Some Calif. cops still sharing license plate info with anti-abortion states
Cops weaponizing license plate data harms vulnerable populations, lawyer says. Enlarge (credit: moodboard | moodboard / Getty Images Plus) Dozens of California police agencies are still sharing automated license plate re.....»»
Southern states brace for water changes, report finds
Water is everywhere. It falls freely from the sky and flows across the earth. Humans are inextricably connected to water and to forests. Changes in land use, forest conditions, and climate affect water – with consequences for drinking water treatme.....»»
Farmworkers adjust hours, locations to dodge wildfire smoke
Millions of cell tower pings from dating, weather, messaging and other mobile apps that use location-sharing services are helping agricultural economists better understand how farmworkers respond to environmental hazards such as wildfire smoke......»»
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode adding video and screen sharing input (plus a Santa mode)
OpenAI has unveiled two new ChatGPT features today as part of its 12 days of OpenAI campaign. Notably, ChatGPT is learning how to include video input and screen sharing in voice conversation. And while the firm is feeling festive, there’s a fun new.....»»
United Airlines and Air Canada first to offer official support for AirTag link sharing
Those traveling for the holidays via United Airlines and Air Canada can now generate a shareable AirTag tracking link with airlines.Image Credit: AppleThere's little else more frustrating than waiting at a luggage carousel only to find out that your.....»»
Scientists control quantum states in new energy range
An international team of scientists led by Dr. Lukas Bruder, junior research group leader at the Institute of Physics, University of Freiburg, has succeeded in producing and directly controlling hybrid electron-photon quantum states in helium atoms......»»
Should mental health screening be part of lawyer licensing?
A new report from Stanford Law School's Rhode Center investigates how states screen bar applicants for mental health conditions—and finds a profession in transition......»»
LastPass Business can protect all business teams big and small
I think we all know at this point that you shouldn’t be sharing account details and passwords with anyone. And yet, that can be quite difficult to pull off when you’re working with a team. Several people may need access to an account for.....»»
Costco, Electrify America add EV-charging stations in three states
Costco is partnering with Electrify America to offer EV fast-charging at five new locations in California, Colorado, and Florida......»»
Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CF.....»»
Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices
Google's unknown tracker alerts system will now let users disable their phone's location sharing and use a map view to find the hidden tracking device......»»
Apple TV+ lands new Brett Goldstein project, proving ‘he’s here, he’s there, he’s every … where’
Apple TV+ has announced a new romantic drama in the works starring and written by Brett Goldstein, the man known especially for his beloved Roy Kent role in Ted Lasso. It’s called All of You. Here’s the info. more….....»»
Microsoft introduces feature that enables file sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs
Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new feature coming soon to Windows that will let users easily share files between an iPhone and a PC, similar to Apple’s AirDrop – which is only available on Apple devices. more….....»»
Government says DOJ subpoenaed Apple without authorization
DOJ demands for message and call data from Apple during the Trump administration, failed to obtain authorization, says the Office of the Inspector General in the current Biden administration.United States Department of Justice — image credit: DOJIt.....»»
"Zero progress": Western states at impasse in talks on Colorado River water shortages
Seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River are ending the year at an impasse in negotiations over the writing of new rules for dealing with chronic water shortages......»»
US moves to save once-common monarch butterflies from extinction
The United States is moving to grant federal protection to the monarch butterfly—a once-common species recognizable by its striking black and orange patterns that has faced a dramatic population decline in recent decades......»»
Location data firm helps police find out when suspects visited their doctor
Leaked form shows how Fog Data helps cops find where suspects have been and when. A location-tracking company that sells its services to police departments is apparently using add.....»»
Instagram’s new ‘trial reels’ feature lets creators test content with non-followers
Meta is introducing a new way for creators to test content performance before sharing with followers. The new Instagram feature called trial reels allows creators to share videos with non-followers as a way to gauge reactions. This will allow creator.....»»
Netflix’s most popular show right now is this dark 2024 spy thriller
There's a new No. 1 action thriller on Netflix, and we're sharing four reasons to watch Black Doves in December......»»
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and enhance your PC experience
Outfit your PC today with a lifetime license to Windows 11 Pro and enjoy a modern, efficient, and secure operating system that meets your needs......»»
Apple is the best-managed company in the US, ranking claims
Apple is the best-run company in the United States, according to this year’s Management Top 250 ranking from the Drucker Institute. Apple dethroned Microsoft for the title, which had held it for the past four years. Microsoft slipped to third place.....»»