ADT has just bought a startup that can tell when people are moving around inside a house, using Wi‑Fi signals instead of cameras. The purchase cost about $170 million and will be added to ADT’s future security products by 2027. The company that sold the tech, Origin AI, works with algorithms that
The White House is set to host a gathering of top tech leaders next week, where the aim is to get big companies like Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and others to agree to pay for the electricity that powers their massive data centers. The event is scheduled for March 4 and will b
The U. S. Department of Education is moving more of its duties to other federal bodies, a shift that could reshape how schools receive help and funding. Under new deals, the Health and Human Services (HHS) agency will manage certain grant programs that currently provide money for school safety and c
The U. S. government has asked its foreign representatives to oppose new rules that would limit how American technology companies handle people’s personal data abroad. A letter from the State Department, dated February 18 and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, warned that such restrictions c
In February, voters in Switzerland face a vote that could trim the budget of the country’s main public broadcaster. The proposal, backed by several groups including a right‑leaning party, would reduce the mandatory fee that residents pay to fund the broadcaster from 335 francs a year to just 200. Su
The Swiss government will give a one‑time payment of 50, 000 francs (about $56, 000) to each person who was badly hurt or whose loved one died in the bar fire that happened on New Year’s Eve at Crans‑Montana. This gesture is meant to help families quickly, and it shows the country’s compassion fo
People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal
In Douglas County, a new rule was approved that tells most retail shops in the unincorporated areas to tell law‑enforcement when someone steals from them. The county changed the original plan, which had set fines up to $1, 000 for businesses that didn’t report a theft. Instead of penalties, the deci
Orangeburg leaders held a “Safety First” chat to let residents voice worries about safety and ask questions. The meeting happened just weeks after a shooting at South Carolina State University that killed two people and hurt another. An 18‑year‑old was arrested for the crime. City officials
The world’s sports industry, worth about $2. 3 trillion this year, is growing fast thanks to events that bring tourists and huge TV audiences. A new study says this growth could be cut sharply by climate change, which also hurts the planet more when sports events burn fuel and waste resources. The
