For times when Amazon Prime just isn't convenient enough, the US Air Force is apparently intrigued by the possibilities of rocket-powered cargo delivery. Its recent budget request included a line for Rocket Cargo, imagining a program that used commercial rockets (like, say, Starship) to move up to 100 tons of cargo from any place on Earth to any other place in an hour.
As described in the proposal, "The Department of the Air Force seeks to leverage the current multi-billion dollar commercial investment to develop the largest rockets ever, and with full reusability to develop and test the capability to leverage a commercial rocket to deliver AF cargo anywhere on the Earth in less than one hour, with a 100-ton capacity." And here I was just trying to order a new chair.
An unused account with no multi factor authentication = big problems.
Mandiant exec Charles Carmakal told Bloomberg that their analysis of the attack found suspicious activity on Colonial Pipeline's network started on April 29th. While they couldn't confirm exactly how the attackers got the login, there apparently isn't any evidence of phishing techniques, sophisticated or otherwise. What they did find is that the employee's password was present in a dump of login shared on the dark web, so if it was reused and the attackers matched it up with a username, that could be the answer to how they got in. Continue reading.
Maybe you're relying on your phone or tablet for binge-watch sessions right now, or your TV's built-in operating system just isn't cutting it anymore. Streaming dongles and set-top boxes are ubiquitous these days, but deciphering the differences between them can be challenging. Plus, they're not the only gadgets that can deliver your latest Netflix obsession to your TV screen. Let's break down all of the streaming device options you have today and give you our picks for the best you can buy Continue reading.
We're looking forward to Father's Day later this month and if you're planning for it early, our gift guide plus a number of leftover Memorial Day deals can help you get dad something great. Both Apple's 10.2-inch iPad ($299) and its high-end AirPods Max headphones ($520) are on sale, plus Samsung's T7 portable SSD is $20 off ($80). Samsung's still offering an impressive deal on its new Galaxy Chromebook 2 and the Beats Solo Pro on-ear headphones remain at a record low of $149.
Here are all the best deals from the week that you can still snag today, and remember to follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for more updates. Continue reading.
Facebook confirmed Trump's suspension will be temporary.
Facebook has revisited Donald Trump's "indefinite" suspension following a recommendation from the Oversight Board. The company said that Trump's suspension should last two years, which would potentially allow him to return to the social network in time to run for president again in 2024. If that happens, there may be a new rule in place where Facebook doesn't automatically consider posts from politicians as "newsworthy."
Last month, the Oversight Board said that Facebook was justified in suspending Trump, but that by imposing an "indefinite" suspension the company was failing to follow its own rules. The board also accused Facebook of trying to "avoid its responsibilities." Continue reading.
While iOS got a pretty substantial revamp at last year's WWDC, reports suggest we could see bigger changes in the way notifications work in iOS 15. Maybe even a new lock screen? If you're waiting to see what's next for Apple Silicon after a pretty successful launch, this could be the time. Apple is in the midst of transitioning from Intel to its own processors, so we could get a more fleshed-out selection of Apple Silicon Macs. It may be a little early for an M2 chip, however.
That's just to start. Apple's developer showcase usually lasts a couple of hours, and we'll be reporting on everything that happens. WWDC kicks off on Monday, June 7th with the keynote starting at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET. Have a great weekend and come join us then.
Google's Pixel Buds A-Series are here, and true to the rumors, they're mostly the same in both design and features as last year's true wireless Pixel Buds. However, they're only $99. For that price, I'd argue there are some features you can probably live without. According to Billy Steele, Google cut the right corners to reach that price. Continue reading.
Apple has updated AirTags to address privacy concerns associated with the Bluetooth trackers. It's shortening the period when an AirTag can be separated from its owner without making noise, and making it more irregular. Instead of three days, the separation period will be between 8 and 24 hours. It addresses concerns that stalkers would be able to track someone's movement without their consent by hiding an AirTag on their victim.
Apple is also planning an Android app that will help users detect "an AirTag or Find My network-enabled accessory separated from its owner that may be traveling with a user." While it won't give Android users full functionality of AirTags, it would give non-iPhone owners a way to look for unwanted trackers. Continue reading.
Mark Gurman says Apple is also working on a new iPad mini.
Or maybe we'll see new iPads? Sadly, these will probably appear later. Apple may be planning an iPad Pro with wireless charging capabilities, as well as a new iPad mini. Bloomberg reports that Apple will replace the Pro tablet's aluminum casing with a glass back similar to the latest iPhones', partly to enable wireless charging. With regards to the iPad mini, the home button may finally disappear, and the bezels may shrink. Continue reading.
Celebrations are still a little tough to pull off this year, but thankfully things are getting better. Whether you're having a face-to-face get-together or not, you can still celebrate Dad and thank him for all the life advice and corny jokes he's blessed you with over the years. To help you do so, we've pulled together our best gift ideas in our annual Father's Day gift guide.
The share price has shot up in recent days, while AMC is on another big run.
It's the new Gamestop stock. Reddit speculators have turned to BlackBerry for their latest run on the stock market. The share price was up around seven percent on Thursday afternoon, following gains of 32 percent and 15 percent over the last two sessions.
The price hasn't quite hit the heights of a short squeeze back in January, when it reached $28.77, but it has still more than doubled since the start of the year. The r/wallstreetbets subreddit, where the AMC and GameStop pumps largely originated, is full of threads about BlackBerry. One redditor cited their rewarding experience of working on the BlackBerry factory line as their reason for investing. Continue reading.
Whether it's shopping for groceries, opening new bank accounts, buying new clothes, or paying for services, the demand on the part of consumers for a frictionless experience in the digital age is real. Fraudsters, like consumers, have had to adapt and evolve their strategies in this new online world. They have adopted more sophisticated approaches to impersonate good customers which can be hard for businesses to detect.
As a result, organizations are looking to implement or tighten fraud detection measures, which can also lead to issues with good customers being identified as fraudulent impacting their overall experience.
How are these issues impacting your bottom line?
Join Ekata's own Tom Donlea, Vice President and General Manager, APAC, and guest speaker, Forrester VP, and Principal Analyst Andras Cser live on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 10:00 am PST/1:00 pm EST to hear more about these emerging fraud trends.
During this webinar you will learn:
Emerging fraud trends that impact your business
How you can effectively fight fraud without sacrificing the customer experience
Strategies you can take to make your fraud measures more effective
