Articles by Quincy Jon
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UnitedHealth Tightens Security After Cyberattack: MFA Now on All Exposed Systems
UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, confirmed that all internet-exposed systems now use multi-factor authentication (MFA) after the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Walnuts in 19 US States
The CDC has reported an E. coli epidemic linked to bulk organic walnuts, affecting 12 people in California and Washington, with seven hospitalized.
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Amazon's AI Focus Fuels Profit Surge, AWS Growth Reaccelerates
Amazon reported strong Q1 2024 profits, driven by AI and advertising sales. Sales reached $143.3 billion, up 13% from 2023 and exceeding Wall Street projections.
Rabbit R1 Listens to Users: First Update Tackles Battery Drain Problem
The Rabbit R1 has released its first software update, improving battery performance, user experience, and Bluetooth compatibility.
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Samsung Profits Soar 930% on Memory Chip Boom and AI Demand
Samsung Electronics reported a strong Q1 2024 financial performance. Memory chip sales rebounded, driving operating profit by over 930%, driven by demand for AI-specific servers, memory chips, and storage solutions.
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Breast Cancer: Mammograms Now Recommended Starting at Age 40
The USPSTF has revised its guidelines to recommend screening all women every other year, starting at 40, due to rising breast cancer rates in their 40s.
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WeTransfer Revolutionizes File Sharing: Sell Your Work Instantly
WeTransfer has introduced tools to sell files directly on the network, addressing late or lost payments among content providers.
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Hyundai Shifts Gears in India: Hybrid SUVs Coming in 2026 to Challenge Market Leader
Hyundai Motor Group plans to launch its first hybrid vehicles in India in 2026, shifting its focus from electric cars to developing in a key market.
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Meta's Lobbying Spending Soars: $7.6 Million Spent in First Months of 2024
Facebook parent company Meta spent $7.6 million lobbying the US government in Q1 2024, a 64% increase from Q4 2023.
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Fighting Fake News: EU Considers Sanctions Against Meta for Election Concerns
The European Union may impose sanctions on Meta for insufficient efforts to combat Russian misinformation before the June EU elections.
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Yahoo Singapore Shifts Focus, Cuts Editorial Staff and Embraces Content Curation
Yahoo Singapore has laid off editorial and social media staff due to a strategic adjustment, focusing on content curation.
Elon Musk's China Visit Pays Off: Tesla Partners with Baidu for Driver-Assistance Tech
Tesla and Baidu have announced a partnership to develop driver assistance technology following Elon Musk's visit to China over the weekend.
Boston Dynamics' New Atlas: Humanoid Robot Built to Fall and Get Back Up
Boston Dynamics has launched the new Atlas robot as the firm focuses on fall recovery and integrating humanoid robots into operations for agility and minimal disruptions.
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Why a US TikTok Ban Hurts Businesses Beyond Entertainment
US legislation mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, raising concerns for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
UK Hackathon Focuses on Civilian Tech Solutions for Ukraine's Defense
The London Defense Tech Hackathon, organized by Skyral and Future Forces, gathered technology, venture capital, and national security leaders to develop innovative solutions for Ukraine's defense and national security.
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Unsafe Practices at Spa Put Clients at Risk for HIV, Hepatitis
The US CDC has linked three cases of HIV to a defunct New Mexico spa, which was under investigation for possible HIV exposure from "vampire facials."
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Biden Administration Implements New Restrictions to Curb Power Plant Pollution
The Biden administration has introduced new regulations to combat pollution from coal and natural gas-fired power plants, highlighting their significant environmental impact and the need for immediate action.
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Bird Flu in Milk? Early Tests Spark Caution, But FDA Reassures Consumers
The FDA has found that 20% of pasteurized milk samples contain bird flu residues, revealing milk supply chain contamination.
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Tesla Cybertruck Powers Your Home and More with New Charging Tech
Tesla's Cybertruck offers PowerShare bidirectional charging for EVs, allowing for powering tools, appliances, and homes during grid disruptions.
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Mars Mystery: Freaky "Spiders" Found on the Red Planet
New satellite images reveal spider-like formations on the dusty soil of Mars. What are these? New photographs captured by an orbiting satellite reveal an abundance of spiders on the dusty soil of Mars.
NHTSA Closes Tesla Autopilot Investigation, Opens New One on Safety Patch
The NHTSA has concluded its inquiry into Tesla's Autopilot system, finding a safety gap due to mismatched driver engagement and permissive operating capabilities, resulting in anticipated abuse and preventable crashes.
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Instagram's Threads Addresses Hate Speech with New Feature
Instagram's Threads messaging app has launched Hidden Words, an automated filtering tool that scans feeds, search results, profiles, and post responses for offensive language.
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Security Experts Launch DoubleYou: Building Better Defenses for Apple Devices
DoubleYou, founded by former National Security Agency staffer Patrick Wardle and ex-Apple offensive cybersecurity expert Mikhail Sosonkin, aims to improve Apple device cybersecurity by developing offensive cybersecurity methods.
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USDA Revamps School Lunches: More Fruits, Veggies, Less Sugar and Salt
The US Department of Agriculture has recently announced the introduction of new and improved nutrition guidelines for school lunches.
Lifelike AI Avatars Read Your Script, Show You How They Feel
Synthesia presented AI-powered avatars expressing human emotions at X, amid concerns over deepfake videos.
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Generative AI for Healthcare: Xaira Therapeutics Launches with $1 Billion Funding
ARCH Venture Partners and Foresite Labs have invested $1 billion in AI-driven drug discovery firm Xaira Therapeutics, aiming to revolutionize therapeutic product development by leveraging design expertise.
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Filtronic Soars 50% on Major SpaceX Partnership for Starlink Satellites
Filtronic Plc's London trade increased after a partnership with SpaceX, granting Elon Musk's firm the option to buy up to 10% of Filtronic and a $19.7 million supply module contract.
Say Goodbye to Backseat Meltdowns: Nissan's Iruyo Robot Soothes Babies on the Go
Nissan and Akachan Honpo have developed Iruyo, an intelligent puppet that detects sleep patterns in children's eyes, assisting parents in driving.
Nature-Inspired Submarine Glider: Manta Ray to Revolutionize Ocean Missions
Inspired by the manta ray, Northrop Grumman's Manta Ray UUV is revolutionizing ocean exploration and submarine missions with its energy-efficient technology and flexible architecture.
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UK Competition Regulators to Investigate Microsoft and Amazon AI Deals
UK regulators will scrutinize partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon to review potential AI competition issues.
