The U.S. will host an artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit in November, aiming to further align top nations on their tech goals and priorities of collaboration among the international community. “AI is the defining technology of our generation,” U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said in a press release. “With AI evolving at a rapid pace, we at the Department …
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Apple has released the latest version of its iOS operating system, iOS 18. The company first showcased the OS during WWDC 2024 in June and began rolling it out to iPhones on Sept. 16. In many ways, iOS 18 can be considered the biggest iOS update in a while as it introduces big changes in design, features and overall usability. …
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As election season approaches, you’ll no doubt feel the emotional heat rising across the nation with voices arguing passionately for and against hot-button issues. When emotions run high, it’s important to be aware that bad actors may try to exploit your passion and trick you. Scammers prey on emotion, and the more you care, the more vulnerable you might become. …
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The future of apocalypse-ready vehicles is here, thanks to a collaboration between Archimedes Defense and Unplugged Performance. Together, they have unveiled the STING package for Tesla’s Cybertruck. This package transforms the Cybertruck into an impressive machine equipped with advanced features tailored for survival and resilience. Let’s explore how these enhancements make the Cybertruck not just a means of transportation but …
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Let’s talk about something that’s becoming a real headache these days: your online presence and how it can come back to bite you. A stark example of this occurred when 20 teachers from Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, fell victim to student impersonations on TikTok using information found online. Yikes. It’s time we face the music: Sharing our …
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The China fight is on. Last week, the House of Representatives stepped up to the Herculean task of passing 25 bills targeting Chinese intrusions into America’s economy and technology. This first-ever “China Week” took aim at drones, bad Chinese network routers, batteries and federal biotech contracts with Chinese firms. “House indulges in Mad Hatter’s Tea Party,” screamed state-run China Daily …
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Former OceanGate operations director David Lochridge, who labeled the experimental submersible Titan unsafe prior to its last, deadly voyage, told U.S. Coast Guard investigators on Tuesday about a previous mission in which he clashed with CEO Stockton Rush that ended badly. Lochridge, who was responsible for the safety of all crew and training pilots, said he was the only qualified …
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Apple announced a handful of new products during its “It’s Glowtime” event this month. While the iPhone 16 lineup grabbed most of the attention, the most intriguing announcement came from a different product line. The Cupertino-based company in California revealed that its top-tier earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, will now double as over-the-counter hearing aids through a software update, which …
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We spend a lot of time on our smartphones, whether texting, scrolling on social media, checking emails or staying on top of the latest news. We typically only power off our devices when an issue or bug appears or when the battery dies (although that’s not intentional). However, the National Security Agency recommends powering off and on your smartphone every …
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Scammers often rely on fear to steal your hard-earned money. No matter the scam, whether it’s a Microsoft call scam or government impersonation, they all attempt to scare you by claiming that something is seriously wrong with you or your devices and that only they can fix it. The latest sextortion scams targeting many in the U.S. are no exception. …
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