T-Mobile has confirmed that its computer systems were accessed without permission and says it’s now conducting an investigation to determine the full extent of the hack. The announcement follows claims on Sunday, August 15, that a hacker was in possession of data belonging to 100 million T-Mobile customers and was trying to sell it via an underground forum. T-Mobilesaidthat at this stage it could only confirm that “unauthorized access to some T-Mobile data” had taken place, adding that it had not yet determined if any customer data is involved....

Looking for help keeping your home comfortable? At IFA 2018 in Berlin, Tado — an up-and-coming competitor in thesmart thermostatmarket — introduced a revamped lineup and a redesigned app that not only controls settings but offers advice on how best to improve the comfort of your home climate. The V3 line builds on the energy-efficiency technology in theTado Smart AC Control(for people with legacy air conditioners), Smart Thermostat, and Smart Radiator Thermostat, all of which work with popular smart home managers such as Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant....

Atari and Plaion revealed that they are working together to create the Atari 7800+, a scaled-down throwback mini-console based on Atari’s NES and Sega Master System competitor. The Atari 7800 was originally released in 1986, and it was Atari’s first piece of hardware after the video game crash of 1983. It didn’t reach the heights of popularity that the NES and Sega Master System were achieving at the time, but it was still notable for being one of the first backward compatible consoles and featuring solid ports of arcade classics likeFood Fight, Galaga,andDig Dug....

TheSamsung Galaxy S9andS9 Plusare the culmination of Samsung’s smartphone philosophy. They are big, they’re beautiful, and they are easily some of the most advanced machines that have ever graced our collective pockets. But they’re not perfect, and issues can arise. That is why we scoured forums, comments, and news to find the most common problems with the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, and how to fix them. Bug: Samsung Messages app has sent my entire gallery to a random contact In one of the more notorious issues that has hit the Samsung Galaxy S9,multiple usersare complainingthat their entire gallery of images has been sent to another contact, with no indication on their side that this had happened....

Air fryersare all the rage these days, as home chefs everywhere realize the potential for guilt-free fried food when cooking with little to no oil. If you’ve been thinking about getting one, you’re in luck, as Amazon is offering an awesome31% discount on the Ninja Air Fryer(AF101 model). Whether you are a health-conscious snack seeker or a fried-food fan, you’ll love the Ninja AF101. Originally retailed at $130, it is now available for only $90....

The Witcher 4 Director reveals how NPCs are evolving like never before The Witcher 4 director teases how the upcoming game will place a major focus on NPC interactivity as a way to immerse players like never before. When it comes to open-world games and larger experiences, NPCs are crucial to immersing the player in the world and allowing them to feel as though the people they meet along their journey aren’t just robots but, in fact, real individuals and smaller but important pieces to the larger puzzles of the title....

I have not done any serious traveling since the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020. But I can’t take it anymore. The sun, surf, and scuba are all calling my name, and I’m heading back to the Caribbean. And along with the usual choices regarding clothing, swimwear, cameras, and reading material, I’m faced with a far more serious question: which earbuds or headphones should I take? Let me start by acknowledging that having a choice of devices is unusual....

As we’ve gotten closer to the launch window for thePixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, we’ve had something of a drip-feed of information both from official announcements from Google as well as unofficial information in the form of leaks. A new leak now provides some unconfirmed information about the pricing of the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. According toAndroid Police founder Artem Russakovskii, the Pixel 7 will retail starting at $599, while the Pixel 7 Pro will start at $899....

Any time I discuss the latest Switch game with my friends, I usually hear the same critique: “I wish I could remap the controls.” Major Switch exclusives likeThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomandMetroid Dreadare seriously lacking in control customization, which can be frustrating if your brain has a specific idea of what a gamepad layout is. There’s a fairly good excuse as to why those games don’t include controller customization options, though....

There aren’t many components as boring as the power supply in your PC, but the newAorus P1200W 80+ Platinummodular power supply is looking to change that. The unit includes an LCD screen on the side that allows you to quickly monitor system information or just add a little more bling to your build. The main purpose of the screen is to show system information like your total power consumption, fan speed, and PSU temperature....

Rudyard Kipling’s “Just So” stories are a series of early-20th-century origin tales about how some of the world’s most recognizable animals acquired their most distinctive features. Here in 2018, researchers from Midwestern University in Arizona just added a worthy successor to how the camel got his hump, and how the leopard got his spots: “How the alligator got his tail.” The answer? Through some cutting-edge3D printing. The story involves an alligator called Mr....

Top 10 fast-food fried chicken in the U.S. decided with Jollibee winning again For the second year running, Jollibee has been named the top fried chicken chain in the U.S., beating out more established competitors likePopeyesandKFC. Despite operating a relatively small collection of around 100 restaurants in North America, compared to competitors with a much larger reach, the Filipino fast-food chain took the top spot among the public, perUSA Today‘s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards....

Twitch streamer sobs while unboxing ultra-rare Pokemon card live Popular Japanese cosplayer and streamer, Haru “hutoon” Tachibana shed tears of shock and excitement after unboxing an ultra-rarePokémoncard, the Alakazam Ex card live on stream. Unboxing streams have drawn audiences for years, and if there’s one thing people love watching unboxed, it’s Pokemon trading cards. Whether it’s the allure of seeing arare cardthat’s hard to come across, or just reveling in the streamer’s reaction....