tech-savvy individuals, highlighting the need for stronger consumer protections in the digital age.
In the movie Oppenheimer, Niels Bohr challenges the physicist early in his career, comparing algebra to sheet music and emphasizing the importance of being able to “hear” the music instead of just reading the notes. This analogy raises an interesting point about how individuals perceive and interact with computational processes in their everyday lives. Robert
Elon Musk caused quite a stir when he took to social media to declare his full endorsement of former President Donald Trump. This announcement came just moments after Trump was rushed off stage due to gunshots at a rally in Pennsylvania. Musk expressed his support for Trump’s recovery, despite the chaotic events that had just
In an unexpected move, Meta has decided to lift all restrictions on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts. This decision comes just in time for Trump to resume his full social media advertising and promotion program as the November election approaches. The accounts were initially suspended by Meta in January 2021, following
Video game awards are often criticized for being popularity contests, but the Independent Games Festival awards – the IGFs – stand out as an exception. The IGF Celebration Days Steam sale highlights this, offering discounts on past winners and finalists until July 20th. These awards are not decided by mere popularity, but rather by a
The Driver TV series that was initially announced in 2021 and scheduled to launch with a dedicated streaming service called Binge in 2022 has been officially cancelled. The production company behind the series has also been scrapped, leaving fans disappointed by the sudden turn of events. Despite the cancellation, there is still a glimmer of
The Concord beta is currently in progress for those who have pre-ordered Sony’s highly anticipated hero shooter or are subscribed to PlayStation Plus. Players falling into this category have the opportunity to download the PC version from Steam and enjoy the game until July 14th. However, if you have not made a purchase or subscription
When Brandon Fishman decided to run a discount on his vitamin-infused coffee during Target’s weeklong deals event, he did not anticipate the impact it would have on his Amazon sales. The competition between Target and Amazon led to a significant drop in sales for Fishman on the e-commerce giant’s platform. The buy box, a coveted
Commercial space flight has been making headlines recently, with companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Virgin Galactic leading the charge. However, there are new players entering the scene, aiming to offer a unique experience to space enthusiasts. Startups like Zephalto, Space Perspective, and World View are looking to take tourists to the stratosphere using pressurized
Upon first glance, the Engwe P20 seems like the ideal folding e-bike for urban commuters. With a price tag around $1,190 and promising features like a quick 10-second folding time, belt-driven motor, torque sensor, and hydraulic disc brakes, it certainly checks all the boxes on paper. However, as with many budget-friendly e-bikes, the true test