Influential people—like diplomats, political dissenters, and lawyers—are unfortunately the target of so-called state-sponsored mercenary spyware. It turns phones into sophisticated spying devices that record movements and sensitive conversations. For a while, it was quite difficult to prevent mercenary spyware from infecting phones, but Apple’s lockdown mode could be a good answer. It strips iPhones of some features that are targeted by malware; for example, people can’t call you unless you’ve called them before. It’s quite restrictive, but it’s only intended for the 1% who absolutely need additional protection. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
