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WhatsApp patches vulnerability exploited in zero-day attacks

WhatsApp has patched a security vulnerability in its iOS and macOS messaging clients that was exploited in targeted zero-day attacks. The company says this zero-click flaw (tracked as CVE-2025-55177) affects WhatsApp for iOS prior to version 2.25.21.73, WhatsApp Business for iOS v2.25.21.78, and WhatsApp for Mac v2.25.21.78. "Incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages in WhatsApp [..] could have allowed an unrelated user to trigger processing of content from an arbitrar

Private Equity Snaps Up Disability Services, Challenging Regulators

Cash Cow David vs. Goliath State Solutions Private equity companies have gobbled up group homes and other services for people with disabilities, attracting the attention of state and federal regulators across the nation and alarming advocates.People with intellectual or developmental disabilities have suffered abuse, neglect and even death while under the care of private equity-owned providers, according to a recent report from watchdog group Private Equity Stakeholder Project.“Private equity

GoPro Needs to Get Its Act Together if These Leaks for DJI’s Tiny Action Camera Are Real

DJI is taking yet another cue from Insta360. The China-based company recently pulled the curtain on its first 360 camera, the Antigravity A1, but there are more unique cameras to rip off. DJI may also have a “Nano” action camera with a detachable pod, something very close in shape and capabilities to the recent Insta360 Go Ultra. Even if DJI is stuck copying its competitor, at least it’s bringing something new to the world of action cameras, unlike a certain company that rhymes with “Slow no.”

Show HN: Sosumi.ai – Convert Apple Developer docs to AI-readable Markdown

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial, independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple Inc. “Apple”, “Xcode”, and related marks are trademarks of Apple Inc. This service is an accessibility-first, on‑demand renderer. It converts a single Apple Developer page to Markdown only when requested by a user. It does not crawl, spider, or bulk download; it does not attempt to bypass authentication or security; and it implements rate limiting to avoid imposing unreasonable load. Content

Calling Pixel 10 owners! What do you think of your brand new phone?

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority 🗣️ This is an open thread. We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts in the comments and vote in the poll below — your take might be featured in a future roundup. Early birds are now receiving their Pixel 10 devices, as retail sales and pre-order shipments begin pumping through the supply line. Getting a new phone, especially one with so much promise from a prominent manufacturer like Google, is always exciting. But while hype is one thing, actual hands-o

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Why my 12-year-old Kindle is still my favorite piece of tech

I’m a tech guy with plenty of gadgets I use regularly. These include my phone, tablet, smartwatch, Bluetooth speaker, laptop, headphones, earbuds, and more. But when I look at my electronics lineup, one device sticks out as a symbol of what great technology should be. It was cheap, is old, but still looks almost as new, and I have no reason whatsoever to buy a new one. It’s my Kindle, and I love everything about it. What's your favorite piece of tech you own? 13 votes Phone 46 % Tablet 8 % Comp

Google Play Store could soon fix a major annoyance in managing apps across devices (APK teardown)

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing an “Uninstall” button directly within individual app listings in the Play Store. This button, on individual app pages, will make it easier to remotely uninstall apps from other devices. The Google Play Store forms an integral part of the Android flagship experience. It serves as the primary gateway to download and install apps and games on not only your phone but all connected devices in your hardware ecosystem. Over the years, Google ha

The best MacBook accessories for 2025

There is a mouse graveyard in my office cabinet — devices I’ve tried and discarded because they didn’t help with my shoulder aches. The solution was a roller ball mouse and Logitech’s MX Ergo is the best I’ve found. It tilts for a more natural “handshake” grip and has a slow-mo option for more precise movements in Photoshop and other apps. The scroll wheel is speedy but precise, as is the trackball and you can switch between two devices with the pairing button. You can even program the various b

Google Play Store is making the move to your Pixel 10 a bit less chaotic

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Play Store Downloads list now separates restored apps into a “From previous device” section during the setup process. The change was spotted by a tipster while restoring apps on a Pixel 10 Pro XL. It’s a small tweak that could make the transfer to a new device marginally less overwhelming. If you’ve just picked up a new Pixel 10 or any other Android phone, you’ll know the chaos of transferring everything from your old handset. Restoring dozens or

