In a groundbreaking move, tech giants Apple and Google have joined forces to enhance user privacy and safety by enabling their devices to detect and alert users about nearby Bluetooth tracking devices, such as Apple’s AirTags. This collaborative effort marks a significant step forward in addressing the potential risks associated with unwanted tracking. The Need for Industrywide Action Bluetooth trackers …

Apple is gearing up to unveil its next major iPhone operating system update, iOS 18, at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June. Rumors are swirling that the tech giant is looking to integrate powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features into the new OS, and it appears that Apple is considering partnerships with either Google or OpenAI to make it …

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit on May 7, 2024 against the U.S. government, challenging the recently enacted law that would force the sale of the popular video-sharing app or face a nationwide ban. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, …

If you think cancelling your credit card will stop those pesky recurring charges from Netflix, think again. A little-known service used by most major credit card providers and merchants could mean your subscription keeps going, even after your card is cancelled. How Credit Card Updater Services Work Nearly 46% of Americans opened a new credit card last year, according to …

As the 2024 elections approach, concerns are mounting over the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated disinformation on the democratic process. OpenAI, a leading AI research company, has recently unveiled a new tool designed to detect images created by its own AI system, DALL-E. While this is a step in the right direction, it is merely the beginning of a …

Joshua Dean, another Boeing Whistleblower, dies at 45 After Warning of 737 Max Defects Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, Boeing’s key supplier for the 737 Max, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 45 after contracting a sudden, severe infection. Dean was one of the first whistleblowers to expose serious manufacturing defects and a culture …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, and one of the most fascinating yet concerning developments is AI-generated voice cloning. This technology allows for the creation of highly realistic synthetic voices that mimic real individuals. While voice cloning has legitimate applications in fields like entertainment, accessibility, and virtual assistants, it also poses significant risks when used maliciously. …

In a revelation that promises to redefine our understanding of the universe and our place within it, recent observations made by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have brought us to the precipice of one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? Spearheaded by Professor Nikku Madhusudhan of the University of Cambridge, a team …

The United States Senate (a vote of 79-18) and House of Representatives (a vote of 352-65) have recently passed a significant piece of legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok, the popular social media platform, if its China-based owner, ByteDance Ltd., refuses to divest its stake. This bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications …

Boeing, once a paragon of aerospace excellence, has been navigating through turbulent times. A series of whistleblower revelations and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) findings have cast a long shadow over the company’s reputation. The recent death of a whistleblower who raised concerns about the 787 Dreamliner adds to a growing list of issues that suggest a pattern of safety oversights …