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The Saily Ultra eSIM Premium plan offers 30GB of high-speed data and unlimited throttled data. While data allowance might seem modest, its value lies in bundled perks like airport lounge access, fast-track security passes, and Nord Security suite subscriptions, making it a compelling, albeit premium, option for frequent travelers.
Best Buy is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a limited-time offer: purchase a $100 gift card for just $60. This significant 40% discount is available for one day only, August 22nd, while supplies last at physical stores. The promotion allows consumers to save $40 on future purchases, though some restrictions apply.
As AI deepfakes become indistinguishable from reality, experts advocate for low-tech solutions like verbal passphrases and hardware keys. These methods bypass AI's reliance on observable data, offering robust protection against increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks that have already led to multi-million dollar fraud.
Roblox has agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking in Australia to enhance child safety measures after the eSafety commission found persistent lapses in protecting minors from adult contact and grooming. The platform will implement new privacy controls, reporting mechanisms, and mandatory parental consent for adult interactions within three months.
Nintendo partners with FromSoftware for The Duskbloods, a unique multiplayer vampire game for Switch 2. It blends competitive play with RPG elements, aiming to attract a new audience to the console.
Following Elden Ring's massive success, FromSoftware is venturing into new territory with "The Duskbloods," a competitive vampire multiplayer game for Switch 2, published by Nintendo. President Hidetaka Miyazaki discusses the studio's evolving approach and the confidence gained from their latest blockbuster.
Comcast's new Xfinity Shield platform, featuring routers as motion sensors, ignites user privacy concerns. The company states data is stored for 7 days and can be legally subpoenaed, while assuring the feature is opt-in and doesn't use cameras or audio.
Tesla's Robotaxi service in Austin has reportedly transitioned to fully unsupervised operations, with 170 monitored rides over two weeks showing no human safety drivers. This development precedes the anticipated launch of Tesla's purpose-built Cybercab.
NASA has called off plans to rescue the Swift Observatory satellite from atmospheric re-entry. The planned orbital boost by Katalyst Space's Link spacecraft has been canceled due to technical issues, pivoting the mission to data gathering for future space exploration.