Slow government response to Post Office scandal compensation forces new legislation

[ad_1] Government’s slow progress compensating subpostmasters who had their lives ruined by one of its organisations, the Post Office, has forced it to legislate to allow it to extend its own deadline. The government has introduced legislation to ensure subpostmasters who suffered as a result of the Post Office Horizon scandal can receive compensation … Read more

Booking.com customers warned of ‘well-designed scam’ putting details for sale on dark web | Science & Tech News

[ad_1] Booking.com customers have been warned of a “well-designed scam” that has seen account details sold on the dark web. Cybersecurity firm Secureworks said criminals are targeting the website’s partner hotels to steal user details. They then send phishing emails to the customers, claiming their reservation will be cancelled if they do not provide payment … Read more

New AI Security Guidelines Published by NCSC, CISA & 21 International Agencies

[ad_1] The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, the U.S.’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies from 16 other countries have released new guidelines on the security of artificial intelligence systems. The Guidelines for Secure AI System Development are designed to guide developers in particular through the design, development, deployment and operation of AI … Read more

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Disabling NameDrop

[ad_1] iOS 17 has been in the hands of Apple fans for several months now. This means users have had plenty of time to assess all of the new features the tech giant’s latest upgrade brought. While some features have been praised for being super helpful or fun to use, others haven’t had the same fanfare.  One … Read more

Cybertruck Preview: What to expect at the delivery event

[ad_1] Tesla is about to deliver the first Cybertrucks to customers at a delivery event, held at their Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. The controversial design makes Cybertruck one of the most loved and most hated vehicles and products in a very long time, with almost nobody landing in the middle. Today we learned that Tesla … Read more

Preventing a Tax Hit When Selling Rental Propertythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Investing in rental properties can supply investors with steady revenue streams that cover the mortgage while supplying some extra profits each month. When such properties are ultimately sold, investors stand to enjoy substantial windfalls. But these selling events can trigger significant long-term capital gains tax liabilities. Case in point: That tax rate is 15% if … Read more

Charlie Munger’s ‘Awfully Easy Money’ Tells Story Of Tokyo’s Dilemma

[ad_1] Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett (L) and Charlie Munger. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images The Bank of Japan’s balance sheet has long since topped the size of the nation’s $4.7 trillion economy. But whether officials feel ready to exit quantitative easing may hinge on a much smaller figure: $71 billion. That’s how much Governor Kazuo … Read more

A look at HP’s latest tech

[ad_1] Sustainable materials used in manufacture include a cover and keyboard frame containing up to 90 per cent post-industrial recycled metal. And you can keep switching the Spectre Fold from one form to another time and time again: the foldable panel and integrated hinge have been designed for durability, HP says. HP Envy Move PC … Read more

NASA astronauts sign their moon rocket

[ad_1] It’s surely the least important part of their preparations, but this week the four Artemis II astronauts had the pleasure of signing their names on a section of the launch vehicle that will blast them toward the moon in a year from now. NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch, and CSA … Read more

In a Shaky Oil Market, OPEC Has Bitter Decisions to Make

[ad_1] These are tricky times for the world’s major oil producers: Prices are lower, the health of the global economy is uncertain, and, even as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries tries to cut output, supplies from other producers, notably the United States, are growing. No wonder the group postponed its year-end meeting. Initially … Read more

Re:Invent 2023: Selipsky cues Q to project future shape of work

[ad_1] Amazon Web Services (AWS) chief executive Adam Selipsky added his voice to the chorus of IT company leaders who have promoted a revolutionary vision of what generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can achieve during his keynote speech at the supplier’s Re:Invent show in Las Vegas. In an onstage interview with Dario Amodei, founder and … Read more

Photos and more from the NYC ceremonythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] It’s officially Christmas at Rockefeller Center And just like that, after 91 years of tradition, the massive and iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been lit, officially ringing in the Christmas spirit from New York and around the world. A view of the lit tree during the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in … Read more

Don’t dismiss this ‘expensive’ investment trust. It offers excellent value for money

[ad_1] Financial district Investment trusts are currently so cheap that what would normally be considered extreme discounts are failing to excite even the most ardent of bargain seekers. Indeed, it would be unsurprising for potential investors to dismiss any listed fund that fails to trade at a double-digit discount, such is the abundance of ultra-cheap … Read more

