Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, advocates for a ‘Data Center Bill of Rights.’ During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” he emphasized the need for regulating data centers. Khanna believes local communities should have significant input on where these centers are built. Earlier in the month, Khanna introduced a resolution outlining proposed […]
People increasingly use AI to manage tasks. This raises questions about communication when machines predominantly interact. Photo illustration by Chantal Jahchan By Callie Holtermann The AI Job Hunt Job hunting has evolved. Applicants often use AI chatbots to draft resumes and cover letters. Employers then use AI to sort through these applications. Both sides claim […]
Google’s recent Made by Google event highlighted significant advancements in their technology ecosystem. The main focus revolved around the new Pixel 11 series, which consists of four phones: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. All these models incorporate enhancements centered around the new Tensor G6 processor and […]
A Maryland state tax court has nullified the state’s digital advertising tax and instructed the repayment of collected taxes from major tech companies. The court deemed the tax contravenes the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act, along with the First Amendment and the commerce and due process clauses of the U.S. Constitution. This case has been […]
President Trump has introduced a provocative program encouraging private companies to counter cybercriminals. A recent memorandum reveals the administration’s plan to allow certain businesses to target foreign hackers identified by the government. Historically, such tasks have fallen under governmental purview. Details of the Memorandum The presidential memo does not clearly define how private entities will […]
Suisun City, a quiet suburb of 29,000 near the San Francisco Bay Area, faced an unexpected crisis. Early on August 7, the city’s IT network fell victim to a cyberattack. This attack disrupted crucial public services, including police and fire operations. Officials, including City Manager Bret Prebula, express uncertainty about the attackers’ identities and motives. […]
A group of bipartisan senators initiated an investigation into the gaming platform Roblox this week. They expressed concerns about explicit content on the platform and its potential links to real-world child abuse. Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter to Roblox CEO David Baszucki on Wednesday. The letter informed him that […]
Millions of iPhone users may qualify for a portion of Apple’s $250 million settlement over delayed AI features. However, they shouldn’t expect payments soon. A federal court has tentatively approved the agreement, but several obstacles remain before disbursements can start. This means payments are unlikely for at least another year. Impact on Apple Customers This […]
The Apple Watch Series 11 is currently available at 25% off at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. This discount matches the lowest price typically seen during major sales events such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. As one of the best smartwatches for iPhone users, the Series 11 offers comprehensive features for […]
In Wisconsin, a remarkable discovery caught the attention of Jason Ganos, a prominent Nintendo game collector. A pop culture store owner mentioned a box containing Super Mario cartridges that had been in storage for years. This box turned out to contain 97 unique and pristine copies of the popular Nintendo game, Super Mario Brothers Duck […]