You know that feeling when you unbox a new Mac for the first time? It’s awesome, right? You can’t help but admire how sleek and smooth it looks and how bright and beautiful it glows when you turn it on. And don’t get me started on those crisp and clean …
Read More »AI technology could soon save lives at the beach. Here's how
Your trip to the beach could someday be a lot safer, thanks to artificial intelligence. Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz, led by Professor Alex Pang, are developing potentially life-saving AI algorithms geared toward detecting and monitoring potential dangers along the shoreline, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. …
Read More »On this day in history, December 3, 1992, the first text message is sent
People across the world send text messages every day — often multiple times a day or even per hour. The simple act of typing on a keyboard (no matter how small that keyboard may be) and hitting “send” is now second nature in the 21st century. But once upon a …
Read More »Amazon under fire for selling hidden cameras disguised as ordinary objects
A lawsuit accuses Amazon of enabling a West Virginia man to spy on an underage Brazilian girl with a hidden camera. The device, which resembles a clothes hook, was purchased from Amazon and used to record the girl. The suit alleges that Amazon failed to remove the camera from its …
Read More »The next generation of Tesla’s humanoid robot makes its debut
Tesla, the company known for its electric cars, solar panels and batteries, has also been working hard on developing humanoid robots that can perform various tasks and interact with humans. The company has recently unveiled its latest version of its robot, called Optimus Gen 2, which is lighter, faster, smoother …
Read More »10 health advances are stealing the show at CES 2024
Technology is changing faster than ever, and so is the way we take care of ourselves. Imagine having a smart device that can check your health at home in less than a minute or an AI solution that can help you stop snoring, sleep better or feel more relaxed. Sounds …
Read More »Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people
Columbia University recently confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised personal, financial and health-related information tied to students, applicants and employees. The victims include current and former students, employees and applicants. Notifications to affected individuals began Aug. 7 and are continuing on a rolling basis. Columbia, one of the oldest Ivy …
Read More »Arizona sheriff’s office utilizing new AI program to assist with writing case reports
TUCSON, Ariz. – As artificial intelligence becomes more mainstream, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department is looking at how it can use the emerging technology. At the beginning of the year, deputies began a trial of Axon’s Draft One, which is a program that writes incident reports using AI. A body …
Read More »West Virginia AG leads multistate probe into Big Tech 'greenwashing' claims
West Virginia Attorney General John “JB” McCuskey said Monday that his office is helping lead a new multi-state investigation into big tech firms, alleging they exaggerate their clean-energy commitments — a practice known as “greenwashing.” McCuskey is joining 15 other state attorneys general, led by Montana’s Austin Knudsen, in probing …
Read More »Meta account suspension scam hides FileFix malware
Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings. Attackers exploit this by …
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