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Coverage of PCMAG in the Nexus archive.
- iPhones Running iOS 26 Are Freezing FaceTime Calls When They Detect Nudity
Apple's iOS 26 automatically freezes FaceTime calls when nudity is detected, according to a PCMag report. The feature aims to prevent explicit content sharing during video calls, but has sparked debate over privacy and content moderation.
- A battery-powered Starlink Mini is likely on the way
SpaceX is likely developing a battery-powered Starlink Mini, based on firmware code spotted by researcher Jinwei Zhao. The device would enable untethered portability for users like vanlifers and emergency responders, offering fast internet from remote locations.
- FBI director's Based Apparel site has been spotted hosting a 'ClickFix' attack
The FBI director's apparel website, Based Apparel, has been identified as hosting a 'ClickFix' malware attack, attempting to trick visitors into installing malicious software. The article highlights security concerns linked to the site, with 35 points and 9 comments on Hacker News.
- Starlink raises prices across satellite internet plans
Starlink is raising prices across its satellite internet plans in the US, with the cheapest plan increasing from $50 to $55 per month. The price hike affects various plans, including Residential and Roam plans. Standby Mode now costs $10 per month instead of $5.
- Meta Shuts Down End-to-End Encryption for Instagram Messaging
Meta has shut down end-to-end encryption for Instagram messaging, a feature that was previously available for direct messages. This change affects users of the Instagram platform. The reason for this shutdown is not specified in the provided information.