Pet Pooch Ferried Around By Robot Dog: “Is This The Future Of Dog-Walking?” Netizens Ask

Perfect for lazy dogs or pet owners. A recent video featuring two dogs — one furry and one robotic — has been making the rounds online, piquing the curiosity of many. Filmed by a passerby in Chengdu, China, the clip shows a small pet dog comfortably seated atop a robot dog as it strolls down the street. The pampered pup was being ferried the...

US cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

LOS ANGELES: The FBI and the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning against a dangerous ransomware scheme. In an advisory posted earlier this week, government officials warned that a ransomware-as-a-service software called Medusa, which has launched ransomware attacks since 2021, has recently affected hundreds of people. Medusa uses phishing campaigns as its main method for...

Apple launches new iPad Air with AI features to stoke demand

(Reuters) -Apple launched new versions of its mid-priced iPad Air on Tuesday, with an M3 chip and advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, as it looks to attract customers into upgrading their devices. The cheapest variant, with an 11-inch screen, will start at $599 and the larger, 13-inch screen model will cost at least $799. Customers can pre-order the...

Circle CEO expects imminent US executive orders to widen crypto

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire expects U.S. executive orders "imminently" from incoming President Donald Trump, which he said could allow banks to trade crypto, offer crypto investments to wealthy clients and hold it in portfolios. Circle is the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, a digital token pegged to the value of the U.S....

Nintendo says Switch 2 will be released in 2025

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese gaming company Nintendo will launch the Switch 2 console, successor to its hit Switch device, this year, it said on Thursday. The Kyoto-based company did not release pricing for the new device and said it would provide more details at a Nintendo Direct event on April 2. The company has said that existing Switch...

QuickCheck: Is the folded hands emoji actually a high five and not a prayer?

EMOJIS serve as a visual representation in text-based communications and often allow people to vividly express their feelings and emotions in their message. Most of them have a clear-cut meaning but some have been argued to be something entirely different, like the folded hands emoji. The long-standing urban legend is that it's not a prayer or a...

Japan Air resumes ticket sales after overcoming cyberattack

Japan Airlines Co. said it has resumed ticket sales for international and domestic flights after resolving a system malfunction caused by a cyberattack on Thursday morning. Ticket sales are back up and running after being halted as a result of the incident, the airline said in a statement at 2:19pm Tokyo time. Systems have been restored...

El Salvador and Bhutan: Betting on Bitcoin’s future | Opinion

Two small nations, El Salvador and Bhutan, have made bold moves into the Bitcoin btc1.85%Bitcoin arena, which showcase how cryptocurrency can redefine economic strategies for countries with ambitious leadership and limited resources. Bhutan, through its sovereign investment arm, has amassed Bitcoin holdings worth over $1 billion—more than one-third of its GDP—while El Salvador’s reserves stand at approximately 6,150 Bitcoin, valued at over $550...

Major new features expected on the next-generation Apple Watch

Apple is preparing to launch a number of new features on the future generation of its connected watches. Among the new additions, integration of satellite connectivity on the Apple Watch Ultra and presence of a blood pressure monitor, designed to raise awareness of high blood pressure, are the most eagerly awaited. The next-generation Apple Watch promises...

MyDigital ID says it enforced yearly renewals due to cybersecurity concerns

PETALING JAYA: MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd says it implemented a yearly renewal policy to ensure the safety and integrity of the national digital identification system intended for authenticating users across government services. "Digital certificates have a one-year expiration period to improve cybersecurity and limit cyberattacks. This approach follows standard international practices," said MyDigital ID CEO Mohd Mirza...