February 22, 2024
Tech News
Change Healthcare, a major US healthcare technology company, confirmed a cyberattack causing a network interruption. The company disconnected its systems to protect partners and patients, expecting disruptions to last at least a day. The attack began early Tuesday morning on the US East Coast. Local pharmacies and healthcare providers in Michigan reported outages, affecting prescription processing through insurance. Change Healthcare, recently merged with Optum in a $7.8 billion deal by UnitedHealth Group, handles 15 billion healthcare transactions annually.
Samsung announced the One UL 6.1 update, bringing Galaxy AI features to more devices, including the Galaxy S23 series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and Tab S9 models. The update introduces Google’s “Circle to Search,” Live Translate, an “Interpreter” feature for live conversation translations, “Chat Assist” for message tone adjustments, “Note Assist” for note summaries and translations, and “Browsing Assist” for quick news summaries. New editing capabilities like “Generative Edit” and “Edit Suggestion” for photos, and “Instant Slow-Mo” for videos are also included.
China Mobile has launched a satellite to test 6G technology in space, aiming for a terrestrial network by 2030. The satellite, developed with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is in low-Earth orbit to ensure fast data transfer and low latency. 6G promises speeds up to 1 TB per second and near-zero latency, enhancing the Internet of Things by connecting numerous devices within a given radius.
A study in the USA suggests that transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) could significantly improve children’s health by reducing asthma attacks and preventing infant deaths. The American Lung Association estimates that nearly 2.8 million pediatric asthma attacks could be avoided by 2050 with reduced air pollution from EVs. The transition could also reduce upper and lower respiratory symptoms, acute bronchitis cases, and infant mortality, while decreasing noise pollution and enhancing road safety with advanced vehicle technologies.
Tech Explained
Cyberattack – A cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization.
6G – 6G is the sixth generation of cellular network technology that promises faster speeds, lower latency, and improved connectivity for various devices, especially in the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.
Electric Vehicles (EVs) – Electric vehicles are automobiles powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, offering a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.
