PHOENIX — The human backup driver in an autonomous Uber SUV was streaming the television show “The Voice” on her phone and looking downward just before fatally striking a pedestrian in suburban Phoenix, according to a police report. The 300-page report released Thursday night by police in Tempe revealed that driver Rafaela Vasquez had been […]
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6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Phone Safe in the Summer Heat
Summer is most definitely here, and while that means warm evenings and walks on the beach or in the park, it also means your phone might be at risk of heat damage. Extreme temperatures can have a big impact on your phone’s internal components. A phone getting too hot can cause data loss or corruption, […]
Police Need Search Warrant to Track Suspects’ Location via Cell Tower Records, Supreme Court Says
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says police generally need a search warrant if they want to track criminal suspects’ movements by collecting information about where they’ve used their cellphones. The justices’ 5-4 decision Friday is a victory for privacy in the digital age. Police collection of cellphone tower information has become an important tool in […]
States Can Force Online Shoppers to Pay Sales Tax, Supreme Court Rules
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. The high court ruled Thursday to overturn those […]
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich Resigns Over Consensual Relationship With Employee
NEW YORK — Intel CEO Brian Krzanich resigns after company learns of consensual relationship with employee. …read more Source:: Time – Technology