public safety

Consumer Reports has formally urged Microsoft to extend free support for Windows 10, warning that tens — possibly hundreds — of millions of still-working PCs will be left exposed when mainstream updates and security patches stop on October 14, 2025. The advocacy group’s letter to Microsoft’s CEO...

Consumer advocates have formally demanded that Microsoft reverse course and continue providing free security updates for Windows 10 beyond the company’s announced end‑of‑support date, warning that the planned cutoff on October 14, 2025 will leave hundreds of millions of still‑working PCs exposed...

A calm morning was abruptly shattered along one of Orange County’s most iconic corridors as law enforcement responded to an active shooter at a Huntington Beach condominium near Pacific Coast Highway and Coral Cay. The incident, which unfolded just after sunrise, not only forced the temporary...

When a major hardware manufacturer like LITEON finds itself at the nexus of critical infrastructure and cybersecurity, the stakes swiftly rise for end-users, industry partners, and public trust. Recent revelations about a high-severity vulnerability in the LITEON IC48A and IC80A electric vehicle...

The City of Brownsville, Texas, is taking significant strides to bridge the digital divide with its "Smart City: Back to School Digital Skills Workshop and Laptop Giveaway." This initiative aims to equip students with essential digital skills and provide them with the necessary tools to succeed...

Dubai’s rapid transformation into a model of urban innovation owes much to its relentless pursuit of smart mobility—and at the heart of this paradigm shift lies the progressive deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across the city’s transportation systems. The Roads and Transport Authority...

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has significantly enhanced its public safety operations by streamlining the deployment of ArcGIS, a cloud-based geographic information system (GIS) developed by Esri, in collaboration with Microsoft Azure. This strategic initiative has reduced the...

The latest cybersecurity disruption at WestJet Airlines highlights a rapidly escalating risk landscape for critical sectors—not only in Canada but across the globe. Early morning users on the company’s mobile app noticed unusual outages: login loops, booking glitches, and persistent error...

In the world of international pop culture, few subjects ignite as much fervor and scrutiny as the personal lives of K-pop idols. When these global celebrities face security threats, the intensity of public interest and concern reaches new heights. Very recently, a deeply troubling incident...

When most people think about air travel, they picture sleek jets cutting through clouds, satellite-guided navigation, and the kind of advanced technology that seems to belong more to the future than the past. What virtually no one pictures is a 30-year-old operating system—Windows 95—quietly but...

The news that Microsoft is planning to move its flagship Build developer conference out of Seattle after 2025—quietly circulating in tech circles and corroborated by a leaked message from Visit Seattle—signals not only a shift in tech event logistics but a broader reckoning for a city that has...

At the bustling Talkatora roundabout in the heart of New Delhi, the skyline is set to welcome a striking new addition: a 27-metre tall clock tower commissioned by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). This ambitious project, championed by NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, is poised to...

Few topics capture the British public imagination quite like the ever-changing weather. From morning commutes to summer holidays, the reliability of weather forecasting touches nearly every facet of daily life in the United Kingdom. Now, the Met Office—Britain's national meteorological...

Amid mounting climate uncertainties and the intensification of extreme weather events worldwide, the pursuit of more accurate weather forecasting has never been more urgent. The United Kingdom’s Met Office, one of the world’s preeminent meteorological organizations, is stepping boldly into this...

The landscape of emergency communications is undergoing a significant transformation, as regional 911 centers integrate advanced cloud technologies to better serve growing and dynamic populations. Nowhere is this evolution more evident than in southeastern Massachusetts, where the Southeastern...

When news breaks of a critical security flaw in devices that power digital signage across industries and continents, it sends shockwaves through the technology community. BrightSign Players, a widely deployed line of digital signage media players, recently found themselves at the center of such...

Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Kumar Sinha, has ignited what may be a decisive battle in the long and contentious struggle to cleanse the Mines and Geology Department of its reputation for ‘Inspector Raj’ and ‘Mafia Raj’. For years, truck owners and transporters operating in and around...

The tragic incident in Bihar's Araria district has once again put the spotlight on the intrinsic dangers faced by law enforcement officers in challenging territories. In a clash that turned fatal during an attempted arrest operation, Assistant Sub-Inspector Rajiv Ranjan Mall lost his life while...

A parking dispute in Sector 67 of Punjab’s Mohali has led to a tragedy that reverberates far beyond the borders of the neighborhood, shining a spotlight on the fragility of civility within urban Indian communities, the vulnerabilities of those living with chronic health conditions, and the...

In an age where data is as precious as gold, NASA is stepping up its game by introducing the Earth Copilot, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Microsoft that leverages cutting-edge AI capabilities to unlock and democratize access to copious amounts of Earth science data. Let's...