European grocery store freezers warm up AGAIN as another likely computer attack hits the food supply
Another suspected cyberattack has disrupted grocery stores in several European countries, raising concerns about the security of the region’s food supply. The incident, which took place Monday, affected refrigeration systems at supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg, Estonia and Ireland. Among the reported affected businesses were Ahold Delhaize and Colruyt in Belgium and Luxembourg, ICA and […]
Sam Altman criticized for remarks implying that regular people are using up valuable computer memory.
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has faced significant backlash online after he commented on how “quite terrible” it is that average individuals are consuming the world’s limited supply of computer memory, instead of utilizing it more effectively in the cloud. Altman made these surprising statements in a recent interview with Stripe President John Collison […]
Uncommon Apple-1 computer achieves a record sale of $1.15 million at auction
A remarkably rare and fully operational Apple computer recently fetched $1.15 million at auction, setting a record for the price of a commercially released Apple-1 model. This particular Apple-1, the pioneer product of the now-iconic tech company from Silicon Valley, ignited a fierce 28-minute bidding contest between two individuals. Ian Ehling, an executive at Bonhams, […]
Lawsuit claims McDonald’s is adjusting its prices based on location and a computer algorithm
Fast-Food Pricing Lawsuit Claims AI Manipulation Back in 1940, when McDonald’s opened its doors for the first time, computers were more of a dream than reality. Fast forward to today, and the emergence of technology—particularly artificial intelligence—might be influencing how much we pay for a quick meal. A recent lawsuit in federal court in Chicago […]
Using a separate computer for online banking can enhance financial safety.
Protecting Your Finances with a Dedicated Computer In today’s digital age where so much of our financial information is online, it’s definitely worth considering how to secure the devices we use to manage our money. Recently, Nancy from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reached out to ask if having a separate computer dedicated solely to online banking […]
Waymo introduces a backup computer system for its self-driving robotaxi
You climb into the back seat of a Waymo, and as the doors close, you notice there’s no one in the driver’s seat. It’s an odd feeling for some, this realization that the car is entirely self-driven. And then, perhaps a nagging question arises: what if the computer that’s supposed to navigate suddenly malfunctions? Waymo […]
Maryland takes legal action against UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. regarding faulty Medicaid computer system.
Maryland Files Lawsuit Against UnitedHealth Group The state of Maryland has initiated legal action against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, Optum Inc., concerning a computer system designed to manage the state’s Medicaid behavioral services program. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown claims that the system failed on its very first day, necessitating an extended shutdown period […]
Chinese hackers gained access to NASA, DOJ, and other US government computer systems, according to an affidavit.
In Washington, recent developments revealed that hackers affiliated with the Chinese state breached various U.S. government computer networks, including major entities like NASA and the U.S. Senate, before federal authorities took action to shut down their related web domains. The Department of Justice and FBI disclosed on Wednesday the confiscation of three domains tied to […]
Midday stock movements: Netflix, Super Micro Computer, Sandisk, StubHub and others
Intraday Trading Highlights Several companies are making waves in today’s intraday trading. First up, Netflix saw its stock spike by over 3% after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square announced a new investment. This marks a return for Ackman, who had previously invested in Netflix back in early 2022 but sold his position just three months later. […]
Fraudulent party invitation emails may download malware onto your computer
You’ve settled down at your computer, maybe feeling good about tackling the inbox. Then, bam! An invitation pops up from someone you know—likely a friend or someone from a familiar group. That recognizable name is enough to put you at ease as you decide to check it out. The email looks all friendly and bright. […]