23andMe Is On the Brink. What Happens To All Its DNA Data?

23andMe Is On the Brink. What Happens To All Its DNA Data?

The one-and-done nature of 23andMe is “indicative of a core business problem with the once high-flying biotech company that is now teetering on the brink of collapse,” reports NPR. As 23andMe struggles for survival, many of its 15 million customers are left wondering what the company plans to do with all the data it has … Read more

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, October 4

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Friday, October 4

The New York Times has introduced the next title coming to its Games catalog following Wordle’s continued success — and it’s all about math. Digits has players adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers. You can play its beta for free online right now. In Digits, players are presented with a target number that they need to … Read more

Why Do I See “FBI Surveillance Van” in My Wi-Fi List?

Why Do I See “FBI Surveillance Van” in My Wi-Fi List?

Quick Links But Do We Really Know It’s a Joke? Key Takeaways Some people name their wireless network “FBI Surveillance Van” or “NSA Van” as a joke, or to discourage you from connecting. Law enforcement wouldn’t use such obvious tactics for surveillance, but the joke has persisted since the 2000s. Actual FBI surveillance methods and … Read more

IEEE-USA’s New Guide Helps Companies Navigate AI Risks

IEEE-USA’s New Guide Helps Companies Navigate AI Risks

Organizations that develop or deploy artificial intelligence systems know that the use of AI entails a diverse array of risks including legal and regulatory consequences, potential reputational damage, and ethical issues such as bias and lack of transparency. They also know that with good governance, they can mitigate the risks and ensure that AI systems … Read more

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?

Will the US presidential election define the future of crypto?

Getty Images While Trump has been forthright about his views on crypto, Harris’ position is much less clear The cryptocurrency industry is “rife with fraud and hucksters and grifters”, one of the United States’ top financial regulators has told the BBC. The chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says the … Read more

XenTag: Changing the game for collectible products

XenTag: Changing the game for collectible products

XenTag is providing brands and creators with a unique solution to break creative barriers and introduce superior, limited-edition products into their product lines. After ten years in the GPS and telematics solutions industries, CEO Vishal Singh and his team discovered the convergence point between blockchain and NFC technology as a tool to combat counterfeiting, safeguard … Read more