A man in Michigan died from rabies after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio, according to a joint investigation by health officials. The patient received the organ in December and died in January due to the disease. Rabies is a deadly virus that can spread through animal saliva or blood contact. Symptoms worsen over time, … Read more
A sudden blockage of a website’s request has been reported. The issue started with an “Access Denied” error, followed by an “Error 54113.” The details provided indicate that the Varnish cache server, which typically handles caching and content delivery, is responsible for blocking access. The specific details include a unique identifier ‘cache-bos4688-BOS’ along with timestamps. … Read more
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, Muslims worldwide prepare to celebrate the festival of breaking their fast. In Saudi Arabia and neighboring countries, the first day of Eid is set for Sunday, March 30, while other countries follow local moon sightings. The Islamic calendar marks the end of Ramadan, a month-long fasting period, with a joyous celebration … Read more
A critical spacecraft used to supply the International Space Station with food has been damaged, forcing NASA and its partners to put future trips on hold. The Cygnus cargo ship’s pressurized module was damaged during transit from the supplier to Northrop Grumman, the company responsible for building the vessel. The next mission is now planned … Read more
DNA-testing company 23andMe has been granted permission to sell its customers’ genetic data to other companies despite filing for bankruptcy. The U.S. bankruptcy judge allowed the company to proceed with selling its medical and ancestry data, citing it as its most valuable asset. Investors believe the sensitive information of 23andMe’s 15 million customers is worth … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned that his country expects a strong response from Western countries to the ongoing Russian drone attacks. In a video address, Zelenskiy stated that Russia’s strikes target not only Ukrainian people but also international efforts to end the war. The attacks have increased significantly, with 172 drones directed at Ukraine … Read more
After a 20-year hiatus from music, Will Smith has released his new album “Based on a Story”. The 56-year-old entertainer opens the record with the track “Int. Barbershop – Day”, which reunites him with DJ Jazzy Jeff, his partner in the iconic duo Fresh Prince. Smith’s new track features collaborations with B. Simone and includes … Read more
Apple has faced criticism for its recent handling of Siri, leading to delays, management changes, and negative publicity. In the latest episode of the Macworld Podcast (episode 927), hosts Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola discuss the issues surrounding Siri. Siri is often maligned as an ineffective assistant, and recent reports suggest it may … Read more
Tech analyst John Gruber criticized Apple’s generative artificial intelligence (genAI) strategy after the company announced a major upgrade to its Siri chatbot. The upgrade was expected to catapult Siri’s capabilities, but it has been delayed and now faces stiff competition from Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. Apple initially promised that the upgraded Siri would be available … Read more
Protesters against billionaire Elon Musk gathered outside Tesla showrooms in the US and Europe, targeting the company’s dealerships and vehicles. The protesters aim to escalate a movement opposing Musk’s role as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been accused of accessing sensitive data and shutting down entire agencies to … Read more