Matt Binder
Matt Binder is a tech journalist and author for Mashable. He covers topics such as social media, privacy, security, and consumer technology. Matt has been writing for Mashable since 2014 and has reported on various issues including data breaches at Ticketmaster and Microsoft's Recall feature. His articles often provide unique insights into the latest tech trends and developments.
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Recent Articles
Netflix Discontinues Basic Ad-Free Subscription Plan: Users Must Upgrade by July 13, 2023
Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024Netflix is discontinuing its Basic ad-free subscription plan for existing users, effective July 13, 2023. Users must upgrade to a new plan: $5.99 ad-supported, $15.49 ad-free, or $22.99 4K premium. Netflix began phasing out the Basic option last year in some regions and hiked prices for those still subscribed. 
YouTube's New Strategy to Combat Ad Blockers: Server-Side Ad Injection
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024YouTube experiments with server-side ad injection to bypass ad blockers and increase revenue, potentially affecting tools like SponsorBlock. Users report unskippable ads and disabled playback controls. Google maintains it violates Terms of Service, but users continue to use ad blockers. 
Microsoft's Recall Feature: Balancing AI Memory and Security Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Microsoft's new Recall feature, which screenshots everything on a user's PC and stores the data for AI memory, has faced backlash due to security concerns. Critics warn of potential vulnerabilities, despite Microsoft's encryption and opt-in policies. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella emphasizes security over features and will only make Recall available on secure-core PCs with advanced firmware safeguards. 
Ticketmaster Data Breach: 560 Million Customer Records Stolen and Sold Online
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024In a major data breach, hacker group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing and selling the personal information of over 560 million Ticketmaster customers online. The compromised data includes full names, addresses, phone numbers, and partial credit card details. The FBI is assisting Australian authorities in their investigation. 
UK Data Protection Authority Investigates Microsoft's Recall AI Feature over Privacy Concerns
Broke On: Wednesday, 22 May 2024The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is investigating Microsoft's new AI feature, Recall, over privacy concerns. The feature takes screenshots of a user's active screen and saves them locally for later retrieval. The ICO expects organizations to be transparent about data usage and only process personal data necessary. Recall raises concerns among privacy campaigners as it could potentially be a 'privacy nightmare'. Microsoft states that snapshots are kept on users' local hard disks with encryption, but sensitive information is not hidden. The controversy comes after Microsoft faced scrutiny over user data and privacy handling in 2023. 
EU Designates iPadOS as a Gatekeeper Platform: Users to Gain More App and Browser Choices on iPads
Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024The EU has designated iPadOS as a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing users in the EU to download apps from alternative marketplaces, choose their preferred browser, and make contactless payments using multiple methods on iPads this fall. Apple must comply with the DMA within six months or face investigation for monopoly abuses. 
Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro: Disappointing Sales and Future Plans for Enterprise Use
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024Apple's $3,500 Vision Pro AR headset, released this year with high expectations, has faced disappointing sales and waning consumer interest. Reports suggest Apple aimed to sell 800,000 units in 2024 but will only reach between 450,00 and 485,00. High price point and discomfort are cited as reasons for low sales. Apple focuses on enterprise use and plans updates with significant changes or a cheaper model to boost sales. 
Unexpected Apple ID Sign-Outs: Users Forced to Reset Passwords on Multiple Devices Amidst Reports of Hacking Attempts
Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024Apple ID users face unexpected sign-outs and password resets on multiple devices, affecting numerous individuals across iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. Apple has not acknowledged the issue or provided a statement. 
Samsung Addresses Camera Issues with Galaxy S24 Ultra Software Update
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024Samsung is set to release a software update for the Galaxy S24 Ultra that will address camera issues such as telephoto image quality, inaccurate white balance and abnormal red color. 
Apple Faces Two Major Issues: Unpatchable Vulnerability and Antitrust Lawsuit
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024Apple faces two major challenges this week: a hardware vulnerability that cannot be patched and an antitrust lawsuit alleging its iPhone business practices are illegal. The company's privacy and security decisions, including iMessage's end-to-end encryption, are also highlighted in the lawsuit.