Victor Awogbemila
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The space telescope Euclid has made a significant discovery, uncovering its first Einstein ring, which scientists believe will pave the way to unraveling the mysteries of the universe's invisible components. As the name suggests, the Einstein ring is named after Albert Einstein, as it's a product of his theory of...
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Phishing attacks continue to surge, with estimates indicating over 800,000 victims in the first quarter of 2024, a 4% rise from the same period the previous year. Attackers persistently try to deceive individuals into revealing their credentials. While Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is commonly used as a defense...
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You're probably familiar with the "I am not a robot" checkbox often seen when logging into a website. This security measure, a common CAPTCHA method, is one of several techniques used to distinguish between human users and automated bots. However, studies have shown that CAPTCHAs do not effectively deter bots and may...
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TikTok users in the US can breathe a sigh of relief. Google and Apple have reinstated the app in their respective stores. However, long-term availability remains uncertain, leaving users unsure of how long they will be able to use the platform.
Only a few days ago, TikTok introduced an alternative for Android...
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Within the last 10 years, Google has paid over $200 million to settle privacy lawsuit allegations, including a $170 million settlement in 2019 for violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These incidents have made child privacy and parental consent a top priority for Google in more recent years...
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Following last month's update which addressed 159 security flaws, Microsoft has released another significant patch, this time fixing 63 vulnerabilities of varying severity (critical, important, moderate, and low). Three critical vulnerabilities requiring user action are CVE-2025-21376, CVE-2025-21379, and...
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Many iPhone users have recently complained that Apple intelligence is automatically enabled immediately after updating to iOS 18.3.1 despite turning it off before the update. Some think it's just a bug Apple will fix; to others, it's a manipulative attempt to steal data from iPhone users. Either way, if you're worried...
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Apple's USB Restricted Mode, a key iOS security feature since 2018 designed to prevent unauthorized USB data access, has been found to have vulnerabilities exploited in sophisticated cyberattacks. Yesterday, the smartphone giant addressed this security flaw with iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1. The vulnerability allows...
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Meta is involved in a class action lawsuit alleging copyright infringement, a claim the company disputes. Newly unsealed court documents containing private conversations between Meta employees appear to support the plaintiffs' allegations, however. These documents suggest Meta employees were aware of the potential...
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Since the TikTok ban took effect, the app has been removed from the Google Play and App Stores and has stayed unavailable despite the executive order delaying the ban. In response, TikTok has created an alternative that allows Android users to download the app directly from its website. But how can you install this on your device? We'll explain.
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Malware on iPhones and Android devices is often associated with downloading third-party apps from unofficial sources. Cybercriminals, however, are also able to hide malware within apps found at official sources, like the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. These pieces of malware are often designed to target...
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Google has made a significant advancement in the realm of AI agents as of late. Last December, the tech giant launched an experimental version of its Gemini 2.0 model to developers, but in its latest move, Google has made Gemini 2.0, its most powerful suite of AI models, available to the general public.
In a blog...
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Last December, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT was available on WhatsApp, which allowed users to chat with the AI language model without needing a browser or a mobile app. However, this upgrade had limitations—WhatsApp ChatGPT users couldn't send images or voice notes to communicate with ChatGPT, for example. Yesterday...
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Reading legal documents can be tedious, and understanding contracts can be tricky. However, Adobe has introduced a new feature in its Acrobat AI Assistance tool, tailored to simplify this process. It promises to help maximize your time by simplifying legalese, providing concise analysis, and offering additional...
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Google is no stranger to antitrust allegations in numerous countries, including the US. In what may be termed a tit-for-tat, the Chinese government has initiated an investigation into Google amidst claims of antitrust practices, following the US decision to impose a 10% tariff on goods from China.
China, alongside...
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Millions of Microsoft Defender app users will lose access to its VPN feature, as Microsoft has revealed plans to remove support for this tool on 28 February 2025. While the thought of your privacy being affected may be cause for concern, is there a need to worry? Microsoft has revealed that this shift will enable it...
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Apple has agreed to a $20 million settlement over a protracted class action suit relating to battery malfunctions on some Apple watches. The suit has dragged on since 2018, but it has finally been resolved, paving the way for settlements to be paid to affected users. The plaintiffs' grouse revolves around issues with...
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Uber has initiated a fraud and conspiracy lawsuit against a network of professionals comprising doctors, lawyers, and other specialists. The lawsuit alleges that fraudulent car crashes were orchestrated and then unnecessary or excessive medical treatments were prescribed with the intent of exploiting New York's...
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Nearly all of social media took action against President Trump and either restricted or suspended his accounts following his comments on January 6, 2021, which spawned a number of lawsuits.
President Trump argued that suspending his accounts and censoring his posts on Meta's social media platforms constituted an...
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In September 2022, Apple introduced the "Emergency SOS" feature, which relies on Globalstar's satellite network. There are now indications, however, that Apple is exploring support for Starlink's satellite network. Following the release of iOS 18.3 two days ago, a report suggested that the update included support for...
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Apple has rolled out iOS 18.3, which addresses 29 security vulnerabilities. Apart from a vulnerability with the core media framework that could have been exploited in earlier iOS versions before 17.2, which has also been addressed, there's generally no cause for concern as long as you promptly update to this latest...
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Apple devices have long been recognized for their exclusivity and limited compatibility with Android devices. However, this is beginning to change, with FaceTime now accessible to Android users. Pre-installed on iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, FaceTime allows Apple users to seamlessly make video calls among...
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