Mistrial declared for ex-AT&T exec accused of bribing government official
Jury asked question about bribery "intent" before declaring themselves deadlocked. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) A mistrial was declared today in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul L.....»»
Apple’s officially on track to invest $1 billion in Indonesia, says government
Apple has been having a rough time in Indonesia, but following extensive investment negotiations aimed at getting the iPhone 16 un-banned, an agreement sounds imminent. And it’s reportedly costing the full $1 billion the Indonesian government expec.....»»
Government needs to be clearer on food waste rules, says new UK report
English councils could struggle to meet new food waste recycling regulations, known as "Simpler Recycling" which are due to come into force next year, says a Newcastle University report......»»
The return of Steam Machines? Valve rolls out new “Powered by SteamOS” branding.
New branding guidelines suggest official third-party hardware support is imminent. Longtime Valve watchers likely remember Steam Machines, the company's aborted, pre-Steam Deck at.....»»
Poor health outcomes—including early deaths—linger for decades for those who lived in "redlined" neighborhoods
Redlining—a mid-20th-century federal government practice of denying home loans in African American and other minority neighborhoods—has long been associated with poor health outcomes, including disparate overall mortality rates among racial and e.....»»
Amazon secretly slowed deliveries, deceived anyone who complained, lawsuit says
Amazon called delays a "coincidence" while overcharging by millions, AG alleged. Amazon has been accused of secretly slowing down Prime deliveries in low-income parts of the Distr.....»»
US recommends encrypted messaging as Chinese hackers linger in telecom networks
US official: "Impossible for us to predict when we'll have full eviction." A US government security official urged Americans to use encrypted messaging as major telecom companies.....»»
Building green and blue spaces in new communities is crucial for cleaner air, say researchers
With house building a priority for the new UK Government, researchers at the University of Surrey are urging city planners not to forget to build "greening areas" such as parks in new communities......»»
Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week
Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets. The country banned the sale of the iPhone 16, saying the Cupertino company hadn’t invested enough.....»»
Indonesia says it expects $1 billion from Apple to lift iPhone 16 ban
A minister in Indonesia says the local government expects Apple to shortly offer $1 billion in investment, in order to end the country's ban on iPhone 16 sales.Members of the Apple Developer Academies in IndonesiaApple used to qualify for Indonesia's.....»»
US government, energy sector contractor hit by ransomware
ENGlobal, a Texas-based engineering and automation contractor for companies in the energy sector, has had its data encrypted by attackers. “On November 25, 2024, ENGlobal Corporation (the “Company”) became aware of a cybersecurity incident......»»
Amazon"s best Cyber Monday Apple deals are live with prices from $11 [updated]
Amazon's official Cyber Monday sale is going on now and we have live coverage of today's best Apple deals, including price cuts of up to $500 off Macs. Plus, grab AirPods Pro for $154 and an Apple Watch for $149.Cyber Monday Apple deals drive prices.....»»
The OnePlus 13 is officially coming to the U.S. in January 2025
It’s official: The highly anticipated OnePlus 13 will launch internationally in January......»»
Cyber Monday router deals 2024: Big savings on Netgear, Eero, and TP-Link
Update 12/2/24: With the official launch of Cyber Week, the discounts on Cyber Monday router deals are bigger than ever. Take a look at all of the bargains that we’ve rounded up here, and push through with a purchase as soon as something catche.....»»
$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud
A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the confiscation of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed c.....»»
Best Cyber Monday Apple deals are live with prices from $11 [updated]
Amazon's official Cyber Monday sale is going on now and we have live coverage of today's best Apple deals, including price cuts of up to $500 off Macs. Plus, grab AirPods Pro for $154 and an Apple Watch for $149.Cyber Monday Apple deals drive prices.....»»
Norway suspends deep-sea mining projects: govt allies
Norway has suspended plans to start giving licenses for deep-sea mining next year that had faced opposition from environment groups and international institutions, a party allied with the center-left government said on Sunday......»»
Severance gets official companion podcast alongside season two release
The popular Apple sci-fi drama Severance is getting an official companion podcast, alongside the release of season two. The podcast will be hosted by the show’s director Ben Stiller, and star Adam Scott (Mark). It will include appearances from othe.....»»
Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow
Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban. Socia.....»»
New English school improvement teams could complicate an already complex system
The government has announced a new plan to help improve schools: Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams......»»
Amazon"s best Cyber Monday Apple deals are live with prices from $11
Amazon's official Cyber Monday sale is going on now and we have live coverage of today's best Apple deals, including price cuts of up to $500 off Macs. Plus, grab AirPods Pro for $154 and an Apple Watch for $149.Cyber Monday Apple deals drive prices.....»»