In an unexpected move, the Trump administration has hit the pause button on many health agency communications. This includes messages from big names like the CDC and the FDA. The command came down in a memo from the acting Secretary of Health and Human Services. Until at least the end of January, re
Earlier this month, a major internet cable in Taiwan was damaged. This wasn’t just a technical issue – it raised alarms about potential threats from China. Taiwan’s Coast Guard has been investigating a cargo ship from China, the Shunxin39, which was spotted near the broken cable. They suspect it mig
In the dead of night on January 3, SpaceX sent its very first Falcon 9 rocket of the year soaring into space. The mission took flight from Cape Canaveral, Florida, with a target of delivering the Thuraya 4 satellite into geosynchronous orbit. Thuraya 4, a project of United Arab Emirates-based compan
On Thursday, a court decision dashed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) hopes to bring back net neutrality rules. A panel of three judges ruled that the FCC didn't have the power to enforce these rules under the "telecommunications service" provision of the Communications Act. The core is
The invisible highways beneath the ocean that carry nearly all international data might be under threat. We're talking about undersea cables that help us click and scroll worldwide every day. However, these cables have been cut before, even suspected to be deliberate acts by some major countries. Fo
In a significant move for European space endeavors, the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA) have inked deals with a consortium of companies to build a secure satellite network. This constellation, named IRIS², will comprise over 290 satellites and is expected to be operational by
Imagine having a conversation, and someone else knows who you called, when, and where. That’s exactly what happened to many Americans, all thanks to a hacking group from China. This group, known as “Salt Typhoon, ” has been stealing metadata from cellphones across the country. This includes informat
You’ve probably heard the news about a big hacking operation from China targeting our telecom companies. The FBI has warned that this threat isn’t fully gone yet. So, how can you make sure your texts and calls stay private? The answer is encryption. It’s a technology that mixes up your messages so o
It's been a rollercoaster ride for Sean "Diddy" Combs' bail hearings. The latest update? A federal judge delayed the decision on Combs' bail request, seeking more details about his communications from jail. Both the prosecution and defense teams have until November 25 to provide this info. The judge
In a futuristic leap, Sony has joined forces with Astro Digital to test laser communication technology using tiny satellites. The plan? Launch two small spacecraft in 2026, each carrying Sony's special laser terminal. These satellites will chat with each other and ground stations using super-fast la
