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Your phone comes with a number of useful features that we hope you’ll never have to use — and Crash Detection falls into that category. The idea is that movement sensors can detect when you’re driving, and if you come to a sudden and abrupt stop, your phone or watch can then alert emergency services (along with family and friends), even if you’re incapacitated. Here's how to set it up: 🔗 The Verge 🧑‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Bybit CEO Confirms $1.46B Hack, Assures Users Exchange Can Cover Losses Bybit CEO Ben Zhou has confirmed that the exchange suffered a $1.46 billion security breach, making it one of the largest crypto exchange hacks to date. Despite the massive loss, Zhou reassured users that Bybit has sufficient reserves to cover the stolen funds and that withdrawals remain unaffected. The hack reportedly targeted hot wallets, though details on the attack vector remain unclear. Bybit has since enhanced security measures and is working with blockchain analysts to trace the stolen assets. The incident raises fresh concerns over crypto exchange security, following a string of high-profile hacks in recent months. Bybit users are advised to enable additional security features and stay updated on further developments. 🔗 TradingView 👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Apple Pulls End-to-End Encrypted iCloud Security Feature in the UK Apple has quietly removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for iCloud in the UK, following increased regulatory pressure. The feature, which offers end-to-end encryption for iCloud backups, messages, and photos, will no longer be available to UK users. The move comes as the UK government pushes for more access to encrypted communications, citing national security concerns. Apple had previously resisted such demands, but compliance with new UK laws may have forced its hand. Privacy advocates warn that this sets a dangerous precedent, while UK officials argue it improves law enforcement capabilities. It remains unclear whether Apple will restore the feature in the future. 🔗 MacRumors 👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Tesla Recalls 380,000 Vehicles in the U.S. Over Power Steering Issue Tesla has issued a massive recall affecting 380,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to a power steering malfunction that could increase the risk of accidents. The issue reportedly affects multiple models, with drivers experiencing unexpected loss of power steering assist, making steering more difficult, especially at low speeds. The recall follows reports of multiple incidents, though Tesla states it is not aware of any crashes or injuries linked to the defect. The company plans to deploy an over-the-air (OTA) software update to fix the issue, eliminating the need for physical repairs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is monitoring the situation closely, urging affected Tesla owners to check for recall notifications and install updates promptly. 🔗 Reuters 👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Musk’s xAI Unveils Grok 3, Claims It Surpasses OpenAI & DeepSeek Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, has launched its latest AI model, Grok 3, which Musk calls the "smartest AI on Earth." The model reportedly outperforms OpenAI and DeepSeek in mathematics, science, and coding, thanks to a 10x increase in computing power over its predecessor, Grok 2. Built on xAI's Colossus supercomputer with 200,000 GPUs, Grok 3 introduces advanced reasoning capabilities. It features two modes: "Think" – Offers step-by-step reasoning. "Big Brain" – Handles complex tasks with deeper analysis. Additionally, xAI has launched Deep Search, an AI-powered search engine that explains its reasoning. Grok 3 is available to Premium+ subscribers on X (formerly Twitter), with a new SuperGrok subscription tier for enhanced features. Following the launch, X nearly doubled the price of Premium+, though no increase was seen in India. Musk has also announced plans to open-source Grok 2 in the coming months. 🔗 The Guardian 👨🏻‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Breaking News: Apple Polishing Cloth now supports iPhone 16e! What exactly am I supposed to write here? 👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

This is ridiculous, Spotify. Spotify made a tier called Music Pro, which is the same as Apple Music but more expensive with a new feature called "Remixing". It is expected to be released this year, but still, the price is ridiculous. 🔗 Read more because idk 👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Amazon’s killing a feature that let you download and backup Kindle books Starting February 26, 2025, Amazon will discontinue the "Download & Transfer via USB" feature, which allows users to download purchased Kindle books to a computer for manual transfer to a Kindle device. Its removal raises concerns about the ability to maintain offline copies, especially given past instances where Amazon has remotely deleted or altered content on users' devices. Books downloaded through this feature are delivered in the older AZW3 format, which allows easier DRM removal and conversion to other formats. Modern Kindles, however, use the more DRM-restrictive KFX format, making manual book handling increasingly difficult. 🔗 The Verge 👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

Open Sue! OBS Studio Threatens Fedora With Legal Action The OBS Studio team has threatened legal action against Fedora due to an unofficial OBS Studio Flatpak distributed by Fedora. This Flatpak has been poorly maintained, causing confusion among users who mistakenly report issues to OBS developers, thinking they are using the official version. As a result, OBS lead Joel Bethke has demanded that Fedora remove all OBS branding from the Flatpak by February 21, 2025, or face potential legal consequences. In response, Fedora contributor Neal Gompa has started the process of removing the problematic Flatpak from Fedora's repository. This move aims to prevent further confusion and ensure that users rely on officially supported versions of OBS Studio. 🔗 It's FOSS News 👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks

A PlayStation 3 emulator..... on ANDROID?!?! Seems like SOME PS 3 era games on Android are a possibility now. A chinese developer named Aenu released a PS 3 emulator named aPS3e on Android. This emulator is very barebones at the moment, Giving only a menu listing library. Compatibility is also very limited, none of the flagship PS 3 titles work, but Limbo and Terraria do work. The app requires Android 7 and above with Vulkan support. Other than that, yeah, it works. Remember though, it's very barebones at the moment, but ey at least PS 3 emulation on Android moved forward!! 🔗 Github Link 👨‍💻 @agamtechtricks