Biden urges FCC to undo Pai’s legacy—but it can’t until he picks a third Democrat
Biden wants FCC to lower prices and protect consumers, but he must break 2-2 deadlock. Enlarge / Then-Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai testifies at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on June 24, 2020 in Washington, DC......»»
There’s a scary new way to undo Windows security patches
A security researcher has released a new tool that can unpatch your Windows computer and expose it to old vulnerabilities......»»
Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden’s COVID “pressure” campaign
Facebook is "ready to push back" on government takedown requests, Meta CEO says. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) After years of bickering with the Biden administration about vacci.....»»
Intel Gamer Days sale cuts hundreds off Alienware laptops and PCs
There are lots of Alienware gaming laptops and gaming PCs with massive discounts in Dell's Intel Gamer Days sale, and we've highlighted our top three picks......»»
Stop! And watch these 3 great movies leaving Netflix by September 1
Watch these three films leaving Netflix by September 1. Our picks include a Jim Carrey staple, an assassin thriller, and a hilarious 1990s comedy......»»
Canada to slap tariffs on EVs, steel from China
Canada, an export-driven economy that relies heavily on trade with the U.S., has been closely watching moves by the Biden administration to erect a much higher tariff wall against Chinese EVs, batteries, solar cells, steel and other products......»»
5 movies leaving Netflix in August 2024 you have to watch now
Watch these five movies leaving Netflix at the end of August 2024. Our picks include a 1990s comedy and a spectacular superhero adaptation......»»
Volvo Trucks picks Monterrey for $700 million Mexico assembly plant
Volvo AB said in April that it aimed to build a plant in Mexico to supply the group's Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks businesses in the U.S. and Canada as well as Mack Trucks in Mexico and Latin America. .....»»
Town urges curfew over mosquito-spread disease that kills up to 50% of people
Eastern Equine Encephalitis is very rare in the US, but when it strikes, it's bad. Enlarge / A mosquito collected to test for mosquito-borne diseases. (credit: Getty | Jon Cherry) A small town in Massachusetts is urging.....»»
Telco fined $1M for transmitting Biden deepfake without verifying Caller ID
Lingo Telecom signed calls with A-Level attestations despite not verifying them. Enlarge / President Joe Biden leaving the White House on August 16, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Moneymaker ) A ph.....»»
Q&A: Professors discuss democracy in the internet age
Democracy is a process that works best when citizens are informed and engaged. In the internet age, our relationship to information has been profoundly altered by the shifting role of legacy media, the rise of social media and growing challenges invo.....»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Protecting academic assets: How higher education can enhance cybersecurity
Cyber attacks against higher education institutions increased by 70% in 2023. This is largely due to legacy endpoint security management and practices, limited IT support staff, and overwhelming amounts of data, much of which is PII (personally ident.....»»
Alien 3 is the most underrated movie in the Alien franchise. Deal with it.
Almost everyone picks the first two Alien movies as the best, but we're sharing the reasons why Alien 3 is the most underrated movie in the franchise......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (August 16-18)
Action, horror, and a quirky romantic comedy are waiting for you among our picks for the three Hulu movies you need to watch this weekend......»»
Upgrade your dorm with these smart home gadgets
Make your dorm a bit more comfortable with these smart home gadgets. Our top picks include smart light bulbs, smart speakers, smart plugs, and more......»»
The IRS has loads of legacy IT — but it"s not equipped to replace it
IRS advised to re-establish its office for decommissioning outdated IT systems......»»
Google’s threat team confirms Iran targeting Trump, Biden, and Harris campaigns
Another Big Tech firm seems to confirm Trump adviser Roger Stone was hacked. Enlarge / Roger Stone, former adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign, center, during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on J.....»»
AMD’s historic AM4 legacy may continue on
Various reports suggest that AMD has a new 3D V-Cache equipped desktop CPU for budget conscious gamers......»»
Top 5 mice for Macs -- for gamers, professionals, and everyone in between
Grab the perfect mouse for your Mac with our favorite picks for ergonomics, everyday use, and gaming.Best mice for MacIf you're looking for a new mouse for your Mac, look no further. Whether you need a portable mouse to carry in your bag with your Ma.....»»
1Password urges Mac users to patch now to avoid having their data stolen
This 1Password vulnerability could expose your vaults to theft, so patch now.....»»