A widespread software outage caused major disruptions across multiple sectors, including business, healthcare, technology, and government systems. The incident, which lasted less than 12 hours, exposed the vulnerabilities within our interconnected digital infrastructure. Initial Impact on Emergency and Healthcare Services Late Thursday…
Amazon’s annual Prime Day event is raising significant concerns about worker safety, as revealed by a recent investigation conducted by the US Senate. The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has found that Amazon warehouses become particularly hazardous during Prime…
In what could become the largest acquisition in its history, Google, through its parent company Alphabet, is in advanced negotiations to purchase the rapidly growing cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion. This move signifies a substantial investment by Google into the…
European regulators have charged Elon Musk’s X with breaching the Digital Services Act (DSA), accusing the platform of misleading users among other violations. This marks the first time the European Commission has issued preliminary findings under the DSA. The European Commission’s investigation…
Germany has announced plans to phase out components made by China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G wireless network over the next five years. This significant move is expected to further strain Germany’s already delicate relationship with China, the world’s second-largest economy.…
In a significant shift in the mobile payments landscape, iPhone users in Europe will no longer be restricted to using Apple Pay. Apple has conceded to pressure from European regulators, opening its contactless payments technology to rival mobile wallets. This development marks…
Samsung has unveiled its latest generation of foldable phones, aiming to attract traditional phone users with advanced artificial intelligence features. At its annual Unpacked event, held in Paris for the first time, the company showcased updates to its foldable devices, earbuds, and…
Sam’s Club Steps Up to the Plate Stuck at home during the Covid pandemic, Megan Crozier needed a way to keep her two young children entertained. She bought an inflatable pool from Sam’s Club. After just a few uses, the pool began…
In the evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of the disabled community through innovative assistive technologies. As companies like OpenAI and Google lead the charge, individuals with disabilities are finding new avenues…
Walgreens stock experienced a significant drop of over 20% on Thursday after the company announced fiscal third-quarter earnings that fell short of expectations. The company also revised its adjusted profit outlook downward, citing a “challenging” environment for pharmacies and U.S. consumers. Walgreens…