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A man in Ahmedabad allegedly lost Rs 5.9 lakh after opening a fake transport app file on WhatsApp. His saved card did the rest.
Read more: Fake government app on WhatsApp costs man Rs 5.9 lakhPolice cyber adviser warns Diwali shoppers about fake shopping sites, apps, QR codes, delivery texts and refund calls that can drain a bank account fast.
Read more: Festival shoppers face fake sites, fake apps and fake refund callsExplicit videos appeared on digital billboards in Egypt, Malaysia and Brazil. If you run any connected screen, the lesson is to change default passwords.
Read more: Hackers Put Explicit Videos on Billboards in Several CountriesCriminals now use AI-made video, cloned voices and fake images to pose as celebrities, bosses and relatives. A familiar face or voice no longer proves who is real.
Read more: Fake videos and cloned voices are now used to steal moneyChatGPT can now be linked to iCloud Mail and Calendar. It means an AI tool can see your private messages and plans, so the permissions are worth a close look.
Read more: You can now link iCloud Mail and Calendar to ChatGPT. Read this firstGooglebook laptops start at $899, but Galaxy owners may already get a similar desktop experience free with Samsung DeX, a reviewer says.
Read more: Samsung phone owners may not need Google's new $899 Googlebook laptopPixel phones on Android 14 or newer can act as a computer webcam over USB-C, with no extra software, which helps if your laptop camera is weak or missing.
Read more: A Pixel phone can work as a computer webcam with a USB-C cableOpenAI's chief executive says AI now finds software weak spots faster than people do, so businesses may need quicker ways to fix them.
Read more: Sam Altman says AI is finding security flaws faster than firms can fix themA family says ChatGPT helped their daughter taper off epilepsy medicine before she died. OpenAI calls it tragic. The case is a warning about asking chatbots for medical advice.
Read more: Parents Sue OpenAI, Say ChatGPT Helped Daughter Stop Epilepsy MedicineSeveral AirPods models look the same, so the model number is the reliable way to tell which ones you own, and your iPhone shows it in seconds.
Read more: How to find out which AirPods you own in under a minutePlymouth, Minnesota, dropped Flock's license plate cameras, got no reply from the company, and had police pull the plugs. Here is why your town's cameras matter.
Read more: Police chief unplugs license plate cameras after company ignores cancellationA reviewer found NVIDIA's RTX Spark laptop has strong AI hardware, but its Windows software feels unfinished next to the DGX Spark mini PC.
Read more: NVIDIA's AI laptop has great hardware, but Windows holds it backAssistiveTouch lets Apple Watch owners tap, scroll and use Apple Pay with finger and hand moves, but turning it on switches off double tap.
Read more: Your Apple Watch can be controlled with hand gestures, no touching neededA video writer far from a store had no backup drive, so he copied 140GB of footage to his Samsung phone and skipped a roughly $50 flash drive.
Read more: A writer used his Android phone as a backup drive and skipped a $50 purchaseApple is said to be planning a new iPad Air, iPad Pro and basic iPad for early 2027, which could matter if you are deciding when to buy a tablet.
Read more: Apple reportedly plans three new iPads for early 2027A London studio's replacement circuit board promises Bluetooth, USB-C and Spotify for certain old iPods, but only a few models are supported.
Read more: A new circuit board could give old iPods Bluetooth and SpotifyA Hong Kong woman lost about ₹3 crore after a call claiming she was linked to money laundering. The scam relies on fear, and anyone with a phone can be a target.
Read more: Hong Kong woman loses about ₹3 crore to fake money-laundering callBlind votes put ChatGPT's image tool on top, but Gemini offers a stronger free tier and cheaper plans for people who just need good pictures.
Read more: ChatGPT wins blind tests for AI images, but Gemini is the better dealApple is reportedly aiming its foldable phone at creators, entering a market Samsung has led for years. Here is why that matters if you make content.
Read more: Samsung made the foldable phone first. Apple now wants creatorsGoogle's Pixel 11 Pro Fold costs $1,899 and is tougher and lighter than last year's model, but rivals from Apple and Samsung make it a harder sell.
Read more: Google's new $1,899 folding phone is tougher and lighter, but not a bargainResearchers found that warm, caring questions can push ChatGPT, Grok and Gemini into telling sad stories about themselves, which could matter for people who chat about feelings.
Read more: Chatbots told sad stories about themselves when researchers were kindAARP is promoting a fraud prevention teletown hall, a group event to help people spot scams before they lose money. Details on timing are not yet confirmed.
Read more: AARP Hosts Fraud Prevention Town Hall to Help You Spot ScamsStarlink Wi-Fi is on over 200,000 flights, but most airlines are still mid-rollout. Here is how to check your flight before you book.
Read more: Fast Starlink Wi-Fi is on many flights now, but not yet mostRoyal Mail says fake delivery texts, emails and cards demanding fees are rising. A tap on the wrong link could cost you money or personal details.
Read more: Royal Mail warns of fake parcel texts and emails asking for fees
