Apple has released security updates to address two zero-day vulnerabilities used in active cyberattacks targeting Mac users. The bugs, identified by Google’s Threat Analysis Group, were exploited before being reported, suggesting a government-backed attack. The updated software fixes issues with WebKit and JavaScriptCore, the web engines powering Safari and running web content. These vulnerabilities can … Read more
Microsoft has revealed that it underestimated the number of players who would jump into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at launch, leading to a database overload. Despite conducting load tests with 200,000 simulated users, the game’s servers struggled to handle the influx of players, resulting in loading issues and crashes. The mission service database cache became … Read more
Three small businesses in Downtown Memphis have secured thousands of dollars in grants, helping to boost local economic growth. The Downtown Memphis Commission’s Center City Development Corp. approved board members to oversee the progress of the Sheraton hotel, a key development in the area. Sophia Surrett, a recent University of Alabama graduate with a degree … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen lawyer Matthew Whitaker as his nominee for U.S. ambassador to NATO, a position that may be one of the most high-profile roles during Trump’s second administration. Whitaker, who served as acting attorney general for three months in 2017-2021, has been actively involved with the America First Policy Institute, a right-leaning … Read more
North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis delivered a fiery speech on the Senate floor, criticizing his Republican colleagues for missing votes on Monday that could have blocked Democratic efforts to install lame-duck lifetime judiciary appointments. Tillis stated that Trump wants Republicans to make every effort to block Democrats from advancing judicial nominations. The process of processing … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is expected to push for an end to remote work across federal agencies as a way to reduce the federal workforce through attrition. DOGE, helmed by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to implement a five-day work week requirement for all federal employees. … Read more
Joby Aviation, a California-based transportation company, has announced that its electric air taxi is now available in the latest edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The aircraft allows pilots around the world to experience the future of flight from the pilot’s seat. The Joby aircraft uses “unified flight controls” similar to vertical-lift military aircraft like … Read more
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The US House Ethics Committee has decided to delay releasing a long-running investigation into Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, at least for now. The committee, which is evenly split along party lines, voted against releasing the report. Gaetz faces allegations of sexual misconduct and is working to secure his nomination despite … Read more
Apple is set to release its long-awaited AirTag 2 in early 2024, four years after the original model. The new device promises significant upgrades, including improved privacy features and better performance. However, with a history of misuse and abuse, Apple faces high expectations for addressing these issues. The AirTag 2 will retain a similar design … Read more