Tubi streaming growth rivals major players with ad supported model

LOS ANGELES — Tubi, the Fox Corp.-owned free streaming platform, is gaining traction in the competitive streaming market, drawing viewers who prefer ad supported content and helping the company reach profitability this year. The platform has long been considered part of a secondary tier of streaming services alongside lower budget offerings such as Pluto TV … Read more

US visa denial affects UK social media campaigners amid international dispute

Two British social media campaigners are among five individuals recently denied entry to the United States, after the State Department accused them of trying to “coerce” American technology platforms into restricting free speech, officials said Monday. Imran Ahmed, former Labour adviser and head of the Centre for Countering Digital Hate, and Clare Melford, CEO of … Read more

Russia moon nuclear project set to power joint lunar research station by 2036

MOSCOW — Russia has announced plans for a moon nuclear project within the next decade to support its lunar space program and a joint research station with China, highlighting the country’s renewed push in space exploration amid growing international competition. Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, signed a contract with the Lavochkin Association aerospace company to develop … Read more

AI powered Santa trackers blend holiday tradition with modern technology

On Christmas Eve, a familiar question echoes in homes around the world Where is Santa right now? What began decades ago as a simple novelty has evolved into a global digital tradition.  Today, AI powered Santa trackers from organizations such as the North American Aerospace Defense Command and Google combine mapping technology, artificial intelligence and … Read more

Japan Approves Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Plant Restart, World’s Largest Reactor Site

Japan has moved closer to restarting the world’s largest nuclear power facility, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s long and cautious return to nuclear energy nearly fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped public trust and energy policy.  A regional vote this week cleared a key political hurdle for the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant … Read more

Steam servers recover after widespread outage impacts millions of users

Steam services were restored late Sunday night after a widespread Steam outage temporarily disrupted access for millions of users around the world.  For roughly an hour, gamers reported being unable to sign in, launch games or use online features on the world’s largest PC gaming platform.  The disruption triggered a surge of complaints across social … Read more

PG&E outages in San Francisco leave 130,000 without electricity with no timeline for restoration

San Francisco — Nearly 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco were left without power Saturday in a series of widespread blackouts that darkened entire neighborhoods, disrupted transit, and left city officials scrambling to coordinate a response.  Pacific Gas and Electric Co., the region’s largest utility provider, reported no immediate timeline for restoring electricity. The … Read more

San Francisco Power Outage Leaves Over 40,000 Customers Without Electricity

A widespread San Francisco power outage left more than forty thousand customers without electricity Saturday morning, disrupting daily routines, public transit and traffic across large sections of the city’s west side.  The outages, reported as unplanned by Pacific Gas and Electric Co., affected residential and commercial areas from the Inner Sunset to the Presidio, according … Read more

US and Venezuela intensify Caribbean GPS jamming, raising risks for civilian aviation and maritime traffic

An escalating military standoff between the United States and Venezuela has led both sides to jam satellite navigation signals across parts of the Caribbean, according to satellite data and defense officials, increasing the risk of accidents for civilian aircraft and maritime traffic that rely on GPS technology. The surge in Caribbean GPS jamming reflects parallel … Read more

UK government hack confirmed, Foreign Office systems breached in October

LONDON — British officials confirmed Friday that the UK government hack detected in October affected systems at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident and the security of sensitive data. Trade Department Minister Chris Bryant acknowledged the breach during an interview on Times Radio, partially validating media reports … Read more