If you’ve been rocking an Android phone or tablet for any amount of time, you’ll be familiar with the over-the-air (OTA) software update trifecta that the operating system encompasses. Firstly, there are system updates, which are linked to major OS security patches and feature upgrades. Secondly, there are Google Play…
Pro-Iran hacktivist group says it is behind attack on medical tech giant Stryker
A group of Iran-linked hackers say they have broken into the servers of U.S. medical tech giant Stryker, causing disruptions worldwide. As of Wednesday morning, many of Stryker’s global systems have been wiped, and some login pages are instead showing the logo of the hacker group. The hacktivist group, known as…
I refuse to read without enabling this forgotten Kindle feature
Kindles are the devices you get when reading convenience meets minimalism. Right out of the box, the e-reader is set up almost perfectly for binge-reading — all you have to do is log into your Amazon account and download some books. But, while it’s no secret that many e-reader enthusiasts…
Poppi founder on TikTok, Super Bowl ads, and her return to Shark Tank
For years, venture capitalists have been skeptical of beverage startups, citing thin margins and brutal distribution as reasons most brands never break out. But a new wave of “functional soda” companies has been challenging that assumption, including Poppi, the prebiotic soda brand that grew from a kitchen experiment into a $1.95 billion acquisition by…
This secret setting made my LG TV’s HDMI ports way easier to use
There are a number of reasons I chose to buy my LG C5 TV, such as its OLED panel and 120Hz refresh rate, but one of the key factors that helped convince me was its abundance of HDMI 2.1 ports. This lets me connect all the devices I regularly use…
WordPress debuts a private workspace that runs in your browser via a new service, my.WordPress.net
WordPress’s publishing software can now run entirely in the web browser, the organization behind the open source publishing software announced on Wednesday. Through a new service called my.WordPress.net, the WordPress software lets users set up a site and begin publishing without signing up, setting up a hosting plan, or registering…
I brought this killer iPhone feature to my Pixel and it didn’t cost a penny
Even though I’m a die-hearted Android user, I’m always willing to admit when the iPhone does something spectacularly right. Such is the case with Apple’s app locking feature, which lets you secure any app on your iPhone behind a secondary PIN or biometric (separate from the one used to unlock…
EV startup Harbinger reveals a smaller work truck with electric and hybrid variants
Los Angeles-based EV startup Harbinger has revealed its second vehicle: a smaller, medium-duty work truck. Called the HC Series Cab, the new truck will be available as an all-electric vehicle, or as a hybrid (the latter has up to 500 miles of range). The company says the vehicle features easy…
Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger
Meta announced on Wednesday that it’s bringing more scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The tech giant says the new features are designed to alert users before they engage with something suspicious, noting that scammers try to avoid detection and may not immediately use accounts maliciously. The company…
TikTok now lets Apple Music subscribers play full songs without leaving the app
TikTok has partnered with Apple Music to allow subscribers of the streaming service play full songs without leaving its social network, the company announced on Wednesday. Apple Music subscribers who discover a song they like on their TikTok “For You” page or Sound Detail Page can tap the new “Play…