Earlier this month, app developer Guilherme Rambo warned iPhone users about a bug in the Messages app: audio messages containing the phrase “Dave and Buster’s” fail to send, leaving the recipient with a “dot dot dot” animation that eventually disappears. This issue arises because the app’s transcription engine misinterprets the brand name, triggering the BlastDoor security feature designed to prevent malicious messages from being processed incorrectly. While this may seem like a potential exploit, it actually demonstrates that BlastDoor is functioning as intended by rejecting improperly formatted data to enhance user security.
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Panasonic's New Laptops Could Be the Final Death Knell For the Humble VGA Port
Panasonic has introduced refreshed models of its Let's Note laptop series, marking the first time a model lacks a VGA port, signaling a potential decline in VGA usage among laptops. The shift is attributed to the competitive advantages of HDMI, which supports audio transmission, and the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 ports in the new Let's Note CF-SC6 models, offering multiple options for video output. This change suggests that other manufacturers may soon follow Panasonic's lead...
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