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Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cables deemed “illegal,” millions to be recalled
Any companies manufacturing Mini DisplayPort-to-HDMI cables have been told to halt production and to recall these products. HDMI Org, the firm that licenses HDMI cables, has decided this type of cable...
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Software bug stops cruise control being turned off, Jaguar recalls 17,678...
Car manufacturer Jaguar has had to recall nearly 18,000 of its X-Type cars after a serious software bug has been identified in the on-board system of the vehicle. The bug potentially stops a […]
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Apple recalls first-generation iPod nano due to fire risk
Do you own a first-generation iPod nano? It might be hard to remember due to the fact they were released between September 2005 and December 2006 (and have a black or white plastic […]
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Apple replacing 2005 iPod nanos with the 2011 model
Not long ago, Apple announced that it was recalling first-generation iPod nanos due to an overheating issue. The company promised replacement units to owners whose devices qualified. Everything was...
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200,000 melting Nikon DSLR camera batteries being recalled
According to a recall notice, a substantial number of Nikon DSLR battery packs are being recalled due to the risk of melting and burning. The joint statement from U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
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Sony recalls Nasne media hub a day before launch
Back in April Sony announced it was to release a new media hub called Nasne. The device looks like a squashed PS3 and allows for both digital terrestrial and satellite programming to be […]
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Teardown reveals why Sony Nasne hard drives broke
Sony was expected to release its Nasne media hub back on July 19 in Japan. But one day before the release, Sony recalled all the units from retailers due to a defect with […]
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Toyota recalls 1.9 million Prius to perform a 40 minute software update
In this day and age of everything being connected, we expect software problems to be solved with a patch that we receive over the Internet. Japanese car manufacturer Toyota seems to have forgotten […]
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Voluntary recall for the FitBit Force started due to skin irritation
After weeks of complaints surrounding a skin irritation on the wrist of new FitBit owners, the company has started a voluntary recall and has stopped selling the product for now. The FitBit Force […]
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Sony warns users its Vaio Fit 11A may burst into flames
If you own or have access to a Sony Vaio Fit 11A then you need to stop using it immediately, and stop anyone else using it, too. Sony has shipped over 25,000 units […]
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Kraft recalls 6.5 million boxes of Macaroni & Cheese (and metal)
Are you a fan of Kraft’s Macaroni and Cheese dinners? Have you bought some recently and are looking forward to eating them? Well, stop and don’t. Kraft Foods Group has just issued a […]
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Ford recalls 432,000 vehicles with software bug that stops the engine turning...
The vehicles in question are the 2015 Focus, C-MAX, and Escape models, and owners may not be able to switch their engines off.
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Toyota recalls 625,000 hybrid vehicles that may shut down while being driven
Car manufacturers really need to get on top of their software update systems and implement remote patching. Earlier this month Ford was forced to recall 432,000 vehicles due to a software bug that […]
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Chocolate recall: Mars and Snickers bars in Germany contain plastic (Updated)
Update: It seems as though the problem isn’t limited to Germany. The Netherlands is also recalling chocolate bars, as is France. Update 2: Mars has now widened the recall to 55 countries, with […]
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Toshiba recalls 101,000 laptop batteries sold between 2011-2016
Anyone who has purchased a Toshiba laptop between June 2011 and January 2016 in the US or Canada needs to check their model number. Toshiba is carrying out a huge battery recall totaling […]
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 reportedly starts car fire
As Samsung struggles with a widespread recall of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, more incidents are popping up that reaffirm the possible dangers issued by the company, including some major fires...
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Samsung Runs Full-Page Newspaper Ads to Apologize for the Note 7
Samsung wants you to know it’s sorry about selling you that exploding phone. It’s so sorry that as America was obsessed with the run-up to the election, it took out full-page ads in […] The post...
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Nintendo is Allegedly Recalling the Wii U From Major Retailers [Update]
Update 12/21/2016: I was contacted by a representative of Best Buy Canada who told me that Nintendo hasn’t issued a recall of the Wii U. Why there is an apparent shortage or lack […] The post Nintendo...
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Amazon Recall Leaves Eclipse Viewers Scrambling
Amazon has recalled select protective solar eclipse glasses, admitting it can’t confirm the specs’ safety. The retail giant on Saturday issued a widespread repeal amid reports of counterfeiters, urging...
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Pacemakers Recalled Over Cybersecurity Risks, Put The Fix in Your Chest, Now!
Firmware updates are a part of current everyday technological life. Every so often you just expect to update your computer, game console, watch, phone, connected coffee maker, or whatever else to add...
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