By Matt Binder
Apple issues yet another 'spyware' iPhone warning to users in nearly 100 countries
iPhone users last received a spyware notification just this past April. Just 3 months later, Apple sent another one.
By Matt Binder
![iPhone 15](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JQMW90RNLH76PBfeoTwJR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720716181.jpg)
![iPhone 15](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JQMW90RNLH76PBfeoTwJR/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720716181.jpg)
Samsung criticized for 'cloning' Apple products after Galaxy Unpacked event
Products are being called "copycats."
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 products](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00lNM48wKyB9ZcJp4GfRbss/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720647751.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 products](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00lNM48wKyB9ZcJp4GfRbss/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720647751.jpg)
Unpacked July 2024: New Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 can deliver real-time translation to your ears
Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI to its Galaxy Buds 3 series.
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05FZbtdm7HxxoIAc8huI2ot/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720559287.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05FZbtdm7HxxoIAc8huI2ot/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720559287.jpg)
X / Twitter's user base has stopped growing under Elon Musk
X's user base has remained stagnant since Musk acquired the social media company.
By Matt Binder
![X logo behind user on smartphone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05flJG1YAKTynHQTQiYZ6BG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720545684.jpg)
![X logo behind user on smartphone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05flJG1YAKTynHQTQiYZ6BG/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720545684.jpg)
In case you missed it, ChatGPT on Mac suffered a serious security issue
Be sure to update your ChatGPT.
By Matt Binder
![ChatGPT on Mac](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03LLfoUJzS4a2ds7KxhID9S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720459259.jpg)
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Elon Musk's X: Flawed Grok AI chatbot to become more deeply integrated
But you still need to pay for X Premium to use it.
By Matt Binder
![X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00NmVBhgcQDEr65HxIvyiTu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720213058.jpg)
![X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00NmVBhgcQDEr65HxIvyiTu/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720213058.jpg)
This is likely the biggest password leak ever: nearly 10 billion credentials exposed
The 'RockYou2024' leak could give hackers a huge upper hand.
By Matt Binder
![Login screen](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WRDz2sMpVsOvPLk3Ex14c/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720198919.jpg)
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Coming redesign of Elon Musk's X will get rid of... a lot
Musk wants users to swipe left or right instead.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk and X logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02WqnEvTv8h3eqv0wtkKrOU/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720040259.jpg)
![Elon Musk and X logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02WqnEvTv8h3eqv0wtkKrOU/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720040259.jpg)
Apple will reportedly announce a partnership with Google at iPhone 16 event
It appears Apple is going with Google Gemini over Meta's AI offerings.
By Matt Binder
![Google Gemini on Apple iPhone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cUse5Cpe2oTDxK691JCe7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720026647.jpg)
![Google Gemini on Apple iPhone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cUse5Cpe2oTDxK691JCe7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720026647.jpg)
Bought a MacBook between 2015 and 2019? You may soon get a settlement payout up to $395
Apple agreed to pay out $50 million to consumers who purchased a MacBook with the butterfly keyboard.
By Matt Binder
![MacBook Pro](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05SjWbfKLwgLS2ZhhzDHO3r/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954469.jpg)
![MacBook Pro](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05SjWbfKLwgLS2ZhhzDHO3r/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719954469.jpg)
Facebook, Instagram may face huge fines for using your data without permission
Turns out Meta's "pay or consent" is not ok under the DMA.
By Matt Binder
![Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram apps under Meta logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014hJ7zQebbopnCrvQE2RyA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719863669.jpg)
![Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram apps under Meta logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014hJ7zQebbopnCrvQE2RyA/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719863669.jpg)
Netflix ‘Basic’ subscribers are getting warnings about their plans coming to an end
Subscribers grandfathered into Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan are being told to upgrade or lose access.
By Matt Binder
![Netflix on a TV screen and remote](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xuj7YpHcDBqazrjsEhtbT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954909.jpg)
![Netflix on a TV screen and remote](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xuj7YpHcDBqazrjsEhtbT/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719954909.jpg)
Twitch announces the 'Bleed Purple Statue,' a physical award for streamers
Streamer Achievement Awards are physical awards that Twitch will give to creators who hit certain watch hour milestones.
