Activision bans 60,000 Call of Duty: Warzone cheaters in one fell swoop
In a blog post on the subject, the publisher said it recently banned 60,000 accounts linked to confirmed cases of using cheat software in Warzone. With the move, Activision has now permanently banned more than 300,000 Warzone cheaters worldwide since.....»»
A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality
A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America on Monday as a total solar eclipse raced across the continent, thrilling those lucky enough to behold the spectacle through clear skies......»»
What is a sinkhole? A geotechnical engineer explains
Sinkholes are back in the news after a 13-year-old boy fell down a two meter deep hole in a waterlogged football field in Sydney over the weekend. The boy reportedly sank further into the hole every time he tried to push down with his feet, but was l.....»»
Apple Watch Ultra 2 ‘instant lifeline’ to runners trekking from Santa Monica to Las Vegas
Apple Watch is an essential runner’s companion, and takes it to the next level with longer battery life and more. That’s why participants of this year’s The Speed Project call it an “instant lifeline” during a grueling relay race from Sant.....»»
Pickups left out of Q1 auto sales growth
Sales of large pickups fell 4 percent in the first quarter in a new light-vehicle market that grew 5.6 percent......»»
Used-vehicle wholesale prices fell slightly in March, Cox Automotive says
Cox Automotive also broke out year over year price fluctuations in vehicle segments......»»
Ivanti CEO pledges to “fundamentally transform” its hard-hit security model
Part of the reset involves AI-powered documentation search and call routing. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Ivanti, the remote-access company whose remote-access products have been battered by severe exploits in recent m.....»»
Apple schedules Q2 2024 earnings release for May 2 ahead of WWDC
Apple has just announced that it will release its earnings report for the second quarter of fiscal 2024 on Thursday, May 2. As usual, the company will release its Q2 2024 earnings report and then hold a conference call with investors and analysts to.....»»
What to expect from Apple"s Q2 2024 earnings on May 2
Apple will be revealing its second fiscal quarterly results on May 2. This is what to expect from the financial results and the ensuing analyst conference call.Apple ParkApple confirmed on Thursday that it will be holding its second-quarter earnings.....»»
Cable lobby vows “years of litigation” to avoid bans on blocking and throttling
FCC sets April 25 vote to restore net neutrality rules repealed under Ajit Pai. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a spectrum policy event at the National Press Club on Monday, September 19, 2022. (credit: Getty Imag.....»»
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature could save swimmers from drowning
A potential new Apple Watch emergency SOS feature described in a new patent application could help save some swimmers from drowning. The patent describes how the Watch could detect “irregular behaviour” and automatically transmit a call for he.....»»
What the ID of tomorrow may look like
Few joys remain untouched by the necessity of identity verification. With its ubiquitous presence, the call for heightened security, improved accessibility, and seamless authentication resonates loudly for businesses and individuals alike. In respons.....»»
Trash from the International Space Station may have hit a house in Florida
NASA collected the item to confirm whether it came from the International Space Station. Enlarge / This cylindrical object, a few inches in size, fell through the roof of Alejandro Otero's home in Florida last month. (credit: Ale.....»»
U.S. traffic deaths fell 3.6% in 2023 but remain above pre-pandemic levels
NHTSA estimated that 40,990 people died in traffic crashes last year compared to 42,514 deaths in 2022......»»
A sustainable future begins at ground level, says researcher
In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a "call to action" in "global partnership." By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these goals......»»
Some would-be Tesla buyers step back as Elon Musk"s reputation dips
Caliber's "consideration score" for Tesla fell to 31 percent in February, less than half its high of 70 percent in November 2021 when it started tracking consumer interest in the brand......»»
Scientist taps into lobsters" unusual habits to conquer the more than 120-year quest to farm them
Their dragon-like appearance has earned lobsters the moniker "dragons of the sea." It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating th.....»»
EPA sets strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses in bid to fight climate change
The Environmental Protection Agency on Friday set strict emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, buses and other large vehicles, an action that officials said will help clean up some of the nation's largest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gas.....»»
Ford CEO Jim Farley"s 2023 compensation rises to $26.5M
While his base salary remains unchanged and bonus payments fell, Farley's overall compensation rose based on revamped stock awards that estimate future payouts......»»
Reviving Europe"s orchard meadows: Researchers call for action
A study spearheaded by researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research and Macquarie University has highlighted the important ecological role of traditional orchard meadows, calling for political and public support and incentives for f.....»»
Ecologists call for strengthening nature-based climate solutions at the federal level
U.S. scientists and policy experts with a broad range of expertise in the fields of climate and ecosystem sciences have outlined key recommendations aimed at bolstering the scientific foundation for implementation of nature-based climate solutions (N.....»»