“The final day to purchase a Tesla with lifetime Standard Connectivity for free has passed. The automaker no longer offers lifetime Standard Connectivity on any vehicle orders placed after July 20, 2022. It will expire after eight years.”
How to protect yourself from a SIM-swap attack
“Imagine that you’re sitting at the dinner table, and your phone suddenly comes alive with debit alert after debit alert. You can see the transactions pouring in, and your account balance trickling away, but can do nothing about it.”
Apple releases iOS 12.5.5 for older iPhones and iPads with ‘important security updates’
“Apple is rolling out iOS 12.5.5 to older iPhone and iPad models today. The company says the update includes notable security fixes and improvements, and is recommended for all users.”
How to disable Gmail’s smart features to disable tracking
“If you use one of the best Android phones around, you’re probably also aware that much of what you do is being monitored. It’s no secret that Google harvests your information to provide you with a variety of services. Things like Smart Replies and writing suggestions are handy, for sure.”
How to Add an Expiration Date to Emails in Gmail
“You’ve probably heard of sending disappearing messages in popular messaging apps, but did you know you can also set an expiration date for emails sent through Gmail, making the content within the message inaccessible after the set time? Here’s how it’s done.”
Apple releases an iCloud password extension for Chrome
“Following a leak last week, Apple has released a Chrome extension for Windows that lets you use passwords stored with iCloud, as spotted by 9to5Google.”
Comcast’s data caps during a pandemic are unethical — here’s why
“Earlier this month, Comcast Xfinity, the nation’s largest cable and home-internet provider, expanded its 1.2 TB broadband cap to 12 additional cities. This comes after an expansion this past November to parts of the Northeast.”
Beware: Malicious Home Depot ad gets top spot in Google Search
“Malicious Google search ads are nothing new, with campaigns for Amazon Prime, PayPal, and eBay seen in the past. As these ads look like legitimate campaigns for the company, including showing their standard URL when you hover over them, it is common for people to be tricked into clicking on them.”
US Defense Intelligence Agency admits to buying citizens’ location data
“An intelligence agency has just confirmed that the US government does indeed buy location data collected by its citizens’ smartphones. In a memo sent to Sen.”
Pebble founder promises iMessage on Android and Windows with universal chat app
“Beeper is a new universal chat app that’s an attempt to unify 15 different chat platforms into a single interface. The app is the work of a team that includes Eric Migicovsky, the CEO and founder of former smartwatch manufacturer Pebble, who announced its launch on Twitter.”
