Tag: Tech

Trump SPAC Deal Finally Files a Proxy: 10 Key Details We Now Know

Seven months after announcing a SPAC merger, a social media company owned by former President Donald Trump has filed its proxy. Here are the key details from the more than 250 pages contained in the proxy filing. 1. New Name If the merger between Trump Media & Technology Group and Digital World Acquisition Corp is…


Social Media Has Made Political Discourse Bitter, Meaner: Australian PM

Political discourse has become more “bitter” and “mean” with social media transforming how people interact with each other, according to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. “I think social media is a real problem in our society. It has advantages, I have no doubt about that, but this is one of the reasons why—as a government—we’ve…


Maye Musk Says She’s Worried About Elon Musk’s Safety

As Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter bid rests in frozen animation, the billionaire’s mother says she is concerned about her son’s safety. “When I see all the malicious comments on Twitter, I really do worry about him, yes,” Maye Musk told “CBS Mornings” in a May 19 interview when co-host Gayle King asked about her thoughts…


Twitter Rolls Out New ‘Crisis Misinformation’ Policy

Twitter on Thursday said it is rolling out a new “crisis misinformation” policy that is intended to target false information during crises. “To determine whether claims are misleading, we require verification from multiple credible, publicly available sources, including evidence from conflict monitoring groups, humanitarian organizations, open-source investigators, journalists, and more,” Twitter said in a post…


Tesla Vehicles Can Be Hacked via Bluetooth Vulnerabilities: Research Paper

Tesla vehicles can be unlocked and operated using a new hacking method that employs Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), according to a research paper by analysts at NCC Group, a global expert in cybersecurity and risk mitigation. NCC created a tool for carrying out a new type of BLE relay attack that could be used on…


Receive Expert-Led Training on the Most Popular Microsoft Office Programs for Only $29

Sponsored Content No matter which industry you’re from, it’s likely that you’ve used—or still using—Microsoft Office. Despite the number of alternative options available, MS Office remains the gold standard when it comes to productivity and executing common tasks. But even if you’ve been familiar with its suite of programs for decades, you may not be…


Your iPhone Is Susceptible to Malware Attack Even When Switched Off

Apple Inc.’s iPhone is not immune to malware attacks when it is switched off, researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany said in a research paper titled “Evil Never Sleeps.” A new type of malware developed by researchers at the university can infest the iPhone. Even with a user-initiated shutdown, the iPhone can be located through the…


New SEC Filing Reveals Details of Musk’s Twitter Negotiations

A new filing released by the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 17 revealed further details of Elon Musk’s $44 billion deal to take Twitter private, giving the public a more complete picture of the negotiations leading up to the acquisition. The filing, submitted by Twitter Inc., describes a series of close negotiations between Musk and Twitter…


Audit Reveals Half of Biden’s Twitter Followers Are Fake as Musk Pauses Purchase: Newsweek

Nearly half of President Joe Biden’s followers on Twitter, which number about 22.2 million, are fake accounts, according to an audit conducted by Newsweek. Using an audit tool provided by software firm SparkToro, Newsweek discovered 49.3 percent of all Biden followers to be “fake followers.” The analysis took into consideration multiple factors such as new…


Train to Become a Travel Agent for Only $30

Sponsored Content With everyone and their mother trying to squeeze in previously postponed trips over the next couple of months, the travel industry is experiencing some kind of renaissance. But many of these revenge tourists had also forgotten the ABCs of traveling after putting their plans on the back burner for years, so they need…