Actively reducing noise by ionizing air
Did you know that wires can be used to ionize air to make a loudspeaker? Simply put, it's possible to generate sound by creating an electric field in a set of parallel wires, aka a plasma transducer, strong enough to ionize the air particles. The cha.....»»
Apple debuts new feature to frustrate iPhone thieves
Besides fixing an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability, the latest update for the iOS 17 branch offers a new feature to help you protect your accounts and sensitive information in case your iPhone gets stolen. Stolen Device Protection If enabled.....»»
Researchers develop high-efficiency carbon dioxide electroreduction system for reducing carbon footprint
Global warming continues to pose a threat to human society and ecological systems, and carbon dioxide accounts for the largest proportion of the greenhouse gases that dominate climate warming......»»
Ivanti EPMM and MobileIron Core vulnerability is actively exploited, CISA confirms (CVE-2023-35082)
A previously patched critical vulnerability (CVE-2023-35082) affecting Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) and MobileIron Core is being actively exploited, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed by adding the vuln.....»»
Vision Pro apps: Why some big brands have actively opted out
With pre-orders open, we know which of Apple’s Vision Pro apps will be pre-installed – but we also know some major third-party apps have no current plans to support the device. While there’s still time for things to change, it’s already cl.....»»
Petunia and pansy reactions to prolonged carbon dioxide enrichment
Although crops often respond immediately to enriched CO2 concentrations (e.g., increased photosynthesis), this initial response is often not sustained throughout production, thus reducing the benefit of this input. For horticulture species, the timin.....»»
Researchers design novel hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode for efficient CO₂ electroreduction
Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into value-added chemical fuels driven by renewable electrical energy has roles in reducing net CO2 emission and in addressing energy consumption......»»
Google fixes actively exploited Chrome zero-day (CVE-2024-0519)
In the new stable release of the Chrome browser, Google has fixed three security vulnerabilities affecting the V8 engine, including one zero-day (CVE-2024-0519) with an existing exploit. About CVE-2024-0519 V8 is an open-source JavaScript and WebAsse.....»»
iPhone eSIM Guide: How to get the most out of it
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
YouTube appears to be reducing video and site performance for ad-block users
YouTube seems to be punishing ad-block users with reduced performance. Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing | Getty Images) YouTube is continuing its war on ad blockers. This time, the company is apparently slowing down t.....»»
Here"s how to get unlimited data abroad on your iPhone with this complete eSIM guide
Apple is a global leader in eco-sustainability with initiatives like removing leather, reducing plastic packaging, and introducing eSIMs to replace physical SIM cards. Here's the ultimate guide on eSIMs and how they complement the iPhone perfectly.Ho.....»»
Cyber budgets and the VC landscape in 2024
In this Help Net Security video, Marcus Bartram, General Partner at Telstra Ventures, discusses his 2024 cybersecurity predictions: The U.S. will be in a recession by Q4 2024, and tech companies will continue reducing their workforce. Still, VCs will.....»»
First listen: EarFun’s first over-ear headphones are impressive for $80
EarFun's first wireless, noise-canceling over-ear headphones are the Wave Pro, an $80 set of hi-res audio cans. Here are our first impressions......»»
US judge blocks Ohio Republicans’ “troublingly vague” social media law
Judge calls law "breathtakingly blunt instrument" for reducing harm to children. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Cardy ) A federal judge blocked an Ohio state law that would prevent minors from using social networks.....»»
Actively exploited 0-days in Ivanti VPN are letting hackers backdoor networks
Organizations using Ivanti Connect Secure should take action at once. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Unknown threat actors are actively targeting two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that allow them to bypass two-factor.....»»
New research shows value of simultaneous local, global action to help save coral reefs
Rising temperatures from climate change pose new threats to coral reefs worldwide, but a new study from a Florida Tech lab has found that managing conditions at the local level—such as reducing pollution and macroalgae—can help coral reefs recove.....»»
Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are $100 off today
The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, with excellent sound quality and amazing noise cancellation, is on sale from Amazon for $300 after a $100 discount......»»
Uncertainty abounds in seeding the sky to fight climate change, says study
As greenhouse gas levels increase in Earth's atmosphere, scientists are considering ways to temporarily limit rising temperatures. One idea is to inject aerosols into the stratosphere to reflect incoming sunlight, thereby reducing global warming and.....»»
Shape of water jet found to influence sound of impact on still water
A trio of mechanical engineers at Seoul National University has found that the shape of a water jet dropped into a glass of water is the determining factor in the noise that results. In their paper published in the journal Physical Review Fluids, Mou.....»»
JBL"s Live Buds 3 range adds a color display to the charging case
JBL has launched a new range of wireless earbuds, with the JBL Live 3 range offering active noise cancellation and an unusual touchscreen-equipped case.JBL Live Buds 3 [left], Live Beam 3 [center], Live Flex 3 [right]Shown off at CES 2024, the JBL Li.....»»
JBL upgrades its 2024 wireless headphones with massive battery life
JBL's 2024 collection of wireless headphones bring spatial audio, better noise cancellation and big batteries......»»