Congress recently passed an extension to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), prolonging its validity until April 2024. The inclusion of this program in the $886 billion National Defence Authorization Act received bipartisan support, with the House passing it by a vote of 310 to 118. However, the reauthorization of Section 702
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In the ever-evolving world of technology, it can be tempting to jump on the latest deals and discounts. However, before you pull out your wallet, it’s important to critically evaluate whether these deals are truly worth your hard-earned money. In this article, we will analyze and break down some of the latest tech deals to
Signify, the parent company of popular smart lighting brands Philips Hue and WiZ, is undergoing a significant restructuring process to adapt to the volatile and uncertain market conditions. This strategic move reflects a shift in focus towards developing and marketing products for consumers and businesses, while reducing its involvement in manufacturing for other companies and
Smartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years, but one area that has always been a challenge to overcome is the limitations of the lenses. However, with the release of its new flagship smartphones, the Vivo X100 and X100 Pro, it seems that Vivo is determined to change that. These devices, which were
Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular, and with that comes the need for efficient energy management. Google’s Nest Renew service has recently joined forces with the OhmConnect energy management platform to create a new company called Renew Home. This collaboration, backed by venture capitalist firm Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) and with a $100 million investment,
In the ever-evolving landscape of online streaming, Twitch has found itself caught in the crossfire of controversy and criticism as it grapples with the challenge of moderating sexual content on its platform. With user-generated content often pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable, the company has faced backlash for its inconsistent handling of sexually
Apple, known for its sleek and innovative products, has recently released a revamped Apple TV app as part of its latest software updates. This update, known as tvOS 17.2, aims to enhance the user experience and position the Apple TV app as the ultimate streaming hub. But is this new direction a streaming revolution or
Over the past few hours, Reddit users around the world have been facing a major outage that disrupted the platform’s services. The outage varied in its impact, with some users not being able to see any posts or comments when logged out, while others experienced difficulties loading posts and comments on specific subreddits. However, the
In a recent consumer alerts blog post, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning about the dangers of scanning any QR code that you come across. This warning stems from the increasing number of QR code attacks that have been identified by cybersecurity experts. These attacks involve bad actors placing QR codes in inconspicuous
Microsoft’s AI Copilot, a feature in the Edge browser, has recently added a new capability of generating text summaries of videos. This feature has the potential to save users time by providing condensed versions of videos. However, the ability of Edge Copilot to summarize videos is still quite limited and comes with certain prerequisites. According