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When we encounter false information, one of two things could be at play: misinformation or disinformation. These terms are commonly used interchangeably but don’t refer to the same thing. So how do misinformation and disinformation differ? What Is Misinformation? Misinformation is simply inaccurate information that’s spread regardless of intent. Those involved in its spread have no idea what they have taken as fact is, in fact, untrue. These days, misinformation has a wider, more devastating effect due to social media and the internet, i....

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2’s Finale Summary Star Trek: Prodigyseason 2’s ending depicts the Mars Attack that was the backbone ofStar Trek: Picardseason 1’s events, but no one inStar Trekwill know who was responsible for the devastation on Mars for almost 15 years. On July 01, 2025 - First Contact Day -A500 synthetics went rogue and destroyed the Utopia Planitia Fleet Yards on Mars.Over 92,000 souls lost their lives and 20,000 starships were annihilated, crippling Starfleet and ending the United Federation of Planets' planned evacuation of the Romulan people from their sun going supernova....

Summary Sauron’s line -“Give me the nine.” -from the SDCC trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Powerseason 2 is more important than it seems. The manymovie and TV show trailers from SDCC 2024are offering exciting first looks at the next batch of big releases. One such release is Prime Video’sThe Rings of Powerseason 2, which promises to continue the story of the first season by detailing Sauron’s further efforts at gaining dominion over Middle-earth, once more played byRings of Powercast member, Charlie Vickers....

Warning: Contains Spoilers for Drama Queen #1The flagship manga publisherShōnen Jump’s digital counterpart,Shōnen Jump+, is being called out for publishing content that, according to some readers, validates and spreads racist and xenophobic sentiments towards immigrants. The series depicts an Earth where apparently benevolent aliens have saved the planet from a meteorite, thus starting a “soft invasion” that left some humans bitter over the favorable treatment reserved for the alien “saviors”....

Synology makes some ofthe best network-attached storage (NAS) devices, but they often require quite a lot of technical know-how to set up and operate. That’s a hurdle for home users and freelancers who want something uncomplicated for basic stuff like safekeeping family photos or frequently accessing work files. Synology has worked out a solution for such users in the form of the BeeStation, which is much less involved than a typical NAS....

CESisn’t a show particularly focused on new smartphone announcements — look for more of those at MWC next month — but one company is single-handedly looking to make up for that gap. TCL has not one, not two, butfivenew smartphones. And while none of these devices are likely to compete for your attention compared toSamsung’s Galaxy S24 lineupnext week, there are a couple ofexciting budget additionshere, including the first-ever NXTPAPER phones available in the US....

Technology giants love to gatekeep, and secure messaging is one of those benefits that Apple has long held for its own kind. However, Apple will finally add end-to-end encryption for cross-platform messaging, such as that between Apple and Android devices. Messaging Between iPhone and Android Will Soon Be Encrypted FollowingApple’s adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS)with iOS 18, which created a better option for cross-platform messaging, Apple will now add end-to-end encryption for those RCS messages....

Summary I’m excited about the Hulk’s possible involvement inDeadpool & Wolverine, but there’s only one version of the hero I want Deadpool to fight in theMCU. It’s been common knowledge for quite some time that Marvel Studios’Deadpool & Wolverinewill be a cameo-filled spectacular, bringing characters from both the MCU and Fox’sX-Menfranchise together. However, I expect that many ofDeadpool & Wolverine’spotential cameosare being kept tightly under wraps, and one of these secret characters is rumored to be none other than Bruce Banner’s Hulk....

Excel users need to watch out as a newly discovered phishing campaign is targeting Microsoft’s spreadsheet application. The campaign spreads a new fileless version of a dangerous remote access Trojan, and is spread via a Microsoft 365 (formerly Microsoft Office) vulnerability—and is currently under active exploitation. Always at the front line,Fortinent’s Fortiguard Labs uncoveredthe phishing campaign targeting Excel users. The attack uses an email phishing lure disguised as a shipping purchase order with a malicious Microsoft Excel spreadsheet attached....

Quick Links Between Family Sharing and Family View on Steam, the game sharing features of the platform have historically been a bit difficult to manage. However, an update makes family sharing more streamlined and easier to use. Steam Families: What Has Changed? How Does It Work? Steam Family Sharing wasn’t a family-centric feature. It was just a way to share games with other accounts that didn’t necessarily have to be your family....

Quick Links You’ve probably read about HDR content on your television, smartphone, or camera. But high dynamic range (HDR) technology comes in several formats, all promising a stunning visual experience—so which HDR format should you use? What Is High Dynamic Range TV? There is more to TV picture quality than screen resolution alone, with contrast, color, and detail playing essential roles. High dynamic range (HDR) technology enhances picture quality by expanding the contrast between a TV’s deepest blacks and brightest whites while offering a broader spectrum of colors than its non-HDR counterparts....

Summary William Shatner’sT.J. Hookershow featured an actor fromStar Trek. During the first fewStar Trekmoviesequels, William Shatner starred in his hit ABC and CBS seriesT.J. Hooker. This American police drama TV show featured Shatner in the starring role, a 15-year veteran police sergeant. Interestingly,Shatner’sT.J. Hookeralso starred a futureStar Trekactor. Actor and singer James Darren appeared inT.J. Hookeras Officer Jim Corrigan and later inStar Trek: Deep Space Nineas the iconic but controversial holodeck singer Vic Fontaine....

Windows vs. Mac: 70+ Common and Helpful Keyboard Shortcuts Regardless of whether you use Windows or Mac, there are plenty of helpful shortcuts at your fingertips. These help you easily carry out repetitive tasks and navigate the operating system quickly—there’s no need to trawl through cumbersome menus. If you’ve recently switched from Windows to Mac or vice versa, or you own a computer running each, you may get confused about what keys to press to carry out common shortcuts....