#consumer-tech

A misconfigured cloud console left private conversations between kids and an AI toy openly accessible to anyone with a Gmail account.

Source: Wired

Breaches at PornHub and SoundCloud show how weak links in third-party services can quietly expose millions of users, even when core systems remain untouched.

Source: Recorded Future News

Garmin confirms massive cyberattack that knocked the company offline

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A massive cyberattack has left a popular wearable and GPS technology company reeling for days now.

Garmin on Monday that it was still working on getting all of its systems back online after it was hit with a cyberattack last week. The company manufactures fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other GPS and wearable devices.

The attack hit the company on Thursday, July 23 and took multiple…

10 things to know before you buy refurbished electronics

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There’s a simple reason to buy refurbished tech instead of a brand-new device—saving money. But it’s also nice to avoid sending a gadget to the landfill.

The problem is that refurbed products are not new, and likely had a life before they came to you. Maybe it was a short life with few tribulations, but maybe not. It was enough of one that the product was sent back and given an overhaul…

These WiFi routers can drastically improve your WFH setup

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These WiFi routers will save you from waiting for every page to load.

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By Veronika KeroMashable Shopping2020-07-27 15:01:58 UTC

TL;DR:As of July 27, you can improve your internet connection…

Here’s how to get an Echo Dot for only $0.99

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Access 60 million songs ad-free on Amazon Music.

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By Miller KernMashable Shopping2020-07-27 14:26:12 UTC

TL;DR: As of July 27, purchase two months of Amazon Musicand get an Echo Dot for $0.99…

Reliable WiFi has been a COVID-19 game changer, from first responders to first graders

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WiFi isn’t just a convenience of modern life. It can literally change lives.

From emailing medical records to dialing 911, most of us have the ability to transmit essential data right at our fingertips — and one of the biggest lessons learned from past crises is that first responders rely on a dependable communications system. When communications infrastructure fails or does not exist,…

There’s nowhere for dirt to hide with this flexible vacuum cleaner

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The Shark corded stick vacuum cleaner is on sale for £149.99 on Amazon.

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By Joseph GreenMashable Shopping2020-07-27 09:57:41 UTC

TL;DR: The Shark corded stick vacuum cleaneris on sale for…