German software developer Andres Freund was running some detailed performance tests last month when he noticed odd behavior in a little known program. What he found when he investigated has sent shudders across the software world and drawn attention from tech executives and government officials. Freund, who works for Microsoft out of San Francisco, discovered that the latest version of …
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Ultimate guide to viewing solar eclipse on April 8
Depending on where you live in the United States, this month will be your last chance to witness a total or partial solar eclipse until 2044. On April 8, our moon will pass between Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking light from the sun. The total eclipse will occur for those living throughout the Midwest, eastern Mexico and a small …
Read More »Solar eclipse 2024: Tips to capture the perfect shot of the rare cosmic event
Monday’s total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic changes in lighting pose unique challenges in …
Read More »How to recover a purchased app you accidentally deleted from your Android
Have you ever switched to a new Android device or reinstalled an app, only to realize that your previously purchased apps and in-app items are missing? Well, we’re here to walk you through the steps to restore those valuable apps and in-app purchases you made in the past. Android phone (Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson) How to restore apps and in-app purchases …
Read More »Netherlands hyperloop aims to improve transportation of people and freight with new technology
A quarter-mile white steel tube running alongside a railway line in the windswept northern Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transportation of people and freight. The tube is the heart of the new European Hyperloop Center that opens Tuesday and will be a proving ground in coming years for developers of the evolving technology. Hyperloop, once trumpeted …
Read More »World's longest sky pool and resort to be built on a bridge
Imagine a place where the stark beauty of the desert meets the serene expanse of the sea. This will be Treyam, the latest jewel in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious new NEOM project, designed to transform the desert landscape into a luxurious tourist destination. You can’t help but be wowed by Treyam’s unique design. It’s not just a resort; it will be …
Read More »AT&T data leak from 73 million customers; what you need to do next
Millions of AT&T customers could be at risk of having their data exposed after the carrier confirmed user data was published on the dark web. More than 73 million current and former customers now have information like their Social Security number, address and more out in the open. According to AT&T, the leak was published two weeks ago. So far, …
Read More »US airports adapt to travel surge by expanding use of technology to process passengers
The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot. Within minutes, they had bypassed the long line at Washington …
Read More »'Incognito mode' is not as private as it might seem. This is what private browsing actually does
Although a private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way it works has cast new attention on this commonly available setting. The settlement disclosed Monday in a federal court is primarily designed to ensure that users who use Incognito mode in Chrome get …
Read More »Fox News AI Newsletter: Taco Bell's 'AI-first' mentality
IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Taco Bell, Pizza Hut going ‘AI-first’ with fast-food innovations- Katy Perry, Miranda Lambert among 200 names on a letter asking AI developers to respect artists’ rights- OPINION: AI needs a lot of electricity —oil and gas will help FAST-FOOD INNOVATIONS: Yum! Brands, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill restaurants, …
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