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Meta-owned WhatsApp is one of the most popular social messaging apps, used by billions of users worldwide. The app offers end-to-end-encryption privacy…

In the latest proof that satire is no match for today’s reality, The DOJ announced that a YouTuber pled guilty on Wednesday to obstructing a federal investigation by destroying the wreckage of an airplane he intentionally crashed for views and sponsorship money. Trevor Jacob, a 29-year-old former pro snowboarder turned YouTuber, recorded and uploaded his staged (yet very real) crash landing in Santa Barbara County, CA, in November 2021. Jacob pled guilty to one count of destruction and concealment with the intent to…

Screenshot: YouTube/Trevor JacobA YouTube pilot has pleaded guilty to intentionally crashing an airplane and intent to obstruct a federal investigation. Trevor Daniel Jacob, 29, of Lompoc, California ejected himself from an airplane he was flying in November 2021, claiming there was no safe place to land, while the plane crashed somewhere near the Los Padres National Forest. Chukwudi Iwuji Talks Working on Guardians of the Galaxy 3 After PeacemakerJacob installed numerous cameras on the plane before takeoff, according to…

The Last of Us Part I on PC has received a massive 25GB patch, aimed at improving the horrid condition it was launched at. Dubbed v1.0.4.0, the version marks the seventh update since the port was launched on March 28, proving that developer Naughty Dog hasn't given up on it yet. The patch is mainly focused on optimising CPU and GPU performance in-game while adding improved graphical fidelity on Low and Medium settings. The low-res textures were a key point of criticism upon launch, with many fans posting screenshots of a…

Following Tuesday’s failed attempt to land on the surface of the Moon, Japan’s ispace said its lunar lander may have unexpectedly accelerated on its way down before crashing on the lunar surface.Astronomers Could Soon Get Warnings When SpaceX Satellites Threaten Their ViewThe Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander (M1) was scheduled to touchdown on the Moon on April 25 at 12:40 p.m. ET. “Shortly after the scheduled landing time, no data was received indicating a touchdown,” ispace wrote in a statement. “ispace engineers monitored the…

Most people in the tech world know to keep their apps updated, but a ton of users don’t. Most smartphone users leave their apps unmaintained. This is something that Google wants to help, as the company is going to roll out a useful update. If your app keeps crashing, the Play Store will tell you to update the app, according to a new blog post (via Android Police).Keeping your apps updated is important for several reasons. For starters, it ensures that the app is at its best performance and contains the latest features.…

June Wan/ZDNETHave you noticed your iPhone overheating and possibly crashing since installing iOS 16.4.1, the latest update for the iPhone? Well, you're not alone, because my iPhone has been doing exactly the same.Also: The best iPhone models right nowI first noticed the problem a few hours after installing the update a little over a week ago. I observed that the iPhone got a lot warmer than usually when charging -- especially when being charged on a wireless charger (and yes, this was a genuine Apple MagSafe…

GM’s self-driving unit Cruise filed with federal regulators a voluntary recall to update the software in 300 robotaxis after one struck the back of a city bus in San Francisco. Cruise said in a report with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that it initiated the recall because in rare circumstances the software could inaccurately predict the movement of “articulated” vehicles. There were no reported injuries in the low-speed crash on March 23, in which a Cruise robotaxi…

It took nearly three hours to deliver the card game that morning. The marker was repositioned, the GPS was synced. The drone made a wobbly ascent and flew over the ground observer (referred to by the flight crew as a “crossing guard”), which was stationed in a truck on the road to meet FAA requirements of maintaining a visual line of sight on the drone. It hovered briefly over the target, then dropped the cardboard package from an altitude of about 10 feet.The experience “was really disheartening,” the former employee…

Throughout the past year, the Federal Reserve has been rapidly increasing interest rates. The financial system took a hit. However, the primary objective behind the move was to reduce inflation. In the process, the Fed indirectly initiated the collapse of numerous banks, such as the Silicon Valley Bank. With so much uncertainty surrounding the financial space, investors and traders consistently seek ways to diversify their portfolios. Ethereum (ETH) and Optimism (OP) are some of the most trending cryptocurrencies.…