Faults along LA’s power grid surged in the same location where California wildfires ignited: report
Faults along Los Angeles' power grid have proliferated in the same areas where three of this week's major wildfires started, according to a company that monitors electrical activity. Whisker Labs recorded a spike in failures in the hours before the Eaton, Palisades and Hearst fires, said Bob Marshall, the company's chief executive officer. fox news […]
Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal Among Thousands of Apps Exploited to Harvest Location Data
A massive data breach by location data company Gravy Analytics reveals how popular apps on Android and Apple platforms collect sensitive location information at scale, often without the knowledge of users or app developers. It has become clear that it is being misused. wired report The recent hack of location data company Gravy Analytics reveals […]
It is easier than ever to disable Location Sharing on your Android phone
There are growing concerns about privacy, especially location tracking. Google has taken steps to give you more control over location sharing on Android, making it easier to control who sees your location. Let's take a closer look at this new feature that Google is rolling out and how you can effectively utilize it. (iPhone users […]
IHOP Closes Sinaloa Location as Cartel Violence Rages in Mexico
Escalating cartel violence that has terrorized Sinaloa state for months has forced the closure of IHOP restaurants in the region. The restaurant is one of many businesses that have closed in the Mexican state, where brutal cartel warfare, targeted killings, kidnappings and terrorist-style attacks continue. Civil servants continue to insist that security is improving. This […]
Bizarre NYC street aquarium closed because of cold, snow — but locals say fish were stashed in secret location
Something smells fishy. A Bed-Stuy fire-hydrant-powered street aquarium that went viral on social media has been forced to close due to frigid temperatures and snow, but organizers insist the fish are alive and swimming in a secret location. There is. The attraction, which is planted in a shallow tree, has raised concerns from animal activists, […]
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery could potentially rewrite the history of the burial location of St. Nicholas – the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery could rewrite the history of the burial site of St. Nicholas, the saint who inspired the legend of Santa Claus. Saint Nicholas of Myra — also known as Nicholas of Bari — was born in the maritime city of Patara in modern-day Turkey. “The discovery of a sarcophagus believed to be […]
Google Maps is deleting location history soon, so act now to save your data
Google is making significant changes to its Maps Timeline feature that tracks location history. As part of this update, you'll soon receive a notification that unless you back up your timeline data, it will be automatically deleted after a certain deadline. This move represents a move toward greater privacy, as Google plans to store timeline […]
How iOS 18.2 now lets you share your AirTag’s location with anyone
With the release of iOS 18.2, AirTag owners now have access to Item Location Sharing, a powerful new feature that enhances their ability to track personal belongings. This innovative feature allows you to share the location of your AirTag or Find My network accessory with someone you trust, making recovery of lost items much easier. […]
In-N-Out closed its ‘absolutely dangerous’ Oakland location
The heir to In-N-Out, whose grandparents founded the popular burger chain, said the company's decision to close its only store in Auckland was because the location was “absolutely unsafe”. “I mean, there were a lot of them.” Lynsey Snyder he told Marissa Streit of the right-wing video network PragerU on Monday. “It happened. There were […]
Where Was ‘Carry On’ Filmed? Airport Filming Location for Taron Egerton’s Netflix Movie
continueis now streaming on Netflix. You'll be able to see your vacation trip in a whole new light. The film stars Taron Egerton as the world's coolest TSA agent in a high-stakes action movie that takes place almost entirely at an airport. Although it's a familiar location to most viewers, we've never seen an airport […]