Macworld After a week of fears, uncertainty, and doubt, President Trump dropped a surprise on Saturday that will be music to Tim Cook’s ears: All of Apple’s products are exempt from the 125 percent tariffs placed this week on China imports. That follows a 90-day pause on tariffs on all other countries. The exemption covers a wide variety of tech products, including smartphones, laptops, hard drives, and, processors, as well as headphones and smart speakers. That’s basically everything Apple sells, with the possible exception of some accessories such as Apple Pencil and Magic Mouse. For now, it seems that it will be business as usual at Apple Park, with no immediate concern of rising prices. However, the situation could change at any moment. Just this week, Trump raised tariffs, paused tariffs, threatened more tariffs, took aim at TSMC by threatening a 100 percent tax, and exempted basically anything with a microchip. So Apple’s reprieve may be temporary. Trump’s moves have been unpredictable—including Saturday’s exemption—so it’s unclear what could happen next. For example, a 20 percent “fentanyl” tariff seemingly remains on China’s imports for all products, and U.S. commerce secretary Howard Lutnick said smartphones and other consumer electronics may still be hit with separate tariffs. So, Trump could decide to levy further tariffs or alter the list of exempted products. But for now, the fears around price hikes, especially with the iPhone 17 just months away, have calmed.

The fabled Apple Glass continues to be in development, with augmented reality glasses still a top priority for CEO Tim Cook to produce.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderHeadset initiatives like the Apple Vision Pro are a gradual step towards smaller, lighter smart glasses that provide augmented reality experiences to the user. This future concept is rumored to be in development at Apple, under the name of Apple Glass.While the Apple Vision Pro has had a relatively shaky start, CEO Tim Cook is still very much interested in producing Apple Glass. He's wanted the product to be created for over a decade. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Kojima Productions’ Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a lot of things, incorporating elements of walking sims, stealth, open-world exploration, crafting, and more. However, combat is also a core aspect, which extends to the boss fights. Based on gameplay footage thus far, players will have their hands full with the more challenging B.T. If that’s what they’re after, of course. Those who want to focus on the narrative or aren’t as skilled at combat can select an option to “clear” the fight without actually beating the boss, as revealed on the latest Koji10 radio broadcast (translation via Genki on Twitter). It’s available in the Game Over screen below “Continue.” When selected, players can view “image and text descriptions” of the battle before continuing on their merry way. Whether this is only on Easy difficulty or available throughout remains to be seen, alongside the impact on unlocking Trophies (assuming any require defeating bosses). Death Stranding 2: On the Beach launches on June 26th for PS5. Director Hideo Kojima recently announced that development is 95 percent complete, so expect more details and a “gone gold” announcement in the coming days. Hideo Kojima says Death Stranding 2 will have a new special feature to help players who are not so experienced at action games clear boss fights!For boss battles in DS2 (presumably in easy mode) there will be an extra option on the game over screen below the “continue” option.… pic.twitter.com/qHOLfSBofx— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) April 11, 2025

html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" A promo for Howler, showing the range of other features in the digital painting app. Howler 2023 is now free, and developer Dan Ritchie is raising money to make the current version freeware. The creator of versatile digital digital painting, animation and video processing tool Howler has made Howler 2023 free to download.Developer Dan Ritchie now aims to raise $3,000 to release the current version as freeware. An idiosyncratic natural media paint package with a lot of unexpected features Originally released over 20 years ago, Howler – originally Project Dogwaffle – is an idiosyncratic, inexpensive digital painting and content creation tool.Its core strength is natural media painting, but it also features basic 3D rendering capabilities, primarily for landscapes and foliage, and animation features including a timeline, onion skinning, frame repair, retiming, and an exposure sheet for lip sync animation. Developer Dan Ritchie himself comes from a 3D background, having worked at pioneering broadcast VFX firm Foundation Imaging on Star Trek: