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Apple has released an update to address security flaws on its iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices that it claims hackers have “actively exploited.” According to the tech firm, the new software “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users.” According to industry experts, the flaw could allow hackers to control affected devices completely. The update is now available for the iPhone 6s and later, the iPad Pro, the iPad Air 2 and later, and the iPad 5th generation and later. It is also compatible with the iPad mini 4 and later versions, as well as the iPod touch…

Cineworld shares have dropped more than 60% as fears grow that the world’s second largest cinema chain is about to declare bankruptcy. The company, which also owns the Picturehouse chain in the United Kingdom, is in debt to the tune of $5 billion. Like other movie theater chains, Cineworld was severely impacted by the pandemic. Cineworld recently reported lower-than-expected post-Covid customer levels, blaming “limited” film releases. According to the Wall Street Journal, Cineworld is preparing to file for bankruptcy, plummeting its stock price. Cineworld has been contacted for a response. The company hoped that blockbusters like the latest Bond film,…

Amber Case is an expert in human-robot interaction and how technology affects everyday life in Oregon. “In the movies, robots are always a technological threat. But delivery robots are waiting for us, and we use them.” She believes that situations in which a robot encounters an obstacle and requires assistance from a bystander are an important part of the human-robot relationship. “When technology requires our assistance, it can be adorable. We like a robot that requires our assistance, and when we assist the robot, we form a bond.” Surprisingly, Ms Case is critical of the Starship Technologies delivery robots that…

One of the UK’s wealthiest men, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has built a multibillion-pound business by purchasing unwanted assets. He now wishes to acquire Manchester United. The Ineos founder’s interest comes on the heels of a Bloomberg report that United’s current owners, the Glazer family, are willing to sell a minority stake in the club. United, the 20-time English champions, are at the bottom of the Premier League after losing their first two games under new manager Erik ten Hag. The Glazers’ poor start has fueled criticism of their perceived lack of investment in the team. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement…

Because of concerns about national security risks, the UK has blocked a Hong Kong firm from acquiring an electronic design firm. Super Orange HK had attempted to buy Bristol-based Pulsic. However, the government stated that tools could be used to “build defense or technological capabilities.” According to the Chinese embassy, the UK should provide a fair and “non-discriminatory environment” for Chinese companies. This is the latest attempt to limit Chinese investment in British companies and technology. Chinese mobile provider Huawei was barred from the UK’s 5G infrastructure in 2020 due to national security concerns, which the company denied. The government…

Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, has laid off over 5,000 employees and shut down parts of its business as it deals with its first sales decline in history. In the April-June period, revenue fell 3% year on year, owing to declines in ad spending and its online gaming business. WeChat owner (Tencent) is feeling the effects of a gaming regulatory crackdown as well as a broader economic downturn. China’s central bank cut interest rates on Monday in an attempt to stimulate activity. The country, which is still responding to Covid outbreaks with mass shutdowns, reported last month that its economy…

The United States has announced that formal trade negotiations with Taiwan will begin soon, following a contentious visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The first round of talks is expected to begin in “early fall,” according to the US Trade Representative’s Office. They will discuss trade facilitation, digital trade, and anti-corruption standards. Following Ms. Pelosi’s visit, relations between the United States and China have become increasingly tense. The US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade was first announced in June, and both parties now claim to have “reached consensus on the negotiating mandate.” “We intend to pursue an ambitious schedule….…

Staff at approximately 220 Starbucks locations in the United States have voted to unionize, making unexpectedly successful inroads at the popular coffee chain. However, the movement is in jeopardy as the economy slows and the company responds furiously. Joselyn Chuquillanqui had been with Starbucks for nearly seven years when she was let go last month. She had been anticipating the decision. Though she enjoyed her job as a barista because it allowed her to care for her young niece, the 28-year-old had tried to rally her coworkers in New York to join a labor union this winter, frustrated by the…

However, fighter pilots in the 2030s will have an even closer relationship with their fighter jet. It has the ability to read their minds. The Tempest jet is being developed by BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, the European missile group, MBDA, and Leonardo of Italy. An artificial intelligence (AI) tool will be one feature that will assist the human pilot when they are overwhelmed or under extreme stress. Sensors in the pilot’s helmet will monitor brain signals and other medical data. As a result, the AI will amass a massive biometric and psychometric information database over the course of several flights. Because…

The UK economy shrank in the past 2 months, as experts predicted a bleak future with a possible recession. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the economy contracted by 0.1% in the second quarter of this year. This was due in part to the end of Covid schemes such as Test and Trace, a drop in retail sales, and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday in June, according to the report. As energy prices rise, the Bank of England predicts that the UK will enter a recession by the end of the year. Despite contracting between April and…