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Google is coming to the foldable market late -- although not as late as Apple, which doesn't have a foldable yet -- but it's taking advantage of its timing by targeting some of the perceived deficiencies of the Galaxy Fold.

The FBI's Denver office is cautioning consumers about using free public charging stations, saying bad actors can use the USB ports at the juice stops to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices.

Dubbed pet tech, pet industry developers use the technology to improve the health, well-being, and overall quality of pets' lives. Apparently, they also use it as a source of data acquisition that puts users' security at risk.

The issue of cyberbullying has gained significant attention in recent years due to the widespread use of the internet and social media platforms. Fortunately, software tools are now available to help combat cyberbullying, and one of the most popular is Bark.

Last week, I wrote about my longing for Windows users to have the same robust experience that macOS users have for accessing iMessage on their Mac devices. Intel's Unison app, now available on select Intel Evo-certified laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Acer -- and presumably more Windows laptops in the ...

ANALYSIS

Intel Unison Is Still a Work in Progress

Intel Unison is certainly better than nothing for Windows users. However, the overall ecosystem experience is nowhere near what Apple continues to offer without compromises.

Samsung unveiled its new Galaxy S23 series at its Galaxy Unpacked 2023 event in San Francisco. Judging by the specs and new features in this new smartphone lineup, it's hard to fathom how the traditional digital camera space will ever recover.

It's the beginning of a new year, and economically we are in a bit of trouble. But some amazing technologies are coming to market this year that I look forward to seeing.

OPINION

Standout Tech Products of 2022

Every year I look back at my Product of the Week choices and pick what I think made the most significant impact on my life as the Product of the Year. There were a lot of contenders this year, which I will cover, but I want to lead with why I'm calling out BlackBerry.

Worker unrest at the Zhengzhou Foxconn factory could result in a production shortfall of six million iPhones, just as the holiday season is about to enter the home stretch.

MediaTek's brand is often associated with affordable, budgeted, Android phones. However, the company has made incremental inroads into the more premium, high-performance models. The launch of the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 chip is a potent step in that direction.

Compromised credentials provide an easy way for threat actors to get their hands on valuable data possessed by governments. Phishing attacks on civil servants jumped 30% from 2020 to 2021, with one out of every eight workers exposed to phishing threats during the period.

A large-scale phishing attack built on typosquatting is targeting Windows and Android users with malware. The campaign currently underway uses more than 200 typosquatting domains that impersonate 27 brands to trick web surfers into downloading malicious software to their computers and phones.

Starlink and T-Mobile are publicizing a yet non-existent service that should make Apple's satellite service look like it escaped from the modem years. These all follow AST SpaceMobile which will be putting up its first 4/5G satellite next year to begin its coverage.

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