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Netvue Birdfy Feeder Cam Review: Fun But Wonky
This weatherproof camera is mounted inside a bird feeder—but its AI identification system needs work.
How to Renew Your US Passport Online
The government soft-launched an entirely digital application process. Here’s what you need to know about eligibility and navigating the website.
Star Wars Inside Intel: Bounty Hunters
Star Wars Inside Intel is a StarWars.com feature where Lucasfilm’s Emily Shkoukani, whose job is to know as much about a galaxy far, far away as possible, explores obscure facts about Star Wars lore and continuity. In this installment, Emily explores bounty hunters… As the Client perfectly articulates in The Mandalorian, “bounty hunting is a […]
Cops Will Be Able to Scan Your Fingerprints With a Phone
Contactless fingerprinting uses a smartphone camera to capture your prints—and opens up a whole new set of privacy concerns.
‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge
Researchers found a litany of security flaws that allow simple, quick, and cheap forgeries in Australia.
Hackers Targeted Hong Kong Apple Devices in Widespread Attack
Visitors to pro-democracy and media sites in the region were infected with malware that could download files, steal data, and more.
International Operation Knocks Notorious REvil Group Offline
Plus: Data theft in Argentina, a Sinclair Broadcast Group hack, and more of the week’s top security news.
Everything Apple Announced Today: iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch
The company unveiled the iPhone 13—and a handful of other products—at a media event on Tuesday.
Europe Makes the Case to Ban Biometric Surveillance
Companies are racing to track everything about you. It could be a convenient way to reduce fraud—or seriously creepy and discriminatory.