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Forget virtual worlds for a second, because Alienware is bringing its legendary Area-51 desktop to your desk in a brand new, tangible form! In a move that's sure to excite PC gaming aficionados and brick-building enthusiasts alike, Alienware has announced the "Area-51 Brick Kit," a NUC-sized replica of its iconic... Read more...
There are few things more inconvenient in the modern world than a bricked smartphone. A security researcher recently disclosed an iMessage bug that could brick a user’s iPhone. The bug was severe enough to require users to wipe and restore their device. What caused the bothersome issue? Google Project Zero security... Read more...
Shrimp on the barbie? Try Apple on the barbie. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Apple over “Error 53”, which bricked iPhones and iPads last year that were repaired by third-parties. The ACCC claims that the forced software bricking violated Australian consumer law. Last February... Read more...