NASA and its partners on the James Webb Space Telescope have shared more spectacular images from the observatory. This time around, they provided a fresh look at the Cartwheel Galaxy, which Hubble and other telescopes previously observed. NASA said JWST has been able to reveal new details about both star formation and the black hole… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope depicts Cartwheel Galaxy in stunning detail
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Meta faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting patient health data without consent
Meta may have scooped up sensitive medical information without consent. The Verge reports that two proposed class-action lawsuits accuse the company and hospitals of violating HIPAA, the California Invasion of Privacy Act and other laws by collecting patient data without consent. Meta’s Pixel analytic tracking tool allegedly sent health statuses, appointment details and other data… Continue reading Meta faces lawsuit for allegedly collecting patient health data without consent
Taiwan’s presidential website hit by cyberattack ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s visit
As more than 300,000 people anxiously watched the flight path of SPAR19, the US Air Force plane carrying Nancy Pelosi on her tour of Asia, Taiwan’s presidential website went down to an apparent cyberattack, reports Reuters. In a Facebook post spotted by Gizmodo, Taiwanese presidential spokesperson Chang Tun-Han said a distributed denial-of-service attack took down… Continue reading Taiwan’s presidential website hit by cyberattack ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s visit
Apple Watch Series 7 drops to $280 at Amazon
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NYPD must disclose facial recognition procedures deployed against Black Lives Matter protesters
New York police must now comply with a public records request related to its use of facial recognition and other surveillance on protestors. A judge has ordered the New York Police Department to release documents pertaining to its monitoring of Black Lives Matters protests during the summer of 2020, requiring it to release 2,700 emails… Continue reading NYPD must disclose facial recognition procedures deployed against Black Lives Matter protesters
Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
Despite the company’s commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, Amazon’s emissions grew by 18 percent last year, according to the annual sustainability report it released today. While online shopping increased during the pandemic’s second year, the company also rapidly expanded its number of warehousing operations — faster than consumer demand could support. For the entirety… Continue reading Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
BMW will bring a more affordable i4 EV to the US next year
BMW already offers two different versions of its i4 all-electric sedan in the US, but the automaker will add a third, more affordable variant to the mix starting next year. On Monday, BMW announced the 2023 i4 eDrive35. The EV will start at $52,395 – with a $995 destination fee included – when it arrives… Continue reading BMW will bring a more affordable i4 EV to the US next year
Discord’s overhauled Android app will shorten the wait for new features
Discord has begun rolling out an overhauled Android app that addresses one of the most consistent complaints with the software. If you follow the company, you’ve probably seen it often announce new features only to note they will launch on iOS and desktop first before arriving on Google’s operating system. We saw that recently with… Continue reading Discord’s overhauled Android app will shorten the wait for new features
Nearly 600 more TV writers call for Netflix, Apple to detail abortion safety policies
Last week, more than 400 TV showrunners, writers and producers called on streaming giants and traditional Hollywood studios to offer improved protections for workers in states where abortions are banned or limited. Now, 594 other industry figures (many, if not all of whom are male) have pledged their support, as Variety reports. They include Jordan Peele,… Continue reading Nearly 600 more TV writers call for Netflix, Apple to detail abortion safety policies
Twitter investor sues Elon Musk in a bid to force through $44 billion takeover
It’s not only Twitter that’s trying to force Elon Musk to buy the company for $44 billion. An investor filed a proposed class action lawsuit to try stopping Musk from backing out of the deal. Luigi Crispo’s suit accuses Musk of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty to Twitter’s shareholders, according to Bloomberg.… Continue reading Twitter investor sues Elon Musk in a bid to force through $44 billion takeover