Nov 25, 2024
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) intends to seek out alien life using miniature underwater robots. These robots, called Sensing With Independent Micro-swimmers (SWIM), will be helping researchers assess the possibility of life
Nov 22, 2024
Japan is advising its citizens to include their usernames and passwords in their wills as part of their digital end-of-life planning initiative, The Register reports. The country's National Consumer Affairs Center announced
Nov 21, 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest installment in the iconic simulation series, struggled to take off as it faced significant server overload and technical issues on its launch day. Players worldwide were met with long
Nov 20, 2024
Microsoft is introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature in Teams called the "Interpreter," to clone user voices for real-time speech-to-speech translation. Launching in early 2025, this feature aims to break down
Yuka, the #1 trending Apple Store health app co-founded by Julie Chapon and Zoé Kerlo, is giving consumers more power to demand healthier products. With its new feature, users in France and the U.
Nov 19, 2024
A malware posing as a fake AI video editor, "EditProAI," is circulating social media platforms. The malware, which targets both Windows and macOS devices, steals sensitive information like login credentials, credit card details, and cryptocurrency
Nov 13, 2024
A recent cyberattack has exposed the personal and financial data of around 57 million Hot Topic customers, compromising millions of email addresses, partial credit card details, and extensive customer information. The cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock
Nov 11, 2024
Managing multiple devices is becoming a daily challenge for European office workers, according to a recent study by HONOR. The survey of 8,000 professionals shows that juggling three devices—often a laptop, tablet, and
Nov 8, 2024
Canada has told TikTok to pack up and leave. On November 6, the government ordered TikTok Technology Canada Inc., the company’s branch with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, to shut down over national security
Australia is moving toward one of the strictest social media regulations globally, proposing a ban that would prevent children under 16 from accessing platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese introduced
Nov 7, 2024
South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has slapped Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, with a fine of 21.62 billion won ($15.67 million) for unlawfully collecting and sharing
Nov 6, 2024
Nothing is stopping Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg from building a nuclear artificial intelligence (AI) data center—besides bees. As the Financial Times first reported, the tech giant was interrupted mid-process of a deal when
A recent study by consumer rights group Which? reveals that some smart air fryers are collecting surprising amounts of personal data. UK consumers are now being advised to look closely at permissions in their kitchen
French health insurance startup Alan has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Mo, designed to make healthcare support more accessible and efficient. Revealed on November 5, Mo provides proactive assistance to Alan’s health
Nov 5, 2024
Microsoft’s new Windows Server 2025 is off to a rocky start as users have reported encountering installation failures, system restarts exceeding three hours, and the dreaded blue screen of death (BSOD) on devices with
As the U.S. presidential election day commences, tech companies and consumers brace for potential shifts that could reshape both tech prices and innovation. Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff plans could hike up costs on
Robots may be getting smarter, but their vision is often far from perfect. Meanwhile, cats excel in these situations, thanks to eyes designed for focus and night vision. That being said, inspired by these feline
Nov 4, 2024
Job seekers in 2024 are facing a new frustration: ghost jobs. These fake job listings, often found on job boards and company sites, are posted by real companies but for positions that don’t exist.