Facepalm: A limited number of Tesla vehicles are the subject of a recent NHTSA safety recall. Apparently, Tesla thought it would be a great idea to include a feature in its self-driving software that allows the car to perform a California stop. It’s a maneuver that is prohibited by all 50 states. On Monday, Tesla…
Why it matters: Last month, QNAP faced a security crisis when a ransomware group targeted its customers’ network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It issued a security update that remediated the problem. However, the fix caused unexpected side effects for some. Taiwan-based QNAP Systems has had to explain how and why it forced some of its customers…
In a nutshell: The first gameplay footage from an unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has hit the Internet. It’s not available to download yet, but is expected to arrive by mid-February… that is, assuming Nintendo doesn’t get involved. The project, from the duo of zel and vertigo, is…
StackCommerce Wish your laptop had way more I/O ports than it currently has? Well, now there is an easy fix to that very common problem. Introducing the CASA HUB A09, an ingenious device that transforms a single USB-C receptacle into a variety of nine different ports. And it’s really reasonably priced too — Just $99 this…
Why it matters: Windows 11 early adopters for months have complained of HDD and SSD slowdowns when using Microsoft’s latest operating system. Updates in December 2021 and January 2022 supposedly addressed the matter, but complaints persisted. Now it seems as though a new optional update has finally fixed the issue. Released on January 25, Windows…
In brief: With over 1,900 satellites in orbit, SpaceX is taking the next step with a new Premium tier that promises higher download and upload speeds and includes a larger antenna that should work better in extreme weather conditions. The new tier won’t come cheap, but it’s flexible and will offer 24/7 prioritized support for…
Intel When you sell, recycle, or donate any gadget, you wipe your data off it. That’s just basic computer security, right? It’s why the “Reset this PC” option, a staple of Windows for years, includes the option to “Remove everything,” ostensibly wiping the storage drive clean of anything close to personal data. But with the…
An Apple AirTag was used to stalk a Sports Illustrated model. Thieves are placing AirTags on cars to track them home, where they can later be stolen—or you could be tracked. If you’re like me, you may have been freaked out by those recent headlines pushed your way. But since a lot of headlines can be…
Windows 11 brings Auto HDR, first introduced on the Xbox Series X|S consoles, to the PC. The feature promises to make older titles look just as bright and vibrant as newer HDR-compatible releases without a major hit to performance. That’s sure to have PC gamers eyeing an upgrade to Windows 11. Is it worth making…
Wyze If you want a scale that explains in excruciating detail why you shouldn’t have had that bucket of ice cream last night, we’ve got the deal for you. Amazon is selling the Wyze Smart Scale S for just $20.38. That’s $6.60 off the usual price. You’d probably spend about $20 on most dumb scales,…