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They Hacked McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines—and Started a Cold War
Secret codes. Legal threats. Betrayal. How one couple built a device to fix McDonald’s notoriously broken soft-serve machines—and how the fast-food giant froze them out.
How to Schedule Emails and Texts to Send Anytime You Want
Your messages don’t have to go out right away. Be strategic about when your recipient gets them.
Update to REvil ransomware changes Windows passwords to automate file encryption via Safe Mode
The ransomware changes the device password to “DTrump4ever” and forces the device to log in automatically after being rebooted.
The Sonos Roam Is a Fun-Sized Speaker That Boasts Bold Sound
This super-portable gadget is easy to use, supports Alexa or Google Assistant, and works flawlessly at home or anywhere else.
The OnePlus Watch Is Buggy—and That’s Not the Worst of It
Inconsistent tracking is just about the worst problem for a fitness tracker. Here, that issue is compounded by myriad other bugs.
100M More IoT Devices Are Exposed—and They Won’t Be the Last
The Name:Wreck flaws in TCP/IP are the latest in a series of vulnerabilities with global implications.
Vizio’s M-Series Quantum Is Our Favorite TV for Under $500
The gorgeous quantum dot display makes Vizio’s M-Series the best cheap TV you’ll find.
How to Log In to Your Devices Without Passwords
You can use your face, fingerprint, or a wearable to get access to your gadgets. It saves you some typing—and makes you feel like a spy.
Oh Look, LinkedIn Also Has a 500M User Data Leak
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