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US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-02-12 03:16:20

Hackers working on behalf of the Iranian government are likely to target industrial control systems used at water treatment plants and other critical infrastructure to retaliate against recent military strikes by Israel and the US, federal government agencies are warning. One cybersecurity company says many US-based targets aren't adequately protected against the threat. “Based on the current geopolitical environment, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors may target US devices and networks for near-t

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Google’s answer to Apple’s Handoff is coming with a welcome upgrade for Android (Updated)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-14 08:46:55

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on an Android-wide “Handoff” feature for multi-device syncing. This feature will enable access to apps and media across your devices, and even sync notifications between them. Apple has a similar Continuity feature called Handoff, albeit without notification syncing. Update, July 1, 2025 (04:46 AM ET): We’ve managed to enable the UI for the Handoff feature within Cross-device services. The feature is still a work in progress and doe

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Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

gizmodo.com Ellyn Lapointe 2026-02-15 05:40:18

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular over the last two decades, especially among young people. These sleek, deliciously flavored smoking devices are often marketed as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, but alarming new research challenges that assumption. In a study published June 25 in the journal ACS Central Science, researchers tested three popular disposable vape brands for hazardous metals and metalloids such as lead, chromium, antimony, and nickel. Inhaling these tox

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Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security

krebsonsecurity.com Unknown 2026-02-15 20:33:59

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) briefed Capitol Hill staff recently on hardening the security of their mobile devices, after a contacts list stolen from the personal phone of the White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was reportedly used to fuel a series of text messages and phone calls impersonating her to U.S. lawmakers. But in a letter this week to the FBI, one of the Senate’s most tech-savvy lawmakers says the feds aren’t doing enough to recommend more appropriate secur

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Millions of Brother Printers Are Full of Hackable Bugs

gizmodo.com Lucas Ropek 2026-02-16 20:00:35

Brother makes some solid, reliable printers. Indeed, for several years running, The Verge named it the best printer you should buy. Unfortunately, the company’s devices appear to be riddled with new zero-day bugs that could allow a savvy cybercriminal to hijack them. The vulnerabilities were discovered by cybersecurity firm Rapid7, which published a blog about the bugs last week. The blog explains that, after some research, Rapid7’s cyber pros came across a total of eight new zero-day vulnerabi

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Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats

engadget.com Unknown 2026-02-16 21:23:37

It turns out that your smartphone could be an overlooked vulnerability that puts you at risk of being tracked. To combat this, Google is rolling out a new security feature in Android 16 that will warn users if their device is using a fake or insecure mobile network or if that network requests identifying information about a connected device. However, these features likely won't be available until the next generation of Android devices, as first reported by Android Authority. Since the current A

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Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2026-02-16 16:01:00

TL;DR: Hackers have cracked Brother's method of generating default admin passwords for hundreds of its printers, scanners, and label makers, putting users who haven't changed them at risk. Additionally, researchers found seven other serious vulnerabilities affecting Brother and other brands. Users should visit company websites for security advisories and update their firmware. Security researchers at Rapid7 recently reported eight vulnerabilities affecting over 689 printers, scanners, and label

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Android 16 will alert users to possible Stingray surveillance, fake cell towers

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2026-02-16 17:37:00

Why it matters: As Android 16's new security features roll out with the next generation of smartphones, users will, for the first time, have a tool to detect invisible digital surveillance. Whether this prompts broader reforms in how such technology is used and regulated remains to be seen. Still, the feature reflects a growing awareness of the need to protect personal privacy in the mobile age. An upcoming Android update will introduce a warning system to help users detect one of the most elus

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Android 16 can warn you that you might be connected to a fake cell tower

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-17 05:04:05

TL;DR Android 16 is adding a new security feature that can warn you when your phone might be connected to a fake or insecure mobile network created by a “stingray” device. This feature alerts you to unencrypted connections or when the network requests your phone’s identifiers, which can help detect when surveillance might be happening. Due to new hardware requirements, this protection will likely only be on new devices launching with Android 16, such as the upcoming Pixel 10. There are many s

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Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

theverge.com Andrew Liszewski 2026-02-18 10:11:46

is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2006, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. With the Wear OS 5.1 update that was released last March, Google quietly introduced a new feature called Channel Sounding for the Pixel Watch 3 that could improve the accuracy of pinpointing the location of other devices using its existing Bluetooth hardware. But while Channel Sounding is now supported by the smartwatch, it’s not yet in use becau

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Security Bite: How hackers can take over your Mac using Bluetooth

9to5mac.com Arin Waichulis 2026-02-18 14:58:17

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With Built-In Cables, This 10,000mAh Travel Charger Goes for Peanuts Thanks to Early Prime Day.

