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2.7 billion records leaked: A Communist China company that sells smart hydroponics and grow lights proved what I’ve been saying for years. Security in Internet of Things (IoT) devices is a joke. You already know about the massive breach if you’re on my Current Alerts list. Read the full story for the best steps to protect your home network.
😏 Didn’t take long: TikTok is back in the iPhone and Android app stores. The hiatus didn’t stop folks who used “sideloading” to install it from third-party sites (so dangerous!) or VPNs to fake their location. President Trump is set to make a decision about TT’s buyer before April 5.
Sorry, clothed for the winter: An Oregon woman’s naked photos became town gossip after a prosecutor looked through her phone and shared them with the county sheriff. There was no warrant, no consent and no suspicion of a crime. She sued, but he’s got “qualified immunity,” a loophole that protects government officials unless a court has already ruled the exact same misconduct illegal. PSA: This is just one of many reasons not to store naked pics on your phone.
You can watch “Severance,” too: For the first time, Apple TV+ is available on Android. The app has been around for years and the reviews stink, so expect some bugs along with the $9.99-per-month charge.
🎮 Check the garage: Old Nintendo 64 games could be worth serious cash. A sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is worth over $1,000. The manual alone could fetch you $50. For you collectors, a professionally graded Super Mario 64 is worth $5,000! Time to start digging.
To the moon: The New York Stock Exchange is moving its fully electronic stock market headquarters from Chicago to Dallas. Why? They say it’s because Texas has the most NYSE listings of any state, with over $3.7 trillion in market value. You’d better believe the business-friendly taxes and regulations are a draw, too. Look at Elon Musk. Tesla’s HQ moved to Austin in 2021, and he says X and SpaceX are next.
🎨 Picasso’s paint-over: If you’re into art history, this is cool. One of Picasso’s famous works, “Mateu Fernández de Soto,” was painted on top of another portrait. Infrared and X-ray imaging revealed a mystery woman beneath the guy in the final version. Picasso was famous for reusing canvases. Hmm, maybe she was an ex he wanted to forget. See it here.