Fake mobile towers forced phones to disconnect from legitimate networks nearby Millions of disruptions revealed how easily cellular connections can be manipulated Attackers reached thousands of devices simultaneously without telecom infrastructure Authorities in Canada have disclosed details of a mobile cyber operation that relied on SMS blasters mounted inside vehicles moving through urban areas. Three

Meta is basically threatening to take its ball and go home after a New Mexico jury found the company liable for harms against children facilitated via its social media platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it may block access to its apps in New Mexico rather than make changes to

iOS 26 overhauled one of the iPhone’s original and most iconic apps: the Phone app. While I’ve never enjoyed phone calls, two excellent new features make them a lot better in iOS 26—and have made me a big fan of the app. Phone app was redesigned in iOS 26, but the best changes have nothing

The Lanier Law Firm lead attorney Mark Lanier joins Varney & Co. to discuss the social media addiction trial verdict against Meta and Google, comparing it to tobacco litigation. Tech giant Meta is threatening to cut off access to its social media platforms in New Mexico as a response to the state’s legal effort to

All 10 secondary schools in Brighton and Hove are to be smartphone-free for Year 7 pupils. From September, children, typically aged 11 to 12, will be not permitted to bring any mobile phones into school that can access the internet, social media or take photos and video. It comes in the wake of news in

Valve We’re still waiting for Valve’s Steam Machine to arrive, but until then, the company has finally given us a full look at its new Steam Controller. At $100, it sure is steep, but it looks like a solid way to enjoy games on Steam. In this

miss.cabul/Shutterstock Meta is tweaking Instagram’s recommendation algorithm to, it hopes, boost  “original content” for photo and carousel posts on Instagram. The company tweaked Instagram’s algorithm in 2024 to penalize accounts that recycle other accounts’ Reels posts, but didn’t expand the same protections to photo and carousel posts

I’m holding up an A4 sheet of card covered in streaks of Posca paint resembling absolutely nothing with a giant smile on my face. I’ve spent the last 15 minutes smearing lines across the page with the enthusiasm and colour palette of a toddler, while chattering away to an award-winning artist who is largely successful

Other places where employers find talent include social events, such as parties, weddings, meetups, and concerts, and even in casual environments, such as grocery stores or retail spaces, gyms, airports, or public transport. Jasmine Escalera, career expert at Zety, said the trend comes as informal moments allow individuals to be who they are without attempting

Beijing —  The world’s largest electric vehicle maker is locked out of its biggest potential overseas market. But BYD – the Chinese EV behemoth – says barriers restricting it and other Chinese carmakers from American consumers won’t stop it from maintaining that top spot in an industry transforming how people drive. “Without the US market, BYD

The US government has taken a sweeping action against Chinese technology, with the country’s top telecommunications regulator voting unanimously to advance a proposal that could fundamentally change how Americans get their gadgets. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously on Thursday (April 30) to bar Chinese labs from testing electronic devices destined for use

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Gchapel/Getty Images Sometimes, a threat lands as a threat. Other times, it comes off like, well, an advertisement for the New Mexico tourist bureau. In court filings (via SourceNM), Meta warned that if a judge sides with the NM Department of Justice in an upcoming bench trial,

Meta says it may be forced to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if the attorney general gets his way. The state is demanding a host of changes that the company says are impossible to achieve. After winning a $375 million jury award against Meta in a trial that argued the company misled

When you’re sitting at a desk all day, you may notice gradual weight increases—especially if you’re not doing anything to offset that sedentary time. With many people finding themselves less active than they’d like, more folks are turning to weight loss supplements and apps to help them reach a healthy weight. Simple is a weight-loss

“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” If you’ve ever reached the end of the day and realized you barely remember what you ate, you’re not alone, and that’s exactly where food tracking apps come in. A smarter, more intuitive evolution of the classic food journal, today’s

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