IRS tax refunds have increased by 10.8%, according to new filing data.
Average Tax Refunds Rise This Season This tax season, the average refund is up by 10.8% compared to the same time last year, based on the latest data from the IRS. As of March 13, individual filers are seeing an average refund of $3,623, which is a jump from $3,271 at the same time last […]
Data breaches have resulted in $20 billion in identity theft losses for Americans over the last ten years.
Identity theft linked to significant data broker breaches has cost Americans upwards of $20 billion over the last ten years, based on a 2026 report from the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee. This figure stems from four major breaches: Equifax (2017), Exactis (2018), National Public Data (2023), and TransUnion (2025). The estimate is grounded in […]
CarGurus data breach reveals 12.4 million user records available online due to hacking.
If you’ve ever looked for a vehicle on CarGurus, there’s a chance your personal info might be floating around online. A hacking group, ShinyHunters, claims to have leaked 12.4 million records linked to CarGurus, a widely-used vehicle shopping site that attracts millions of visitors monthly. The leaked data encompasses names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical […]
Author Claims AI ‘Data Vacuums’ Such as TikTok and DeepSeek Function as Chinese Espionage Tools
China’s AI Spying Tools Disguised as Popular Apps In a recent interview, author Wynton Hall raised concerns about China’s use of popular applications like TikTok and DeepSeek as fronts for data collection tools they employ for espionage. He emphasized that this effectively means users are surrendering their privacy to the Chinese government. Hall’s upcoming book, […]
On-Chain Data Indicates That Bitcoin May Reach $82K Next
Bitcoin Price Stability and Potential Growth Bitcoin prices have remained relatively stable over the last couple of weeks, indicating a clear consolidation phase. Recently, on March 13th, the leading cryptocurrency encountered significant resistance near the $74,000 mark. Interestingly, some recent on-chain data hints that this $74,000 resistance might not be as formidable as it appears. […]
Data brokers concealed opt-out pages from Google following Senate investigation
Data Broker Opt-Out Pages Hidden from Search Engines If you’ve ever attempted to opt out of data broker sites, you probably know it can be an uphill battle. You search, scroll, and navigate through layers of legal jargon, all while questioning whether they even want you to find a way out. Recently, a U.S. Senate […]
Creative researchers to fuel AI data centers with microchips powered by living brain neurons
Scientists Train Brain Cells to Play Video Games In a remarkable experiment, scientists have placed 200,000 living human brain cells on microchips and taught them to play a video game set in a dystopian world. This groundbreaking technology is now being leveraged to power an AI data center. Last week, an Australian biotech firm, Cortical […]
A Boston judge blocks Trump’s attempt to obtain college admissions data in a temporary decision
On Friday, a judge in Boston issued a temporary order blocking a directive from President Trump that required universities to collect and submit detailed data on race and admissions. This ruling provides a brief pause for 17 Democratic attorneys general who had filed a lawsuit against the policy. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV, […]
Google puts $1 billion into expanding its data center in North Carolina
Abhijit Dubey, who is the President and CEO of NTT Data, recently appeared on “Morning with Maria.” He shared insights about the new Nvidia-powered AI factory, competition in global data center markets, concerns regarding military applications of AI, and future technological advancements. On Friday, Google declared its plan to invest $1 billion in developing its […]
S&P 500 futures remain steady as important inflation data nears; traders watch oil prices and the situation in Iran: Live updates
Market Update: Stock Futures and Oil Prices As traders gear up for MDA Space Inc.’s launch on the New York Stock Exchange, stock futures ticked up slightly on Thursday evening, amidst anticipation of critical inflation data. This awaited report comes at a time when rising oil prices, spurred by ongoing tensions following the Iran war, […]