NASA Scraps Artemis 1 Moon Mission Launch Due To Hurricane Threat
The US space agency has called off its Artemis I launch scheduled for September 27, owing to Tropical Storm Ian threat, and was preparing for rollback while continuing to watch the weather forecast.
Elon Musk Allowed To Make A Case Regarding Twitter’s Payment To Zatko
In a minor win for Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a US court has allowed his legal team to make a case that a $7.75 million severance payment to Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko, Twitter's former head of security, allows him to terminate the $44 billion takeover deal.
NFT Startups Shun Apple App Store Due To High Commission And Tough Rules
Non-fungible token (NFT) trading startups do not want to sell their offerings through Apple App Store because 30 percent commission on in-app purchases, and other tough rules, will bleed them out.
Mozilla Challenges Anti-Market Practices Of Google, Apple & Microsoft
Mozilla, the developer of the Firefox Internet browser, has hit out at the trinity of Apple, Google, and Microsoft, saying their operating systems make it very difficult for browsers like open source Firefox to be used on the platforms they control. In a report, Mozilla...
UK Police Nab Alleged ‘GTA VI’ Footage Leaker
As part of a UK's National Cyber Crime Unit investigation, a 17-year-old teenager was detained on suspicion of Rockstar Games hack that led to a major Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI leak.
Fitbit Users May Need Google Accounts To Login In 2023
Google-owned wearable brand Fitbit is planning to make Google Accounts mandatory on new Fitbit devices from next year.
TikTok Rolls Out Comment Dislike Button For All Users Globally
TikTok has announced to roll out its comment dislike button to all users globally.
Weather May Play Spoilsport As NASA Prepares Again For Moon Mission Launch
As NASA prepares to launch its much-anticipated Artemis 1 Moon mission next week, there is only a 20 percent chance that the weather will be ideal for the launch.
US Opens Probe Into Alleged Patent Violations By Samsung
The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened an investigation into alleged patent violations by Samsung Electronics over outdoor electronics displays.
World Cup Players To Get FIFA Data Analysis App
FIFA said on Friday that all players at the finals will be able to browse their performance data on a purpose-built app developed by the governing body which allows footballers of all 32 teams access to analysis and information. The app has been created after...
Eating Walnuts Everyday May Lower Your BMI And Control Blood Pressure
A daily serving of walnuts may help in controlling blood pressure, prevent weight gain, and minimize your chance of developing diabetes and heart disease, according to a new study. The finding, published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, showed that those in the...
New Microsoft Windows 11 Security Tool Will Frustrate Password Hackers
Microsoft has unveiled a new security feature in Windows 11 that will make it extremely difficult for hackers to steal user credentials. Called the SMB authentication rate limiter, it is available in Windows 11 Insider and Windows Server Insider builds and makes it more time-consuming...
Musk’s Starlink Internet Speed Drops As More Users Sign Up For Service
Elon Musk-run affordable satellite internet service Starlink is expanding fast — from Antarctica to Royal Caribbean cruise ships — but its speed has decreased in almost all countries it operates as more users opt for it. According to a new report from network intelligence firm...
Android Users Can Now Enjoy Dynamic Island-Like Features
After Apple introduced the Dynamic Island feature on iPhone Pro models, app developer Jawomo launched “DynamicSpot” for Android users, which gives users their version of the new iPhone feature. The app can be used in conjunction with almost any Android app, including messaging, music, and...
Twitter Hunts For Connection Between Whistleblower Zatko & Musk
After being hammered by whistleblower allegations, Twitter is now seeking if there is a connection between its former head of security, Peiter ‘Mudge’ Zatko, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The Delaware Court of Chancery in the US, where the legal battle is set to begin...
Tesla Not Recalling 1.1 Million Cars, Only Issuing A Tiny Software Update: Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said Tesla is not physically recalling 1.1 million vehicles, saying the company is only issuing a “tiny software” update to fix the pinching window problem. The earlier reports quoted a safety recall report Tesla submitted with the US National...
Foxconn Asked To Retool Assembly Lines For iPhone 14 Pro Increase
Apple has asked its supplier Foxconn to retool some iPhone 14 production lines in order to accommodate the iPhone 14 Pro models, media reports say. According to AppleInsider, Zhengzhou has dismantled at least five workshops at Apple’s request, according to a report citing “incomplete statistics”....
Apple Releases New Update To Fix iPhone 14 Pro Camera Vibration
Apple has released a new update — iOS 16.0.2 — that addresses a variety of bugs for users, including the iPhone 14 Pro camera shaking bug. The new update comes two weeks after the launch of iOS 16, and it follows iOS 16.0.1, an update...
Facebook Users Sue Meta For Tracking Them On iOS Devices Via A Workaround
Facebook users have sued its parent company, Meta, in the US for allegedly tracking them via an in-app browser on iOS devices despite tough Apple privacy policies in place. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, alleged that...
Former Teacher Sentenced For Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Kansas man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for impersonating a minor female on social media and enticing dozens of minors in the Topeka area to record and send him sexually explicit images and videos of themselves. According to court documents, Jeffrey...
