Belarus Bans Most Citizens from Going Abroad
Belarus has temporarily banned most of its citizens from leaving, including many foreign residency permit holders. From a report: There are some exceptions, such as for Belarusian civil servants on official trips and state transport staff. The State.....»»
Google un-bans Downloader app, but developer still mad about “broken” DMCA
Downloader app for TVs "was offline for 20 days, all because the DMCA is broken." Enlarge / Screenshot of the Downloader app on Google Play. (credit: Elias Saba) Google has reversed the suspension of an Android TV app th.....»»
Twitch bans stream sponsor overlays, and “I’ve never seen creators so pissed”
Twitch tries to walk back "overly broad" new policy following instant creator furor. Enlarge / Visual examples of the kinds of "burned in" sponsorships that Twitch's new guidelines won't allow. (credit: Twitch) A recent.....»»
Interdisciplinary team tracks the fate of plastic waste in the North Sea
The dispersal pathways of plastic waste in the southern North Sea have been investigated by an interdisciplinary research team led by the University of Oldenburg. A key part of the "Macroplastics" project was the participation of citizens. The volunt.....»»
Apple responds to dubious iPhone security claim by Russia, vowing to never create a backdoor to iOS
Earlier today, the Federal Security Service accused the NSA of hacking iPhones of citizens and foreign diplomats in Russia as part of a an espionage operation. Apple has now responded indirectly to Russia’s claim that the alleged operation include.....»»
NSA hacked iPhones, claims Russia, but Apple involvement simply isn’t credible
Russia has claimed that the NSA hacked iPhones belonging to both Russian citizens and foreign diplomats based in the country. More than this, it claims that Apple assisted the NSA by providing backdoor access into iPhones … more… The post NSA h.....»»
India reportedly to lift policy bans to develop an electronics repair hub
As India is promoting its electronics manufacturing ecosystem through a slew of initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat ('self-reliant India'), the South Asian country is reportedly considering lifting restrictions to build India as.....»»
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
Many physicians say they are reluctant to practice in states with abortion bans, harming access to regular exams and screenings.....»»
Decline in wealth due to commission ban in Europe estimated at 375 billion euros annually
As part of the study titled "The impact of commission bans on household wealth: Findings from OECD countries," a team led by Professor Steffen Sebastian, Director at the Center for Finance at the University of Regensburg, investigated the impact of c.....»»
Ivory Coast imposes fishing bans in bid to conserve stocks
West African fish exporter Ivory Coast on Thursday announced temporary bans on trawling for tuna and other species in a bid to protect dwindling stocks......»»
Google bans Downloader app after TV firms complain it can load a pirate website
"It's a ridiculous claim and abuse of the DMCA," Downloader app developer says. Enlarge / The Downloader app that was suspended from Google Play. (credit: Elias Saba) The Google Play Store suspended an app that combines.....»»
China bans Micron’s products from key infrastructure, citing security risk
US Commerce Department strongly opposes the action, saying it has "no basis in fact." Enlarge (credit: Future Publishing via Getty) China said US chipmaker Micron Technology’s products posed “serious network security.....»»
Meta slapped with record $1.3 billion fine over EU-US data transfers
Meta has been hit by a record-breaking fine of 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) by the European Union, for breaking digital privacy rules by transferring the data of EU citizens to U.S. servers.Mark ZuckerbergStemming from a case created by Austrian.....»»
China bans Micron"s products in critical IT infrastructure
After a review of nearly two months, China decided to require critical IT operators to cease buying Micron's products, with its ramifications potentially expanding outside of its China market......»»
China bans major chip maker Micron from key infrastructure projects
It is China's first major move against a US chip maker, as tensions increase between Beijing and Washington......»»
Ars Frontiers is Monday, May 22: Top minds talk AI, mRNA, and TikTok bans
Everyone is invited to our (free!) event, streaming live this coming Monday! Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Updated: We're almost there! Ars Frontiers is next Monday, May 22, and the show gets started at 13:30 US Easter.....»»
How to watch NASA’s all-private crew launch to the ISS on Sunday
Four private citizens are about to blast off from the Kennedy Space Center for a spacecraft ride to the International Space Station. Here's how to watch......»»
Apple bans its employees from using ChatGPT and other generative AI platforms for work
Earlier today, OpenAI released the official ChatGPT app for iPhone. The tool has become well known for answering users’ requests and solving from the simplest to the most complex issues thanks to artificial intelligence. Apple, however, doesn’t.....»»
Apple bans internal use of ChatGPT-like tech over fear of leaks, according to leaked document
Internal documents and anonymous sources leak details of Apple's internal ban on ChatGPT-like technology and the plans for its own Large Language Model.Apple employees restricted from using ChatGPTLarge Language Models have exploded in popularity in.....»»
Guinea shuts down internet access amid anti-government protests
Citizens are turning to VPN services to keep accessing key social media apps. Here's why Guinea's internet is going dark......»»
Montana governor bans TikTok
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill Wednesday banning TikTok in the state......»»