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-18 15:55:25

With dozens of power banks to select from on Amazon, it’s easy to feel snowed under with options but not all portable chargers are created equal. There are good reasons to look beyond the ratings and take a look at features that really matter: If you require a power bank that’s skinny, robust, affordable, and packed with innovative features like many outputs and cables integrated so you don’t need to carry spares – this is a model worth buying. Presently, there’s a 10,000mAh portable charger wi

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Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 05:00:05

TL;DR Android 16 is adding a new security feature to warn you when your phone connects to a fake or insecure mobile network known as a “stingray.” This feature alerts you to unencrypted connections or when the network requests your phone’s identifiers, which helps protect against surveillance. Due to new hardware requirements, this protection will likely only be on new devices launching with Android 16, such as the upcoming Pixel 10. There are many simple things you can do to keep your privat

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The Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device with this precise Bluetooth tracking feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-19 05:30:10

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Pixel Watch 3 is the first known Android device to support Bluetooth Channel Sounding, enabling precise, centimeter-level distance tracking. This feature is more accurate than traditional Bluetooth signal strength for finding items and serves as a widespread, low-cost alternative to UWB. While the watch supports Channel Sounding after its Wear OS 5.1 update, the feature is not yet in use, likely in preparation for a future Find Hub app relea

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US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2026-02-21 00:21:02

Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Americans to start adopting health-tracking devices. Kennedy told the House of Representatives this week that the health agency is planning "one of the biggest advertising campaigns" in its history to encourage Americans to use the wearables. Also: 4 health trackers I'd recommend to anyone (and why they make such a big difference) "My vision is that every American is wearing a wearable within four years," Kennedy sa

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What is an Xbox?

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-02-21 05:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft’s “This is an Xbox” marketing campaign in November always felt a little too early. If you ask a friend or family member what an Xbox is, the response is likely going to be “it’s a game console.” Xbox is ingrained in popular culture as a box under your TV that you play games on, but Microsoft’s ads over the past six months have been attempting to redefine the Xbox as a

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Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?

techspot.com Unknown 2026-02-23 15:35:00

Choose wisely! The correct answer, the explanation, and an intriguing story await. Correct Answer: Symbian Before becoming the iconic star of Super Mario Bros., what was Mario originally named? The first known mobile phone virus was Cabir, also referred to as Caribe. Discovered in June 2004 by Kaspersky Lab, Cabir primarily targeted mobile devices running the Symbian operating system, an OS widely used in Nokia phones during the early 2000s. Although the virus itself was not overtly malicious

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This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-27 00:44:41

Going out without a power bank is a risk many of us can’t afford to take anymore. The fear of your phone dying at the worst possible moment is real. In the past, power banks were bulky, heavy and awkward to carry around but technology has come a long way: Today you can have the best models in your pocket, ready to charge your devices whenever you need to use them. One of the best models available on the market today is the INIU portable charger which is among the world’s thinnest and capable of

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Dealing With Spotty Internet? A Network Switch Might Fix It

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-27 09:00:00

Your home internet connection can run just fine without a network switch, so is it essential to have one? I spoke with an expert from Netgear to find out the benefits of using one. Spoiler: It can enhance your connection. If you’re serious about optimizing your internet connection, using a network switch could take it to the next level. However, there are details to consider before investing in a network switch. A network switch is a device you connect to your router. It opens up more Ethernet

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Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-02-27 15:25:14

Portable power stations have surged in popularity in recent years, becoming essential gear for a range of situations—whether you’re facing winter power outages or heading outdoors for summer adventures like camping. In contrast to standard power banks, this device offers enough juice to run small appliances like mini fridges as well as more energy-intensive electronic devices. The Bluetti power station, especially in this deal, takes it a notch higher by offering a 100W solar panel, and makes i

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Google’s answer to Apple’s Handoff is coming with a welcome upgrade for Android (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-02-27 23:04:55

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on an Android-wide “Handoff” feature for multi-device syncing. This feature will enable access to apps and media across your devices, and even sync notifications between them. Apple has a similar Continuity feature called Handoff, albeit without notification syncing. Last week, we spotted an in-development “App Cast” tool within Google Play Services. Based on the strings, we speculated that Google could allow Android devices to strea

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Apple @ Work Podcast: How Kagi is building a better search for teams

9to5mac.com Bradley C 2026-02-28 00:00:00

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with

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Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 10:39:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on giving Gemini the ability to control your smart home from your car. Gemini will be able to manage all Home devices connected to your account. Google Assistant for Android Auto and Automotive is a great hands-free tool for handling a variety of tasks while on the road. One such task you can use the digital assistant for is controlling your smart home from the car. When Gemini eventually replaces Assistant on Android Auto and Automot

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This WiFi 6 Router Covers 6,500 Sq.Ft. and Is Now at Its Lowest Price with 10,000 Five-Star Reviews

