After decades of America fretting over minors potentially being overexposed to pornography online, several states are suddenly moving fast in 2023 to attempt to keep kids off porn sites by passing laws requiring age verification. Last month, Louisiana became the first state to require ID from residents to access pornography online. Since then, seven states […]
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M2 Pro Mac mini Review
The M2 Pro Mac mini AppleInsider may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on our site. The M2 Pro version of the Mac mini offers extra performance grunt to the compact Mac, in a package that hits the sweet spot, and threatens its larger stablemate, the Mac Studio. […]
The Galaxy S23 series brings power savings in another key area
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung Display has confirmed that the S23 series screens use much less power. The company says it’s cut power consumption by 13% to 16%. Together with the more efficient processor, this should make for better battery life. However, it looks like Samsung has also improved efficiency in another key […]
Latest attack on PyPI users shows crooks are only getting better
More than 400 malicious packages were recently uploaded to PyPI (Python Package Index), the official code repository for the Python programming language, in the latest indication that the targeting of software developers using this form of attack isn’t a passing fad. All 451 packages found recently by security firm Phylum contained almost identical malicious payloads […]
Verizon Mobile Protect gets open enrollment period for any undamaged device
Verizon Mobile Protect gets open enrollment period Verizon customers who missed out on signing up for Verizon’s Mobile Protect are getting a second chance for undamaged devices through April 13. Verizon Mobile Protect works similarly to other device insurance plans like AppleCare, except it is charged through a users’ Verizon bill. Generally, this protection has […]
How to check Uber prices
Are you trying to take a ride somewhere? Uber is an easy way to get around if you have no access to a vehicle. It can also get expensive, though. Especially during busy days, peak hours, and holidays. Today we’ll teach you how to check Uber prices before you high a ride with a driver. […]
AI-powered Bing Chat loses its mind when fed Ars Technica article
Aurich Lawson | Getty Images Over the past few days, early testers of the new Bing AI-powered chat assistant have discovered ways to push the bot to its limits with adversarial prompts, often resulting in Bing Chat appearing frustrated, sad, and questioning its existence. It has argued with users and even seemed upset that people know […]
Berkshire Hathaway now owns 5.8% of public Apple stock
Warren Buffett. Image credit: Berkshire Hathaway Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway continues to increase its stake in Apple stock, adding 333,856 shares in Q4 2022. A 13-F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday reveals Buffett’s holding company purchased even more Appel stock. Apple is among its largest holdings alongside Bank of America, Coca-Cola, […]
Who’s top dog in the streaming wars?
With recent price hikes and a controversial move to crack down on account sharing, Netflix is still the king of streamers, but people are looking for alternatives. One of the biggest streaming success stories of the last few years has been HBO Max. Both services position themselves as one-stop streamers with huge, varied catalogs of […]
American Cancer Society to vape company: Keep our name outta your mouth
Enlarge / Elfbar disposable vape flavored vaping e-cigarette products. The American Cancer Society has made it clear that it wants nothing to do with Elfbar after the infamous Chinese vape company suggested last month that they had a partnership. The ACS also says that Elfbar can keep its money. “The American Cancer Society does not […]