Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is Thankful Her Mom Didn’t Let Her Audition for ‘The Exorcist’ as a Child

While Jamie Lee Curtis is now famously known as the Scream Queen, she recently revealed that her mom actually stopped her from making her horror film debut as a child.

During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, the Oscar winner recalled a producer wanting her to audition for 1973’s The Exorcist. However, she said her mother, Janet Leigh, declined the opportunity for her then preteen daughter.

Källa: Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is Thankful Her Mom Didn’t Let Her Audition for ‘The Exorcist’ as a Child

New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

The State of New York will now require social media platforms to display warning labels similar to those found on cigarettes. The bill was passed by the New York Legislature in June and signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday. It will apply to any platforms that feature infinite scrolling, auto-play, like counts or algorithmic feeds. The labels will caution those on the platform about potential harm to young users’ mental health.

Källa: New York State will require warning labels on social media platforms

Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet – 9to5Mac

According to the code hidden in the latest version of the Tesla app, Tesla is working on expanded phone key support. This could include support for Apple’s first-party car key feature in Apple Wallet.

According to a report from Not A Tesla App, the initial implementation of the feature “appears to be targeting specifically the Chinese market, leveraging Huawei’s HarmonyOS ecosystem,” but native iPhone support could be next.

 

Källa: Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet – 9to5Mac

Apple assembly partner victim of a supply chain cyberattack

A Chinese assembler working for Apple was the target of cyberattacks in December, with the event potentially causing product line details to be leaked to attackers.

Apple’s massive supply chain is a prime target for hackers keen to either steal information or to earn a ransom from disrupting production. One such attack has come to light in China.

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Chevy Chase reveals he spent eight days in coma during COVID pandemic

Chevy Chase has revealed that he spent eight days in a coma due to heart failure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The comedy legend has opened up about the health emergency in his new documentary I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not, which premieres on CNN on Thursday (January 1).

Källa: Chevy Chase reveals he spent eight days in coma during COVID pandemic

Mobile phone theft is rising: What to do if it happens to you | CNN Business

In London, a mobile phone is stolen every 6 minutes. “If I steal your phone, I’m stealing a thousand dollars,” says digital identity expert David Birch. But “If I can get into your bank account, I can steal $100,000. So that’s what they really want.” So there are important steps to take immediately – including turning off message preview.

Källa: Mobile phone theft is rising: What to do if it happens to you | CNN Business