If you have ever rented a car from Hertz, you might want to check your credit reports and keep an eye out for any unusual activity. The car rental giant sent a notice to customers warning of a data breach that took place between October and December 2024. The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands (collectively, “Hertz,” “we,” or “us”), is providing notice of an event involving Cleo Communications US, LLC (“Cleo”), a vendor of Hertz, that may have impacted the personal information of certain individuals. This notice provides details about the event, measures we have…
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Following a mission early on Monday, the first stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket entered the record books by becoming the first one to launch and land 27 times. The Falcon 9 launched from Cape Canaveral in Florida at midnight on Monday, April 14, in a mission that successfully deployed 27 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit. Below is a clip of the record-breaking rocket lifting off on its 27th mission. To enable reuse of the first stage, SpaceX has developed a system that brings home the booster by landing it upright on the ground or on a barge —…
Pacific Fusion made a splash in October when it emerged from stealth with a $900 million Series A and a founding team led by a scientist who is most widely known for his work on the Human Genome Project. Now, the startup is revealing the physics that underpin its plans to build a fusion reactor.We’re publishing our detailed technical roadmap,” Will Regan, co-founder and president of Pacific Fusion, told The Tech Spot “We lay out the details of the system that’s going to let us get 100x the gain of what the [National Ignition Facility] can do at about one-tenth…
Get ready to meet your newest adventure-ready sidekick from Subaru: the all-new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV SUV. See it in person at the 2025 New York International Auto Show, coming soon. Subaru is finally accelerating into the EV fast lane. The automaker is officially teasing the 2026 Trailseeker, an all-new electric SUV set to debut at the New York International Auto Show next week.While details are still scarce, the Trailseeker marks Subaru’s long-awaited second entry into the EV space, joining the Solterra — and the expectations couldn’t be higher. The teaser image offers only a glimpse of the Trailseeker’s rear…
There’s a running joke in the streaming world. By the time you decide what to watch, the snacks are over, or the mood is gone. Netflix even launched a tool called “Play Something” to end the meaningless catalog scrolling. But an inherent part of the problem is also the platform’s bad search system. For years, users have complained about the algorithmic recommendation system’s tendency to repeat listings, while the lack of a proper sort and filter system only worsens the situation. The categories system, on the other hand, is quite overwhelming. Thanks to AI, the search tool on Netflix could…
Under Senate rules, a single senator can hold up a nominee even if the other 99 want to move forward, using up floor time as lawmakers vote their way through what would otherwise be routine procedural hurdles. Legislators often use holds or even the threat of holds to negotiate concessions from the executive branch. CISA referred questions on the matter to the White House, which did not return a message seeking comment. Plankey, who was nominated last month to lead the agency, did not return a message. Wyden has had success with such tactics in the past. In 2018, Wyden…
The sale of bankrupt EV startup Canoo’s assets to its CEO has been okayed by the judge overseeing the case. After evaluating a number of limited objections to the sale, Judge Brendan Shannon said in a hearing Wednesday he believes the process was fair, and that no one else but Canoo CEO Anthony Aquila made a bid. Shannon’s decision, once formalized, paves the way for Aquila to buy most of the assets of the EV startup for around $4 million in cash. Aquila plans to offer services to customers such as NASA and the Department of Defense, which purchased a…
But the PS1 came out 30 years ago and each console generation has had new and better exclusive games as Sony has built and acquired more first-party studios. There aren’t as many franchises that have lasted as long as, say, Mario or Zelda, but they have had a huge impact on the industry and its players. Most of the best PS5 games are all tentpole PlayStation franchises, and the most exciting upcoming PS5 games are new installments in these beloved series. Looking back at every exclusive franchise, both active and retired, which ones remain the best? We’ve dusted off all…
After purchasing a new device from among the best phone deals, your next step is to equip it with a connection from the best cell phone plan deals. We highly recommend Mint Mobile, which is offering a discount for its 12-month Unlimited plan: instead of $30 per month, it’s down to only $20 per month. An upfront payment of $240 for the full year is required, but you’ll get total savings of $120 from the original cost of $360. You have until June 27 to take advantage of this offer, but you’re going to want to sign up immediately to…
One of the best TVs released in 2024 and still sold brand-new in 2025 is the Samsung S90D Series. A premium 4K QD-OLED with the works, this Samsung set is usually quite pricey, but today, every size of the S90D is discounted, including the 77-inch version. That means, for a limited time, the Samsung 77-inch S90D Series 4K QD-OLED is marked down to $2,000. The full MSRP on this model is $3,700. Samsung S90D Series When it comes to brand reputation, Samsung is one of the most noteworthy names in the TV business. The S90D is actually a combination of two picture…