Best iPhone apps and games of 2023 officially revealed by Apple and AI even won a prize – check for all 14 now

[ad_1] APPLE has revealed its official list of the very best apps and games for 2023. The annual App Store Awards showcase the must-have downloads for your iPhone, iPad and more. 1 AllTrails won Apple’s iPhone App of the Year AwardsCredit: AllTrails / Apple Apple’s in-house experts hand-picked the winners, and the top iPhone app … Read more

Apple and Google avoid naming ChatGPT as their ‘app of the year,’ picking AllTrails and Imprint instead

[ad_1] Both Apple and Google today announced their best apps and games of the year, with the hiking and biking companion AllTrails winning as Apple’s iPhone App of the Year in 2023, while the educational app Imprint: Learn Visually won as Google Play’s best app. Meanwhile, Apple and Google agreed on their Game of the … Read more

Israel, Hamas Agree to Extend Truce by One Daythedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 30, 2023 12:23 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) Israel and Hamas agreed to extend the temporary truce by one day, following the release of 16 hostages held by militants in Gaza. Qatar announced the extension early Thursday. Copyright ©2023 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8 [ad_2]

Occidental Petroleum in Talks to Buy Permian Producer CrownRock

[ad_1] Occidental Petroleum is in talks to buy CrownRock, a major energy producer in the west Texas area of the Permian basin, continuing a frenzy of deal making in the oil patch. A deal for the closely held company, which could be valued well above $10 billion including debt, could come together soon assuming the … Read more

Newport Beach police investigate claim Thunder guard Josh Giddey had improper relationship with minorthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Newport Beach police investigate claims that OKC Thunder player had improper relations with minor Newport Beach police investigate claims that OKC Thunder player had improper relations with minor 00:32 An investigation by Newport Beach police into allegations that an NBA player had an inappropriate relationship with an underage girl continues Wednesday the department confirmed.  … Read more

Okta Hack Update Shows Challenges in Rapid Cyber Disclosures

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 29, 2023 6:04 pm ET|WSJ Pro Okta is delaying product updates and internal projects by 90 days as it works to shore up its security architecture. “The stakes are high and we will do whatever it takes to protect our current and future customers,” Chief Executive Todd McKinnon said in an earnings … Read more

Elon Musk tells off Disney’s Iger, other fleeing advertisers in Dealbook interview

[ad_1] Stung by an advertiser boycott and accusations of antisemitism, Elon Musk didn’t hide his hurt feelings in an onstage interview at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit conference. “Go f— yourself,” he said to the advertisers who have fled social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Then, apparently addressing Disney chief executive Bob Iger in … Read more

Manipur’s oldest armed group UNLF signs peace agreement; Shah calls it ‘historic milestone’thedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Manipur violence: Timeline of clashes, issues with Kuki community & the road ahead Manipur’s oldest armed group United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has signed a peace agreement with the Central and the state (Manipur) government in the national capital, with Home Minister Amit Shah terming the development a “historic milestone”. In a post on … Read more

Black Banx CEOs mission in a competitive market

[ad_1] “To provide a global financial platform, allowing instant access to everyone, where money can flow in real-time.” This is the visionary mission statement of German billionaire Michael Gastauer for his brainchild, Black Banx which currently makes waves in the current competitive financial market. Black Banx, with its mission rooted in creating a borderless financial … Read more

Why Andrew Tate May Have Chosen To Live In Romania

[ad_1] She continued, “Andrew is a controversial public character.” In an apparent attempt to show that Tate is prone to hyperbole, she added, “He said he has laser vision, that he doesn’t sleep, that tigers don’t attack him because they have an agreement.” Petrescu also said that in one of Tate’s online videos, he says … Read more

Here Are the Most Annoying iOS 17 Features, and How You Can Fix Them

[ad_1] If you have a supported iPhone, you’re able to download iOS 17, the latest iteration of Apple’s iOS software. Launched alongside the iPhone 15 family back in September, the new iPhone OS brings a few cool new features to iPhones, like StandBy mode, interactive widgets, full-screen contact posters for phone calls, an improved and more personalized autocorrect and … Read more

