Category Archives: Technology in the News

GoDaddy Website Builder Hit with $170 Million Patent Verdict: What It Means for Users

Your site is safe – but some features and content may be at risk Recently, a Delaware federal jury awarded $170 million to Express Mobile, Inc. in a patent infringement case against GoDaddy. The patents involved cover “runtime engine / … Continue reading →

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Google AI Says to put Elmer’s Glue in Your Pizza Sauce…How Smart Is AI Really?

Do you have that friend who always answers so confidently that everyone just assumes they must be right – even when they’re totally wrong? That’s basically what AI is like right now. And if you’ve got a friend that screenshots … Continue reading →

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Tech Layoffs 2025: AI and Tariffs Trigger Massive Job Cuts Across the Industry

It’s been a rough few months for tech – and it’s not just about Amazon anymore. The wave of layoffs that started with major names like Amazon, Google, and Meta has spread across the industry, and even beyond it. In … Continue reading →

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The Louvre’s Password Was ‘Louvre’: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity

It sounds almost unbelievable, but it’s true: reports say that the password protecting the Louvre’s video surveillance system was simply “Louvre.” For one of the world’s most famous museums, home to irreplaceable masterpieces, this is more than a surprising headline … Continue reading →

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GoFundMe Says “Sorry” After Creating Nonprofit Pages Without Permission

GoFundMe was in damage-control mode last week after sparking outrage from nonprofits nationwide. The crowdfunding platform quietly created fundraising pages for more than a million organizations – without ever asking their permission. The company says the idea was to make … Continue reading →

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How a Michigan Woman Used ChatGPT to Win $100,000 in the Powerball

Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old from Wyandotte, Michigan, has made headlines after winning $100,000 in the Powerball, using numbers suggested by ChatGPT. Yes, the AI chatbot that people normally use to draft emails or answer questions helped her pick a winning … Continue reading →

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Amazon’s Massive Outage Knocks Out Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, and More

The internet had a rough morning. In the early hours of October 20, Amazon Web Services (AWS) – the backbone of much of the web – went down, taking with it a long list of popular apps and services that … Continue reading →

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Meta’s Latest Move: Using AI Chat Conversations to Personalize Ads

Imagine chatting with Meta’s AI on Facebook or Instagram about your hobbies, weekend plans, or a new recipe you want to try – and then noticing that the next time you scroll, the ads seem spookily relevant to what you … Continue reading →

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Federal Workers’ Out-of-Office Emails Hijacked With Political Messages

Imagine setting your out-of-office reply to something neutral and polite – “I’ll get back to you once things return to normal” – only to discover later that it has been changed without your consent. And worse, the new version blames … Continue reading →

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