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Massive Fastly internet outage causes swathes of websites to go dark
Swaths of websites went down on Tuesday morning after an outage at the cloud computing services provider Fastly. Internet users were unable to access major news outlets, e-commerce platforms, and even government websites. Everyone from Amazon to the New York Times to the White House was affected. At around... Read more
2022 Ford Maverick pickup wows with standard hybrid tech, ultra-low price
Meet the 2022 Ford Maverick small pickup, the latest part of the Blue Oval’s bid to offer the most comprehensive lineup of trucks in the automotive business. Promising a unique blend of versatility, fuel efficiency and bargain-basement pricing, this compact, unibody-based model could revolutionize America’s truck market when it... Read more
Could Brain Training Help Address Police Brutality?
In sport, that might be using the angle of an opponent’s hips to predict which way they’re going to move, says Hall, who played baseball, basketball, and American football as a child. In policing, it could be someone’s body language, or the way they angle their car when you... Read more
Whatfix secures $90M to power contextual guidance in enterprise apps
Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Whatfix, a “digital adoption” platform that enterprises use to bake user support tools into their software, has raised $90 million in a series D round of funding. With every company now a software company, this has created demand for tools... Read more
Razer partners with ClearBot to reduce ocean plastics
Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Razer said it has partnered with marine-waste cleaning firm ClearBot to reduce pollution from ocean plastics. In celebration of World Oceans Day, the partnership will complement Razer’s own “green investment” efforts to help sustainability-focused startups by equipping them with... Read more
Sweet Tooth: That ending explained and all your questions answered
Christian Convery plays Gus, the 10-year-old half-human and half-deer boy. Netflix If you’ve just finished the heartfelt fairytale that is Netflix‘s Sweet Tooth, then it’s time to delve into what it all means. The timely themes, exploring fear of the other and vigilantes, make Sweet Tooth resonate more than ever... Read more
What’s New in Apple’s iOS 15: Top Features Coming to Your iPhone
Safari is now easier to use with one hand. The URL bar is now situated on the bottom, and it hides away when you scroll to maximize your screen’s real estate. You’ll notice Safari looks a lot more similar to the interface on macOS or your iPad on the... Read more
Capgemini: Banks roll out digital experiences to compete with fintech
Elevate your enterprise data technology and strategy at Transform 2021. Despite a volatile environment, the fintech sector reported 11% year-over-year deal activity growth in Q4 2020, after four consecutive years of decline, IT services and consulting company Capgemini found in its latest World FinTech Report. Fintechs with a diverse... Read more
Apple iOS 15’s new privacy features
Apple announced on Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) that its upcoming iOS 15 update will give iPhone users even more insight and control over their own data. Among other updates, you’ll soon be able to see who your apps are sharing your data with; you’ll be... Read more
US seizes $2.3 million Colonial Pipeline paid to ransomware attackers
Getty Images The FBI said it has seized $2.3 million paid to the ransomware attackers who paralyzed the network of Colonial Pipeline and touched off gasoline and jet fuel supply disruptions up and down the East Coast last month. In dollar amounts, the sum represents about half of the... Read more