Voyager. He later began developing plugins for LightWave, some of which were integrated into Howler. Ritchie comments that “throughout its life, Howler has been more than just software — it’s been a canvas for natural media painting, a robust toolset for animation with features like onion skinning and keyframing, and a powerhouse for image editing and performance optimization. “Many of these technologies were ahead of their time, reshaping the creative world.” Howler 2023 now free, but you can donate to get the current version released as freeware Although Ritchie continues to release updates to Howler – the latest, Howler 2025.5 – adds a new text crawl system for animated titles – development has recently been hampered by health problems and the recent theft of his main development laptop.“As I face health challenges and personal hardships, it has become clear that I can no longer sustain this journey on my own,” he wrote in a post on Patreon. “To preserve Howler’s legacy, I hope to make it freely accessible to the wider community. This is my goal — but it comes with exit costs.” To give new users a taste of what the software can do, Ritchie has just released Howler 2023 for free, but now aims to raise $3,000 to release the latest version as freeware. The money will be used to cover back taxes and web hosting for the freeware release. Anyone who wants to support the effort can back Ritchie on Patreon, or simply buy the software: at the time of writing, you can buy the latest version for just $12.99. Read Dan Ritchie’s Patreon post on raising $3,000 to release Howler as freeware Buy the current version of the software from the Howler website Download Howler 2023 for free Have your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we don’t post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered the ring, possibly complicating your decision of which handheld to buy this year. While Nintendo’s new console, which comes out on June 5th, may seem similar to handheld gaming PCs like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally, there’s a lot that sets them apart. Everything like how you buy and play games, their control methods, how powerful they are, and how you can expand their storage makes them different. Unique doesn’t always mean “good,” by the way.While tech-savvy folks likely understand the key differences between each of the major handhelds, possibly enough to establish a preference, some could use a hand breaking things down. That’s exactly what I’m going to do here, specifically comparing the Switch 2 to the Asus ROG Ally and the Ally X, two of the most popular handheld gaming PCs that aren’t a Steam Deck (in small part because they’re easy to buy at Best Buy). I’ve already compared the Switch 2 to Valve’s console, so my focus here is exclusively on Asus’ consoles that have a dedicated fanbase and some great specs.Pricing and availabilityAs mentioned, the Switch 2 will launch on June 5th. Preorders were initially set to begin on April 9th, but were pushed due to the Trump administration’s global tariffs. While that situation remains in flux, it’s possible that preorders will have begun (or will soon), depending on when you read this. Assuming no changes from tariffs, the Switch 2 will be available in two pricing configurations, each with 256GB of internal storage; the $449.99 base console and a $499.99 bundle that also includes Mario Kart World. The Asus ROG Ally is available in multiple configurations, most of which are discounted regularly (sometimes steeply, but for the purposes of this post, I’m going to share original retail prices). It starts at $499.99 and features the AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, while electing for the more powerful version with the Z1 Extreme APU (and no other spec improvements) bumps the price up to $649.99.Image: Vjeran Pavic / The VergeThe ROG Ally X has so many improvements that it might as well be the ROG Ally 2 — and you’ll pay a premium for them. We’ll go into more detail below, but pricing starts at $799.99 for the Z1 Extreme model with 24GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and a bigger battery. Doubling the storage to 2TB adds $100, totaling $899.99.Display technologyThe Switch 2 and all Asus ROG Ally models (even the Ally X) have some specs in common. They each have 1080p LCD touchscreens with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, Nintendo’s handheld has a larger screen (7.9 inches to 7 inches, respectively). The Switch 2’s screen goes toe-to-toe with the Ally X with variable refresh rate (VRR), which is a great feature to have — and quite the shock to have it in the sub-$500 Switch 2 — as it prevents the screen from displaying choppiness as the frame rate fluctuates. While the Ally and Ally X feature AMD’s FreeSync Premium, the Switch 2 has a G-Sync display