Tech

Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased new details about the company's anticipated Roadster EV, but the vehicle's production has been marked by delays.

Tesla Roadster details generate anticipation despite years of delays

Apple is releasing a new security feature for iPhones to protect users from thieves who learn their passcodes.

Apple faces nearly $2 billion fine as EU rules against tech giant

The U.S. military used AI to target airstrikes in the Middle East, employing technology from Project Maven — a Google-Pentagon collaboration.

US military using AI to find air strike targets in the Middle East

The Biden administration is launching a probe into Chinese-made smart cars, citing national security concerns.

White House probes Chinese smart cars, cites national security concerns

Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night's deadline. And, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024

Wendy's is responding to reports that it would hike prices during busy times, clarifying that is not the case.

Wendy’s clarifies dynamic pricing system after online backlash

Apple is facing accusations of unlawfully monopolizing the smartphone market, with legal experts stating that exclusionary practices harm consumers.

Apple cancels plans for self-driving electric car

President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message.

Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’ votes; Trump defeats Haley: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 28, 2024

New technology from Tactile Mobility aims to keep EV drivers on the road longer by increasing the efficiency of regenerative braking systems.

Tech could enhance regenerative braking, keep EVs on the road longer

Crypto mining's energy use sparks legal battle as court halts U.S. Department of Energy's survey, citing industry harm.

Power struggle: Crypto mining battles federal regulators over energy use

An AllSides Media study reveals Google News favors left-leaning sources, with 63% of 2023 content leaning left, an increase from 61% in 2022.

AllSides study finds left-leaning bias in Google News, other aggregators

Virtual reality is showing promising results for some seniors.

Study shows virtual reality helping seniors as ‘silver tsunami’ approaches

The individual responsible for the fake robocalls imitating President Joe Biden prior to the New Hampshire primary has come forward.

The campaign employee and motive behind fake robocall impersonating Biden

A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington on Sunday, Feb. 24, in what appears to be a protest against Israel's operations in Gaza. The U.S. military has confirmed that the individual is an active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force.

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024

A bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would ban social media use for kids under 16 awaits a signature by the governor.

Florida’s social media ban for kids under 16 awaits Gov. DeSantis’ signature

Pharmacies across the United States are grappling with disruptions due to an ongoing cyberattack targeting Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and one of the nation's largest commercial prescription processors. The attack has hindered pharmacies' ability to process prescriptions for patients.

Cyberattack on Change Healthcare causes nationwide pharmacy disruptions

On Thursday AT&T reported thousands of customers were affected by a major nationwide outage raising concerns of a possible cyberattack.

AT&T says technical error, not cyberattack, caused major outage

On Friday, Feb. 23, the United States is expected to announce more than 500 "crushing" sanctions against Russia.

President Biden meets with Alexei Navalny’s family ahead of major sanctions on Russia: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 23, 2024

Mass global adoption of electric vehicles may not be sufficient to reach net-zero emissions and hit 2050 climate goals.

How would mass EV adoption impact the environment? And is it feasible?

X is taking down accounts and posts at the order of the Indian government. Local news outlets are associating it with the farmers protests.

X complies with Indian gov’t order to take down accounts, posts

Wall Street is abuzz after the U.S. tech giant Nvidia reported its fourth-quarter earnings o surpassing expectations.

Chipmaker Nvidia’s profits surge amid growing demand for AI

President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle on the migrant crisis at the southern border.

Biden considers executive action to handle crisis at U.S.-Mexico border: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 22, 2024

Researchers say that deep brain stimulators are showing encouraging results for patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Deep brain stimulation for severe depression shows promising results

Shield AI CEO explains Weapons and Warfare's weapon of the week, and how new autopilot technology could be the future of the military.

Hivemind AI is a ‘key enabler for the US military’: Weapon of the week