National Public Data leak gets worse after it exposed its own passwords

New NPD breach exposes passwords, raising fresh security concerns If you thought last week that just about every piece of personal data about you was stolen last week was bad, wait until you hear about how the passwords for the holding company were stolen too. In April, cybercriminals began selling data stolen from NPD, which…

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How to get Apple Music free for three months

Apple Music New users can now try out Apple Music for three months for free, instead of the normal one month trial. Here's how to get the super-sized music streaming introductory offer. Apple offers people who haven't tried Apple Music before a free month's trial run. In the past, this was a much lengthier three-month…

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The AI bubble is real and it’s ready to burst

It’s been about five minutes since we last checked so… how’s it going with AI? Well, funny the Macalope should ask. It seems that at least in some circles, we’re starting to see some pushback. Take for example, Procreate’s proclamation anti-AI pledge posted to X: “I don’t like what’s happening to the industry, and I…

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Snatch the M3 MacBook Air for the craziest bargain we’ve ever seen

The best laptop we’ve tested in a while, the M3 MacBook Air, is now on sale over at Amazon for an amazing $1,050, down from its usual MSRP of $1,299. This is the best price we’ve seen for this model yet, making it the perfect time to add it to your cart. The new MacBook…

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MediaTek to Add NVIDIA G-Sync Support to Monitor Scalers, Make G-Sync Displays More Accessible

NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays. Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on…

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Muted haptics on the arm could make future notifications more discreet

Detail from the patent. Notice the armband and possibly an Apple Bracelet too Even silent alerts can be audible if an Apple Watch haptic engine is too powerful, but Apple has plans to make notifications entirely private. You're at a meeting and it's time for your medication. Or you grudgingly agreed to stop by a…

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