and HDR.Nintendo hasn’t shared the peak brightness for the Switch 2’s screen yet, but the ROG Ally models go up to 500 nits.Performance and battery lifeThe ROG Ally — and especially the ROG Ally X — offer some of the best performance of any handheld gaming PCs on the market. While one might think its Z1 Extreme processor is getting long in the tooth, it debuted in 2023, it’s faster than the Steam Deck, and more capable than the Z2 Go that failed to impress us in its 2025 debut device, the Lenovo Legion Go S. You’ll get the best performance in the pricey ROG Ally X (let The Verge’s Sean Hollister show you some game-by-game frames per second breakdowns in his review), thanks to its faster memory and more efficient cooling compared to the standard ROG Ally. But even the more affordable models offer a more-than-acceptable baseline, running many popular games at over 60 frames per second at 720p, and in some cases, at 1080p. Several titles can run above 100 frames per second.The ROG Ally runs at higher power levels than the Steam Deck, yet it’s unclear whether that’s the case for the Nintendo Switch 2 as well. Nintendo is promising up to 120 frames per second with some Switch 2-exclusive titles that offer performance modes, but we’ll have to wait and see what kinds of visual compromises were made to achieve such a rare feat for a handheld. The Switch 2 differs drastically from the ROG Ally models because of its custom Nvidia processor. While exact spec details about this Nvidia processor are slim, Nvidia has confirmed that the Switch 2 supports DLSS (Nvidia’s graphics upscaling tech), which will likely be leaned on to achieve fast frame rates in games at 1080p resolution in handheld mode and at up to 4K while the console is docked. We’re curious how DLSS looks in a low-powered device (the also-Nvidia-powered Switch from 2017 predated DLSS’ existence). For comparison, the ROG Ally supports AMD’s comparable FSR upscaling tech, though the integration sometimes results in a fuzzy-looking image.The 80Wh battery from the ROG Ally X delivers, you guessed it, a significantly improved lifespan over the ROG Ally. Image: Sean Hollister / The VergeIn terms of battery life, Sean Hollister was left wanting more out of the ROG Ally consoles. While its 40Wh capacity matches the Steam Deck, it spends its battery reserve faster, even in low power modes. Hollister said in his ROG Ally review that four hours of battery life was the best case scenario compared to the Steam Deck’s seven. A lot was improved on in the ROG Ally X, beyond its impressively large 80Wh internal battery. Hollister reports that the Ally X is less power-hungry than the original, letting you game for longer.Nintendo is currently being cagey about battery specs in the Switch 2, only sharing that it contains a 5,220mAh lithium-ion battery. It advertises battery life ranging from two to six and a half hours, depending on the game.It’s a little strange to talk about joysticks in the performance section, but the ROG Ally models feature Hall effect joysticks, while the Switch 2 does not. Those operate with magnetized mechanisms instead of potentiometers, allowing the sticks to not wear down over time, leading to worsening performance and inaccurate inputs. Given the controversy surrounding Nintendo’s Joy-Con drift, we’re surprised and disappointed that Nintendo opted not to go with Hall-effect sticks.Storage and dockingBoth the Switch 2 and ROG Ally models use fast internal storage, albeit different types. The Switch 2 features 256GB of UFS storage (non-upgradeable), and can be expanded with microSD Express cards, which are classified as PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSDs but have the same microSD card form factor many of us are accustomed to. The standard ROG Ally includes an M.2-2230 SSD (user-replaceable), but you’ll need to open it up to replace it. This maneuver won’t void your warranty, but it’s not as simple as you might hope. For something simpler, the ROG Ally supports microSD cards, including UHS-II versions with faster read and write speeds. The latter can be expensive and tough to find in stock, so I recommend going the SSD upgrade route if you really want more storage.Image: Cath Virginia / The VergeOne of the many improvements in the ROG Ally X is the support for M.2-2280 SSDs, full-size M.2 SSDs that aren’t shrunk down to fit into tiny gadgets. Those SSDs are much easier to find in large storage capacities (and are often discounted), so it’s a bonus that the ROG Ally X supports them as well as microSD cards.Moving on to docking, the Switch 2 and the ROG Ally were both designed as hybrid consoles that can be enjoyed as a handheld, or by linking up to an external screen. Docking is more core to the Switch 2 experience, just as it was with the original Switch, since Nintendo includes a TV dock with