It's not so much that the scammers themselves are becoming better at their jobs, just that off-the-shelf scripts are so much more powerful. [NYT]
Nigerian email swindlers using more sophisticated hacks
California crosswalks hacked with AI voices of Zuckerberg and Musk
Crosswalks in Palo Alto and Redwood City were hacked over the weekend. When the crosswalk buttons were pressed, instead of the usual "walk" or "don't walk" messages, pedestrians heard the… READ THE REST
Chin-hiding pimp's "university" hacked, exposing 800k suckers
Andrew Tate, a former kickboxer who became a far-right misogynist influencer after fleeing the UK to evade prosecution, founded an online "university" to teach boys the tricks of his trade.… READ THE REST
Nintendo Wii gutted and filled with modern PC parts instead
Nintendo's Wii, while not as wee as its modern handhelds, was a compact console and its minimal design—slimmer than a 2006 Mac Mini and nicer to look at!—helped revive the… READ THE REST
Drift off to sleep peacefully with these $26 earbuds made for bedtime
TL;DR: If you're sick of counting sheep, try out the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds to help you get some rest. They're now only $25.99 (reg. $34) for a limited time. Why… READ THE REST
Get outside with this bundle of two 4K drones for just $140
TL;DR: Pick up drone photography with two 4K drones, the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K and the Ninja Dragon Blade K Drone, now just $139.99 (reg. $299). Does the warmer… READ THE REST
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional: Premium coding tool for $28
TL;DR: Beginners and advanced coders alike can take advantage of this license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows, now just $27.97 (reg. $499). Like to code? Whether you're a total beginner… READ THE REST
