Fed glitch shuts down wire transfers, direct deposits, other services
A Fed statement attributed the outage to "operational error." Enlarge / The Federal Reserve Building in Washington, DC. (credit: Rudy Sulgan / Getty Images) Federal Reserve electronic systems that enable US banks to send each other electronic.....»»
James Cameron’s next movie after his Avatar sequels might surprise you
James Cameron is leaving Pandora for the first time this century to direct a new film about the atomic bomb blasts in Japan......»»
Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18
Still no AI features however. The post Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s delayed (albeit stubborn) adoption of rich communication services (RCS) messaging services on its ph.....»»
Strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 shuts down megacity
Tens of millions of people in Shanghai and across China's densely populated east coast hunkered indoors Monday as the strongest typhoon to hit since 1949 swept in, downing trees and disrupting transport across the region......»»
Volvo ditches vehicle subscriptions as alternative to leasing
Volvo has deep-sixed a vehicle subscription program available in more than 40 U.S. states. Care by Volvo, launched in 2017, bundled vehicle use, road hazard coverage, maintenance and other services into a monthly payment. Volvo on Sept. 12 told.....»»
Bowman Chevy services a lot of EVs. It"s not simple
Being ready for all possible EV fixes means regularly investing in new equipment and updating training......»»
Using AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device
When Apple issues the firmware upgrade needed to use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, it will put the company into direct competition with existing over-the-counter (OTC) products. Most OTC hearing aids offer Bluetooth headphone functionality, so a.....»»
Top priorities for federal cybersecurity: Infrastructure, zero trust, and AI-driven defense
In this Help Net Security, Erica Banks, VP and a leader in Booz Allen’s civilian services business, discusses the Federal Cybersecurity Strategy’s role in safeguarding national assets. Banks outlines key areas for improvement, including funding,.....»»
Michael B. Jordan is remaking this classic action heist movie
Michael B. Jordan will direct and star in a new Thomas Crown Affair movie for Amazon MGM Studios. The remake will receive a worldwide theatrical release......»»
MI6 and CIA are combatting tech-savvy criminals with generative AI
Intelligence services are harnessing GenAI to navigate extremist content......»»
Software glitch plagues more than 1.2 million Ram 1500s, triggers NHTSA recall
Problems with the electronic stability control system in 2019-24 model year Rams cause them to fail federal safety standards, increasing crash risks......»»
Viewpoint: The hobbling of the B.C. forestry policing service sets a troubling precedent
The British Columbia forestry policing services (officially known as the Compliance and Enforcement Branch (CEB) is the province's primary environmental policing service. Like other Canadian provinces' environmental policing services, the officers in.....»»
Glitch in protein synthesis could affect tumor growth
During protein synthesis, or translation, genetic information transcribed in the cell's mRNA directs the stringing together of amino acids—the building blocks of proteins. As the translation machinery carouses along the string of nucleotides that m.....»»
Apple takes direct aim at Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs in new AI-focused Mac promos
Apple is ramping up its efforts to promote the Mac as a powerful platform for artificial intelligence. In the Apple Store app and various places around the web, Apple is promoting that the Mac is the “best AI PC.” Notably, the company is also tak.....»»
Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US
Supply of processors helps Chinese startups advance AI technology despite US restrictions. Enlarge (credit: VGG | Getty Images) The cost of renting cloud services using Nvidia’s leading artificial intelligence chips is.....»»
Toyota and Lexus offer SiriusXM 3-year payment option
Consumers, weary with subscription fatigue, can access streamlined vehicle audio services with one upfront fee......»»
Retail tech company Xcite Automotive plans to raise venture capital after AI acquisition
Xcite, known for reconditioning vehicles and photographing them for dealer websites, purchased Double4 AI to enhance its tech-driven products and services......»»
vCISO services thrive, but challenges persist
While 75% of service providers report high customer demand for vCISO functionality, a new Cynomi report reveals that only 21% are actively offering it—opening a window onto a growth area for service providers while emphasizing the growing centralit.....»»
Tackling food insecurity requires more than charity—governments must also act, say researchers
As more households in Canada experience food insecurity, food banks and other organizations are struggling to meet demand for their services. In 2023 alone, around 23% of Canadian households experienced some form of food insecurity. That translates t.....»»
Research explores whether "everything as a service" will live up to its great expectations
It's no secret that the composition of the American economy is changing. As the manufacturing sector continues to decline, the balance is slowly tipping even further away from goods and towards services. In line with this larger trend, many firms hav.....»»
This 65-inch Vizio is still on sale a day after Labor Day
The 65-inch Vizio 4K smart TV with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and access to streaming services, is still $380 from Target even though Labor Day is over......»»