By Matt Binder
Cybertruck owner discovers new way the Tesla EV can rip your finger off
There are now two confirmed ways in which the Cybertruck can chop off your finger.
By Matt Binder
![Cybertruck on NYC street](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/058ej12xNFdfhpgOX6mwP7S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720804951.jpg)
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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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07JQMW90RNLH76PBfeoTwJR/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720716181.jpg)
![iPhone 15](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00lNM48wKyB9ZcJp4GfRbss/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720647751.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2024 products](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05FZbtdm7HxxoIAc8huI2ot/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720559287.jpg)
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05flJG1YAKTynHQTQiYZ6BG/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720545684.jpg)
![X logo behind user on smartphone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03LLfoUJzS4a2ds7KxhID9S/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720459259.jpg)
![ChatGPT on Mac](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03LLfoUJzS4a2ds7KxhID9S/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720459259.jpg)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00NmVBhgcQDEr65HxIvyiTu/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720213058.jpg)
![X's Grok and Elon Musk's X profile](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WRDz2sMpVsOvPLk3Ex14c/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720198919.jpg)
![Login screen](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WRDz2sMpVsOvPLk3Ex14c/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1720198919.jpg)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02WqnEvTv8h3eqv0wtkKrOU/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720040259.jpg)
![Elon Musk and X logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01cUse5Cpe2oTDxK691JCe7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1720026647.jpg)
![Google Gemini on Apple iPhone](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05SjWbfKLwgLS2ZhhzDHO3r/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954469.jpg)
![MacBook Pro](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/014hJ7zQebbopnCrvQE2RyA/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719863669.jpg)
![Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram apps under Meta logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07xuj7YpHcDBqazrjsEhtbT/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719954909.jpg)
![Netflix on a TV screen and remote](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04yfa2LJJdetTHYfcwwCAyb/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719688715.jpg)
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YouTube demonetized Dr Disrespect over allegations from earlier Twitch ban
He's suspended from YouTube's Partner Program.
By Matt Binder
![Dr Disrespect](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04NF1EXlQxQpu4v6F0LlxDN/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719675527.jpg)
![Dr Disrespect](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05VFNQGxvJ9ZRwdKu8OP3i7/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719601091.jpg)
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Massive authentication vulnerability risks compromising much of the internet
Hackers are already exploiting the flaw.
By Matt Binder
![Hacker on laptop](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KDS48RtE01U3YISgouite/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719505309.jpg)
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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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nLMPU9w4JSJm6sGMHuz9s/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719438207.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nLMPU9w4JSJm6sGMHuz9s/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1719438207.jpg)
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://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01sbmSOJphYh6wKScJjXFzd/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1719260386.jpg)
![Elon Musk](https://cdn.statically.io/img/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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rSUjBIn1iPazwR3HdYhhL/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718984686.jpg)
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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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TQL4UT81vQpg6TRQBiIca/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718898286.jpg)
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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://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Z4bm8am0FLPb6Ew08WmV3/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1718735122.jpg)
![X logo](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05Z4bm8am0FLPb6Ew08WmV3/hero-image.fill.size_220x220.v1718735122.jpg)