Day: July 27, 2021

Apple iPhone sales jump 50% despite chip shortage ahead of fall iPhone 13 launch – CNET

Apple said the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max performed particularly well, despite 5G’s slow rollout. …read more Source:: CNet


Olympic athletes are using TikTok to give a behind-the-scenes look at the Games – CNET

Wanna see just how much weight those cardboard beds can handle? Or what’s for dinner at the 24/7 dining hall? You’ve come to the right place. …read more Source:: CNet


Apple says supply constraints to worsen this quarter, impact iPhone sales

The global supply chain crunch will have an even greater negative impact on the company this quarter, said CFO Luca Maestri. …read more Source:: ZDNet


See a giant steam locomotive train move itself for the first time in over 65 years – CNET

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. …read more Source:: CNet


Twitter tests new banner to show when accounts are suspended or locked – CNET

Twitter is making it crystal clear — rules are rules. …read more Source:: CNet


Best noise-canceling headphones for 2021 – CNET

Looking for active noise-canceling headphones? These are CNET’s current top picks. …read more Source:: CNet


Misconfigured Azure Blob at Raven Hengelsport exposed records of 246,000 anglers – and took months to tackle, claim infosec researchers

18GB of Dutch fishing supplier’s data left in unsecured server Dutch fishing supply specialist Raven Hengelsport left details of around 246,000 customers visible to anyone on a misconfigured Microsoft Azure cloud server for months.… …read more Source:: Register


Apple iPhone sales jump 50% ahead of expected iPhone 13 fall launch – CNET

The prospect of a new iPhone around the corner didn’t dampen enthusiasm for Apple’s flagship handset. …read more Source:: CNet


Former eBay Supervisor Sentenced To 18 Months in Prison For Cyberstalking Case Targeting Natick Couple

A former security supervisor at eBay received an 18-month federal prison sentence Tuesday for his role in a bizarre campaign of cyberstalking aimed at a Natick couple that ran an online newsletter often critical of the e-commerce giant, authorities said. The Boston Globe: The ex-supervisor, Philip Cooke, 56, of San Jose, Cali., had pleaded guilty…


CDC: Vaccinated People in COVID Hotspots Should Resume Wearing Masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated guidance on Tuesday recommending that vaccinated people wear masks in indoor, public settings if they are in parts of the U.S. with substantial to high transmission, among other circumstances. From a report: The guidance, a reversal from recommendations made two months ago, comes as the Delta…