/ The British postal service has been unable to send items internationally since Wednesday, after an attack which appears to have used tools from infamous Russia-linked group LockBit. Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images British postal service Royal Mail’s ongoing cybersecurity incident is the result of an attack carried out using ransomware tools from Russia-linked hacking… Continue reading Royal Mail’s ‘cyber incident’ appears to be a ransomware attack
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Tesla cuts prices in the US and Europe by up to 20 percent
/ There are steep discounts on the Model Y, with five-seater versions now qualifying for the federal tax credit. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Tesla is cutting prices throughout Europe and in the US. Reuters reports that prices for a Model Y rear wheel drive have dropped by 17 percent in Germany, with… Continue reading Tesla cuts prices in the US and Europe by up to 20 percent
Tim Cook takes a $35 million pay cut that he recommended
/ The Apple CEO’s target compensation will be lowered by more than 40 percent in 2023, according to the company’s latest proxy filing. He’s still set to make a lot of money, though.Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images Apple CEO Tim Cook is taking a big pay cut — at his own recommendation. Cook’s target… Continue reading Tim Cook takes a $35 million pay cut that he recommended
Airbus is testing out autonomous flying tech in some of its planes
/ The project is called DragonFly and is meant to test out several futuristic capabilities, including autonomous taxiing and takeoff and landing. Image: WENDELL TEODORO/AFP via Getty Images Airbus is testing out a suite of new automated technology that it says has the potential to improve the safety and efficiency of flying. The automated technology,… Continue reading Airbus is testing out autonomous flying tech in some of its planes
Thursday’s top tech news: an Apple ecosystem for all
Apple’s AirPods Pro, AirPods, and an iPhone.Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Apple works hard to give its products a premium aura, but at a certain point growing its business means making them available for more people. So it perhaps shouldn’t be surprising to see a report claiming that Apple is preparing to produce… Continue reading Thursday’s top tech news: an Apple ecosystem for all
Verily, Alphabet’s health-focused company, is cutting jobs
/ The cuts, which reportedly affect more than 200 employees, mark the first for an Alphabet-owned company amid the many recent tech layoffs. A photo of a Verily building.Image: Verily Verily, the health-focused company housed under Google parent Alphabet, is laying off staff and announcing a sweeping reorganization, as shared in an email from CEO… Continue reading Verily, Alphabet’s health-focused company, is cutting jobs
Wednesday’s top tech news: FAA computer glitch grounds flights
An unofficial render of Samsung’s Galaxy S23.Image: OnLeaks / Digit Samsung has officially revealed a February 1st Unpacked event, when we’ll almost certainly see its Galaxy S23 series flagship smartphone lineup. If past years are anything to go by, the next three weeks will be filled with news about upcoming smartphones from official and unofficial… Continue reading Wednesday’s top tech news: FAA computer glitch grounds flights
Why some of the biggest names in tech and auto are teaming up on virtual power plants
/ Virtual power plants are already helping prevent power outages, but they lack a structured environment. A new coalition aims to change that. A Chevy Silverado EV.Image: GM Some big names in smart homes, solar power, and electric vehicles launched a coalition yesterday to develop standards and policies for virtual power plants. The effort was… Continue reading Why some of the biggest names in tech and auto are teaming up on virtual power plants
Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts
/ Apple’s iPhones and watches contain sensors and safeguards designed to trigger Crash Detection only in a true emergency. But skiers and snowmobilers are unknowingly setting it off — and creating a headache for emergency dispatchers. The iPhone 14 Pro’s built-in Crash Detection feature is causing problems for some emergency dispatchers.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales… Continue reading Winter sports are triggering false iPhone Crash Detection alerts
Why Matter mattered at CES
We round up all the new product announcements and look at what’s next for Matter as companies start to monetize this newfound interoperability. From Central Hall to The Venetian, Matter was the buzzword throughout CES 2023 this year, with most companies even remotely connected to the smart home loudly discussing their Matter plans (although a… Continue reading Why Matter mattered at CES