Video player looks like a 1-inch TV from the ’60s and is wondrous, pointless fun

If a family of anthropomorphic mice were to meet around a TV, I imagine they'd gather around something like TinyCircuits’ TinyTV 2. The gadget sits on four slender, angled legs with its dials and classic, brown shell beckoning viewers toward its warm, bright stories. The TinyTV’s screen is only 1.14 inches diagonally, but the device exudes vintage energy. TinyTV 2 Specs Display Size: 1.14-inch Resolution: 216×135 Panel Type: IPS Dimensions: 1.9×1.4×1 inches (47.6×36.6×25.9mm) Ports: 1x USB

Service members deserve the right to repair

“The generator is down, and we don’t have enough ice to continue icing the remains of soldiers killed in action. How much longer, ma’am?” That’s the message I received while deployed to Balad, Iraq, as an Air Force second lieutenant. I was overseeing generators in theater, and the one powering the mortuary facility had failed. The clock was ticking. I didn’t have HVAC expertise or the necessary parts. The only viable backup generator was on the other side of the country. I had two choices: ini

Google shares workarounds for auth failures on ChromeOS devices

Google is working to resolve authentication issues affecting some ChromeOS devices, which are preventing affected users from signing into their Clever and ClassLink accounts. As the company explains in a recently updated incident report on the Google Workspace Status Dashboard, these authentication failures impact devices running version 16328.55.0 with Chrome browser version 139.0.7258.137. These issues are disrupting Single Sign-On access to Clever and ClassLink educational partner platforms

American military service members deserve the right to repair

“The generator is down, and we don’t have enough ice to continue icing the remains of soldiers killed in action. How much longer, ma’am?” That’s the message I received while deployed to Balad, Iraq, as an Air Force second lieutenant. I was overseeing generators in theater, and the one powering the mortuary facility had failed. The clock was ticking. I didn’t have HVAC expertise or the necessary parts. The only viable backup generator was on the other side of the country. I had two choices: ini

Blogging service TypePad is shutting down and taking all blog content with it

In the olden days, publishing a site on the Internet required that you figure out hosting and have at least some experience with HTML, CSS, and the other languages that make the Internet work. But the emergence of blogging and "Web 2.0" sites in the late '90s and early 2000s gave rise to a constellation of services that would offer to host all of your thoughts without requiring you to build the website part of your website. Many of those services are still around in some form—someone who really

Galaxy S25 FE leak shows off every angle and color ahead of launch

TL;DR A leak shows the Galaxy S25 FE from every angle. The leak also shows off the device in all four of its color options. Today, Samsung announced it will hold a reveal event in a week from now. At that event, we’ll be introduced to “the newest member of the Galaxy S25 family.” This is definitely in reference to the Galaxy S25 FE. Before that unveiling, however, you can get at least one more early look at the device, thanks to a new leak. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?

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One-time WordPress competitor TypePad ends its slide into obscurity by shutting down

In the olden days, publishing a site on the Internet required that you figure out hosting and have at least some experience with HTML, CSS, and the other languages that make the Internet work. But the emergence of blogging and "Web 2.0" sites in the late '90s and early 2000s gave rise to a constellation of services that would offer to host all of your thoughts without requiring you to build the website part of your website. Many of those services are still around in some form—someone who really

Early blogging service Typepad is shutting down for good

Typepad, a blogging service that launched in the same year as WordPress, has announced that it's shutting down on September 30. "We have made the difficult decision to discontinue Typepad," its team said in a post. Several major publications used it as a backend for their websites in its early years, and it even released an app in 2008, but it soon fell behind WordPress in popularity. The service stopped accepting new signups sometime in 2020 but continued supporting its old customers. One user

Standalone AI Devices Are Back, Baby. The Note-Taking Plaud Note 3 Proves It

There was a moment around 18 months ago when it felt like AI had unlocked an entirely new consumer technology category. The wearable Humane Pin and handheld Rabbit R1 were small, standalone devices that promised to be your AI personal assistants and threatened to be smartphone killers. But almost as soon as the hype around them peaked, it died down again. The devices that hit the market during that initial wave of excitement overpromised and underdelivered, and today we remain just as reliant o

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The best alternatives to Spotify for listening to music

is a reviews editor who manages how-tos and various projects. She’s worked as an editor and writer (and occasional sci-fi author) for more years than she cares to admit to. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. When this article was originally written in February 2022, the big Spotify controversy was that artists were abandoning the audio service in protest of the company’s contract with podcaster Joe Rogan, and some subscribers were deciding t

Google’s sideloading crackdown could blunt some eReaders’ edge

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s latest app requirement may soon block the sideloading of apps from unregistered developers. The change could impact readers who rely on sideloaded apps on their Android-based eReaders. The new requirement will begin rolling out in September 2026. Google’s latest app requirement claims to protect users, but feels more like a move for greater control. In accordance with the “developer verification requirement,” developers will need to confirm t