the console. With it, you can game at up to 4K resolution, capped at 60 frames per second over HDMI. The dock is low-frills, containing an Ethernet port, a USB-C power plug, an HDMI port, and two USB-A 2.0 ports.None of the ROG Ally consoles include a dock (only a 65W USB-C power adapter), though Asus makes one that’s similar in execution to the Genki Covert Dock. It’s a 65W power brick with an HDMI 2.0 port to connect to a display, and one USB-A 2.0 port for connecting an accessory. It costs $64.99 through Best Buy, but you’re better off getting something cheaper on Amazon from JSAUX or Anker, both of which make docks that rival the official Steam Deck docking station in terms of ports.The Asus XG Mobile plugged into the Flow Z13 gaming tablet. The XG Mobile can plug into the white ROG Ally (but not the Ally X) the same way to boost its graphical capabilities. Image: Amelia Holowaty-Krales / The VergeOf course, if you’re rolling in it, feel free to buy the ROG XG Mobile external GPU that doubles as a docking station. It plugs into the ROG Ally’s proprietary port on the top, and it’s the cost of a high-end gaming laptop. I don’t recommend it because it’s super expensive, and yet, you’ll be bottlenecked by the speed of the ROG Ally’s Ryzen Z1 APU. The ROG Ally X dropped support for the XG Mobile.Games and softwareThe Switch 2 and ROG Ally have some games in common. Many games coming to the Switch 2 in 2025 are already out on PC, including Cyberpunk 2077, Split Fiction, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and more (and are sometimes discounted, no less). But how you buy games on them is different, and that comes down to the software. While the Switch 2 is limited to titles on the eShop, the ROG Ally runs Windows 11. As such, you’re free to install any game platform available on that OS. That includes Steam, the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, and others. Games are more affordable on PCs (the ROG Ally is a PC, despite its handheld form factor).While the ability to run any game from any platform is one of Windows’ biggest advantages against the Switch 2 (and compared to the Steam Deck, as well), there are downsides. Namely, Windows 11 isn’t a great experience for handhelds, as the OS doesn’t adapt well to the built-in controls and touchscreen. On the other hand, connecting a mouse and keyboard? That’s another story. The Asus ROG Ally will be among the first handhelds not made by Valve to be supported by official SteamOS in an update coming soon.The Switch 2 has a special mouse mode, for which developers are creating control schemes. Games that support it will allow you to play with standard controls, then seamlessly switch to mouse-based controls when the player turns the Joy-Con 2 so that its sensor faces a hard surface. It’s intriguing, but ROG Ally players aren’t missing out on much because they can connect a wireless mouse to play their favorite games.RelatedI’m not sold on the Switch 2’s mouse-like controlsBy the numbersSpecificationNintendo Switch 2Asus ROG Ally XAsus ROG AllySteam Deck LCDProcessorCustom Nvidia chipset (details TBD)AMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeCustom AMD APUScreen type7.9-inch LCD7-inch LCD7-inch LCD7-inch LCDResolution (handheld)1,920 x 1080, up to 120Hz, VRR, HDR1,920 x 1,080, up to 120Hz, VRR1,920 x 1,080, up to 120Hz1,280 x 800, up to 60HzResolution (docked)3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, or 1440p/1080p at up to 120Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, or 1440p at 120HzHDR10 support?YesNoNoNoInternal storage256GB (UFS, non-upgradable)1TB or 2TB (PCIe 4 M2-2280, user-replaceable)512GB (PCIe 4 M2-2230, user-replaceable)256GB (M2-2230, user-replaceable)Expandable storagemicroSD Express (up to 2TB)microSD UHS-IImicroSD UHS-IImicroSD (up to 2TB)SensorsAccelerometer / gyroscope, mouse / ambient light sensor (in console)Fingerprint / gyroscope / ambient light sensorFingerprint / gyroscope / ambient light sensorAccelerometer / gyroscope / ambient light sensorPorts (handheld)2x USB-C / 3.5mm2x USB-C / 3.5mm1x USB-C / 3.5mm / XG Mobile portUSB-C / 3.5mmPorts (dock)2x USB-C / HDMI / ethernetUSB 2.0 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 (dock not included)USB 2.0 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 (dock not included)3x USB-A 3.1 / USB-C (power adapter) / HDMI 2.0 / DisplayPort 1.4 / Ethernet (dock not included)Wireless connectivityWi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth / NFCWi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.2Dual-band Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 5Wired connectivityEthernet (docked mode)Ethernet via optional dockEthernet via optional dockEthernet via optional dockBuilt-in mic?YesYesYesYesSpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakersStereo