Author: Zack Bishop

WD (Western Digital) is facing a lawsuit targeting multiple external SSD models with claims that they launched with major flaws that can lead to the loss of data stored within. This is despite the models being marketed as being durable and dependable. The affected drives involve models from both the WD and Sandisk lines. Including SanDisk Extreme and WD My Passport models. The lawsuit claims that the drives launched with flaws that could suddenly lead to messages that the drive is unreadable by the system it is connected to. Resulting in a complete loss of any data stored within. As…

Discord.io recently made the announcement that its services had been breached by hackers in an attempt to steal data. An attempt that was successful. Leading to a massive leak of user information, totaling 760,000 users. This information was then posted online as those behind the attack were looking to sell the information. The information includes usernames, Discord IDs, email addresses, billing addresses, salted/hashed passwords, API information, and more. The service pointed out that payment information was not part of the leak as this information is handled by third-party payment services. So credit cards and other sensitive financial information is not…

Wi-Fi 7 is just around the corner with router models coming out this year and next. The new generation of Wi-Fi is going to bring some incredible enhancements to both speed and reliability, as you’d expect. You can learn more about what it has to offer in our story here. Some models have already hit store shelves, yet they are hard to find as they aren’t in full supply just yet, and don’t technically support Wi-Fi 7 yet (most likely firmware update will be coming soon). While most other models are coming soon or available for pre-order. That being said,…

ADATA is preparing to launch its first Gen5 NVMe model which looks to be hitting stores next month. It will be the new ADATA Legend 970 PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe SSD, and with it comes all of the glory that Gen5 NVMe has to offer. The new drives will be available in 1TB ($189.99 MSRP) and 2TB ($329.99 MSRP) options and will come with an included heatsink that features a built-in fan to help cool the NVMe of its heat (these drives can typically get pretty hot). This fan is expected (by ADATA) to reduce the temperature of the drive…

When SpaceX first launched its Starship atop the Super Heavy booster, it didn’t quite make the trip due to issues with a number of the engines not firing or failing leading to not enough boost for the rocket. Because of this, it was terminated in the air raining debris. While at the same time, the launch destroyed the launch pad sending concrete and other parts everywhere. The company learned a lot from that launch, leading to it wanting to try again within 6-8 weeks. However, the FAA required SpaceX to improve its launchpad to prevent the same damage from occurring…

Elon Musk announced that he had plans to rebrand Twitter to a simplified logo of “X” and the change has officially taken place. Heading over to the Twitter website reveals the X in place of the familiar blue bird. A change that can be seen throughout most of the website. This is part of a push toward creating a new future for the company with a simplified brand that will represent a multifaceted service (and “everything app”). The new company will eventually become more than just a micro-blogging platform, eventually offering payment services and more. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1682978324375543808 Clearly, the company hasn’t…

The move toward digital content raised so many concerns when it comes to who actually “owns” the content. Along with a long list of other concerns, like what happens to the content when you pass (most companies say your digital content is non-transferable) or what happens if the company goes out of business. However, the world continues to move quickly toward making everything digital due to how ludicrous the profits (and low costs) are. But Ubisoft has created one more reason to be concerned. When you buy digital content online, it goes into your library (saved within your account). You…

Reports have been coming in that Google Nest Hub users have been experiencing some troubles with a recent firmware update. This update is causing some Nest Hub models to become bricked (unusable). Forcing users to take to the web. Stories have been spreading via multiple social platforms, all pointing to the same update that went out a few days ago (Friday). Causing these models to become stuck within a reboot loop that prevents it from being able to finish the last 1% of the installation. As of right now, it seems the only action you can take is reaching out…

Audeze is no stranger when it comes to delivering a gaming headset that demands your attention the moment you put it on your head. From comfort to performance, this company includes it all and now it has teamed up with Microsoft for a special edition of one of its latest models, the Maxwell. Sounds like a fancy hotel I’d love to stay in, but instead, it is gaming headset from Audeze that looks to take on the likes of SteelSeries, Astro, and many others. And likely just as nice as the hotel I had imagined in my head for a…

As an EV driver, I get asked an endless number of questions from friends, family, and strangers. These questions can range all over the place. But a few times, I have been asked: What if the battery pack just falls out/down from the vehicle as you’re driving? My answer is always that it can’t exactly happen, at least not with my vehicle. These companies put a lot of time and effort into R&D to make sure things like that don’t happen. After all, their reputation is on the line during a major shift in the automobile industry that will either…