iPhones Get Their First-Ever Porn App, and Apple Is Not Happy

But it wants you to know it’s not happy about it. The issue isn’t just the prurient content. Apple says the door has been opened to easier access for malware. One of the apps now available is Hot Tub, which features content from the controversial site Porn Hub. Apple is right to be concerned about its reputation among iPhone users, says IDC analyst Francisco Jeronimo. It’s atricky tightrope for the company to walk....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Mr. Michael Brown

iPhones May Not Get Under-Display Face ID Until 2025

Now a leaker says we may have to wait until 2025. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 20 words · Jacqueline Rush

IPVanish VPN Summer Sale Scores You a Year of Access for Just $40

IPVanish is one of thebest VPNsavailable, topping our list as the best choice for beginners. You’ll also have 30 days to decide if it’s the right service for you. If not, you might claim your money back.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Sarah Dougherty

Iraq reclaims 17,000 looted ancient artifacts held in the US

These looting practices continued following the US invasion of Iraq in 2003. Law enforcementseized the tablet in 2019. It currently sits at a federal warehouse in Brooklyn, according to the Times. Hobby Lobby didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 41 words · Alan Salazar

iRiver E10: Super heavyweight turns to ballet

Oh iRiver, you intellectuals of the MP3 player world. You’re the Carol Vorderman, the Fibonacci sequencers, the Tesla coil fan-club members of digital music. But now, what have you done? You’ve gone all sort of attractive and usable. The rig isn’t out in the UK, but we expect it will be heading our way soon.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 55 words · Caleb Rowe

iRobot military bots to patrol 2014 World Cup in Brazil

PackBots have been deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and even inside Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. The contracts include services, spares, and associated equipment. The PackBots will be working alongside thousands of soldiers deployed to each of the 12 host cities in Brazil. The country reportedly purchased four Israeli-made drones to help with security for the FIFA Confederations Cup next month. No word yet on whether the PackBots will take to the soccer pitch for someRoboCup-style play....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Matthew Lewis

iRobot Sale Knocks Up to $500 Off Top-Rated Robot Vacuums and Bundles

Or snag one of ourfavorite robot vacuums of the year, theRoomba J7 Plus. It also includes a self-emptying bin that can hold up to 60 days worth of debris. And if you also want a robot to mop your floors, check out theRoomba Combo J7 Plus. There are plenty of other models available as well, so be sure to shop theentire sale selection. Or check out our roundup of all the bestrobot vacuum dealsfor even more bargains....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Natasha Little

IRS drops facial recognition verification after privacy concerns

The IRS said Monday it won’t usefacial recognitionto verify the identities of users of its site. This raised concerns over privacy in giving a third-party company access to personal information. The IRS didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. “In recent weeks, we have modified our process … agencies can now select this configuration.” All ID.me users will also be able to delete any photos on their account from March 1....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Thomas Davis

Is It COVID or the Flu? Take This FDA-Approved, At-Home Test to Find Out

It seems like everyone’s been a little under the weather lately. It can be tricky to figure out exactlywhy you’re feeling sick. What is the at-home COVID and flu test called? For the consumer, this hopefully results in more choice and access to at-home tests. How accurate is the at-home COVID and flu test? How much is the at-home COVID and flu test? If you’re looking for free COVID tests, here’show to claim yours from the USPS....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · Megan Dean

Is Silverlight 3.0 the future of online video?

Adobe Flash is the de-facto standard foronline videothese days. Everyone from CNET toYouTubetoBBC iPlayeruses it to deliver full-motion, high-quality video to people all over the world. And for the most part, it’s actually fairly good. But it’s not without its irritating flaws.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Christopher Frederick

Is the World Ready for a Subscription-Based Mouse? Logitech CEO Floats Possibility

Think about it like a diamond-encrusted mouse." Logitech currently dominatesCNET’s list of the best wireless mice, with four picks. One user joked, “Will it have a battle pass?” in reference tovideogames that offer seasonal content for a fee, while anothersaid emphatically, “NOT.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Kaitlin Schwartz

Is There a Nasal Spray COVID Vaccine? Researchers Are Working on It

(The newly authorizedNovavaxwould’ve been left out of this equation.) But nasal vaccines started working faster than the injectable vaccines. Ernst said that many researchers are looking at nasal vaccines as boosters, and they carry some production challenges. But the future of nasal COVID-19 vaccines looks fairly bright.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 47 words · William Adams II

Is your cat a psychopath? Take this online test to find out

Those are the three traits that make up the model of psychopathy used with humans. She’s terrified to go outside, but climbing an indoor Christmas tree is her favorite thing on earth. So what do you do with this information? Evans noted that the survey results can help those who live with cats adjust a pet’s environment. For example, cats who score high in boldnessmight appreciate a tall cat tower to climb....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Lisa Curry