Matt Cardy/Getty Images A US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report published today follows the commission’s four-year investigation into how nine social media companies and streaming services collect and use consumer data. As it turns out, the data collection scheme is a lot bigger than initially thought. If you’re interested, you can read the entire 129-page report on […] More
Jason Hiner/ZDNETI always find it a tad disconcerting when an article I carefully planned out doesn’t end up anything like the plan. It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes an article can take on a life of its own.This was one such article. The assignment was simple. In honor of this week’s quiet VisionOS 2 release, I was to write about my view of the best VisionOS 2 features available now (and what’s delayed). More
A new Costco membership comes with a free $20 gift card right now. StackSocial Thinking about joining Costco? Or, have you been sharing a membership card with your parents or friends? Now that Costco is starting to crack down on membership sharing (in the coming months, the stores will start scanning cards at the entrance […] More
National Security AgencyYour pricey smartphone can be hit by a host of security threats, from phishing to malware to spyware. All it takes is one successful attack to clobber your phone, compromise your data, and even steal your identity. So, how do you protect yourself?Also: Bitwarden review: Our favorite free password manager with low-cost premium features, tooIn a Mobile Device Best Practices report, the National Security Agency (NSA) serves up a variety of tips designed to thwart hackers and attackers from assaulting your mobile device. One method is as simple as turning your phone off and on.Spearphishing attacks can target your phone to install malware, while zero-click exploits can infect your device without any interaction on your part. The NSA’s advice? Power your phone off and then back on at least once a week. This simple action can make it more difficult for hackers to steal information from your phone, though the agency cautions that this will not always prevent an attack. More
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ZDNETWe’re falling into fall, and in the tech world, that means we’ve seen lots of new product launches, announcements, and best of all, deals. Case in point: right now, the M2 Apple MacBook Air More
Adam Breeden/ZDNETAmazon’s October Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on October 8-9, and it’s the perfect time to get a head start on your holiday shopping, months before it’s even time to deck the halls. The retail giant is promising savings on top brands and products across major categories like home, tech, apparel, and beyond. Also: October Prime Day 2024: Everything you need to knowAt ZDNET, our deal-finding experts are already rounding up the best early October Prime Day deals so you can find the most savings. We keep our eyes peeled for savings on top products backed by ZDNET testing, discounts greater than 20% off, and products that don’t frequently see a sale, and consider your buying options as if we were purchasing every item on this list ourselves. We only recommend products that are worth your cash. Here are the best early Prime Big Deal Days offers we’ve seen ahead of Amazon’s flagship fall event. Be sure to check back here as we scour the site for the best deals everyday leading up to the sale. Also: Get Prime Day deals, even if you don’t pay for Prime. Here’s howOur favorite early Amazon October Prime Day deals More
BestForBest/Getty Images Passkeys are paving the way for a passwordless future by allowing you to use the biometric or screen lock functionality of your smartphone, tablet, or computer to sign in to websites or apps. However, it takes time to refine the technology to make it not only as easy to use as passwords but even […] More
