「MAX」とは？

Russia reportedly bans Snapchat and FaceTime - 12月05日(金)04:49  Engadget

Roskomnadzor, Russia's federal agency for monitoring and censoring mass media, has blocked access to Snapchat and FaceTime in the country, Bloomberg reports, citing Russian news service Interfax. The bans were reportedly put in place because the platforms were used "to organize and carry out terrorist acts,” and commit fraud.It's not clear if either service is still accessible by using a VPN, but banning Snapchat and FaceTime fits with Russia’s crackdown on communication and social platforms that started after the country’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Facebook and X were blocked ...morein March of that year, and Instagram was added to the ban list not long after. In 2024, the encrypted messaging app Signal was also banned, and more recently in July 2025, Russia threatened to block access to WhatsApp.Engadget has contacted both Apple and Snap to comment on the Russian bans. We'll update this article if we hear back.Banning or restricting these platforms is a way to exert control over where and how conversation happens in Russia — and prevent the spread of "LGBT propaganda," if you believe Roskomnadzor's reasoning for banning Roblox — but it might also be an attempt to drive people to use "MAX," a state-run super app that offers services like communication, banking and document storage. The app is part of a long-standing push to rely on Russia's tech industry rather than foreign companies, and could potentially give the Russian government an easier method for surveilling its citizens, The New York Times reports.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/russia-reportedly-bans-snapchat-and-facetime-194906404.html?src=rss

The best streaming deals: Save on Disney+ and Hulu, HBO Max, Apple TV+ and more - 12月04日(木)17:00  Engadget

If you’ve been shocked by how much you spend on streaming services lately, you’re not alone. Companies like Netflix, Disney, HBO Max and others have been consistently raising prices to the point where you may question if streaming is even worth it anymore. We at Engadget still think it is, but we also think you should be smart with your money — and that’s where streaming deals come in. Yes, it is possible to get discounts on services like Peacock and Paramount+, even if those deals aren’t as common as a sale on AirPods. If you’re looking to save money and still stream all of the content you w...moreant, Engadget can help by laying out the best streaming deals you can get right now, how you can save with bundles and everything you should know before paying for yet another streaming service. Best streaming deals True streaming deals can be hard to come by. Most often, they’ll pop up during the Black Friday shopping period. On occasion, we’ll see them sparingly throughout the year and they usually take the form of a discounted monthly or annual rate for a limited period of time. Also, true streaming deals are typically on the ad-supported versions of a service, but once in a while you’ll find a unicorn of a deal on a tier that has ad-free viewing. If you’re able to wait for a deal before subscribing to a streaming service, we recommend doing so. You’ll save money upfront and in the long run, and you also have the option to cancel your subscription before the price goes back up to the normal rate. Audible — three months for $3: For literally $1 per month, you can get access to Audible's enormous library of published audiobooks, podcasts and Audible Originals (which can be anything from never-before-heard books to live performances). It's only three months, after which you'll have to cancel or renew at the regular price, but an audiobibliophile can cram a lot of listening into 90 days. Starz (one year) for $12 ($58 off): Pay upfront for one year and you can get more than $40 off a Stars annual subscription. There's a month-to-month option too, which costs $3 per month for the first three months if you don't want to commit to the full year. Either option gives you access to the entire Starz TV and movie library with offline viewing and no ads. Spotify Premium Individual — four months for free ($48 off): This is our favorite music streaming service for podcasts and social features. The Premium Individual plan lets you listen ad-free and skip songs at will. You can also organize your listening queue and download content for offline listening. Just be aware, your subscription will auto-renew at the end of the trial period. So if you don't want to be on the hook for the $12 monthly fee, set a reminder to cancel and go back to the free version. Amazon Music Unlimited — three months for free ($36 off): Amazon's own music streaming service is now free for three months, for new subscribers only. With it, you get access to 100 million songs with no ads, many podcasts and some audiobooks from Audible as well. Fubo Pro for $55/month for the first month ($30 off): Fubo has introductory discounts on most of its packages, and the Pro package is the least expensive plan currently listed. It offers access to 224 channels, unlimited cloud DVR and up to 10 simultaneous streams. It even includes regional sports content from the NHL, MLB and NBA. DirecTV starting at $50/month for one month (up to $40 off): All of DirecTV's signature packages are up to $45 off right now for your first month when you sign up. If you opt for...

