A journalist's account describes Dutch military intelligence (MIVD) recruiting a captured Russian GRU-linked hacker in 2017, who allegedly later provided access showing Jared Kushner accessing a Dubai bank account funded from Azerbaijan. The report claims funds from that account were transferred to several individuals, including a warlord, a mercenary and a former hitman, though the account is based on anonymous sourcing over several years.
The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert describing a scam in which callers impersonate FTC agents, claiming a victim's phone number is being used for fraud abroad and threatening deactivation unless they respond immediately. Victims are transferred to fake police officers, given a bogus case number to 'verify' online, and ultimately pressured to pay a 'security deposit' or travel overseas to resolve the issue.
Brick, maker of the phone-blocking device Brick, released a new product called Brick Night that automatically blocks selected apps once a phone enters a user-defined bedroom space, using Bluetooth signal strength to detect proximity. Users set custom app-blocking modes and time windows in the Brick app, and apps unblock automatically when the phone leaves the space. The device is battery-powered with batteries lasting at least two years, works with both iOS and Android, and can be shared by multiple users in one bedroom.
Samsung UK's blog post reports combined European sales of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra rose 45 percent compared to the Z Fold 7, alongside a 460 percent spike in search volume for the Z8 series in the week of September 6-12, when Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo. Samsung did not mention Apple, the iPhone Duo, or Z Flip 8 sales figures in the post.
Apple's debut folding phone goes on sale in stores this Friday, offering iPhone users a flexible display that expands from pocket size to a larger screen. The company has not yet published care instructions for the device, though some preorder customers have reported shipping delays pushing into January.
Apple will let customers try its new foldable iPhone, the Duo, in stores starting Friday, after last week's preorder window closed for anyone who missed it. CNET outlines several things shoppers should test in-store, including the unfolding animation, the display's matte finish and its minimal crease, before committing to the roughly $2,000 device.
OnePlus's upcoming Ace 7 series will feature a built-in fan designed to cool the device, using dual airflow paths aimed at the chipset and back panel. The design reportedly incorporates desktop-style cooling fins to help dissipate heat generated during intensive use.
Early reviews of Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, converge on a consistent set of findings. Critics call it the best foldable phone currently available, while flagging a visible and tangible crease, lagging third-party app support for the inner screen, and a design better suited to people who plan to use the unfolded display often rather than occasionally.
Samsung is now offering its certified renewed Galaxy devices through Amazon for the first time, each including a new battery and a one-year warranty. The renewed Galaxy S24 FE with 128GB storage starts at $489, down from its $649 original price but still more expensive than comparable used units from third-party sellers like Back Market.
Coolpad has opened preorders in China for the Cool X Wide, a budget Android phone priced around 999 yuan (about $150) through JD.com, with shipping starting November 8th. The phone features a 6.38-inch 16:10 display with up to 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G99 chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and a 4,600mAh battery, running Android 16 but limited to 4G connectivity.
Oppo's Find X10 Pro Max is the first smartphone to pack three 200-megapixel rear cameras, covering main, telephoto and ultrawide lenses, plus a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The phone uses pixel-binning but outputs images at 26 megapixels by default across its three rear lenses from 0.5x to 9.9x zoom, rather than the 12-13 megapixels typical of most Android rivals.
Apple has set a purchase limit of two iPhone Duo foldable phones per customer on its online store, according to CNET. Preorders placed now are estimated to ship by Jan. 25, and in-store stock is expected to be limited when the phone launches Friday. Carriers including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Best Buy reportedly allow larger orders, but only when bundled with a service line.
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