Microsoft just made em dashes easier in Windows 11 — Forget AI critics claiming it's become synonymous with ChatGPT-generated content

The software giant added a new keyboard shortcut that makes it easier to insert an en dash and em dash while typing in ...
PCMag

Is That a Scam? Messenger Will Let You Ask Meta AI to Review Sketchy Requests

Meta is also rolling out a new screen-sharing warning on WhatsApp. Both features aim to help older users avoid scams.

Meta is killing Messenger on desktop, here’s what you need to do

What’s happened? Meta is discontinuing its Messenger desktop apps for Windows and macOS. Both listings are gone from the ...

How to experience the real Beijing in 2026—a city of constant reinvention

The city that has reinvented itself across dynasties has no shortage of new must-see attractions in 2026. Here’s how to see ...
Crime

UK drivers told to visit cash machines as soon as possible

Drivers are being advised to have cash ready when parking their cars, as scammers are increasingly targeting drivers with fraudulent QR code schemes. The surge in digital payments, contactless ...
Tampa Bay Times

How DeSantis is using DOGE to push for 2026

The governor says Floridians are paying more in property tax because of their local government’s reckless spending. Kirby Wilson is a senior politics reporter, covering the leaders of Florida and ...
The New York Times

Netanyahu Highlights QR Code That Links to Gruesome Images of Oct. 7

During his speech to the U.N., Israel’s prime minister sought to focus attention on the carnage of the Hamas-led attacks on southern Israel that led to the war in Gaza. By Ephrat Livni Prime Minister ...
Bleeping Computer

NPM package caught using QR Code to fetch cookie-stealing malware

Newly discovered npm package 'fezbox' employs QR codes to retrieve cookie-stealing malware from the threat actor's server. The package, masquerading as a utility library, leverages this innovative ...
InfoWorld

QR codes become the vehicle for malware in new technique

A newly-discovered malicious package with layers of obfuscation is disguised as a utility library, with malware essentially hiding in plain sight in embedded QR codes. QR codes are ubiquitous these ...
CNET

Don't Fall for This Sneaky QR Code Scam if You Get a Surprise Package

A new package scam started this summer, and it's likely to gain momentum as people start ordering their iPhone Airs and buying gifts for the holidays. Picture getting a package delivered to your front ...
adexchanger

From Branding To Action: Best Practices For Using QR Codes In Performance CTV

At the most recent NewFronts, TV manufacturers Samsung and LG and Fox-owned streaming service Tubi all talked about integrating QR codes into their ad offerings. The technology, which grew in ...
American Banker

The promise and perils of QR codes in banking

QR codes are growing in popularity as a way to enhance payments, assist with digital onboarding, process loan applications and secure cashless banking. But QR codes also present risk to banks and ...