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Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, has issued a recall for Ram 1500 pickup trucks from 2019 and 2021-2024 due to a software problem in the anti-lock brake system. The bug could cause the anti-lock brake system to disable the electronic stability control system, which in turn can increase the risk of a crash, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall affects roughly 1.46 million vehicles worldwide, Reuters reports, with the vast majority of them being in the US. So far, there are no known injuries or crashes relating to the issue, according to Reuters. If the problem arises, owners should see the ABS, ESC, Adaptive Cruise Control and Forward Collision Warning lights go on upon starting the truck. Per Reuters, the software issue does not affect foundational braking. The NHTSA says notices will be mailed to owners in early October, and theyll have to bring their trucks into a dealership so the ABS control module software can be updated. As of now, the vehicles do not comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard for electronic stability control systems, the NHTSA says. If youre unsure whether the recall applies to your truck, you can plug your information into the NHTSA recall search tool to find out.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/over-14-million-ram-1500-trucks-recalled-to-fix-a-bug-in-the-anti-lock-brake-system-172807815.html?src=rss
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Meta is making changes to WhatsApp and Messenger in order to add interoperability with third-party chat apps in Europe, that is and the company is sharing how it would work in a new post. Based on previous reports, Meta started working on enabling third-party chats last year after the rules of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect. Under the DMA, "gatekeepers" or the largest companies and platforms in the industry have to ensure interoperability with third parties since they're prohibited from favoring their own services. The company said it gathered feedback from potential partners and other stakeholders to help it shape the new experience. To start with, it designed new notifications for WhatsApp and Messenger that would alert users when a third-party service becomes available for integration. Users will be able to choose which third-party apps they want to receive messages from, and they can choose to either get those messages in a separate inbox. Those who don't mind getting messages alongside their Messenger or WhatsApp chats can choose a combined inbox instead. The apps will also provide rich messaging features to third-party chats, so they're not purely a text affair. Users will be able to react to and directly reply to specific messages, see an indicator while the other person is typing and get read receipts. Next year, they'll be able to create group chats, and in 2027, they can voice and video call their friends on other apps. "Users will start to see the third-party chat option when a third-party messaging service has built, tested and launched the necessary technology to make the feature a positive and secure user experience," Meta explained, so not all people's preferred messaging app will be integrated with WhatsApp and Messenger. The company said, however, that it will keep collaborating with other services to expand its availability. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/meta-shares-how-whatsapp-and-messenger-will-interact-with-other-messaging-apps-in-the-eu-143021269.html?src=rss
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The Roku smart TV platform is an accessible way to watch your favorite streaming content in a centralized location either built-in to TVs, or by adding affordable dongles or set-top boxes to older televisions. However, a common frustration for any smart TV or streaming service user is that some of the best shows and movies are inaccessible due to geo-restrictions. Using a VPN is a common way to tackle this issue, but unlike Fire TV, Apple TV and other rivals, Roku systems dont have native VPN support. But thats not the end of the story: You can still use a VPN to access a wider range of programming via a Roku you just need to use a workaround. Well show you how. The benefits of using a VPN When it comes to streaming, a VPN has one main benefit: changing your IP address. A VPN tunnels your connection through its servers to obfuscate your IP, making it seem like youre watching from elsewhere. As a result, a service like Netflix will see your location as, say, the United Kingdom versus the US. Youll then have access to a different set of programming. For example, the TV show Friends is available on Max in the US, but its only available on Netflix in the UK. VPNs have several other benefits related to privacy and security. VPN servers have military-grade AES 256-bit encryption, meaning theyre more secure than connecting to the Internet normally. So, since youre browsing the Internet by tunneling through the VPN, your Internet service provider cant see all of your browsing destinations (and sell your viewing habits to data brokers). The easiest way to use a VPN on Roku Although Roku doesnt natively support VPNs, there are a few workarounds. You can, for instance, set up a VPN on your homes router. That allows you to protect the whole network and every device that connects to it, keeping everyone in your household anonymous online. But it can also cause confusion when you want to access local services and it requires a very high-level of technical knowledge, and only works with certain routers. Instead, we recommend a far easier method: connecting a VPN to your Roku via AirPlay or screencast. To do this, subscribe to a VPN and install it on your smartphone or laptop. Then, stream content on that device and AirPlay or screencast it to your Roku TV. The icon to do this should look like a TV with Wi-Fi rays. Engadget We prefer this method because its simpler overall. You can access any geo-blocked content on your smartphone or laptop first and then cast it on your smart TV. You can make sure your Roku model is AirPlay-compatible by checking this resource on Rokus site. If it isnt, you can always just directly patch your phone or laptop to the TV using an HDMI cable or an appropriate dongle.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/vpn/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-roku-130009703.html?src=rss
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