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Northampton, MA
News
This iPhone Feature Could Leave You Vulnerable To Hackers
An urgent warning has been issued for users of a popular iPhone feature that could leave you vulnerable to hackers. AirPlay is a wireless tool created by Apple that allows users to easily stream music, videos, or photos, or mirror their screen from iPhones, Macs, and other Apple devices to compatible receivers like TVs, speakers, and more. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Oligo have uncovered serious flaws in the AirPlay system. These vulnerabilities could allow hackers to quietly take control of devices, including Apple products like iPhones and Macs, as well as third-party gad…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist ID'd In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Police
Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in.a collision with a flatbed truck in Atlantic County. Vincent Sanborn IV, 49, of Egg Harbor Township died in the collision, police said. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. Monday, June 12 on Bethel Road several hundred feet west of Route 9, Somers Point police said. The motorcyclist collided into the side of a MAC flatbed carrier truck, police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The truck driver was not injured. The collision remains under investigation.
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police
A motorcyclist was killed in.a collision with a flatbed truck in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 13 on Bethel Road several hundred feet west of Route 9, Somers Point police said. The motorcyclist collided into the side of a MAC flatbed carrier truck, police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the crash scene. The truck driver was not injured. The collision remains under investigation. Identities were withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Greenwich, CT
Business
Apple Discontinues iPod After 20-Year Run
It’s the end of an era for tech-lovers as Apple announced its plan to discontinue the once groundbreaking iPod. Since reinventing the portable music scene forever in 2001, the iPod will soon be a relic of the past as Apple and other tech companies have since eclipsed the device, which had its latest iteration released in 2019. The original iPod, introduced on Oct. 23, 2001, was the first MP3 player to pack the ability to hold upwards of 1,000 songs with a 10-hour battery all inside a 6.5-ounce package, according to the company. The original iPodApple “iPod has captivated users all ov…
Bronxville, NY
News
Google Alerts Chrome Users After Release Of Major New Security Update
Google has announced a major update containing security fixes for Chrome users. On Tuesday, April 26, Google announced that it is rolling out the promotion of Chrome 101 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Google said the update contains 30 security fixes. SecurityWeek.com, a website that features cybersecurity news, reported that 25 of the security issues that Google addresses in the update were found by external security researchers. "We would also like to thank all security researchers that worked with us during the development cycle to prevent security bugs from ever reaching the stable chan…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
Tragic Ending For Jersey City Man Whose Dog Ran Away In Care Of Pet Sitter
A dog who went missing in the care of a pet sitter died after he was located on Wednesday, his heartbroken Jersey City owner announced. Diego Chaves tells ABC7 he left Goldendoodle Mac with a reputable pet sitter June 30 while he went out of town. When Chaves returned from his trip on July 4, he reached out to the sitter to pick up his mini Goldendoodle. The sitter on Monday said she wanted a few more hours before dropping him off, but Chaves insisted he wanted his dog right away, the outlet reports. The sitter, however, never showed up. Chaves shared an email he received from the sitter, …
Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
'Update Now' Warning Issued To All iPhone Users: Here's Why
Owners of iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches are being encouraged by Apple to update their devices as soon as possible to protect their products from a security flaw. A series of updates for those products to address the security vulnerability, with macOS Big Sur 11.2.3, watchOS 7.3.2 and iOS and iPadOS 14.4.1 becoming available for download. Apple said that it the update “is important and recommended for all users.” According to the company, the latest patch resolves a memory corruption bug in WebKit, the engine that powers Safari. The application is installed on all devices, and e…
