Why my favorite iPhone apps of 2025 belong on your Home Screen too
2025 has been a pretty momentous year in terms of the apps I used on my iPhone. Whether it was a new discovery that changed the way I work, or an old favorite that kept…
December 2025
December 2025
INTERPOL Arrests 574 in Africa; Ukrainian Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty
A law enforcement operation coordinated by INTERPOL has led to the recovery of $3 million and the arrest of 574 suspects by authorities from 19 countries, amidst a continued crackdown on cybercrime networks in Africa.…
A walkthrough of the Google Workspace Password Manager
Passwd is designed specifically for organizations operating within Google Workspace. Rather than competing as a general consumer password manager, its purpose is narrow, and business-focused: secure credential storage, controlled sharing, and seamless Workspace integration. The…
Car makers are taking us for a ride over CarPlay
CarPlay is still giving some automotive CEO a bad case of road rage. Take, for example, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, who was interviewed over on Stratechery (subscription required). As with most discussions with CEOs in…
Aukey MagFusion 2X 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Two 25W wireless charging modules Raised charging pad is adjustable Cons Requires USB-C wall charger Our Verdict The Aukey MagFusion 2X is superior to standard 2-in-1 wireless chargers by…
Backbone Pro review: A premium gamepad at a very premium price
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Comfortable to use Robust and accurate controls Works with and without a phone case Cons No rumble ALPS rather than Hall-effect joysticks High price Our Verdict The lack of…
U.S. DoJ Seizes Fraud Domain Behind $14.6 Million Bank Account Takeover Scheme
Dec 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananFinancial Crime / Law Enforcement The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) on Monday announced the seizure of a web domain and database that it said was used to further a criminal scheme designed…
Critical n8n Flaw (CVSS 9.9) Enables Arbitrary Code Execution Across Thousands of Instances
Dec 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Workflow Automation A critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in the n8n workflow automation platform that, if successfully exploited, could result in arbitrary code execution under certain circumstances. The vulnerability,…
FCC Bans Foreign-Made Drones and Key Parts Over U.S. National Security Risks
Dec 23, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Surveillance The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Monday announced a ban on all drones and critical components made in a foreign country, citing national security concerns. To that end,…
Best gifts for iPhone users 2025
When they already have the best phone on the planet, what do you buy an iPhone user? We’re here to help you select the best iPhone gifts available—perfect gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Fathers Day, Mothers…