Russian code found in CDC and US Army apps, according to new report

Pushwhoosh is based Siberian town of Novosibirsk, but claims otherwise. Deposit Photos The app software company, Pushwoosh, boasts an impressive roster of clients including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the UK’s Labour Party, as well as the US Army. It’s offered coding and data processing support for over 8,000 apps, a venture that subsequently…

Self-driving cars are turning into hyperlocal weather stations

Waymo Weather phenomena can impact our travels, and self-driving cars are no different from us in that sense. Inclement conditions can create challenges for autonomous vehicles.  Reflections from wet roads can confuse cameras; and dirt and condensation from fog and mist can disrupt sensors, making it hard for cars to accurately perceive the world around…

VLC Player has been unbanned in India

India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT has removed a ban against the official website of popular media player application VLC Media Player that was instigated in February 2022. As reported by TechCrunch, the announcement of the ban being lifted came not from the ministry, but from New-Delhi based advocacy group Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF), which…

Dianne Feinstein could be third in line to the presidency as Senate president pro tempore. She appears unaware that she’s already declined the job.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein will be the chamber’s oldest currently-serving member, and the longest-serving Democrat, come January. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Dianne Feinstein’s office has said the 89-year-old doesn’t want to be president pro tempore of the Senate. That would put her third in line to the presidency, behind the vice…

Tesla, Mercedes, and Jeep cars give owners the most problems, Consumer Reports says. These are the most and least reliable brands.

The 2023 Toyota Highlander. Toyota Consumer Report issued its annual ranking of the most and least reliable car brands.  Toyota topped the list, while Mercedes-Benz came in last for the first time ever.  Consumer Reports gathered data on more than 300,000 vehicles.  With car prices through the roof, it’s more important than ever to buy…

Doctors explain why pending ‘ominous’ cuts to Medicare would limit healthcare for seniors in the new year

U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren was one of 46 signatories on a bipartisan letter calling for leadership to price hikes for Medicare recipients next year. Win McNamee/Getty Images Reimbursements for doctors who see Medicare patients are set to be cut by up to 8.5% starting next year. Doctors warn cuts will prevent seniors from getting vital…