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Reuters reports zero-click iPhone exploit was also used by another Israeli surveillance firm, in addition to NSO Group

February 3, 2022
In November, Apple sued NSO Group over its repeated use of zero-click iPhone exploits to help malicious actors spy on iPhone users. Since then, many political activists have said they have been notified by Apple that they were targeted by NSO Group’s ‘ForcedEntry’ attack. However, it seems that more than just NSO Group had knowledge of the flaw. Today, Reuters reports that a similar exploit…
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These countries pay people to ride bicycles and e-bikes to work. Shouldn’t the US too?

February 3, 2022
It may sound foreign to Americans, but being paid to cycle to work on a pedal bicycle or electric bike is common in many countries. While bicycles are still popular forms of transportation, many more workers are now switching from four wheels to two thanks to the proliferaiton of electric bicycles. Electric bicycles work like traditional pedal bicycles, but include an additional electric motor…
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White House and EPA pen scathing letters to USPS over next-gen vehicle plan, including EV misinformation

February 3, 2022
Ever since Oshkosh received a $6 billion contract from the United States Postal Service for the development of a new mail delivery vehicle, the contract has drawn controversy. Oshkosh’s plan includes primarily gas-powered vehicles, and it won out over another plan for all-electric vehicles. Now the White House is urging the Postmaster General to fulfill his responsibilities and accelerate the…
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Quick Charge Podcast: February 2, 2022

February 3, 2022
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
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Canon Begins Transition to Mirrorless Market Dominance

February 3, 2022
With 2021 well and truly over, those manufacturers that align their finances to the calendar year are now producing their financial reports. Canon’s latest figures reveal strong and sustained performance, even during the pandemic, which is a result of its shift to…
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Lens Hoods Can Ruin Photos Taken in Cold Weather

February 3, 2022
Photographer Steve Perry was out photographing snowy owls with his wife when they both realized that something seemed off about their photos: they were soft. After some testing, he realized that the culprit might be his lens hood. Heat Distortion and Long Lenses Before explaining why Perry came to his conclusions, it’s important to first understand how heat distortion can affect long…
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