Entries by Skeeter

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The Rise and Fall of the Shared Television Experience

Television was a centerpiece of our lives for decades, a glowing beacon in the living room that brought families and friends together. The medium was simple, with a small number of networks, like CBS, NBC, and ABC. These offered scheduled programming, and viewers tuned in at specific times to watch their favorite shows. Cable TV […]

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X59 Quiet Supersonic

X59 Quiet Supersonic NASA has reached a pivotal moment in its Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QSS) mission, announcing the completion of the first full burn test for the X-59 research aircraft. This historical event, conducted on December 12 at the Skunk Works facility in Palmdale, California, represents a significant leap forward as the project marches toward […]

Smokin Oyster Brewery Reopens on Fort Myers Beach

A Comeback for the Ages: Smokin’ Oyster Brewery Reopens on Fort Myers Beach Some call it the classiest open-air dive bar on Fort Myers Beach, while others cherish it as the ultimate oceanfront escape. Smokin’ Oyster Brewery—affectionately known as SOB—has been a cornerstone of beachside bliss for 25 years. Now, after weathering the storm—quite literally—it’s […]

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SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) Poised for Growth Amid Surging Stock Performance

SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) Poised for Growth Amid Surging Stock Performance SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) has seen its shares skyrocket by nearly 160% over the past month, and analysts at Wedbush believe the artificial intelligence voice platform is primed for continued growth heading into 2025. The company’s momentum has been driven by its aggressive and […]

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Chinese-Made Air Fryers Raise Alarms Over User Data Collection

Recent investigations have raised concerns about certain Chinese-made smart devices, including air fryers, collecting excessive user data without clear justification. A report by the UK consumer group Which? found that smart air fryers from brands like Xiaomi and Aigostar request permissions to access users’ precise locations and record audio via their associated smartphone apps. Additionally, […]

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Salt Typhoon: The Cyberattack That Threatens Global Stability

In response, U.S. officials have urged the public to switch to encrypted messaging services such as Signal and WhatsApp. These platforms offer the only reliable defense against unauthorized access to private communications. Meanwhile, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are working alongside affected companies to contain the breach, fortify networks, and […]

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Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia) Labels Salt Typhoon ‘Unprecedented Telecom Breach in U.S. History’

In September, I described Salt Typhoon as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in American infrastructure—vulnerabilities persistently exploited by foreign adversaries in a calculated, multi-pronged campaign. Today, those words resonate more sharply than ever. This latest cyber offensive, attributed to Chinese-backed hackers, underscores the growing sophistication of advanced persistent threat (APT) groups and their relentless […]