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AirVPN Stops Serving Italians due to “Piracy Shield” Blocking Requirements

Starting later this month, VPN provider AirVPN will no longer accept Italian customers. This drastic decision is a direct response to the Government's piracy-blocking requirements, enforced through the "Piracy Shield" system. AirVPN says that the req.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakFeb 15th, 2024

Researchers create a three-dimensional multi-focus laser for glass micro-sculpting

Glass materials are widely used in optical and optoelectronic devices due to their low cost and excellent mechanical and optical properties. Among them, glass concave/convex linear structures with feature sizes ranging from several micrometers to hun.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Stunning aurorae visible around the world caused by solar storms

Beautiful aurorae were visible in locations around the world this week due to increased activity from the sun......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

5th Circuit rules ISP should have terminated Internet users accused of piracy

ISP Grande loses appeal as 5th Circuit sides with Universal, Warner, and Sony. Music publishing companies notched another court victory against a broadband provider that refused t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

One-third of European plant species could be in trouble due to declining seed disperser populations

A team of ecologists at the University of Coimbra, Aarhus University and the University of Bristol has found that approximately one-third of plant species in Europe are under threat of population reduction as the number of seed dispersals declines......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

EU adopts Cyber Resilience Act to secure connected products

The EU Council has adopted the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a new law that aims to make consumer products with digital components safe(r) to use. CRA requirements The CRA outlines EU-wide cybersecurity standards for digital products, i.e. products tha.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Apple stops signing iOS 18.0, preventing downgrades from 18.0.1

Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

The true cost of game piracy: 20 percent of revenue, according to a new study

Analysis of Denuvo DRM cracking shows significant impacts on publishers' bottom lines. Throughout the game industry's short history, there's been ample debate about how much pirac.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather

Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Assessment of damaged archaeological sites suggests they require individual protection concepts

An analysis of the damage to archaeological sites documented after a heavy rainfall event in July 2021 in parts of Germany shows that several factors increase the risk of damage to archaeological sites due to heavy rainfall and flooding events. For e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

How climate change is powering stronger hurricanes

As climate change accelerates, hurricanes are becoming more intense and destructive, bringing heavier rains, stronger winds and devastating storm surges. Hurricanes Helene and Milton serve as stark examples of this—both storms grew stronger due to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Nvidia might double down on its controversial pricing strategy

If you thought the RTX 40 series was expensive, wait until you see what Nvidia might be serving up with the 50 series graphics cards......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Cosmic-ray neutron rover assists in estimating mesoscale soil moisture on eastern Qinghai-Tibetan plateau

Soil water resources are crucial for hydrological processes and ecosystem functions on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. However, accurately measuring soil moisture distribution in this region is challenging due to diverse ecosystems, complex terrain, and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

“Sticky” steering sparks huge recall for Honda, 1.7M cars affected

The problem affects a number of different Hondas built since 2021. Honda is recalling almost 1.7 million vehicles due to a steering defect. An improperly made part can cause cert.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Sludge sequencing: High-throughput single-cell method reveals novel species and genetic diversity

Activated sludge is essential for removing contaminants from wastewater, and understanding the diverse microbial communities it harbors has been a significant task. Traditional methods fail to capture the full spectrum of microbial interactions. Due.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024

The political, social and psychological toll of family deaths in war

The hardship of war does not end when the shooting stops, as every wartime death leaves behind family members whose struggle will go on for decades, if not generations. Millions of these bereaved survivors have lost their kin, including parents, chil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Apple’s head of procurement departing after 24 years

A long-time Apple veteran is retiring, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Dan Rosckes has informed his team that he is “leaving the company soon” after 24 years, most recently serving as vice president of global sourcing and supply managem.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Documenting the impact of a fungal outbreak on a forest over half a century

An entomologist and his ecologist daughter have outlined the dramatic changes that have occurred over the past half-century in the forests of White Oak Canyon in the Shenandoah National Park due to a canker fungus......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

SpaceX launches Europe’s Hera asteroid mission ahead of Hurricane Milton

The launch of another important mission, NASA's Europa Clipper, is on hold due to Hurricane Milton. Two years ago, a NASA spacecraft smashed into a small asteroid millions of mile.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

GM resumes production after hurricane-related supplier issue

General Motors said it is resuming production at two assembly plants in Texas and Michigan after it temporarily halted production at the plants last week because of impacts to its suppliers due to Hurricane Helene......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

SOC teams are frustrated with their security tools

Security operations center (SOC) practitioners believe they are losing the battle detecting and prioritizing real threats – due to too many siloed tools and a lack of accurate attack signal, according to Vectra AI. They cite a growing distrust in v.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024