The FCC has prohibited routers made abroad — find out which ones could be compromising your data.
Concerns Over Foreign Electronic Devices Foreign-made electronic devices increasingly threaten consumer safety, particularly as such technology becomes more accessible. There are indications that various electronic devices may now be connected through compromised networks. These backdoors, at best, are intricate systems designed to siphon user data for profit; at worst, they raise significant national security alarms. […]
Smart TVs are collecting your data — and one state is taking action against it
Smart TVs connected to foreign companies come with some impressive capabilities. These devices can take a screenshot of what’s displaying on your TV every half a second and send that information back to their home countries. “The era of Chinese tech firms spying on Americans’ televisions is over.” Data from consumers will be marketed similarly […]
NBC attributes anger-inducing mistake at the end of the Knicks-Hawks game to a ‘data issue’
Controversy Surrounds Knicks’ Final Moments Against Hawks During the NBC broadcast of the Knicks vs. Hawks game, Noah Eagle discussed how a timeout could have impacted the closing 5.6 seconds of Game 2. Inside the studio, Carmelo Anthony expressed surprise that the Knicks didn’t capitalize on what appeared to be their last timeout opportunity to […]
San Francisco’s population remains lower than in 2020, according to census data.
San Francisco’s Population Struggles to Recover Post-Pandemic New findings indicate that San Francisco’s population has not bounced back since the pandemic-driven migration out of the city. According to a report from March, despite advancements in artificial intelligence, the population of the San Francisco metropolitan area did not see growth in 2025. In fact, the latest […]
Businesses Are Distributing Employees’ Private Messages and Emails as AI Training Data
AI Industry Turns to Internal Data from Defunct Companies Falling companies are beginning to recognize that their internal communications and operation data can be highly valuable in the emerging AI sector. When Shana Johnson closed cielo24, the transcription and subtitling service she managed, she stumbled upon a surprising revenue source—what she termed the company’s “operational […]
Can this discreet startup provide a solution to prevent data centers from being built near you?
Innovative Solutions for Data Centers and Energy Costs A recent brainstorming session at Chick-fil-A has sparked ideas that could significantly reduce energy expenses and address operational challenges for data centers. As large tech companies continue to acquire land across America, communities are growing anxious about the transformation of agricultural land into massive server facilities. Some […]
Recent IRS filing data indicates the average tax refund has increased by 11.2%.
The average tax refund this season is 11.2% higher than in 2025, based on the latest data from the IRS. As of April 10th, the average refund for individual filers was reported to be $3,397, which is an increase from $3,055 last year. This data includes around 114 million individual returns, with expectations that about […]
High-speed data for Solana is being introduced to crypto as DoubleZero brings Wall Street trading technology.
DoubleZero Foundation Launches New Platform for Crypto Market Data The DoubleZero Foundation, which focuses on creating high-speed data infrastructure for blockchains like Solana, has introduced a platform that is set to improve how trading firms access cryptocurrency market data. This move indicates an increasing interest in Wall Street-style systems within the digital asset landscape. Revealed […]
Maine set to become the first state to halt approvals for large data centers
AI Data Center Backlash in Maine Maine is set to become the first state to pause the expansion of energy-intensive AI data centers. Lawmakers are responding to rising electricity costs and environmental concerns linked to these facilities. The proposed legislation, backed by Democratic Governor Janet Mills, seeks to stop approvals for data centers that would […]
Data reveals 53 million taxpayers took advantage of Trump’s tax cuts this season
Tax Season Update This filing season, over 53 million taxpayers have taken advantage of at least one of President Donald Trump’s major tax cuts. The average tax refund this year is around $3,400, according to the latest Ministry of Finance data released on Tax Day. The figures reflect the first tax filing season since the […]