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A researcher defines three types of teleworkers: Realistic, ambivalent and enthusiastic

Companies are debating whether to look to teleworking or a mass return to the office, while a number of studies have focused on the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. Recent research by the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), published i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorg7 hr. 42 min. ago

Survey reveals Australians" lukewarm response to urgent action on global heating

An annual climate action survey has highlighted concern for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and a desire for renewables over nuclear power, however, Australians impacted by the cost-of-living crisis seem less enthusiastic on taking climate change action.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Actively exploited Firefox zero-day fixed, update ASAP! (CVE-2024-9680)

Mozilla has pushed out an emergency update for its Firefox and Firefox ESR browsers to fix a vulnerability (CVE-2024-9680) that is being exploited in the wild. About CVE-2024-9680 Reported by ESET malware researcher Damien Schaeffer, CVE-2024-9680 is.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Sunderfolk is a couch co-op tactical RPG you play with a phone. No, really.

Blizzard vet says both tabletop pros and casual types have a place on the couch. Tabletop board games and video games typically offer ways to reduce their difficulty. But getting.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Amazon debuts AI ‘Shopping Guides’ for more than 100 product types

Amazon debuted its new AI-powered Shopping Guide feature on Wednesday that is designed to help educated online buyers about their potential purchases......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

Deadly human-wildlife conflict lies at center of Zimbabwe lake and an embattled economy, says author

A Griffith University researcher has shed light on the tragic and often overlooked human-wildlife conflicts surrounding a vast, picturesque lake that supports the livelihoods of villagers in a remote Zimbabwe region......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

SimSpace’s OT content enhancements improve critical infrastructure security

SimSpace announced its enhanced OT (Operational Technology) content, now offering more realistic and high-fidelity training and emulation. As OT cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical for industries relying on operational systems, SimSpace has i.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Geoffrey Hinton, soft-spoken godfather of AI

For a brief moment in spring last year, the bird-like features of bespectacled British-born researcher Geoffrey Hinton were poking out from TV screens across the world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Meta’s new “Movie Gen” AI system can deepfake video from a single photo

A future where realistic video fakes are easy and plentiful seems inevitable. On Friday, Meta announced a preview of Movie Gen, a new suite of AI models designed to create and man.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 5th, 2024

Damage and insurance losses from Hurricane Helene could cost billions

Insurance losses are expected to reach roughly $6.4 billion, and insurance providers may reevaluate how they price policies and what types of coverage they offer......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe

Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

CUPS vulnerabilities could be abused for DDoS attacks

While the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) vulnerabilities recently disclosed by researcher Simone “evilsocket” Margaritelli are not easily exploited for remote command execution on vulnerable systems, they could offer more opportunity.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

Filament structure found to activate and regulate CRISPR-Cas "protein scissors"

CRISPR-Cas systems help to protect bacteria from viruses. Several different types of CRISPR-Cas defense systems are found in bacteria, which differ in their composition and functions. Among them, the most studied proteins today are Cas9 and Cas12, al.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

The Enthusiastic Electronics Crew: The Technological Maker Heart of Maker Faire Rome 2024

Maker Faire Rome 2024 is set to dazzle with a showcase of ingenuity and technological innovation, brought to you by the Enthusiastic Electronics Crew — a collective passionate creators who, through their YouTube channels and technical expertise, h.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  makezineonlineRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Being "mindful" about your bank account can bring more than peace of mind: A researcher explains the payoff

Mindfulness, the meditation practice that brings one's attention to present experiences, is gaining traction in the business world......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner is built to tackle all types of spills

The Dyson WashG1 is the company's first dedicated wet floor cleaner, capable of separating out wet and dry debris for easier maintenance and improved cleaning......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Researcher develops program for 3D cloud tomography

Researcher David Stanley's interest in climate change has led him to develop a program to improve how we gather data to study the inside of a cloud. The program simulated multiple satellites, collecting images of a cloud from many angles at the same.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Motorola is back with another nostalgic ThinkPhone

Motorola's back with a new Lenovo ThinkPad-inspired smartphone, the ThinkPhone 25. Aimed primarily at business types, it looks like anyone can buy it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Researchers use carbon nanotube derivatives to strengthen recyclable plastics

Reducing the environmental impact caused by plastics can be addressed through different strategies, such as the manufacture of more durable plastics or recycling. In general, there are two main types of plastics. The first is thermoplastics, which ca.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

Social networks help people resolve welfare problems—but only sometimes, new research finds

Lead researcher Dr. Sarah Nason, from Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences explained, "Debt, benefits, special educational needs, health care issues, these are everyday problems that many of us face, and it's only natural to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 30th, 2024

CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE

After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) that can be abused by remote,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024