Apple confirms iPhone attacks as millions left unprotected
There are important steps to protect yourself Some iPhones are at risk of being hacked by mercenary spyware, Apple has confirmed, as it has raised new concerns about device security and surveillance. Just before the Christmas holidays, Apple released fixes for two actively exploited security flaws in order to fight this risk. What is mercenary […]
2 months ago
Apple issues warning for people who charge their iPhone while they’re sleeping
Doing so could have major consequences Most people find that there’s no better time to charge your iPhone than when you’re asleep at night. Waking up in the morning, both fully recharged, it sets the tone for the rest of the day however Apple have warned that doing this could have major consequences. Apple have […]
2 months ago
Watching short form content damages the brain five times worse than alcohol
TikTok is not your friend A brain imaging study in China has shown that smashing through short-form content has physical consequences. With a bit of luck, this groundbreaking research led by Professor Qiang Wang at the Tianjin Normal University might help to change a few phone-glued lifestyles out there. It found that short-form video addicts […]
7 months ago
AI chatbots are making people stupid, study says
Who’d have thought… Chatbot users are withering away, intellectually speaking. According to a study drawn up by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), those who rely on artificial intelligence to produce essays and other long-form texts could be slowly killing their cognitive abilities (per LBC). 54 individuals took part in the test; split […]
9 months ago
Trump unveils $499 gold mobile phones for ‘real Americans’
Samsung and Apple will be looking over their shoulder A brand-new golden smartphone and mobile service are set to be launched by The Trump Organisation this summer – overseen by the US President’s sons Donald Jr and Eric. Aimed at “real Americans”, this T1 Phone hopes to rival sector giants Samsung and Apple and will […]
9 months ago
Experts issue warning that Putin could attack the UK by blocking the sun
Taking inspiration from Mr. Burns of all people Russian leader Vladimir Putin may end up weaponising solar engineering technology against the UK, it’s been suggested. Intended to limit global warming, this fantastical tech would see aerosols deployed in the Earth’s atmosphere to reflect light back into the black expanse of space, yet experts are warning […]
9 months ago