speakersStereo speakersBattery capacity5,220mAh lithium-ion80Wh battery40Wh battery40Wh batteryBattery life (est.)2 to 6.5 hours2 to 10 hours2 to 4 hours2 to 8 hoursCharging timeAbout 3 hours 30 minutesNot advertisedNot advertisedNot advertisedGame card slotSwitch 2 and Switch cartridgesN/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)N/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)N/A, uses microSD card (plus internal SSD)Weight (grams)399.16g (or 535.24g with Joy-Con 2 controllers attached)678 grams608 grams669 gramsDimensions4.5 x 10.7 x .55 inches4.37 x 11.02 x 0.97-1.45 inches4.37 x 11.02 x 0.83-1.28 inches4.6 x 11.7 x 1.92 inchesStarting price$449.99$799.99$499.99$399.99AvailableJune 5th, 2025NowNowNowSee More:

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is going full steam ahead on a lighter and cheaper version of Apple Vision Pro, addressing some of the biggest pain points with the first generation headset. There’s also a second headset in the works, which aims to reduce latency concerns with real world applications. Vision Pro 2 Gurman reports that Apple had previously been planning a ‘more basic refresh’, essentially just jumping from an M2 chip to an M5 chip without any major hardware changes. Now, that won’t be the case. The product that we currently refer to as Vision Pro will be prioritizing enterprise applications, where the latency of an all-wireless setup was too much of a concern: Instead, it’s now working on a Vision Pro that plugs into a Mac. The difference between the two ideas is the level of immersion.  With the ultra-low latency of a wired connection, the headset would be useful for viewing images during surgery or for flight simulators, according to Gurman. A previous version of this product used transparent lenses, but this product will continue to utilize pass-through like current generation Vision Pro. ‘Lighter and cheaper’ refresh Additionally, a lighter and cheaper model is being worked on. There had previously been mixed reporting on whether or not this product had been seriously postponed, but it’s still a high priority to Apple. Gurman notes that the current Vision Pro headset weighs nearly 1.5 pounds, and can cause neck/head strain. He also adds that Vision Pro is seven times the price of Meta Quest 3, and that this headset will “seek to address” both of these issues Other than that, there aren’t many details on how Apple will achieve a lighter and cheaper design – but it does get Tim Cook one step closer to his ultimate vision of AR glasses. My favorite Apple accessories on Amazon: Follow Michael: X/Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed.  FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Don’t know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Image by Kevin Winter via Getty / FuturismStudiesAs cosmetic procedures surge in popularity, lip fillers have never been more ubiquitous — but men, apparently, are not impressed.In a new study out of the University of Sydney, psychological researchers looked gender differences in whether thinner or plumper lips are considered more attractive. Intriguingly, men tended to prefer images of women with thinner or unaltered lips — but women preferred plumper lips in other women and thinner lips in men.Using what the school calls "digitally manipulated proxy image[s] for a human face," the researchers spoke to 32 students recruited from their psychology classes — 16 men and 16 women — about lip size and perceived attractiveness.The students were, as the paper published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B explains, shown 168 of these digitally altered images in quick succession on a loop. With less than two seconds to decide what was hot and what was not, these strange, disembodied faces (as per the figures from the paper) were apparently meant to stand in for the real thing.To be clear, there was a lot of weirdness evident from the jump. Along with the small sample size and bizarre manipulated photos — which were apparently all supposed to be white — the researchers didn't disclose the participants' races or their sexual orientation.Though these results are certainly intriguing, it's not entirely surprising that the men in the 32-student group didn't tend to go for big lips on either type of gendered face. Though people are generally more accepting of cosmetic surgery and other non-surgical procedures than they were in the past, men still exhibit glaring double standards, most rooted in misogyny, when asked about the way they want women to look versus the amount of effort and money that goes into those aesthetics.Still, the gendered differences in these results are intriguing.Indeed, in the school's press release, psychology researcher and lead paper author David Alais said that the study "highlights the subjective nature of beauty and the powerful influence of social and cultural factors.""As cosmetic procedures become more accessible," Alais added, "it's crucial to understand how these interventions can shape our perceptions and potentially lead to unrealistic beauty standards."As always, beauty is in the eye of the beholder — though in this case, the lips have a lot to say as well.More on attractiveness: Straight People Are Comically Wrong About What the Opposite Sex Finds AttractiveShare This Article

