software

Billionaire chairman of WiseTech quits after allegations he exploited woman’s immigration status for sex

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Billionaire chairman of WiseTech quits after allegations he exploited woman’s immigration status for sex

‌Richard White, the embattled co-founder and executive chairman of Australian software giant WiseTech Global, is stepping down after allegations emerged that the billionaire businessman exploited a woman’s immigration status and financial insecurity for sex.  Shares of WiseTech – which offers software that companies can use to manage and streamline logistics – soared by as much … Read more

CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads

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CA Dems could stick families with higher insurance costs — and new tax on software downloads

California Democrats agreed this week to tax-related proposals that could raise health insurance premiums and slap a new tax on software downloads — as critics blast the deal for piling on costs at the worst possible time. California lawmakers inked a $356 billion state budget late Monday that will be negotiated and finalized with Gov. … Read more

Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

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Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

A majority of Americans believe software updates are making their devices worse, not better, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found a majority (54 percent) believe it’s done to push them towards premium features or device upgrades. And just as many (55 percent) believe updates are designed to only make sense … Read more

Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

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Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to dangerous software glitch

Have they lost their Way-mo? Alphabet’s glitch-plagued robo-cab subsidiary has yet another speed bump. Waymo has recalled 3,800 autonomous taxis after identifying a bug that allowed the vehicles to drive into standing water, per a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) website. According to the NHTSA, which is probing the mishap, the software … Read more

Ford recalls over 4 million pickups, SUVs due to software glitch that could cause brake, light failure

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Ford recalls over 4 million pickups, SUVs due to software glitch that could cause brake, light failure

Ford Motor said Thursday it is recalling 4.3 million pickup trucks and SUVs in the US because a software error may cause trailer brakes not to function and exterior lights to fail. The automaker said the recall covers the 2021 through 2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, Maverick along with some Ranger and E-Transit vehicles. … Read more

Thrifty Gen Zers love used smartphones: ‘Software innovations aren’t doing a lot for me’

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Thrifty Gen Zers love used smartphones: ‘Software innovations aren’t doing a lot for me’

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Gen Zers are taking their thrifting obsession to the next level, this time with their smartphones. The tech-savvy generation isn’t opting for brand-new iPhones — instead, they are settling for mint-condition refurbished ones for a fraction of the original sale price. “With incremental improvements between new smartphone versions, … Read more

‘Unusually scary’ bug in Apple Vision Pro allows hackers to fill your room with spiders, bats

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‘Unusually scary’ bug in Apple Vision Pro allows hackers to fill your room with spiders, bats

Talk about a software bug. A tech expert discovered “an unusually ‘scary’ vulnerability” in the Apple Vision Pro headset which lets hackers flood your virtual reality with spiders, bats and other spooky terrors. In other words, while sitting calmly in your living room with the headgear on, an army of arachnids may pop out of … Read more

New iOS 18 update displays clock even when iPhone is dead

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New iOS 18 update displays clock even when iPhone is dead

It’s about time for an update like this. Apple’s iOS 18 update for iPhones and other devices appears to have a very subtle, yet handy upgrade for people with dead phones. In the fall when the new operating system is released, even if your battery is zapped, the current time will still be displayed in … Read more

iPhone iOS 17.5 update makes users’ old deleted photos, nudes reappear: ‘So uncomfortable’

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iPhone iOS 17.5 update makes users’ old deleted photos, nudes reappear: ‘So uncomfortable’

iPhone users are causing some much-dreaded déjà vu. The latest Apple update iOS 17.5 — which the company recently urged users to instantly download — is causing years-long deleted photos to reappear on phones. One person was shocked to see erased, nude photos they had taken with their partner three years ago suddenly pop up … Read more

African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software ‘error’

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African weather system generating rumors of UFOs and 80-foot waves, blamed on software ‘error’

Alien and conspiracy theorists showed up in full force last week after a weather modeling software “error” showed an anomaly the size of Texas moving up the African coastline while generating waves bigger than 80 feet high. Ventusky is an application that presents weather and meteorological data to allow people to monitor developments anywhere in the world. According to … Read more