Recently, Amazon Kindle users faced an outage that prevented them from downloading both new and previously purchased books to their e-readers. The issue was noted on Amazon’s support forums and Reddit, causing frustration among users who rely on their Kindles for reading. Amazon devices spokesperson, Jackie Burke, acknowledged the problem and mentioned that it was
Bitcoin’s price took a steep dive to around $57,000 per coin after the U.S. Federal Reserve released minutes from its June meeting indicating that the central bank is not yet prepared to cut interest rates. This drop in value marked the lowest point for Bitcoin in the past two months. The digital currency fell approximately
When it comes to tablets, Apple’s iPad series often steals the spotlight. However, not everyone is willing or able to shell out large sums of money for a tablet, especially if all they need is a device for entertainment purposes. In such cases, Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet emerges as a budget-friendly option that can
The European Union has confirmed its decision to implement tariffs on electric vehicles imported from China, citing unfair subsidization as the reason for this move. The tariffs, ranging from 17.4% to 37.6%, are set to take effect on Friday and will impact automakers from Chinese giants like BYD to European brands producing cars in China,
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new dedicated video note mode for its camera interface on both Android and iOS platforms. According to a feature tracker, this new feature will allow users to record and share video notes directly from the camera, making the process more seamless and convenient. The video note mode was spotted in
Privacy and security have always been at the forefront of discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) in smartphones. Google, along with its hardware partners, has constantly reiterated its commitment to ensuring user data protection in its Android AI approach. VP Justin Choi from Samsung Electronics highlights the hybrid AI system, emphasizing the users’ control over their
Dark matter, a substance that makes up approximately 80% of the matter in the universe, remains one of the greatest enigmas of modern science. Despite being invisible and undetectable through conventional means, its presence is undeniable due to the gravitational effects it exerts on the visible universe. Scientists have long been puzzled by the elusive
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sent letters to ASRock, Gigabyte, and Zotac reminding them that “warranty void if removed” stickers covering screw holes on gadgets are illegal. The FTC’s concerns go beyond just the stickers, as they are also questioning the companies’ warranty and customer support practices. The letters from the FTC instruct the
Microsoft recently agreed to pay $14.4 million to settle a case in California involving allegations of retaliation against employees who took legally protected time off. The California Civil Rights Department announced the proposed settlement, highlighting the discriminatory impact of Microsoft’s policies on workers who utilize parental leave, family care-taking leave, or disability leave. This raises
Transport networks, such as river systems, play a crucial role in the functioning of various natural and human-made systems. Understanding how these networks form and evolve is essential for optimizing their stability and resilience. While tree-like structures are efficient for transport, networks with loops have shown to be more damage-resistant. Researchers from the Faculty of