n the annals of aviation history, certain catastrophes have left an indelible mark, serving as stark reminders of the inherent risks of air travel. From tragic accidents to mysterious disappearances, these events have captivated the world’s attention and spurred advancements in aviation safety. Join us on a journey to explore some of the most significant […]
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U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin Corp said on Sunday it terminated its plan to acquire rocket engine maker Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc for $4.4 billion. The move comes after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted unanimously last month to sue to block the deal over antitrust concerns. The merger, which was announced in late 2020, drew criticism as it […]
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During the week of Black Hat and Defcon, tens of thousands of security experts and hackers flock to Las Vegas for the back-to-back conferences. They hold discussions on issues like smart cities getting hacked, two-factor authentication, and security issues with voice assistants. It can all get a little technical. But with so much cybersecurity knowledge in one place, […]
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Security flaws in Comcast Xfinity customer software reportedly exposed customers’ partial home addresses and Social Security numbers. Security researcher Ryan Stevenson found that two vulnerabilities in the internet service provider’s online portal for its more than 26.5 million customers left the data open to hackers, according to Buzzfeed. Comcast patched the vulnerabilities after BuzzFeed News reported the findings. […]
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Apple has just responded to Congress’ inquiry on how it protects user privacy. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce last month sent letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet CEO Larry Page asking about the companies’ data security and privacy practices. The five-page letter to Cook asked detailed questions about how Apple collected user data and what it used […]
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Tokyo 2020 will break a tech record by becoming the the first Olympics to use facial recognition technology. The technology will be used to identify athletes, officials, staff and media at the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, the organizing committee said on Tuesday. It won’t be used to identify spectators attending the Games. Using the […]
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When California made recreational marijuana use legal at the beginning of 2018, the state turned itself into what many have called the country’s largest pot market. And while talks of a pot-powered real estate boom had already started, they were mostly centered around the industrial and retail sectors. On the residential end, most of them revolved around […]
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ANY bride will tell you that finding the perfect bridesmaid dresses can be a nightmare. Do you opt for one from a bridal shop or stick with what you know on the high street? Taking on the challenge is Polly Thompson, 34, who quit her “cushy” job in the film industry to set up her […]
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CHILDREN’S toy giant Toys ‘R’ Us has filed for bankruptcy in the US and Canada. Rumours emerged yesterday the retailer, which has more than 1,600 shops worldwide and 64,000 members of staff, was considering filing ahead of the crucial Christmas shopping period. The retailer could be filing for bankruptcy, according to reports in the US […]
Continue Reading* Lead image credit: Amazon Studios Anne Hathaway’s home in the new Amazon Prime series Modern Love is now up for grabs; the posh 2 bedroom co-op, set in NYC’s historic Astor Memorial School at 256 Mott Street has recently hit the market with a $3.5 million ask. If you haven’t yet had the chance […]
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