Day: February 10, 2021

Authorities Arrest SIM Swapping Gang that Targeted Celebrities

Eight men were arrested across England and Scotland this week as part of a coordinated crackdown against a SIM swapping gang that has hijacked the identities and social media profiles of US celebrities. From a report: The UK National Crime Agency, which made the arrests on Tuesday, said the gang targeted well-known sports stars, musicians,…


McDonald’s brings back cult favorite Hi-C Orange Lavaburst. Orange you glad? – CNET

The drink had a place on the menu since 1955 before McDonald’s removed it in 2017. …read more Source:: CNet


Ikea shows off its new lineup of furniture and gear for gamers – CNET

We’ve finally got a glimpse of Ikea’s gaming gear, including chairs, desks and… a giant wooden hand. …read more Source:: CNet


Simple Slide Whistle Gets a MIDI Makeover

On today’s episode of “Will it MIDI?” we have the common slide whistle. Spoiler alert: yes, it will, and the results are just on the edge of charming and — well, a little weird. As maker [mitxela] points out, for all its simplicity, the slide whistle is a difficult instrument to play. Or, at least…


Hedge fund job listing wants Reddit traders – CNET

Starting salary is $200,000 and requires being a member of r/WallStreetBets. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook Is Said to Be Building a Product to Compete With Clubhouse

Facebook is building an audio chat product that is similar to the popular young app Clubhouse, The New York Times reported Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter, as the social network aims to expand into new forms of communication. From the report: Clubhouse, a social networking app, has gained buzz for letting…


Twitter’s Trump ban is permanent and won’t lift if he runs for office again, exec says – CNET

Twitter’s chief financial officer says the former president will remain tweetless. …read more Source:: CNet


iOS 14.5: Apple Maps is gaining ability to report accidents, hazards, or speed checks

The new features should be available to beta testers this week and will be included in the finalized version of iOS 14.5 later this spring. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Microsoft CEO’s Take on Tech’s Clout: ‘Big by Itself Is Not Bad’

Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella said social-media services like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube need clearer laws and rules to govern whether controversial accounts, like former U.S. President Donald Trump’s, have a place on their services, rather than being asked to make free-speech decisions themselves. From a report: “Unilateral action by individual companies in democracies…


Apple and Tesla expert says Apple is getting into the car business – CNET

But Loup Ventures’ Gene Munster admits it’s still odd to hear those words. …read more Source:: CNet