All articles tagged with #software glitch
Approximately 325,000 Californians must replace their Real IDs due to a software error that incorrectly extended the validity of some cards issued to legal immigrants, potentially allowing them to remain valid beyond their legal stay. The DMV is notifying affected individuals and waiving fees for replacements, but the implications for those who do not update their IDs remain unclear.
Airlines worldwide quickly responded to a major software glitch affecting over 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft by reverting to previous software versions and planning hardware upgrades for older jets, minimizing disruptions during the busy holiday travel season, with US airlines on track to complete necessary updates by Sunday midnight.
Discord's April Fools' video unexpectedly garnered over 1.4 billion YouTube views due to a software quirk that caused it to play in the background of Discord's toast notifications, simulating millions of viewers. The company has not confirmed the cause but has denied intent. It remains to be seen how YouTube will address the situation, but the video's view count continues to climb slowly.
A woman in Nebraska is facing a felony theft charge for allegedly exploiting a software glitch at a gas station to pump almost $28,000 worth of gas for free using a rewards card that triggered a demonstration mode. Prosecutors say the woman also rented out the card to at least one other user for a fee, and the glitch was fixed in June after being exploited from November 2022 through June 2023.
A Nebraska woman, Dawn Thompson, exploited a software glitch at a gas station to steal over $27,000 worth of gas by using a rewards card that allowed her to pump gas for free. She was charged with theft by unlawful taking and arrested following an investigation that revealed she had pumped an estimated 7,413 gallons of gasoline over six months. The glitch, caused by a software update, allowed anyone swiping a rewards card twice to pump gas for free, and another woman also used the card claiming Thompson had allowed her to get "discounted" fuel.
A Nebraska woman, Dawn Thompson, has been charged with theft after exploiting a software glitch in gas pumps at a shop called “Pump and Pantry” to get nearly $28,000 worth of free gasoline over six months. She used a rewards card to enter the pump into a demo mode, allowing her to pump gas for free. Thompson also sold the card to another person for discounted fuel. She was arrested after a months-long investigation and her next court hearing is scheduled for April 11.
A software glitch in the guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software of Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket prevented the upper stage from completing a second burn during a December launch, leaving its payload, a Lockheed Martin technology demonstration satellite, in a low orbit. The glitch in the GNC software algorithm prevented the system from sending necessary pulse commands to the Reaction Control System (RCS) thrusters, and the investigation found that the error led to the mishap. Firefly is correcting the software error and implementing process changes to better detect similar problems in the future, with plans to launch Alpha again in the coming months.
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software glitch that may cause the backup camera to not function while the car is in reverse. The recall covers certain Models Y, S, and X from the 2023 model year equipped with specific software versions. The company has stated that the problem has been fixed with an online software update and is not aware of any crashes or injuries related to the issue. Owners will be notified by letter starting March 22.
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a software glitch affecting the rearview camera display, with a free over-the-air software update available. This follows other recent recalls in China for autopilot and door latch issues. Additionally, some Tesla owners in Chicago faced battery charging problems in freezing temperatures. During its fourth quarter presentation, Tesla reported a 15% profit decline and projected a lower vehicle volume growth rate, attributing it to AI research and Cybertruck production ramp up.
Japan's Fujitsu is facing scrutiny over its involvement in a scandal where hundreds of British Post Office workers were wrongly convicted due to glitches in its software. The company is set to appear at a public inquiry and before a British parliamentary committee for questioning. Amid mounting public anger, Britain is moving to quash convictions and provide compensation to affected self-employed sub-postmasters. Fujitsu's CEO has not publicly commented on the scandal, but the company has apologized for its role and expressed full commitment to supporting the inquiry.
The HP Smart app, used to manage HP printers, is being auto-installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers without users' permission through the Microsoft Store. Both HP and Microsoft are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it. The app can be uninstalled through the Microsoft Store or the start menu. This incident highlights concerns about the Windows Store and its ability to automatically install software without user consent.
Apple acknowledged a software glitch in iOS 17 that caused the iPhone 15 Pro to overheat and released the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix the issue. While some users have reported a decrease in overheating after the update, others still experience excessive heat compared to previous iPhone models. The cause of the overheating problem and the specific changes made in the update remain unclear.
Test company Grail has admitted that a software glitch related to their telemedicine vendor, PWNHealth, caused them to send letters to about 400 patients saying they might have cancer when they do not. The glitch affected customers who had ordered their "Galleri" test. No patient health information was disclosed or breached due to the issue, and no patient harm has been reported. Grail immediately began outreach to all affected individuals and confirmed successful contact with each one.
Test company Grail has admitted that a software glitch related to their telemedicine vendor, PWNHealth, caused them to send letters to about 400 patients saying they might have cancer when they do not. The glitch affected customers who had ordered their "Galleri" test. No patient health information was disclosed or breached due to the issue, and no patient harm has been reported. Grail immediately began outreach to all affected individuals and confirmed successful contact with each one.
Ispace's Japanese Moon Lander, Hakuto-R Mission 1, crashed due to a software glitch that caused it to misjudge its altitude during landing. The software guiding the descent lost track of the lander's altitude when it passed over the rim of a crater on the moon's surface that was about two miles higher than the surrounding terrain. The failure pointed to shortcomings in Ispace's testing of the spacecraft's landing software, which was developed by Draper Laboratory of Cambridge, Mass. The company's next two missions remain largely unchanged, involving an almost identical lander next year and a larger spacecraft in 2025 to the far side of the moon.