子どもの快適性を追求した、新発想のオンイヤーヘッドホン『myFirst CareBuds Max』発売 - 12月04日(木)12:00  ValuePress

myFirstがこれまで追求してきた子どもたちの安心・健康を守る機能に加え、今回は快適性を大きく進化させました。従来から好評の音量制限機能や外部音取り込みモードはそのままに、季節に応じて付け替え可能なイヤーパッドや、兄弟や友達と一緒に音を楽しめるオーディオシェアリング機能を新たに搭載。オンライン学習や遊び、年末年始のお出かけにもぴったりの、快適さにこだわった子ども向けヘッドホンです。

Watch: Miley Cyrus confirms engagement to Maxx Morondo on 'GMA' - 12月04日(木)03:44  UPI.com

Singer and "Hannah Montana" actress Miley Cyrus is engaged to Maxx Morondo, a drummer for Liily, she confirmed on "Good Morning America" Wednesday.

DA to release pork, carrots max SRP - 12月04日(木)01:00  philstar.com

The Department of Agriculture  is set to release the maximum suggested retail prices (MSRP) for several pork cuts and carrots tomorrow, as part of the government’s efforts to curb rising prices just weeks before Christmas.

Baz Luhrman Elvis Presley doc opens February in IMAX - 12月05日(金)04:46  UPI.com

Neon announced Wednesday that it will release "Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert" on Feb. 20 in IMAX theaters. Baz Luhrmann assembled discovered footage.

子どもの快適性を追求した、新発想のオンイヤーヘッドホン『myFirst CareBuds Max』発売 - 12月04日(木)12:00  VF Release

myFirstがこれまで追求してきた子どもたちの安心・健康を守る機能に加え、今回は快適性を大きく進化させました。従来から好評の音量制限機能や外部音取り込みモードはそのままに、季節に応じて付け替え可能なイヤーパッドや、兄弟や友達と一緒に音を楽しめるオーディオシェアリング機能を新たに搭載。オンライン学習や遊び、年末年始のお出かけにもぴったりの、快適さにこだわった子ども向けヘッドホンです。

Maximum-severity vulnerability threatens 6% of all websites - 12月04日(木)08:16  Ars Technica

Security defenders are girding themselves in response to the disclosure of a maximum-severity vulnerability disclosed Wednesday in React Server, an open source package that’s widely used by websites and in cloud environments. The vulnerability is easy to exploit and allows hackers to execute malicious code on servers that run it. React is embedded in web apps running on servers so that remote devices render JavaScript and content more quickly and with fewer resources. React is used by an estimated 6 percent of all websites and 39 percent of cloud environments. When end users reload a page, Rea...morect allows servers to re-render only parts that have changed, a feature that drastically speeds up performance and lowers the computing resources required by the server. A perfect 10 Security firm Wiz said exploitation requires only a single HTTP request and had a “near-100% reliability” in its testing. Multiple software frameworks and libraries embed React implementations by default. As a result, even when apps don’t explicitly make use of React functionality, they can still be vulnerable, since the integration layer invokes the buggy code.Read full article Comments

India will no longer require smartphone makers to preinstall its state-run 'cybersecurity' app - 12月04日(木)02:15  Engadget

India will no longer require smartphone makers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi "security" app. After blowback from Apple, Samsung and opposition leaders, the Modi government issued a statement saying it "has decided not to make the pre-installation mandatory for mobile manufacturers." The app is still available as a voluntary download.India's Ministry of Communications framed the U-turn as a result of strong voluntary adoption. The nation said 14 million users (around 1 percent of the nation’s population) have downloaded the app. "The number of users has been incr...moreeasing rapidly, and the mandate to install the app was meant to accelerate this process and make the app available to less aware citizens easily," the statement read.The country had previously given smartphone makers 90 days to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app on all new phones. They were also required to deliver it to existing devices via software updates. India claims its app exists solely for cybersecurity purposes. It includes tools allowing users to report and lock lost or stolen devices.But privacy advocates warned that it could be used as a government backdoor for mass surveillance. According to the BBC, the app’s privacy policy allows it to make and manage calls and send messages. It can access call and message histories, files, photos and the camera.Reuters reports that industry experts cited Russia as the only known precedent for such a requirement. In August, Vladimir Putin's regime ordered the messenger app MAX to be preinstalled on all mobile devices in the country. Like with India's example, experts warned that it could be used for surveillance.On Tuesday, Reuters reported that Apple would not comply with India's order, citing privacy and security concerns. Samsung reportedly followed. Opposition leaders in the Indian government also joined the fray. Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala called on the Modi government to clarify its legal authority for "mandating a non-removable app." Despite India's framing, it seems likely that the two companies' stances, along with domestic political pressure, played no small role in the reversal.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/india-will-no-longer-require-smartphone-makers-to-preinstall-its-state-run-cybersecurity-app-171500923.html?src=rss...

AWS、Apple M3 Ultra/M4 Maxチップに対応したMacインスタンス発表 - 12月03日(水)23:14  Publickey

Amazon Web Services（AWS）は、日本時間12月3日未明から開催中の年次イベント「AWS re:Invent 2025」で、Appleシリコンに対応した新しいMacインスンタンス「Amazon EC2 M3 Ultra M...