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Insurance data breach exposes sensitive info of 1.6 million people

Landmark Admin revises May 2024 cyberattack scope to show twice as many people were affected. Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson gives tips to help stay safe from an insurance data breach.

Zoom service restored after outage affects thousands

Thousands of Zoom users reported issues accessing virtual meetings Wednesday, with the site confirming shortly after noon it was investigating the issue.

Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies cast a pall on the economy.

Job seekers using genAI to fake skills and credentials

Generative AI (genAI) tools — especially those like OpenAI’s ChatGPT — are being used by many job seekers to enhance, exaggerate, or outright fabricate parts of their resumes, cover letters, or even responses during job interviews.

Broadcom is betting big on ethernet to disrupt AI workloads and data centers

Behind the curtain of generative AI breakthroughs and GPU hype, a quieter transformation is taking place. Data center architecture and its prowess have become a fierce battleground as AI models expand in size and demand ever-greater compute power.

AI is helping fraudsters pump out scamming campaigns in minutes

What took scammers days can now be done in minutes thanks to Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

Facebook sending out $40 payments to users over 'Like button' issue

The lawsuit claimed Facebook was using cookies to collect data on users in 2010 and 2011, even when they were logged out or visiting other websites.

Google search engine monopoly could expand using AI, DOJ warns

DOJ is now bringing Google’s artificial intelligence tools into the argument about its search engine monopoly.

Restaurant defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus, robot waitress

HAVANA (AP) — For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie.

A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American returns to Earth from the International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut safely landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, concluding a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station.

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Drone near misses hit record high at major airports. Here’s what to know

A commercial airliner was on final approach to San Francisco’s international airport in November when the crew spotted a drone outside the cockpit window. By then it was too late “to take evasive action,” the pilots reported, and the quadcopter passed by their windshield, not 300 feet away.

Fortnite's Star Wars season will include five updates over five weeks, a themed battle pass, and Darth Jar Jar

Star Wars is coming back to Fortnite next month for an all-new collaboration that will be updated over five weeks.

The second pair of open earbuds with Bose tech are coming, but not from Bose

A new report says that Motorola is preparing to launch its first pair of open-ear headphones, and a smartwatch too

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices.

Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging. The Austin, Texas, company said Tuesday that quarterly profits fell by 70% to to $409 million, or 12 cents a share.

Florida bill would let homeowners use 'reasonable force' against drones

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would permit homeowners to use "reasonable force" against drones — likely sparked by last year's uptick in sightings of mysterious unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The measure, sponsored by state Sen. Keith L.

Luxury yacht owners are throwing scientists a lifeline

Francesco Ferretti had a problem. His research expedition to track white sharks in the Mediterranean was suddenly adrift—the boat he’d arranged had vanished into the pandemic’s chaos of canceled plans and family emergencies.

Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in computer chipmakers slumped Wednesday after Nvidia said tighter U.S. government controls on exports of computer chips used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion.

Tesla at risk of a ‘throwaway year’ without a new narrative from earnings

Tesla Inc. investors reeling from one of the stock's worst-ever quarters are once again looking for Elon Musk to inject excitement back into the company when it reports results Tuesday, as profits slip and the much-awaited debut of a self-driving car remains months away.

How U.S. tariffs could impact cloud computing

The cloud computing industry has long been the backbone of digital transformation. In 2022 alone, this sector surpassed $480 billion in global valuation, and its growth trajectory remains strong.

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The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, this time with a focus on mental health

Remember the viral “Ice Bucket Challenge” of 2014? More than a decade later, it’s back—but this time, the focus is mental health.

A green comet likely is breaking apart and won't be visible to the naked eye

Scientists say a newly discovered green comet likely has broken apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye.

FTC files suit accusing Uber of deceptive practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Uber on Monday, accusing the ride-sharing and delivery company of charging users for its optional subscription service without permission and making it hard to cancel it.

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S.

Here’s the country that will be the first to use AI to write laws

The United Arab Emirates is planning to use AI to review and adjust existing legislation as well as write entirely new laws, reports the Financial Times. The Middle Eastern country is the first in the world to do so.

What to Stream: 'Andor,' 'Babygirl' and new Wu-Tang Clan music

The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu-Tang Clan’s latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Tesla earnings plunge 71 percent in first quarter

Tesla’s quarterly earnings dropped by 71 percent, the company announced Monday, marking the latest sign of bad news for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer as scrutiny of the tech billionaire persists.

Washington Post inks deal with OpenAI

The Washington Post has struck a deal with OpenAI that will allow the artificial intelligence provider to use the outlet's journalism as part of its search function.

Roblox issued subpoena for potentially exposing children to graphic, harmful content

The attorney general expressed concern over the ability of predatory adults to freely send messages to minors.

Tesla settles lawsuit by Black worker who alleged widespread racism at Fremont electric car factory

Two lawsuits claiming rampant anti-Black racism at Tesla's electric car plant in Fremont are set for trial later this year.