Enlarge A security firm and the US government are advising the public to immediately stop using a popular GPS tracking device or to at least minimize exposure to it, citing a host of vulnerabilities that make it possible for hackers to remotely disable cars while they’re moving, track location histories, disarm alarms, and cut off...
Netflix adds “extra home” fee, will block usage in other homes if you don’t pay
Enlarge Four months ago, Netflix began its crackdown on password sharing by creating an “extra member” fee for users who share accounts with people they don’t live with. The extra member fee of about $2 to $3 per month was implemented in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru, with Netflix saying it would evaluate the rollout...
Amazon C.E.O. Andy Jassy Breaks From the Bezos Way
Jeff Bezos’ successor has set himself apart with a hands-on approach in Washington.
Servers running Digium Phones VoiP software are getting backdoored
Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Servers running the open source Asterisk communication software for Digium VoiP services are under attack by hackers who are managing to commandeer the machines to install web shell interfaces that give the attackers covert control, researchers have reported. Researchers from security firm Palo Alto Networks said they suspect the hackers are...
(BPRW) Urban Alliance Receives $10 Million Investment to Connect More Young People To Equitable Career Pathways and Workforce Training
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, DC, – Urban Alliance, a national nonprofit that connects young people to paid internships, workforce training and career pathways, received a $10 million investment from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Thi
(BPRW) Have Experience, Will Succeed: Black Philanthropist Expands Professional Opportunities For Students of Color Via New internXL Platform
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON — Internships have proven to be a game-changer, helping college students, determine the career path that is right for them and providing a chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience in their field of interest. One study foun
Elon Musk Responds to Twitter’s Lawsuit Over $44 Billion Deal
Mr. Musk formally responded to Twitter’s attempt to force him to buy the company, arguing that there was no reason to hurry the case.
Cryptomining Capacity in U.S. Rivals Energy Use of Houston, Findings Show
The findings, by a congressional investigation, highlight how the surge in activity has caused consumers’ electrical bills to rise and makes it harder to fight global warming.
In a Post-Roe World, the Future of Digital Privacy Looks Even Grimmer
The sheer amount of tech tools and knowledge required to discreetly seek an abortion underlines how wide open we are to surveillance.
For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws
Companies say their A.I.-powered tools are the best way to fix accessibility problems online, but many blind people find they make websites harder to use.

