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New Google Pixel wallpapers for November lean into the fall vibes [Download]

Following yesterday’s security patch, the monthly drop of new Curated Culture wallpapers for Google Pixel owners is back on track in November. Google is observing Native American Heritage Month with these three wallpapers from Morning Star (Instagram): “I feel so inspired by the land, and often use pieces of our natural world in my work like plants, animals, the sun and moon, the water…
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How to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone with Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, more

The major US carriers have been working to increase account security to prevent a notorious hack fraudsters use called SIM swapping (or port-out scam). However, Verizon offers something beyond the competitors with its “Number Lock” feature. Read on for how to stop SIM swap attacks on iPhone. As a refresher, a SIM swap attack is when someone fraudulently transfers your phone number to a…
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European Union opens 'in-depth' investigation into Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard

As expected, the European Commission will carry out a full-scale investigation into Microsoft’s $69 billion bid to buy Activision Blizzard. Following a preliminary probe, the European Commission announced Tuesday (via Reuters) it believes the deal may “significantly reduce competition” in a handful of areas, including the PC and console gaming markets, as well as among cloud gaming…
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iOS 16.2 to introduce ‘Custom Accessibility Mode’ with streamlined experience for iPhone and iPad

Apple on Tuesday released iOS 16.2 beta 2 to developers as the company gets ready to make the update available to the public in December. Officially, it adds the new Freeform collaboration app and improvements to the Home app. Under the hood, 9to5Mac found out that Apple has been working on a new “Custom Accessibility Mode” that will provide a “streamlined” experience for iPhone and…
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