This Surprisingly Convincing Phishing Scam Imitates Apple Support
You may have a keen eye for spotting scams, but fraudsters are finding new ways to weaponize trusted systems to avoid detection. For example, threat actors are generating real Apple support tickets to phish two-factor authentication (2FA) codes and gain access to iCloud accounts. The scheme, detailed on Medium by a security researcher and software […]
Why Investors Are Feeling Increasingly Positive About the Multifamily Market
This article is presented by Connect Invest. The multifamily real estate market has, without a doubt, been through some tough times over the past few years. Rising interest rates and […]
Rent Spikes are a Thing of the Past—But Investors Can Look Forward to a Stable Multifamily Market Instead
This article is presented by Connect Invest. “Predictable” isn’t exactly the most exciting qualifier for a real estate market, but it’s the exact word that investors in the multifamily sector […]
No, Meta Is Not Scraping Your DMs to Train Its AI
I’ve been seeing a number of videos on my feeds circulating a serious, but perhaps not unbelievable, claim: The idea is, come Dec. 16, 2025, Meta will update its privacy policy to give itself permission to scrape direct messages from users on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, all in the name of training its generative AI […]
What the Netflix/Warner Bros. Merger Could Mean for Streaming
After initial reporting from The Wrap yesterday revealed that Netflix had won the bidding war for Warner Bros., the streamer stepped in this morning to confirm that it will be acquiring the home of HBO and HBO Max, DC Comics, and Bugs Bunny for $82.7 billion. The acquisition would put an end to merger attempts […]
Are Lower Rent Prices the Solution to Your Problems? The Data Says Maybe
The saying “give the people what they want” resonates for a reason. In real estate, what people want—tenants, specifically—is low rent. That doesn’t always gel with landlords who want higher […]
A New Fed Chairman is Coming Soon—Here’s What Their Potential Low-Rate Policy Will Mean For Investors
Last weekend, wagering sites nearly doubled their expectations for the Trump-aligned election of National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett as the new Federal Reserve chairman. The stakes for real estate […]
This Bose Portable Speaker Is Nearly 20% Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A lot of Bluetooth speakers try to impress you with apps, voice assistants, or complicated sound modes, but the Bose SoundLink Home takes the opposite approach. It is a simple, handsome speaker that focuses […]
This macOS App Makes It Easy to See (and Use) Your Keyboard Shortcuts
Using keyboard shortcuts is a lot faster than clicking around in the menus, but only after you learn them. That’s the hard part. You could look up the documentation for the application or explore the menu bar—but if you’re on a Mac, you could also just install KeyClu. This free application shows an overlay with […]
The Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Are at Their All-Time Lowest Price Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Are smart glasses worth the hype? If you’re looking for a stylish accessory that doubles as a camera, headphones, and AR display without needing to pull out a phone, they’re a life hack that’s […]
Why Deleting Your Browsing History Doesn’t Always Delete Your Browsing History
Manually or automatically wiping your browsing history is a well-established way of protecting your privacy and making sure the digital trail you leave behind you is as short as possible—but it’s important to be aware of the limitations of the process, and to understand why deleting your browsing history isn’t always as comprehensive an act […]
Use the ‘One More’ Trick When Your Productivity Stalls
After writing about productivity and organization for the past few years, I understand better than most that the vast majority of the advice you’ll get about working more efficiently asks you to carefully schedule your day, plan out the exact type and number of tasks you’re going to do, and be diligent to the point […]
15 Secret Santa Gifts People Will Actually Like
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Let’s face it: Secret Santa exchanges can be a minefield of disappointing, forgettable gifts. It’s tough to shop for someone when you know that gift is going to be opened in front of all your friends, family, or coworkers at some holiday party. Then there’s […]
Peloton’s Holiday Challenge Is a Great Cold-Weather Motivator
I can be motivated to do just about anything if an app offers me a badge or “streak,” which I’ve made abundantly clear in various reviews here on Lifehacker. When it comes to the apps I use to stay on top of my health and fitness, that’s true to an extent, although I also derive […]
13 Shows Like ‘The Boys’ You Should Watch Next
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Based on the (really rather excellent) comic book series from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, Prime Video’s satirical superhero romp The Boys picks up the genre deconstructionist torch passed by Alan Moore’s Watchmen. The tone is less philosophical but even more cynical, suggesting that power […]