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PCs will be exempt from Trump's tariffs, but consoles will not As analysts warn of possible anti-US backlash, it's unclear if this is intentional or merely an oversight. Image credit: Nintendo / Eurogamer News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on April 13, 2025 While PCs and smartphones will be exempt from Trump's retaliatory tariffs in the US, consoles will not. That's according to former GamesIndustry.biz boss Chris Dring, who confirmed in his newsletter, The Game Business, that not only could Nintendo's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console be impacted by the tariffs, but so too will PlayStation and Xbox's hardware. Xbox currently has more first-party games coming to PlayStation 5 this year than Sony.Watch on YouTube At the time of writing, it's unclear if the exemptions for other tech components like SSDs and PCs were intentionally not applied to consoles or if it's merely an oversight. On the plus side, it looks as though Nintendo Switch cartridges will be spared the extra 125% levy. Nintendo had already directed the vast majority of its Switch 2 manufacturing output from Vietnam towards the US over the first two months of this year, as the threat of Trump's now-confirmed tariffs loomed, but the stinging tariffs applied to Vietnam - a key manufacturer for Nintendo - and China continue to cause considerable uncertainty. This may also have the ripple effect of piting Asian players against US game studios. "It is not far-fetched to think that even if 'a deal is struck' for tariffs and other issues between the US and China, Chinese consumers would protest the economic uncertainty by avoiding US products and even by avoiding US technology and games," said Lisa Hanson, CEO at Niko Partners. "In fact, Chinese social media already has consumer discourse about a consumer-led rebuke against US-products. The same could become true in Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and so many other countries. Chinese regulators could very well block US games from ISBNs, and may even take a closer look at blocking Steam International, which is currently a major part of China’s gaming ecosystem despite officially illegally operating." Earlier this month, US trade group the Entertainment Software Association said the Trump administration's tariffs will "have a real and detrimental impact" on the video games industry as a whole. David Cole - founder of games industry marketing and research firm DFC Intelligence - told Eurogamer his firm expected Nintendo to stick with its $450 launch pricing for Switch 2, despite temporarily briefly pausing pre-orders in the US and Canada. Pre-order invites for American players are now expected to go out "starting 8th May". For more on the upcoming console, here's everything announced at the Switch 2 Direct, including pricing, games, and more.

Bank of America Discloses Data Breach After Customers’ Documents Disappear, Says Names, Addresses, Account Information and Social Security Numbers Affected Bank of America says efforts to locate sensitive documents containing personal information on an undisclosed number of customers have failed. The North Carolina-based bank says it is unable to recover the documents, which were lost in transit and “resulted in the disclosure” of personal information. “According to our records, the information involved in this incident was related to your savings bonds and included your first and last name, address, phone number, Social Security number, and account number… We understand how upsetting this can be and sincerely apologize for this incident and any concerns or inconvenience it may cause. We are notifying you so we can work together to protect your personal and account information.” The second-largest US bank by total assets says it is taking various measures to protect its customers’ sensitive data, and it will let affected customers know if they notice any suspicious activity. “We will work with you to resolve unauthorized transactions on your Bank of America accounts related to this incident if reported in a timely manner.” The lender also says it is offering affected customers a two-year membership to an identity theft protection service. Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix &nbsp Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney