Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has announced plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax on certain items and send checks to millions of Canadians affected by rising costs. The measures come ahead of a potential election, which could occur between this fall and next October. Under the plan, 18.7 million Canadians who worked … Read more
A significant shift is underway in the TV hardware industry, with ad companies venturing into TV operating systems (OSes) to capitalize on growing demand for smart TV content. As web-based streaming becomes increasingly popular, TV OSes have become a lucrative part of the business, providing valuable data on viewer habits that benefits OS operators and … Read more
A China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Gelsemium has been spotted using two new malware tools in cyber attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia. The Linux backdoor, dubbed WolfsBane, is a variant of the company’s previously discovered Gelsevirine backdoor, which was used as far back as 2014. Gelsemium’s latest malware, FireWood, is an … Read more
US President Joe Biden’s decision to authorize the use of long-range ballistic missiles by Ukraine has reignited concerns about the possibility of World War III. The move has sparked a chain reaction of provocative statements and actions from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is known for his tendency to inflame tensions. Trump, a vocal supporter … Read more
The Trade Desk has developed a new streaming TV operating system (OS) called Ventura, which aims to solve key issues with prevailing market systems in the streaming TV industry. This innovation will enhance user experiences, optimize advertising supply chains, and enable more accurate ad pricing across platforms. Ventura represents a significant advancement in streaming TV … Read more
A group of students from the University of Southern California’s Rocket Propulsion Lab has achieved a remarkable feat, launching a homemade rocket that broke multiple records for altitude, power, and speed. The rocket, named Aftershock II, reached an altitude of over 470,000 feet, surpassing the previous record by more than 90,000 feet. The team designed … Read more
The conflict in Ukraine has reached a new level of escalation with the US authorizing Ukraine to use Nato-supplied rockets to strike military targets within Russia. The decision, announced by President Joe Biden’s foreign policy team, is seen as a significant step up the West’s involvement in the war. Russia has responded with warnings that … Read more
Elon Musk and Grimes’ highly publicized custody dispute over their three children has come to an end. The Travis County clerk’s office confirmed that a judge issued a final order in August, listing the case as “closed”. The billionaire entrepreneur filed a lawsuit in September 2023, seeking custody of his children, including X Æ A-12, … Read more
A 12-point circular magnetic compass painted on Santa Monica Airport’s tarmac has been officially designated as a historic landmark after a unanimous vote by the city council. The compass, first painted in 1929, was used as an early aviation navigational aid and has undergone several modifications over the years. The Los Angeles chapter of the … Read more
T-Mobile has successfully defended itself against a cyberattack by hackers from the group known as Salt Typoon. According to a new report, the attackers were unable to breach T-Mobile’s systems despite being able to access edge-routing infrastructure and gain unauthorized access to some devices. The attack on T-Mobile was part of a wider campaign by … Read more