Amid protests against the killing of Mahsa Amini, authorities have cut off mobile internet, WhatsApp, and Instagram. The death toll continues to rise.
US Border Agents May Have a Copy of Your Text Messages
Plus: An AI artist exposes surveillance of Instagram users, the US charges Iranians over a ransomware campaign, and more.
How to See Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Posts Chronologically
Yes, you can take some control back from the algorithms in these and other social media accounts.
Hackers Target Los Angeles School District With Ransomware
Plus: Albania cuts ties with Iran, claims of a TikTok data breach that didn’t happen, and much more.
Choose Your Destiny and Get a Chance to Board the Halcyon Starcruiser!
Are you a Jedi, like your father before you? Or do you align with the dark side of the Force and the Lords of the Sith? Following the epic conclusion of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars limited series streaming only on Disney+, fans will choose their own destiny with a plethora of Star Wars products this summer, from lightsaber collectibles, to […]
Caring for Creatures from Across the Galaxy at Star Wars: Cargo Bay
A Loth-cat dozes in the corner, its body gently moving with every breath, while a wide-eyed porg beckons you over with its soft coos, all while Chewbacca fiddles with buttons across the room. This isn’t a scene from a movie; it’s a real life experience for kids at Star Wars: Cargo Bay on the Disney […]
Samsung’s New Phone Repair Kits Are Better Than Nothing
Plus: Amazon buys iRobot, Clubhouse subdivides itself, and Instagram goes all-in on NFTs.
It’s TikTok’s World. Instagram Just Lives in It
This week, we examine Instagram’s move to prioritize Reels—a feature copied from TikTok—and whether that will help or hinder the platform’s growth.
A Star Wars Tattoo Story
If the Jedi say that attachments are forbidden, then perhaps it’s against the Jedi Code to get a tattoo. Thankfully, in this case, I’m no Jedi. So, I sat down with seven-time licensed Lucasfilm tattoo artist, Mike Bianco, to get my very own Star Wars tattoo during Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022. Star Wars has […]
Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine
Since Vladimir Putin blocked Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter in March, Russia has been pushing away from the global internet at a rapid pace.