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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The 560-pound Twitter sign met a fiery end in a Nevada desert
Earlier this year, the iconic 12-foot Twitter sign was auctioned for $34,000 and subsequently blown up in the Nevada desert by Ditchit, a startup aiming to rival platforms like Facebook Marketplace. The stunt, framed as a bold marketing move, involved extensive logistics, with fragments of the sign now set for sale on their app, with proceeds benefiting a nonprofit supporting startups. Need More Context? 🔎
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