A sustained backlash against a new system to look for child sexual abuse materials on user devices has led the company to hit pause.
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California Man Stole 620,000 iCloud Photos in Search of Nudes
Plus: The T-Mobile hacker, another big bad Microsoft bug, and more of the week’s top security news.
The Stealthy iPhone Hacks That Apple Still Can’t Stop
After another “zero-click” attack, security experts say it’s time for more extreme measures to keep iMessage users safe.
Social Media Algorithms Are Controlling How I Grieve
What happens to a loved one’s account after they pass—and how does their digital afterlife affect the ones who survive them?
Social Media Helped These Chefs Branch Out of the Kitchen
The restaurant industry was hit hard by the pandemic, but some pros went online to share skills, recipes, and just stay connected. Here’s how you can too.
Photos: Windows 365 Business in action
We took Microsoft’s cloud PC platform for a spin. Here’s what we found.
Windows 365 Business: How this new tool can help your organization
Simon Bisson tried out the new Microsoft 365 tool, which allows you to create virtual machines for your staff working from home. Here’s what he learned.
Apple’s Photo-Scanning Plan Sparks Outcry From Policy Groups
Civil rights organizations say the company’s intention to scan images for child sexual abuse material could harm some children and threaten free speech.
Tony McVey on Sculpting Regal Robot’s New Salacious B. Crumb Replica
Tony McVey, the sculptor who designed and fabricated Salacious B. Crumb — including a new 1:1 replica statue from Regal Robot — and many other denizens of the galaxy far, far away, intended to have a career as a graphic designer. Growing up in Glasgow, Scotland, McVey fell in love with movie magic and special […]
China Aims Its Propaganda Firehose at the BBC
The alleged digital operation has deployed hundreds of websites and social media accounts to attack the broadcaster’s reporting.