Certificates for Onion Services

Certificates for Onion Services¶ This document tracks existing procedures or proposals for integrating and validating TLS/HTTPS certificates for Onion Services. While some depends on Certificate Authorities (CA) model, others rely on alternative certification and validation procedures that does not require built-in certificate chains in the client software or reliance on financial transactions. Whenever you browse the internet regularly, the connection between your computer and a service is u

Your favorite e-ink sketchbook might be getting smaller

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR A very short reMarkable “special event” on YouTube teases a new device heading to shelves. Interested shoppers can tune in on September 3 at 8 AM ET to find out more details. For now, speculation suggests a smaller form factor. It appears reMarkable isn’t done scribbling in the e-ink margins. The company dropped a cryptic teaser video, showing off what looks like a downsized tablet with familiar Paper Pro DNA. While the clip doesn’t confirm much beyon

Delivery Companies Around the World Stop Shipments to the US: Here's Who's Affected

Primary shipping services, including the European branch of DHL, multiple European state postal services, Australia Post, Japan Post and Taiwan's state postal service, have stopped shipping consumer goods of varying amounts (over $100 in some cases) to the US. The pause is currently expected to be temporary as countries respond to the latest US tariff measures, but could have a significant impact on US businesses selling anything from Taiwanese GPUs and Japanese card packs to European electronic

Google has a new program to protect that Pixel you just ordered

TL;DR Google has launched a new device protection program called Pixel Care Plus. Pixel Care Plus offers new benefits like $0 screen and battery repairs, $0 post-warranty malfunction claims, and more. Current monthly subscribers of Google Preferred Care and Fi Device Protection will be migrated over to this new program in the coming months. If you were worried about having an accident with your Pixel phone, Google offered an insurance program called Preferred Care to help protect your device.

Chipolo, an AirTag rival, debuts rechargeable trackers with a six-month battery life

Chipolo, the maker of item tracking devices that compete with AirTags, launched its latest additions to its lineup of rechargeable products on Wednesday, including an updated version of its colorful LOOP tracker and the slim Chipolo CARD. The latter is designed to slip into your wallet and features a textured matte surface in an understated charcoal color, making it easy to blend in with other credit cards. Meanwhile, the LOOP can be attached to everyday items — like your keys, purse, or backpa

Google to verify all Android devs to protect users from malware

Google is introducing a new defense for Android called ‘Developer Verification’ to block malware installations from sideloaded apps sourced from outside the official Google Play app store. For apps on Google Play, there was already a requirement for publishers to provide a D-U-N-S (Data Universal Numbering System) number, introduced on August 31, 2023. Google says this has had a notable effect in reducing malware on the platform. However, the system didn’t apply to the vast developer ecosystem

Global Salt Typhoon hacking campaigns linked to Chinese tech firms

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and partners from over a dozen countries have linked the Salt Typhoon global hacking campaigns to three China-based technology firms. According to the joint advisories [NSA, NCSC], Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co. Ltd., Beijing Huanyu Tianqiong Information Technology Co., and Sichuan Zhixin Ruijie Network Technology Co. Ltd. have provided cyber products and services to China's Ministry of State Securi

South Korea bans smartphones in all middle and elementary school classrooms

South Korean lawmakers have banned smartphones and other smart devices in elementary and middle school classrooms, The New York Times reports. The law goes into effect in 2026. The legislation only outlaws these devices during class hours and there are no stipulations regarding punishment for violators. The law does, however, give principals and teachers the power to stop students from carrying or using a phone on school grounds. Additionally, students are able to use smart devices during emerg

The best portable power stations for camping in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed

To figure this out, you're going to need to do some calculations and gather some information. First, you need to know what devices you are going to power. List them all, because forgetting that coffee pot or heated blanket could make the difference between the power station lasting all day, or giving up the ghost on you before the day is over. Specifically, you want to know how much power, in watts, each device draws. This information is usually found on a label on the device. For example, a h

Plaud launches a new AI hardware notetaker, the $179 Note Pro

Hardware company Plaud.ai has released its new physical notetaker, the Plaud AI Pro, on Wednesday. The notetaker, priced at $179, comes two years after the original Plaud Note was released, and a year after the company released an AI Pin. For people who haven’t seen one, the Plaud Note is a credit-card-sized hardware notetaker, which can stick on the back of your phone and help you take notes for calls or in-person meetings. The Note Pro looks similar to the original Note, but there’s one majo

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