By Matt Binder
![Twitch Streamer Achievement Awards](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04yfa2LJJdetTHYfcwwCAyb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719688715.jpg)
![Twitch Streamer Achievement Awards](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04yfa2LJJdetTHYfcwwCAyb/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719688715.jpg)
YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
He's suspended from YouTube's Partner Program.
By Matt Binder
![Dr Disrespect](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04NF1EXlQxQpu4v6F0LlxDN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719675527.jpg)
![Dr Disrespect](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04NF1EXlQxQpu4v6F0LlxDN/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719675527.jpg)
YouTube Premium gets 'jump ahead,' a new picture-in-picture mode, and more
Plus, all sorts of possible new Premium plans in the works
By Matt Binder
![YouTube Premium](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/004hDDQAnRUY69YFvcB1z8q/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719670254.jpg)
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FCC wants to force carriers to unlock phones for consumers
Consumers would no longer be locked into using a phone service they don't want.
By Matt Binder
![Woman on smartphone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05VFNQGxvJ9ZRwdKu8OP3i7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719601091.jpg)
![Woman on smartphone](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05VFNQGxvJ9ZRwdKu8OP3i7/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719601091.jpg)
Massive authentication vulnerability risks compromising much of the internet
Hackers are already exploiting the flaw.
By Matt Binder
![Hacker on laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KDS48RtE01U3YISgouite/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719505309.jpg)
![Hacker on laptop](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KDS48RtE01U3YISgouite/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719505309.jpg)
Elon Musk says he will defy CNN, let creators stream the presidential debate on X
Streamers that offer commentary during the Biden vs. Trump debate won't be taken down on X.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nLMPU9w4JSJm6sGMHuz9s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719438207.jpg)
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Crypto scam victims are being scammed double by fake law firms, FBI warns
Scams that kick victims while they're down.
By Matt Binder
![Money and Bitcoin wallet](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01GqPKvXodQWiVY2CmRjgw8/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719423272.jpg)
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Nvidia loses $500 billion in value and its 'most valuable company' crown
Is the AI boom going bust?
By Matt Binder
![Nvidia stock](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03P6Hray0QlBysePKrBhHOy/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719334089.jpg)
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Fake Elon Musk livestreams promoting crypto scams keep popping up on YouTube
The deepfake Musk streams often hit the top of the live video charts.
By Matt Binder
![Elon Musk](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01sbmSOJphYh6wKScJjXFzd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719260386.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01sbmSOJphYh6wKScJjXFzd/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719260386.jpg)
Reddit's traffic is way up – but why? It's Google.
Google keeps prioritizing Reddit posts in search results.
By Matt Binder
![Reddit and Google logos](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rSUjBIn1iPazwR3HdYhhL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718984686.jpg)
![Reddit and Google logos](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rSUjBIn1iPazwR3HdYhhL/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718984686.jpg)
YouTube cracking down on discounts obtained via VPN workaround, users report
If you used a VPN to get a lower priced Premium account, your subscription may not last long.
By Matt Binder
![YouTube Premium](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TQL4UT81vQpg6TRQBiIca/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718898286.jpg)
![YouTube Premium](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TQL4UT81vQpg6TRQBiIca/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718898286.jpg)
Elon Musk's X revenue has officially plummeted, new documents show
Remember when Elon Musk said he wanted X to be more PayPal-like? New docs show this plan is still on.
By Matt Binder
![X logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Z4bm8am0FLPb6Ew08WmV3/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718735122.jpg)
![X logo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Z4bm8am0FLPb6Ew08WmV3/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718735122.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 leak: 3 big upgrades, including battery and camera
Leaks suggest the official announcement will come next month.
By Matt Binder
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KQInKKX7uizoS1Uin8C29/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718639179.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KQInKKX7uizoS1Uin8C29/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718639179.jpg)