Microsoft ships new laptops without including controversial new AI feature — for now
New Microsoft Windows-based laptops will start shipping to customers next week, but they won’t have a flagship feature that’s been “recalled” and has raised concerns about privacy and cybersecurity. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella touted the new recall feature at a showcase event last month, describing it as a step toward artificial intelligence machines that can […]
Thieves steal 133 tons of chicken from Cuban plant to buy laptops, appliances
They went crazy. A crew of 30 people is suspected of stealing 133 tons of chicken from a state-run facility in Cuba and selling it on the streets to buy tech and electronic goods. This “bird game” was carried out by the Havana factory’s shift supervisor, IT workers, and security guards. According to state television […]
Chicago Public Schools lost $23M worth of laptops, iPads and other devices in 1 year, report says
The Chicago Public Schools Inspector General's (CPS) annual report reveals that millions of dollars worth of high-tech equipment has been reported lost or stolen “without adequate search and recovery efforts.” CPS schools reported 77,505 high-tech devices lost or stolen during the 2021-22 school year, a total that was originally The purchase price was well over […]