China further strengthens its control over the internet amidst important political gathering.
Beijing, China — During a major political meeting this week, China has increased its attempts to prevent people from accessing forbidden websites by using firewall-evading software, according to a prominent provider of such software who spoke to AFP. Beijing operates…
Tech Giants Make Changes for Europe’s Digital Markets Act
Europeans using their phones and computers now have more options when it comes to choosing default browsers and search engines, as well as where to download iPhone apps and how their personal online data is utilized. The Digital Markets Act,…
The repercussions of Ransomware Attacks: Threats of Death, Endangered Medical Cases, and Exorbitant Monetary Losses.
The aftermath of a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a company responsible for handling 15 billion healthcare transactions per year and storing 1 in 3 patient records in the US, is still causing significant disruptions even after almost three weeks….
Russian Hackers Breach Microsoft Core Software Systems
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS — On Friday, Microsoft announced that it is still attempting to remove the high-level Russian hackers from their systems. These hackers accessed the email accounts of top company leaders in November and have also been trying to infiltrate…
NASA and the United States Navy are collaborating to train astronauts for a mission to the Moon.
San Diego, California — The USS San Diego is a military vessel created for transporting soldiers and supplies to battle areas. The crew regularly practices for this task at their homeport in San Diego, California, situated on the coast of…
NASA and the United States Navy are collaborating to train astronauts for a mission to the Moon.
NASA has postponed the launch of a manned trip to orbit the moon until at least 2025, but four astronauts have been chosen and are undergoing training for the first mission of its kind in over half a century. VOA’s…
Accused of Stealing Trade Secrets: Ex-Google Employee
An ex-Google software developer was indicted by the Justice Department on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to steal Google’s artificial intelligence technology while simultaneously being employed by two Chinese companies, charged with four counts of federal trade secret theft. A Chinese…
Is it possible for AI to create a world without diseases?
The use of artificial intelligence is quickly changing the medical field, giving hope for a breakthrough in defeating debilitating diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s. Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, stated on the Hard Fork technology podcast that significant advancements…
The Digital Markets Act in Europe is compelling large technology companies to implement alterations.
LONDON — European users of smartphones and computers will be presented with additional options this week in terms of default browsers and search engines, downloading iPhone applications, and controlling their personal data usage online. The Digital Markets Act, a set…
Meta’s social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, have been restored and are now functioning again after experiencing a worldwide outage.
Washington — Facebook and Instagram, which are owned by Meta, were restored on Tuesday following a disruption of over two hours. The outage, caused by a technical problem, affected hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. The disturbances began at approximately…