In a recent announcement, AT&T disclosed that hackers managed to steal call and message data from nearly all of its customers over a six-month period in 2022, affecting approximately 90 million people. The breach involved the illegal download of AT&T customer data from a third-party cloud platform. The company assured that the access point used
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been hailed as a promising tool for people with disabilities, offering innovative solutions to enhance accessibility and promote independence. Japanese eSports gamer Mashiro, who is blind, recently tested the latest version of AI chatbot ChatGPT on his way to a stadium for a Para eSports meet-up. Mashiro expressed his desire to
Star Wars Outlaws, the highly anticipated title from Massive Entertainment, represents a journey that goes beyond mere fandom. The developers at the Malmo-based studio spent years crafting a game that embodies the essence of George Lucas’s iconic franchise. Mathias Karlson, a game developer, reflects on the transition from being a fan of Star Wars to
Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries are a promising advancement in technology, offering enhanced energy density and safety compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, despite their benefits, these batteries pose a challenge when it comes to recycling. The current recycling methods focus on recovering metals from the cathodes, leaving other components to go to waste. A team
Renewable energy sources have become increasingly important in the quest for sustainable development and carbon neutrality. Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have recently made a significant breakthrough in solar technology by developing highly efficient, printable, and stable perovskite solar cells. Unlike traditional solar cells, the new perovskite solar cells can be
NASCAR, the premier motorsports series in North America, recently took a monumental step towards the future of racing by unveiling its first-ever electric racecar in downtown Chicago. Partnering with renowned companies such as Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, and electrification company ABB, NASCAR aimed to showcase a high-performance electric vehicle and test the waters of fan interest
After the global police operations earlier this year that targeted cybercrime gangs, experts have noticed a shift in tactics among these criminal groups. With prominent groups like LockBit being dismantled, the landscape of cybercrime has changed. While the takedowns of these groups have been successful in disrupting their activities, experts caution that new groups are
Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering has developed a new catalyst that can efficiently convert captured carbon into valuable products. This breakthrough comes as a significant advancement in the field of carbon capture and storage, offering more economically favorable techniques that can be integrated into existing industrial processes. The catalyst
The AI sector in China has been displaying confidence and resilience in the face of restrictions imposed by Western countries. This was evident at a major fair in Shanghai, where companies showcased cutting-edge products developed by a growing pool of young talent. The country’s generative AI industry has experienced explosive growth, with China being the
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is currently undergoing a significant upgrade to cater to the increasing need for high-precision positioning services across different sectors. The objective of these new services is to offer decimeter-level accuracy within minutes, a substantial enhancement compared to the existing capabilities. This upgrade is essential for the development of innovative