At least two dozen Air Force jets across at least five aircraft fleets reportedly were found to have potentially problematic tail pins. The E-3 Sentry aerial target tracking planes, airborne warning and control system planes, became the latest to undergo inspection for subpar tail pins, according to the Military Times. …
Read More »Labor board decision could force Google to negotiate with YouTube contractors
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Alphabet, Google’s parent company, should be considered a joint employer for a group of YouTube Music contractors. The workers are currently attempting to organize with the Alphabet Worker’s Union, and the NLRB’s decision could mean that the tech giant has to negotiate …
Read More »How to check that you’re not accidentally sharing your location
Our phones have a knack of sharing more about our lives even after we think we’ve asked it not to — especially tracking your exact location. There is a lot to consider when sharing your location, and there is still a lot to think about even when you want this …
Read More »Ford’s self-repossessing car patent is a nightmare of the connected-car future
The electric and digital transformation of the car industry comes with a lot of promises for a better tomorrow. Electric vehicles could dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector; connected cars will give us access to services and features we don’t currently enjoy; over-the-air software updates could eliminate high …
Read More »New online travel tool makes it easier to use points instead of paying for hotel stays
A new online travel tool is helping you save money and use loyalty points much more easily to book your next stay around the world. I love travel. I love planning a trip. What I do not love is going from one hotel program and credit card points account to see how …
Read More »Ring Alarm will require a subscription for most basic features later this month
Yet another company will charge its customers more money for using existing features as the subscription-based smart home becomes the norm. Amazon-owned Ring is making several free features part of its paid subscription program starting on March 29th. As of that date, if you have a Ring video doorbell or …
Read More »How hackers find out if you’re a high-value target before stealing
Organizations in the United States and Germany are now being targeted by a new hacker known as TA886. The custom malware is performing surveillance and data theft on infected systems and according to Proofpoint, has been doing so since October 2022. CLICK TO GET KURT’S CYBERGUY NEWSLETTER WITH QUICK TIPS, TECH …
Read More »Metroid Fusion is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week
In Metroid Fusion, interstellar bounty hunter Samus Aran is attacked by an X parasite while exploring the mysterious planet SR388. This organism is not only deadly, but it can mimic the abilities of any creature it infects — including Samus herself! Saved from the brink thanks to an infusion of …
Read More »This iPhone charging feature is facing scrutiny: report
An iPhone charging feature aimed at reducing a user’s carbon footprint is reportedly receiving criticism. Clean Energy Charging is built into recent versions of the tech giant’s iOS 16 software. In October, Apple called on the global supply chain to decarbonize by 2030. It was released in an October update, …
Read More »Best cheap Kindle deals March 2023
When it comes to finding a device to use to read your ebooks, you have a few options to choose from. You can always buy a tablet or use your phone, but those devices are multipurpose and can be used for a ton of things, like surfing the web or …
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