You won’t believe how powerful scanning one of these malicious QR codes is. Plus, the app that turned into a marketing nightmare, three must-have downloads and OpenAI’s duet shows just how far language models are coming.
🚨 Hospital nightmare: The Ascension hospital cyberattack in May 2024 shut down computers for weeks, and it all started with one employee who mistakenly downloaded a malicious file. Ascension handles roughly 3 million emergency room visits and performs nearly 600,000 surgeries per year.
DJI's new drone nightmare
It’s a drone so small it could be mistaken for a bug, yet powerful enough to capture your every move. DJI’s latest release is pushing boundaries in a way that’s unsettling.
Hackers are selling old routers to spies
They’re using these routers for denial-of-service (DoS) attacks and spamming inboxes. Meanwhile, a man’s been cyberstalked by a former roommate — nightmare stuff. Plus, Microsoft got hacked, and OpenAI is launching a search engine.
Make $170K/yr answering questions online
One guy ditched his $75K gig after making more on JustAnswers. Plus, a mom’s nightmare: her 5-year-old’s bedroom cam was hacked. Apple’s throwing shade at Bing, AI robot dentists.
Let’s forget we said that: The overwhelming reaction to Microsoft’s recently announced Recall feature for Windows 11 has been, “Uh, hello, security nightmare.” By default, they said Windows 11 on new AI-enabled PCs will snap a screenshot of everything you do so you can revisit your history. Now, they’re going opt-in only. If you get a new PC and see the option, say, “No, thanks.”
Google's PR nightmare mirrors the Bud Light fiasco
How is Google’s recent AI debacle impacting the company? Here’s the inside scoop.
Budget Ozempic, avoid Amazon fees & online piracy amps up
Plus, we’re covering TikTok gardening tips that pros warn are your plants’ worst nightmare. Andrew has a wild story about getting scammed on a dating app. It’s cold outside, so here are some top tricks for staying warm with your tech. And, as always, we’ll be reading your letters!
Apple's nightmare before Christmas
Apple has been banned from selling its top Apple Watches. Here’s what you need to know.
The nightmare surrounding America's F-35 fighter jet
Was our new stealth fighter hacked? Here’s what we know, in one minute.
New broadband nutrition labels are here
Have you ever tried to figure out your internet connection bill? It’s a nightmare. Here’s some good news, in one minute.
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