The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly rolled out a facial recognition system at 84 US airports, sparking concerns among experts about its potential impact on civil liberties and democracy. The program, known as Credential Authentication Technology with Camera (CAT-2), scans passengers’ faces in real time and matches it to their government-issued ID. This allows … Read more
US retail giant Walmart has responded to President Donald Trump’s directive to “eat the tariffs,” saying it won’t pass import costs onto consumers despite imposing price hikes due to higher tariffs. The company’s CEO, Douglas McMillion, told investors that tariffs on countries like Costa Rica and Peru are putting pressure on imported items. Walmart’s CFO, … Read more
A new study published in Scientific Reports analyzed over 3 million nights of sleep using data from the Sleep Cycle app. The research found that hitting the snooze button disrupts important REM sleep stages, leading to grogginess and poorer sleep quality. Heavy users of the snooze alarm spent an average of 20 minutes between snooze … Read more
A popular social media platform is being blocked by the EU due to a dispute over user data protection laws. The website, which was launched by a US-based company, is now unavailable for users in Europe. The blockage is a result of the EU’s stricter data protection regulations, known as the General Data Protection Regulation … Read more
Apple has taken a cue from its Android rivals by introducing an AI-powered battery optimization feature set to debut in iOS 19. The new approach uses on-device intelligence to study individual usage patterns, aiming for smarter power management tailored to each user. For years, the Android vs iOS debate centered around differences in power management, … Read more
Microsoft has announced an early preview of how Windows 11 will implement the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure, interoperable agentic computing. The MCP is a lightweight protocol that allows agents and applications to discover and invoke tools in a standardized way. To address security concerns, Microsoft has identified several emerging threat vectors, including … Read more
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against S.C. Johnson & Son Inc., the maker of popular food bags and containers, including Ziploc. The complaint alleges that the company’s microwave-safe bags and containers may release harmful microplastics when used as intended. The lawsuit claims that the plastic in these products can break down into tiny fragments … Read more
George Wendt, best known for his iconic role as Norm Peterson in the popular sitcom Cheers, has died at 76. Wendt passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, according to his family. He was a beloved actor, comedian, and family man who left an indelible mark on television. Throughout his career, Wendt earned … Read more
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A veteran air traffic controller at Newark Liberty International Airport has quit flying due to chronic outages and staffing shortages. The 39-year-old controller, who worked for 16 years, said she’s too traumatized to work anymore. The recent 90-second blackout, which occurred on May 9th, was the latest in a series of power failures affecting crucial … Read more