Announcing the search for a new provost | WSU Insiderthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] By Kirk Schulz, System PresidentWashington State University When we began developing the OneWSU initiative in 2019, we did so with the recognition that Washington State University needed a formalized organization of system and campus-specific resources to better adapt to the changing needs of our communities. The implementation of this structure has improved transparency … Read more

Why we should worry about AI

[ad_1] Less than a fortnight ago, OpenAI’s co-founder and chief executive, Sam Altman, was ousted by the board of the non-profit entity that sits above the for-profit company that Microsoft owns 49 per cent of and which commercialises the group’s AI products. A revolt by the staff – 95 per cent of whom threatened to … Read more

Spotify Wrapped 2023 adds an AI DJ and Blend to the annual personalized insights

[ad_1] Spotify’s anticipated year-end review, Spotify Wrapped, has arrived today with several new features in store — including an analysis of your listening habits called “Me in 2023,” which describes not what you stream, but how; “Sound Town,” which matches you with a city based on your listening history and shared artists affinity; and a … Read more

Council will not light Hanukkah candles this year over concerns they could be vandalised due to war in Gazathedigitalchaps

[ad_1] A COUNCIL will not light Hanukkah candles this year over concerns they could be vandalised. Havering council in East London has said it would be “unwise” for the menorah, a nine-branched candelabrum lit during the eight-day ­Jewish holiday, to be installed outside the town hall in Romford. 1 Havering Council will not light Hanukkah … Read more

‘Go F*ck Yourself:’ Elon Musk Tells Companies That Have Paused X Ad Buys To Leave

[ad_1] At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone. Our News, Politics and Culture teams invest time and care working on … Read more

Shares, not bonds, are still the best long-term income investment

[ad_1] Indeed, with interest rates likely to fall as inflation undershoots the Bank of England’s 2pc target over the coming years, according to its own forecasts, share prices are set to be positively catalysed to a far greater extent than bond prices.  In turn, an improving economic outlook prompted by a more accommodative monetary policy is likely to … Read more

G.M. to Cut Spending on Cruise Self-Driving Unit

[ad_1] General Motors is slowing the expansion of its Cruise automated driving division and significantly cutting spending at the unit after suspending operations in response to growing safety concerns about its driverless cars. The company had been planning to roll out a ride service in San Francisco and three other cities and begin testing Cruise … Read more

Biden’s Exit Should Concern Climate Change Activists

[ad_1] US President Joe Biden speaks during climate change virtual summit from the East Room of the White … [+] House campus April 22, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) AFP via Getty Images The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden will not be attending COP28. While it is … Read more

Paula Vennells’ email fuelled Post Office Horizon cult, inquiry told

[ad_1] Disgraced former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells sent out a company-wide email to counteract a Computer Weekly investigation that revealed the problems subpostmasters were experiencing with the Horizon computer system, according to a former executive. Giving evidence in the latest hearing at the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal, David Pardoe, … Read more

Elon Musk and Others to Speak at DealBook Summit: Live Updates

[ad_1] This year’s DealBook Summit will include conversations with global leaders and powerful figures from Wall Street, Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Each has been at the heart of the news this year and will be at the center of some of the biggest events in the months ahead. Kamala Harris was elected vice president of … Read more

Best Phone Under $300 – CNET

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 29, 2023 2:30 a.m. PT Written by  Mike Sorrentino Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Mike Sorrentino Senior Editor Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for Mobile, … Read more

Biden set to attack Maga Republicans in appearance in far-right representative Lauren Boebert’s district – live | US Congressthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] Biden to attack Maga in appearance at far-right representative Boebert’s district Joanna Walters Joe Biden will promote his economic and clean energy policies this afternoon in Colorado, while taking on rightwing Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a close ally of former president Donald Trump, Reuters reports. Biden, who blamed Trump at a fundraising event in … Read more

A Different Approach In Small Business Lending

[ad_1] The financial industry, once a symbol of stability and predictability, is now in the throes of a major transformation. Traditional banking structures, long considered the bedrock of this industry, are now being challenged by alternative solutions armed with cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approaches. This trend signifies more than just a change in processes. It’s … Read more

Merchant: Taylor Lorenz on how L.A. shaped the modern internet

[ad_1] The influencers have won. Digital media institutions are crumbling. We have pivoted to video. The internet of the 2020s is dominated by a handful of platforms — Instagram, TikTok, Spotify, YouTube — and the creators who rule them. Now even the mighty entertainment industry is in their thrall. The story of how we got … Read more

