Authorities denied a ransom demanded for unlocking district computer servers after they released documents containing Social Security numbers, student grades and other private information stolen from a large public-school district in Las Vegas. The illegal release last weekend of sensitive information from the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, …
Read More »Grocers stockpile, create ‘epidemic’ palettes ahead of winter
Grocery stores and food companies are preparing for a potential surge in sales amid a new surge in Covid-19 cases and the upcoming holiday rush. Supermarkets store groceries and store them early in preparation for the fall and winter months, while some health experts warn that the country could see …
Read More »AirPods Pro is even better after one year
When some new gadget hits the shelves, I always have the question: “Is this shiny new thing worth it?” Readers rightly want to know what an upgrade is, and whether it pays off their hard earned green. Reviewers like me rarely come to talk about how devices work, but it’s …
Read More »U.S. Sets export restrictions on China’s top chip maker
Department of Commerce Computer-chip companies have been told that they must obtain a license before exporting some of the technology to China’s largest semiconductor manufacturer, which is a blow to China’s efforts to compete in advanced technology. The department made the requirement in a letter to the computer-chip industry on …
Read More »These charts show a silver lining of possible epidemics
Maybe this winter won’t be so bad after all. US and COVID-19 possible twindemic and year-end influenza brackets in the northern hemisphere while other countries, the South-of-the-equator give a ray of hope to countries such as Australia, Argentina and South Africa when: they already have a season of their mild …
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