Monthly Archives: October 2022

Biden said Putin is ‘not joking’ about nuclear threats: ‘We have not faced the prospect of Armageddon since Kennedy and the Cuban missile crisis’

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin, arrive to meet at the ‘Villa la Grange’, June 16, 2021, in Geneva, Switzerland. Patrick Semansky, File/Associates Press Putin threatened the use of nuclear weapons after he announced a partial mobilization in September. Biden said at a fundraiser in New York City that he’s taking the threats…

Georgia prosecutor investigating Trump will go quiet this week to avoid the appearance of influencing the election. But indictments can come as early as December, per report

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. John Bazemore/AP Trump and his associates are being probed for attempts to subvert Georgia’s 2020 election results. Fulton County DA Fani Willis previously said people could face prison sentences for the allegations. The DA’s team is preparing to make moves after Election Day, CNN reported. Developments in Georgia’s special…

2K warns users their info has been stolen following breach of its help desk

Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Game company 2K on Thursday warned users to remain on the lookout for suspicious activity across their accounts following a breach last month that allowed a threat actor to obtain email addresses, names, and other sensitive information provided to 2K’s support team. The breach occurred on September 19, when the threat…

Google’s Guided Frame helps visually impaired individuals take better selfies

A demo of Guided Frame during Made By Google 2022. Google via YouTube For visually impaired individuals, taking a selfie isn’t a simple task, at least not on most devices. Today, Google announced its newest phones, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 pro, which include improved accessibility features, such as Guided Frame, a tool that coaches…

Amazon has 365 days to pour $150 million into diverse check writers

Amazon announced yesterday the launch of Amazon Catalytic Capital, a $150 million commitment focused on investing in underrepresented builders in tech. The initiative, according to a release, will invest in funds that back pre-seed and seed-stage startups built by Black, Latino, Indigenous, women and LGBTQIA+ founders. The goal is that the money will support more…