Amazon finally releases its own AI-powered image generator

[ad_1] Amazon is releasing an image generator — joining the ranks of the many, many other tech giants and startups that have already done so. During a keynote at its re:Invent conference this morning, Amazon debuted Titan Image Generator, which is now available in preview for AWS customers on Bedrock, Amazon’s AI development platform. A … Read more

Ottolenghi forced to cut restaurant opening hours amid chef shortage

[ad_1] Celebrity chef Yotam Ottolenghi is credited with popularising ingredients such as date molasses and sumac in Britain – Andrew Crowley Yotam Ottolenghi, the chef credited with popularising ingredients such as date molasses and sumac in Britain, has been forced to cut opening hours at his restaurants amid a shortage of chefs. Emilio Foa, chief … Read more

Two Friends Made An Unintelligent Chatbot

[ad_1] There are many reasons to be panicked about AI text generators like ChatGPT. The AI might allow students to cheat their way through AP exams. It might give you bad information about how compound interest works, like when CNET used AI to write SEO-friendly explainers on personal finance. It might try to seduce you … Read more

Ikea launching 3 new smart home safety gadgets in 2024

[ad_1] Ikea It looks like Ikea is getting further invested in the smart home space, as the company plans to launch three new smart home safety products in 2024. The lineup includes a window sensor, motion sensor, and water sensor, and all three sync with the existing Dirigera Hub for easy operation and customization. The … Read more

Cigna, Humana in Talks for Blockbuster Merger

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 29, 2023 12:24 pm ET Cigna and Humana are in talks for a combination that would create a new powerhouse in the health-insurance industry.  The companies are discussing a stock-and-cash deal that could be finalized by the end of the year, assuming the talks don’t fall apart, according to people familiar with the matter. … Read more

Don’t Be Afraid of the iPhone’s NameDrop Feature, Experts Say

[ad_1] Police departments from New Jersey to California have been sounding the alarm in recent days about NameDrop, a new feature of the Apple iPhone’s latest operating system that allows users to wirelessly exchange contact information. Apple declined to comment, but experts say the warnings that “scammers and thieves” could exploit the feature to harvest … Read more

Law enforcement dismembers major ransomware operation in Ukraine

[ad_1] In a joint operation undertaken with law enforcement agencies from across Europe and the US, the Ukrainian authorities have taken five major players in the ransomware ecosystem into custody, including an alleged ringleader. The accused men were arrested on 21 November following coordinated raids on 30 properties in Kyiv, Cherkasy, Rivne and Vinnytsia. … Read more

Here’s Everything To Know About Name Drop on Apple Watch

[ad_1] The Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2 hit shelves a couple of months ago, and these new additions brought all sorts of exciting features to compatible Apple Watches with them. It seems that the new upgrades have a theme this year.  Apple seems to be focusing on connectivity this year, with features designed … Read more

Was Dutch version of Omid Scobie book ‘which named two racist royals’ REALLY an error in translation? Experts say it’s ‘hard to believe’ names could be included in mistranslation – and suggest Sussexes’ biographer could have written a different versionthedigitalchaps

[ad_1] An apparent ‘translation error’ that saw the alleged ‘royal racists’ named in the Dutch version of Omid Scobie’s new book was today thrown into doubt by commentators. Royal experts asked how it was possible to ‘mistranslate two names’ after copies of the book in the Netherlands appeared to identify two royals who were said … Read more

Steps to Financial Health You Can Implement Today

[ad_1] When it comes to investing in your future and building financial health, there’s no time like the present. While Social Security and Medicare provide a safety net for many people in retirement, these programs won’t be enough to sustain you in times of need. From newsanyway.com, here are steps you can take today to … Read more

Apple Music Replay live and even ‘beats Spotify Wrapped’ – where to find it including ‘milestone tracker’

[ad_1] APPLE Music Replay is finally live, letting you relive your year of listening. The service even beat Spotify Wrapped – arriving just before the rival recap on Wednesday, November 29. 1 Apple Music Replay is finally here, and it’s very easy to viewCredit: Apple You can see the songs and albums you’ve been most … Read more