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-01 10:10:59

Low WiFi in a large house can be quite frustrating, particularly when your ISP router is not powerful enough to cover all parts of it. Instead of relying on an average box that has a tendency of creating dead spots and lagging connections, it is worth investing in a more powerful system from a trusted brand like TP-Link. One of their best-selling devices, the 3-pack TP-Link Deco AX3000 WiFi 6 mesh system (deco x55) is currently selling at an all-time low price of $149, down from $199 previously

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US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-01 15:15:57

US congressional staffers have reportedly been told that they're no longer allowed to use WhatsApp on government devices. The House of Representatives' chief administrative officer (CAO) is said to have informed workers on Monday that the app — including the mobile, desktop and web-based versions — is not permitted on House-managed devices. "The Office of Cybersecurity has deemed WhatsApp a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data, absence of stored data e

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Canada says Salt Typhoon hacked telecom firm via Cisco flaw

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2026-03-01 20:23:44

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI confirm that the Chinese state-sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group is also targeting Canadian telecommunication firms, breaching a telecom provider in February. During the February 2025 incident, Salt Typhoon exploited the CVE-2023-20198 flaw, a critical Cisco IOS XE vulnerability allowing remote, unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary accounts and gain admin-level privileges. The flaw was first disclosed in October 2023, when it was

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This Magnetic 10000mAh Power Bank Is 88% Off, Amazon Holds a Final Clearance Sale

gizmodo.com Gizmodo Deals 2026-03-01 20:25:52

Power banks are a great method of keeping your devices charged on the go, but they typically come with the hassle of cables which can be a pain and a drag. The ultimate luxury is to have a power bank that is Magsafe compliant so that you can wirelessly charge your devices without having to use cables. That is exactly what this magnetic portable charger does—and it is currently on sale for a very reasonable price. It also has two built-in cables, a USB-A and a USB-C ports so that you can charge

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iOS 26 to let third-party apps build their own AirDrop alternative

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2026-03-03 05:44:48

Apple’s tight grip on local wireless sharing is finally loosening, even if rather reactively. With iOS 26, developers are getting a new API that allows third-party apps to discover and connect nearby devices over Wi-Fi, without needing an internet connection. Here’s how it’ll work. Wi-Fi Aware As observed by iHelpBR, the core of this news boils down to Wi-Fi Aware, which will allow nearby devices to find each other and create a direct peer-to-peer connection over Wi-Fi, even when they’re not o

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Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-03-05 05:57:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Mobile devices are always a tempting target for cybercriminals. That's true not just for consumers but for companies. According to Google, more than half of organizations have pointed to smartphones as their most exposed endpoint, and data breaches often occur from improper use of these devices. In a blog post released earlier this month, Google describes the latest protections available with its Android Enterprise platform, which rolls out to most Android 16-compatible handset

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Steam adds more accessibility features

engadget.com Unknown 2026-03-06 10:16:06

Steam has introduced a new batch of features for improved accessibility in the latest beta of the gaming client. The platform is adding a sliding scale for adjusting UI size, a high contrast mode to make text and buttons more distinct from the background, and a reduce motion setting to disable select animations and page transitions. These three features are available for devices running SteamOS and in Steam's Big Picture Mode, which displays a full-screen user interface for easier legibility. I

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US critical infrastructure exposed as feds warn of possible attacks from Iran

Google’s answer to Apple’s Handoff is coming with a welcome upgrade for Android (Updated)

Some Disposable E-Cigarettes Are More Toxic Than Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds

Senator Chides FBI for Weak Advice on Mobile Security

Millions of Brother Printers Are Full of Hackable Bugs

Android 16 will protect users from fake cell towers and potential spying threats

Brother printer hack puts thousands of users at risk of remote takeover

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Google quietly introduced precise Bluetooth tracking on the Pixel Watch 3

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Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you

The Pixel Watch 3 is the first Android device with this precise Bluetooth tracking feature

US government wants health trackers for all? What it means for your health, privacy, and wallet

What is an Xbox?

Which operating system was targeted by the first ever mobile phone virus?

This 10,000mAh Power Bank Costs Only $16, Scores 4.6/5 from 78,000 Amazon Reviews

Dealing With Spotty Internet? A Network Switch Might Fix It

Amazon Offers 50% Off This Portable Power Station, Plus a Free 100W Solar Panel Included

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Apple @ Work Podcast: How Kagi is building a better search for teams

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This WiFi 6 Router Covers 6,500 Sq.Ft. and Is Now at Its Lowest Price with 10,000 Five-Star Reviews

US House reportedly bans WhatsApp on government devices

Canada says Salt Typhoon hacked telecom firm via Cisco flaw

This Magnetic 10000mAh Power Bank Is 88% Off, Amazon Holds a Final Clearance Sale

iOS 26 to let third-party apps build their own AirDrop alternative

Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - these Pixel models included

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