WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version
WhatsApp is dropping its native Windows app in favor of an uglier web version Meta is planning to drop its native WhatsApp Windows app in favor of a web wrapper version instead, just months after introducing a native iPad app. The latest beta version of WhatsApp on Windows includes the major changes, with Meta noting […]
Microsoft SharePoint servers are under attack because of a major security flaw
Microsoft SharePoint servers are under attack because of a major security flaw Hackers have exploited vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s SharePoint software, placing tens of thousands of on-premises servers used by global businesses and agencies at risk. Microsoft issued an alert on Saturday disclosing that it was aware of “active attacks,” and that it was working to […]
UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door
UK wants to weasel out of demand for Apple encryption back door The UK government is reportedly set to back down from its battle with Apple to obtain back door access to secure user data protected by the company’s iCloud encryption. Victory hasn’t come through the courts, or government figures changing their minds on privacy […]
The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus
The frenzied, gamified chase for Labubus On Thursday night, I toggled endlessly between a TikTok Live stream and a shopping app in anticipation of 9:30PM. For 30 minutes, I hunted for an available listing; many expletives were uttered. I exhibited bot behavior and got iced out of the app multiple times. I tapped so many […]
I asked Alexa Plus to tackle my to-do list — it mostly failed
I asked Alexa Plus to tackle my to-do list — it mostly failed Alexa Plus’s AI agent can navigate websites and book things for you, but it needs to verify its dates. One of the best features of Amazon’s new Alexa Plus is that I don’t have to “speak Alexa” anymore. I’ve been testing the […]
Anker Nebula X1 review: a terrific home theater that goes anywhere
Anker Nebula X1 review: a terrific home theater that goes anywhere The X1 projecting a 90-inch image on an outdoor terrace over Starlink. I seldom sleep in the same place for more than a couple of weeks at a time, so I’m a big fan of portable all-in-one projectors. They’re small and set up quickly, […]
Here’s how to save on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder
Here's how to save on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder Here’s how to save on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 preorder The forthcoming Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung’s thinnest foldable yet. Our own Allison Johnson just published her full review ahead of the phone’s launch on July 25th, and while there’s […]
Nothing Phone 3 review: flagship-ish
Nothing Phone 3 review: flagship-ish I sure hope you like asymmetry. Nothing says that the Phone 3 is its “first true flagship phone,” and it has put its money where its mouth is. The phone is getting a full US launch, and at $799, it costs exactly the same as a Pixel 9, Galaxy S25, […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review: stunning, bendy, and spendy Quiet luxury. I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Fold 7 for a week, and I’ve run out of ways to say “It’s so nice.” It’s not essential, or life-changing; it’s nice. It’s an understatement, though. Samsung joins the likes of Honor and Oppo in making […]
BMW M5 review: a PHEV worth its weight
BMW M5 review: a PHEV worth its weight After 40 years and six generations, 2025 marks the beginning of a new generation of the BMW M5: the G90 chassis. Featuring a ground-up redesign and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain, the specs are impressive. It’s not just its horsepower and torque numbers but its curb weight […]