Starlink offers gigabit internet to isolated communities – at a price
SpaceX’s Starlink is taking internet connectivity to new heights with its latest offering, the “Community Gateways.” Designed for internet service providers (ISPs), this program promises to deliver gigabit speeds to remote areas, albeit with a hefty price tag. The program requires a substantial upfront investment of $1.25 million. In exchange, SpaceX provides not just a […]
Consumers unaware of incredible amount of data companies share with Facebook
A striking study by Consumer Reports and The Markup has unveiled the sheer magnitude of data sharing with Facebook. For the average solo Facebook user, a staggering 2,230 companies, and sometimes over 7,000, are involved in handing over personal information. This extensive research, involving 709 volunteers over three years, revealed that an overwhelming 186,892 organizations […]
World Economic Forum: Will AI shape the future of employment?
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, a crucial question looms large: Will AI reshape the future of employment? The discussions, drawing top academics, business leaders, and government representatives, are centered on the potential impact of generative AI on job markets. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reassures that AI, in its current state, isn’t replacing […]
Russian threat group spreading backdoor through phishing, says Google
The group known as ColdRiver goes after military and government
Hashtag Trending Jan.18- Google Search quality declining?; Samsung taking on Apple by integrating AI; The end of self checkout
Google Search quality may be getting worse. Samsung partners with Google to embrace AI after its move to number the number 2 spot in the smartphone market. Sam Altman says that we might be uncomfortable with new AI developments, self-checkout may be on its way out. And it turns out that incognito mode doesn’t mean
