Month: August 2024

Top  background check company National Public Data was recently hit by a class action lawsuit which claimed the personal data of almost three billion people was leaked online. A cyber criminal group known as ASDoD listed the database for sale online at $3.5 million, but there is no evidence that anyone has yet paid the sum. If confirmed, this could be one of the biggest data breaches on record – or could it? Troy Hunt, one of the most renowned security experts around, and the founder of breach site HaveIBeenPwned, looked…

Looking Glass, a hologram company founded in 2014, has released a lineup of 3D holography devices that look to stretch the boundaries of viewing and interacting with 3D content. The Looking Glass Go, along with the larger Looking Glass 16-inch and 32-inch “Spatial Displays” allow for real-time simultaneous 3D visualization of apps, videos, and digital images from multiple angles, meaning workers no longer need to cluster in a physical space to view or make relevant changes to an app or video. The Looking Glass Go is available for $299 but…

So you’ve chosen a Ring security camera or video doorbell protect your home. Now you’ve got another choice to make: whether or not to sign up for the optional Ring subscription, which brings a number of additional features for a monthly fee. The subscription is called Ring Protect, and (like a lot of subscriptions), it keeps on edging higher and higher in price. In 2024, the Amazon-owned company has increased its individual device pricing by 43% from what it was before – you’ll find more details below. That means it’s…

So you’ve chosen a Ring security camera or video doorbell protect your home. Now you’ve got another choice to make: whether or not to sign up for the optional Ring subscription, which brings a number of additional features for a monthly fee. The subscription is called Ring Protect, and (like a lot of subscriptions), it keeps on edging higher and higher in price. In 2024, the Amazon-owned company has increased its individual device pricing by 43% from what it was before – you’ll find more details below. That means it’s…

Cybercriminals have been spotted running a devious new phishing scheme targeting contractors looking for work with the US government. Researchers from Perception Point revealed the “Uncle Scam” campaign bypasses security checks to deliver sophisticated phishing emails designed by LLMs to be extremely convincing. The attackers use advanced tools, including AI-powered phishing kits and the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform, to execute convincing multi-step attacks. (Image credit: Perception Point) Abusing Microsoft Dynamics 365 & LLMs The campaign begins with a phishing email that appears to come from a legitimate US government agency,…

RevAir hair dryer two-minute review The RevAir hair dryer is designed around the knowledge that curly folks — particularly those with especially curly type four hair like mine — spend more time and energy blow-drying and straightening their hair. In response, RevAir developed a first-of-its-kind reverse-air dryer that’s extremely easy to use. Instead of the pistol-shaped body or wand form factors we’re used to seeing in some of the best hair dryers and best Dyson Airwrap dupes, the RevAir hair dryer opts for a unique design that looks far more…

Effortlessly stylish and remarkably powerful, the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot Plus PC is at Best Buy for $1,299.99 (was $1,499.99), marking the first time it’s been on sale. This one truly stands out as it’s only recently launched, too, so discounts have been fairly thin on the ground.  We’re especially excited as the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot Plus PC is one of the best 2-in-1 laptops out there based on our testing. It easily switches between laptop and tablet mode so you get the best of both worlds here.  Powerful…

Issues with external storage can be frustrating, which is why it helps to know how to fix an external hard drive that’s not showing up on your computer.  External hard drives are handy for storage and backup, and often, when they don’t work, it could be due to improper connectivity, outdated drivers, or formatting errors.  In this article, we’ll guide you through the exact steps to troubleshoot this issue with external hard drives on Windows and Mac systems. And if your existing storage isn’t sufficient, we’ve rounded up the best…