Cybercriminals have recently targeted various official websites of U.S. state, county, and local governments, as well as federal agencies and universities, by publishing deceptive advertisements promoting hacking services. The hackers uploaded PDF files containing these ads to official .gov websites, including those belonging to the
According to a recent report, there are discussions suggesting that Amazon might be considering the possibility of offering low-cost or potentially free nationwide mobile phone service to its Prime subscribers in the United States. The tech giant is said to be in talks with major
Tesla, the renowned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has recently made an update on its website indicating that all new Tesla Model 3 vehicles will now qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit. This change brings good news to potential Tesla buyers, as it
Wattpad, the popular storytelling platform, has announced a major overhaul of its creator program, aimed at making it more accessible and writer-friendly. On Thursday, the company unveiled its plans to revamp the Wattpad Creators Program, acknowledging that the previous version was limited in scale and
Ring, the surveillance device manufacturer owned by Amazon, has reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and will pay $5.8 million in response to accusations of unauthorized access to customers’ videos by Ring employees and contractors. The settlement, which was filed in the
A cybersecurity firm has uncovered alarming evidence that a once-popular Android screen recording app, “iRecorder — Screen Recorder,” had been secretly spying on its users. This app had amassed tens of thousands of downloads on Google Play before it was discovered to contain malicious code.
During his highly anticipated speech at Computex in Taipei, Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang reaffirmed his vision to bring generative AI to every data center. In his first public appearance in nearly four years, Huang made a series of significant announcements, including chip release
Twitter made a significant announcement today, unveiling their latest offering called Twitter API Pro. Aimed specifically at startups, this new tier comes with a price tag of $5,000 per month. Developers will be delighted to know that this upgraded API tier provides them with an
In a significant move on Wednesday, Meta, formerly known as Facebook, initiated its latest round of layoffs, affecting an estimated 6,000 individuals. These measures are being undertaken as part of Meta’s overarching strategy dubbed the “Year of Efficiency,” aimed at streamlining operations, reducing costs, and
Netflix’s much-anticipated crackdown on password sharing has commenced, with the implementation scheduled for the first quarter of this year, the launch of the “paid sharing” policy was delayed until the summer due to a wave of cancellations in markets where the changes had already been
Nigeria achieved a significant milestone on Monday with the commissioning of the Dangote oil refinery, hailed as a “game-changer” that could put an end to the country’s dependence on fuel imports. Outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the ceremony at the Lekki free trade zone
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, is facing significant challenges in the European Union (EU) due to privacy breaches. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a formal suspension order, requiring Meta to cease exporting EU user data to the United States for
Newchip, the online accelerator that promised to assist startups, is currently facing insolvency and has filed for bankruptcy. The organization has been met with discontent from both employees and clients, leading to a walkout by dozens of employees on May 4. The main demand of
In recent news, Elon Musk has publicly expressed his deep frustration with OpenAI, an AI research organization he helped launch but stepped down from its board in February 2018. Musk’s criticism centers around OpenAI’s transition from a nonprofit, open-source entity to a for-profit, closed-source company.
After numerous high-profile court proceedings, it appears that Elizabeth Holmes may finally be facing imprisonment. The former founder and CEO of Theranos was found guilty of defrauding investors in January, and despite her efforts to delay and appeal her sentencing, her legal team has not
Fanatics, the renowned sports merchandise company, recently made headlines with its acquisition of PointsBet’s U.S. business for a staggering $150 million. This move not only solidified Fanatics’ position in the gambling industry but also served as a potential indication of more significant developments on the
In the ever-competitive world of breakfast cereal, Kellogg and General Mills are in a constant battle to win over consumers and boost profits. As breakfast preferences have shifted over the years, both companies have had to adapt and come up with new products to stay
iRobot Corp, the maker of the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, saw its shares surge by 23 percent to a record high on Wednesday, after posting better-than-expected quarterly results and announcing the acquisition of its largest European distributor. The strong performance of the company was
Inflation continues to be a hot topic in the news and in everyday conversations. While it’s true that inflation is lower than it was a year ago, prices are still high by two key inflation measures. And although the pace of price increases has slowed
Tracy Porter is a 55-year-old entrepreneur based in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. She’s the owner of The Porter Collective, an e-commerce site that sells clothes designed by Porter herself. Her designs feature her posing in every piece, and her husband takes the pictures with his
