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Alabama set to implement new 483 area code on Feb. 23
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (126+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Public Service Commission announced Thursday that the new 483 area code overlay covering the 384 area code region is scheduled to be implemented on Feb 23. The new area code is being rolled out to ensure customers will…...
Safety officials encourage people to stop using some e-bike batteries after reports of 31 fires
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (249+ words) (Gray News) - Officials are asking people to stop using the lithium-ion batteries for Rad Power Bikes" e-bikes after receiving 31 reports of fires. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the batteries can unexpectedly ignite and explode, posing a fire hazard. The…...
Price of PlayStation 5 rises in the US in response to Trump’s tariffs
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (108+ words) (Gray News) - Sony announced that it has increased the price of the PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States because of tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump. Sony said that it decided to ... (Gray News) - Sony announced that it…...
Montgomery hosts Air Force Cyber Conference
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (56+ words) Thousands of airmen and cyber experts will be in Montgomery for a huge air force cyber conference. Happening August 25th-August 27th. Montgomery hosts Air Force Cyber Conference The City of Montgomery hosts "Small Business Awards Ceremony" BB King's Montgomery hosts Labor…...
Hacker group targeting US airlines, FBI says
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) (CNN) - The FBI is warning a notorious cybercriminal group is now targeting airlines in the United States. In a Friday statement, the FBI said the network called "Scattered Spider" was behind hacks of multiple airlines in the U.S. and Canada in…...
Duracell sues rival Energizer over ‘misleading’ 10 percent longer battery life claim
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (116+ words) (CNN) " Duracell is suing Energizer, accusing the rival battery maker of running a deceptive advertising campaign. In its lawsuit, Duracell alleges Energizer's new ad campaign falsely states its Energizer Max Batteries outlast Duracell Power Boost Batteries by 10%. Duracell alleges the…...
Anker recalls over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks
8+ mon, 3+ hour ago (107+ words) (Gray News) - More than a million power banks are being recalled due to overheating concerns. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 1.1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks are part of the recall. The recall alert says the lithium-ion batteries can…...
A.I. tool developed at AUM helps those who use sign language
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (38+ words) AUM researchers have developed an AI powered tool called "Drishi" that allows users to type using sign language. A.I. tool developed at AUM helps those who use sign language NWS Mobile NOAA weather radios down for maintenance...
State of Alabama investigating ‘cybersecurity event’ impacting state systems
9+ mon, 8+ hour ago (233+ words) The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology is investigating what Gov. Kay Ivey's office calls a "cybersecurity event" impacting certain state systems. MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The State of Alabama's Office of Information Technology is investigating what Gov. Kay Ivey's…...