‘Pirate Site Blocking is a Privatized Paid Service in Egypt’
Pirate site-blocking schemes have become more common around the world but there are some notable regional differences. In Egypt, not all rightsholders are happy with the local implementation. According to sports broadcaster beIN, pirate site blocking.....»»
Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover
Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to build the famous monuments......»»
Independent auditors confirm top VPN"s privacy claims
Deloitte Romania confirmed CyberGhost as a private VPN service for the second time since 2022. Here's why this is important for you......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)
These underrated Amazon Prime Video movies will give you a sense of just how much there is to check out on the service......»»
iMessage experienced an outage on Thursday
Apple's iMessage service experienced a rare outage on Thursday that was reported by many users across the globe.iMessage is experiencing an outageThe iMessage service is one of Apple's most used, with millions of messages going out in seconds. When i.....»»
The best apps to watch any video on iPad
Out of the box, the iPad will play many types of video, but far from all — and sometimes far from conveniently. Here's what free and paid options can make it better.Three of the best video apps for iPadIt is not true that the iPad is only a consump.....»»
The Disney/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery sports streamer is called … Venu
We still don't have pricing or a launch date, but the new sports streaming service from three major players finally has a name......»»
Discovery may explain why Egyptian pyramids were built along long-lost Ahramat branch of the Nile
Some 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the Giza pyramid complex, may originally have been built along a 64-km-long branch of the river Nile which has long since been buried beneath farmland and desert. The findings, reported in a paper in Communication.....»»
Worker killed in blast at TSMC"s Arizona construction site
A worker has died after being caught in an explosion at the Arizona site where iPhone processor manufacturer TSMC is building a new plant — and has previously been accused of using dangerous construction methods.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizon.....»»
BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI
An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone. Enlarge / The front page of BreachForums. The FBI and law enforcement partners worldwide have seized BreachForums, a website that.....»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024
It's a month of outstanding performances on the Public Broadcasting Service, and these are the three great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024......»»
Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’
Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the.....»»
VMware patches serious security flaws in some of its top products
Fixes for Workstation and Fusion look to prevent hackers from mounting denial-of-service attacks......»»
Google One VPN now has a funeral date
Google One’s VPN service is being discontinued on June 20, 2024. This means you have about a month to find a suitable Android VPN alternative......»»
Steam just got banned in Vietnam – but a VPN is a quick fix
In recent days, Vietnam has seen gaming service Steam become inaccessible after a long-existent piece of legislation was finally put into force......»»
Underground "anomaly" found near iconic Giza pyramid complex
A multi-institutional team of archaeological researchers from Japan and Egypt has discovered what they describe as an underground "anomaly" near the iconic Giza pyramid complex. In their study, published in the journal Archaeological Prospection, the.....»»
Column: Toyota spent a bunch to build batteries. It could have spent more to make its own electricity
Toyota is spending $13.9 billion to build EV batteries in rural N.C. It should have spent more to add on-site solar, wind generation from the get-go......»»
Google One VPN shutdown date revealed
Earlier this year, Google announced that they would be shutting down its Google One VPN service, and now we have a date. The post Google One VPN shutdown date revealed appeared first on Phandroid. One of the perks of subscribing to Google.....»»
Calix strengthens SmartBiz security with automated alerts and anti-spam compliance tools
Calix unveiled updates to SmartBiz, a purpose-built small business solution for broadband service providers (BSPs), that expand an existing set of robust security capabilities. These enhancements help BSPs ensure the safety, security, and compliance.....»»
Proton Mail hands data to police again – is it still safe for activists?
Proton Mail is under fire for disclosing user data that led to the arrest of an activist in Spain. However, the secure email service may be still safe when used properly......»»
AT&T paid bribes to get two major pieces of legislation passed, US gov’t says
Payments helped AT&T obtain key legislative wins in Illinois, prosecutors say. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | AaronP/Bauer-Griffin) The US government has provided more detail on how a former AT&T executive allegedly bri.....»»