Proton’s latest VPN app will be one of the first to work natively on Windows ARM PCs, the company announced. According to Proton, the new app was built in collaboration with Microsoft by the same team that developed the encrypted Proton Mail service and promises “best in class security and privacy” on Windows ARM devices. … Read more
Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option for a special someone (or for yourself) when the early Black Friday tech deals start to pop up. One model worth paying attention to in the sale is the JBL Clip 5, which has an all-time low price of $50. That’s $30 off its usual price. We … Read more
In a new security advisory, Okta has revealed that its systems had a vulnerability that allowed people to log into an account without providing the correct password. If the account had a username with 52 characters or more, Okta bypassed password authentication. In addition, its systems had to detect “stored cache keys” of previous successful … Read more
One of fantasy and science-fiction’s all-time great artists has died. Artist Greg Hildebrandt, known for his iconic work on Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel and Magic: The Gathering, died Thursday at the age of 85. He and his twin brother Tim, who died in 2006, were a powerful duo — the Brothers Hildebrandt … Read more
Early over the weekend, the FBI released a statement addressing videos “falsely claiming to be from the FBI related to election security.” This included a video claiming the bureau had “apprehended three connected groups committing ballot fraud” and a video about Kamala Harris’ husband. With the presidential election set to begin tomorrow, misinformation has been … Read more
Apple is set to buy a notable developer of photo-editing apps. The company is acquiring Pixelmator, pending regulatory approval. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed. While it seems likely that Apple will eventually incorporate some of Pixelmator’s technology into its Camera and Photos apps, the latter said that “at this time there … Read more
The first American-made Polestar EVs are now on the road. The Swedish automaker said Friday that it has delivered the first Polestar 3 SUVs to customers in the U.S. and Canada. The Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Biden in 2022, encourages automakers to build EVs in the U.S., providing tax credits for companies and … Read more
The FBI released a statement Saturday about misleading videos circulating ahead of the election, saying it was aware of two videos that “falsely claim to be from the FBI related to election security.” One of these videos claims that the FBI has “caught three connected groups committing ballot fraud” and one about Kamala Harris’ husband. … Read more