Month: June 2024
Lawsuit over supply of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel by Dutch government
The US ships fighter jet parts produced by the Dutch to other countries for a global pool of spare parts. Israel also draws from that pool. The Dutch government has said it would fulfil the February verdict but announced it would appeal to the Supreme Court. Citing court documents, public broadcaster NOS said the Dutch
Social media privacy settings
Each platform provides different privacy settings that allow you to customise who can view your profile and posts. In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become integral to connecting, sharing, and communicating. However, with this increased connectivity comes the importance of safeguarding our privacy and personal information. staying vigilant and informed about privacy settings
Google Unpaid taxes to Italy
In 2017, Google, opens new tab paid 306 million euros because it was deemed to have a permanent establishment in Italy on the basis of its personnel operating in the country. Now the challenge has been mounted on the basis of the digital infrastructure it has in the country which allows it to operate and
Deepfake advancements
In the 21st century, with deepfakes in existence, it’s up to you whether to trust something you’re seeing and hearing over the phone, in a text or on a screen and it’s also your responsibility to verify, particularly when money is involved. Deepfake sophistication will grow as AI advances. In the near term, the best
Response to US Drone Flights Over Black Sea
Washington and Moscow have clashed before over U.S. drones in the Black Sea. In a 2023 incident, a Russian fighter jet damaged an American drone there, causing it to crash. A repeat of such a confrontation could further fuel tensions over the war in Ukraine. Russia’s Defense Minister ordered officials to prepare a “response” to
Rollout of Advanced ChatGPT Voice Mode
Voice Mode is part of the GPT-4o model OpenAI announced last month, and it boasts a more humanlike back-and-forth experience than prior models. Voice Mode can sing, tell jokes, translate between various languages, and tell stories.OpenAI confirms that it has delayed the rollout of its next-gen Voice Mode. The Voice Mode delay comes after OpenAI
NASA contact with SpaceX
NASA has awarded an $843 million contract to SpaceX to develop a “US Deorbit Vehicle.” This spacecraft will dock to the International Space Station in 2029 and then ensure the large facility makes a controlled reentry through Earth’s atmosphere before splashing into the ocean in 2030.NASA is also seeking to foster a commercial economy in
Xbox Gaming to Amazon
In 2022, Microsoft announced a similar partnership to bring Xbox’s cloud gaming to Samsung smart TVs, giving consumers a way to enjoy Xbox games without paying $499 for a console. Microsoft is bringing Xbox’s cloud gaming to select Amazon Fire TV Stick devices. Players will need a Bluetooth-enabled controller and a subscription to Xbox Game
Russian satellite blasts debris
A Russian satellite broke up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit overnight, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter, US space agencies said. The event occurred in an orbit near the International Space Station, prompting US astronauts on board to shelter in their spacecraft for roughly an hour.US Space
Nokia to sell submarine network to France
Nokia is planning to sell off its undersea internet cable business unit to France.That Nokia, a Finnish company, owns a submarine cable firm based in France is a consequence of the fate of former telecoms giant Alcatel-Lucent. The company was a merger of French telecom firm Alcatel and Lucent Technologies, which was formerly AT&T’s supplier