Good Morning! This update was generated March 12 2025 07:00:15. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the computer cold?
Because it left its Windows open!.
The current weather in Mount Prospect is clear with a temperature of 35.94°F, feeling like 31.69°F. The high today will be around 37.9°F with a low tonight of approximately 34.41°F. No precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours. Tomorrow’s forecast includes clear skies with temperatures ranging from 37.6°F to 53.38°F. Stay prepared for the changing weather!
Aurora man sentenced to 57 years in prison for attempted murder. A shooting and witness reports of a rifle at O’Hare International Airport leaves one person wounded. A Lombard resident has been charged with felony retail theft after stealing a vacuum from Kohl’s in Arlington Heights. A woman in Northbrook loses $1 million to a scammer claiming to help her with her sick husband. A Downers Grove man, posing as a lawyer, fabricated police reports for clients’ asylum claims for immigration fraud. Des Plaines police are investigating an exchange of gunfire at a restaurant on Algonquin Road. Shots fired suspects crashed on I-290 and St Charles Rd, Elmhurst after the incident began on I-290 and Lake St, Addison. In other news, rival plans to save Metra, Pace, and CTA are being examined. DuPage County will pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit over a detainee’s death in jail. Lisle mayor candidates debate the development of Family Square mall downtown. Mount Prospect candidates discuss the future of the Chase building. The Kennedy Expressway fix returns on St. Patrick’s Day, with outbound lanes being the focus. Algonquin Founders’ Days has been canceled this year. Craft brewers converge on Wheeling to learn about hemp-based drinks. Lazy Dog opens its doors to human and doggy diners in Buffalo GroveTechRadar reports on a range of technology topics. In an article, they discuss the upgrades in the all-new Roomba robovacs, as well as some concerns. They also explore cybersecurity strategies and the network transformation plan by Virgin Media O2. Additionally, they discuss building a digital culture and a renter-friendly smart lock for home security. Another article covers France rejecting a controversial encryption backdoor provision, while another discusses an update to fix a flaw on Apple devices. TechRadar also highlights the ongoing issues with Chromecasts. In a separate article, they raise concerns about ChatGPT’s role in writing novels. Finally, they mention the shrinking smartwatch market due to the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
In terms of cybersecurity, KrebsOnSecurity reports on Microsoft’s 6 zero-day vulnerabilities discovered during the March 2025 Patch Tuesday. They also cover the arrest of the alleged co-founder of Garantex in India.
TechCrunch discusses various technology-related news. They announce Scimplify’s $40 million funding to help manufacturers access specialty chemicals. Salesforce’s $1 billion investment plan in Singapore to boost AI adoption is also highlighted. Additionally, they report on North Korean hackers sneaking spyware into the Android app store and Elea AI targeting legacy systems in pathology labs. The termination of Uber’s Foodpanda Taiwan acquisition due to regulatory obstacles is mentioned, as well as Jio’s partnership with Starlink for providing internet services in India. Furthermore, they discuss the data leak from Tata Technologies due to a ransomware attack. Spotify’s improved payouts to artists and Google’s additional funding provided to Anthropic are also covered. Finally, TechCrunch reports on Meta testing in-house chips for AI training.
Engadget covers a range of technology topics as well. They highlight the best Xbox Series X and Series S accessories, as well as the best laptops of 2025. NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope launch, Microsoft phasing out its Remote Desktop app, and the release of iRobot’s Roomba 205 robovac that can go eight weeks without being emptied are also mentioned. The concerns raised by security researchers regarding Elon Musk’s spin on a cyberattack are discussed. Updates from Rivian on hands-free highway driving, Pocket Casts making its web player free, and Meta testing its first in-house AI training chip are other topics covered. Furthermore, they discuss the return of Blizzcon in 2026, the self-care virtual pet helping with personal organization, and Comcast’s annual Xfinity internet speed boosts. The announcement of Nissan’s CEO stepping down and a sale on a Bluetooth tracker for Android are also mentioned. Lego’s development of an in-house video game team, Sony’s demo of an AI-powered PlayStation character, and Lena Raine’s release of a soundtrack for Celeste studio’s cancelled game Earthblade are additional topics covered. Lastly, Engadget provides reviews of Apple’s MacBook Air M4 models and guidance on pre-ordering the new MacBook Air and iPad models.
Overall, the top technology news includes updates on Roomba robovacs, cybersecurity strategies, network transformation by Virgin Media O2, digital culture investments, renter-friendly smart locks, encryption practices, software updates, device issues, AI-generated writing concerns, smartwatch market changes, zero-day vulnerabilities, Garantex co-founder arrest, chemical manufacturing facilitation, AI adoption investment, North Korean spyware, healthcare productivity solutions, Uber’s acquisition cancellation, Internet services partnerships, data leaks, artist payouts, AI training chips, gaming news, and various product releases and reviews.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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