Runway-to-Space Challenge utilizes Aurora spaceplane for quicker research
Revolutionizing Space Access: The Runway-to-Space Challenge For quite some time, the process of launching anything into space has been, well, pretty sluggish and pricey. Preparing for a launch can take ages—sometimes months or even years. And experiments are often wrapped up in just one attempt. If it doesn’t go well, it’s back to square one. […]
Data breach at Ameriprise Financial reveals information of 48,000 customers
If you’re an Ameriprise Financial client, it’s time to take a moment and really look at your situation. A data breach that came to light last month has put the personal information of around 48,000 individuals in the U.S. at risk. The company indicates that no funds were taken, but there’s still reason for concern. […]
Maryland Governor Wes Moore ready to approve ban on grocery store surveillance pricing
Imagine walking through a grocery store. You grab a box of cereal. Your neighbor does the same at the same store on the same day but pays less than you. Why? Well, it’s because the store’s pricing algorithm decided to charge you more. This might sound like a plot from a thriller, but it’s a […]
Google reaches a $135 million settlement regarding Android mobile data allegations.
If you’re an Android user, there’s some potentially important news for you. Google has reached a $135 million settlement following claims that its Android system was sending users’ mobile data to Google without consent. The timing of these data transfers is particularly noteworthy. The allegations suggest that the data was being transmitted in the background, […]
California AG files charges against 21 individuals in $267M Medi-Cal hospice fraud scheme
Earlier this month, the California Attorney General’s Office filed charges against 21 individuals linked to a massive $267 million hospice fraud scheme. This operation, known as Operation Skip Trace, turned up allegations that these defendants ran 14 fraudulent hospice organizations. They allegedly bought stolen personal data from the dark web, registered it with Medi-Cal via […]
How fraudsters exploit data broker websites to go after you and your whole family
You might be surprised to discover that, just by searching your name online, a wealth of personal information can be uncovered. This can include your age, home address, phone number, and even details about your relatives and previous residences. It’s unsettling, especially since you never authorized this information to be public, yet it’s accessible to […]
Dairy Queen’s updated AI drive-thrus raise worries among customers
Dairy Queen’s AI Drive-Thru Faces Customer Backlash Dairy Queen is rolling out a new unmanned drive-thru, relying completely on artificial intelligence, and it’s not sitting well with everyone. Many customers are voicing their displeasure, preferring the traditional human interaction they’re used to. It’s one of those changes that people seem to resist, you know? They […]
Toyota’s CUE7 robot employs AI to make free throws during a real basketball game
Toyota’s Basketball Robot CUE7 Makes Headlines When you think of Toyota, it’s usually about their cars like the Camry or the Tacoma. But picture this: a 7-foot-2 robot casually shooting free throws during a basketball game. That’s exactly what went down at Toyota Arena in Tokyo, where around 8,400 fans witnessed the event live. This […]
Booking.com acknowledges data breach revealing personal information and reservation details
You might not have expected travel booking websites to find themselves in a security mess, but here we are. Booking.com has revealed that hackers could have accessed sensitive customer information, like names, email addresses, phone numbers, and booking details. This level of data could easily mislead someone into thinking a fraudulent message is genuine. So, […]
Humanoid robot sets a new half marathon world record previously held by Jacob Kiplimo in Beijing.
Humanoid Robot Sets New Half Marathon Record This weekend, at the Beijing Half Marathon, a humanoid robot named “Lightning” made headlines by finishing the race in an impressive 50 minutes and 26 seconds—outpacing human competitors. It’s a sight that might have been expected under normal circumstances; however, the notion of a humanoid robot crossing the […]