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Apple has released an urgent software update for its devices, iOS 16.5.1, that you should download as soon as possible even if you have automatic updates turned on.  CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH SECURITY ALERTS, QUICK TIPS, TECH REVIEWS AND EASY HOW-TO’S TO MAKE YOU SMARTER The update fixes two major security vulnerabilities. Both of these are being used in real-life iPhone cyberattacks. If these vulnerabilities are chained together, it could allow a remote attacker potentially full control over a compromised device.  The latest iPhone update fixes two major security vulnerabilities, which are being used in real-life iPhone cyberattacks. (CyberGuy.com)What were the security fixes that Apple made? Apple's security fixes are related to the Kernel and WebKit components ...

Comment on this storyCommentAmid growing pressure from state and federal lawmakers to beef up child safety on social media, Meta is adding features that aim to protect kids from harassment, abuse and bullying.The company said Tuesday it now allows parents in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada to view their children’s contacts on Messenger, the messaging app shared by Facebook and Instagram. Parents can also view how much time their children spend in Messenger and whether their privacy settings allow messages from strangers. Parents will not be able to see the contents of messages.Meta is also testing a feature on Instagram that addresses harassment and predatory behavior more broadly: The feature restricts users from messaging people who don’t follow them without first sendi...

When I recently turned on Google’s new Pixel Fold smartphone and unfolded it as if it were a book, it transformed into a miniature tablet, similar to an iPad Mini or an Amazon Fire. Then something unexpected happened.For the next few hours, I found it difficult to put the device down, as if I were sucked into a great novel. The phone’s performance was smooth and fast, and the bigger screen made reading emails, watching videos and reading comic books more delightful than on a normal phone screen.I was surprised because I have been wary of foldable phones. The earliest models released by Samsung, Motorola and Huawei about four years ago had glaring flaws. They were thick and heavy, had durability issues and lacked software to take advantage of their novel hardware. But I immediately knew th...

Dr. Matthew Hitchcock, a family physician in Chattanooga, Tenn., has an A.I. helper.It records patient visits on his smartphone and summarizes them for treatment plans and billing. He does some light editing of what the A.I. produces, and is done with his daily patient visit documentation in 20 minutes or so.Dr. Hitchcock used to spend up to two hours typing up these medical notes after his four children went to bed. “That’s a thing of the past,” he said. “It’s quite awesome.”ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence is coming to health care, and the grand vision of what it could bring is inspiring. Every doctor, enthusiasts predict, will have a superintelligent sidekick, dispensing suggestions to improve care.But first will come more mundane applications of artificial intelligence. A prime t...

Firouz Naderi, a NASA official who oversaw the successful landing of two exploration rovers on Mars, a feat that vastly expanded human understanding of the Red Planet and made him a hero to fellow Iranian Americans, died June 9 at 77.His death was announced on his social media pages. Dr. Naderi posted on Facebook last month that he had suffered a fall that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Other details were not immediately available.Dr. Naderi, who was trained as an electrical engineer, left his native Iran in the wake of the Islamic revolution of 1979 and was hired later that year by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California.Over nearly four decades, he emerged as a linchpin of the laboratory’s missions, particularly the landing of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Ma...

Imagine yourself in this scenario, in a future that is closer than many of us realize: You glance at the program running in the background on your computer screen, mentally move the cursor to the left, and scroll through your brain data over the past few hours. You can see your stress levels rising as the deadline to finish your memo approached, causing your beta brain wave activity to peak right before an alert popped up, telling you to take a brain break.What’s unusual change about your brain activity when you’re asleep? It actually started earlier in the month. You compose a text to your doctor in your mind and send it with a mental swipe of your cursor: “Could you take a quick look at my brain data? Anything to worry about?” ...

The New York City Department of Education has become the latest organization to disclose it had private data stolen as part of the far-reaching MOVEit file transfer software hack. In an email sent to parents on Sunday, the agency said the personal information of approximately 45,000 students, including in some cases social security numbers and birth dates, had recently been compromised. The Education Department said the personal information of staff was also accessed but did not share how many teachers and other personnel were affected. “The safety and security of our students and staff, including their personal information and data, is of the utmost importance for the New York City Department of Education. Our top priority is determining exactly which confidential information was exposed...

Probably no other hardware category has seen such rapid improvements as webcams, thanks to the work-from-home zeitgeist spurred on by the pandemic. Manufacturers now realize that 1080p resolution, proper lighting, and improved audio are quickly becoming basic requirements. Premium options often go far beyond. However, most laptops still ship with a 720p webcam, so a 1080p webcam can be a step up—what better way to stand out from the pack on your next Teams call? There are even premium models with integrated ring lights for a few dollars more. Other, more expensive options feature 4K resolution or higher refresh rates, which will make a noticeable difference to both you, your friends, and your colleagues. We haven’t tested every one of these webcams, but we’ve picked the best we...

Growing a brand? Then your best bet is to start producing and sharing video content via social media. But, before getting started, you first need the right equipment — So we’re offering the Epic Flight S89 4K HD drone at $160 off the regular price so it’s easier than ever to get started. The Epic Flight S89 is a beginner-friendly drone that captures photos and video in stunning 4K — perfect for producing content for social media. It features smart technology that allows it to hover and land all on its own, it offers a long battery life, and you can control it easily with the included remote. And it has a flight range of 330’, which is excellent for a drone at this price point Marketing experts agree that video has grown to be one of the most important factors when it comes to b...