Binary Defense names Bob Meindl as CEO
Binary Defense announced that well-known cybersecurity expert, Bob Meindl, has joined the company as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Meindl has successfully guided the strategic growth of midsize and enterprise cybersecurity companies and brin.....»»
One of the biggest smartwatch makers just gave up on Wear OS
Fossil used to be one of the biggest names in Wear OS smartwatches. Now, the company is officially calling it quits......»»
US defense and intelligence services are buying troves of data about Americans on the open market
US intelligence and defense organizations are perhaps operating outside mandates to spy on American citizens by buying a wealth of personal data harvested from smartphones through brokers, and a senator wants the practice stopped.The U.S. government.....»»
3 biggest 2024 Oscars snubs, ranked
The nominations for the 2024 Oscars came out this Tuesday, and several notable names were absent from what was otherwise a safe and predictable line-up......»»
Secret military space programs can be a little less secret, Pentagon says
Many defense officials argue that less secrecy will lead to better security. Enlarge / A delegation of French military officers visited the Combined Space Operations Center in 2022 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (cre.....»»
Team unravels activation mechanism of a protein that combats bacteria
The human immune system is constantly fending off a wide range of invaders—a feat that requires a diverse array of cellular troops and molecular weaponry. Although a great deal is already known about immune defense cells and the strategies they emp.....»»
The 14 best Super Bowl OLED TV deals, starting from $600
We've picked out all the best OLED TV deals for the Super Bowl including major names like Sony, Samsung, and LG. Every price range is catered for here......»»
Copyright Parody Exception Denied Due to Defendant’s Discriminatory Use
A former city councillor who used footage from a news report, presented in a foreign language and edited in subtitles with entirely different messaging, has lost his case in Finland. Junes Lokka's defense centered on his right to freely use copyright.....»»
Exploding kamikaze bacteria: How a few "soldier" cells confer virulence to a population by sacrificing themselves
You suddenly feel sick—pathogenic bacteria have managed to colonize and spread in your body. The weapons they use for their invasion are harmful toxins that target the host's defense mechanisms and vital cell functions. Before these deadly toxins c.....»»
Famous xkcd comic comes full circle with AI bird-identifying binoculars
Swarovski AX Visio, billed as first "smart binoculars," names species and tracks location. Enlarge / The Swarovski Optik Visio binoculars, with an excerpt of a 2014 xkcd comic strip called "Tasks" in the corner. (credit: xckd / S.....»»
Ally names president of dealer financial services as interim CEO
Douglas Timmerman has been with Ally for more than 30 years and is credited with strengthening relationships with 22,000 dealer customers......»»
Apple Board of Directors shuffle sees Al Gore & James Bell retire
As Al Gore and James Bell reach the Apple Board of Directors retirement age of 75, Dr. Wanda Austin joins the board.Apple ParkApple's board of directors has been filled with some of the most prominent names in business and culture in recent history......»»
Embracing offensive cybersecurity tactics for defense against dynamic threats
In this Help Net Security, Alexander Hagenah, Head of Cyber Controls at SIX, discusses the critical steps in creating effective offensive security operations and their impact on organizational security strategies. What are the critical steps in creat.....»»
Plant warfare: The crucial function of Nrc proteins in tomato defense mechanisms
In the fascinating world of plant biology, a study recently featured on the cover of The Plant Journal has been turning heads. The research delves into the intricate defense mechanisms of tomatoes against the notorious bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas.....»»
Fisker names third accounting chief since October as shares plunge
Fisker said it named Angel Salinas as chief accounting officer after the EV automaker lost two previous top accountants since October. Its stock price is down by about a third this year......»»
Study of wide binary stars reveals new evidence for modified gravity at low acceleration
A new study published in The Astrophysical Journal reveals new evidence for standard gravity breaking down in an idiosyncratic manner at low acceleration. This new study reinforces the evidence for modified gravity that was previously reported in 202.....»»
Hilco Streambank to oversee sale of Shift Technologies" digital assets, IP
Advisory firm Hilco Streambank said it has taken on managing the sale of trademarks, domain names and other intangible assets of Shift Technologies, an e-commerce used-vehicle retailer that filed for bankruptcy last year......»»
HR: why it’s a frontline defense for cyber security
HR: why it’s a frontline defense for cyber security.....»»
Pulsations detected from the XZ Ursae Majoris system
Astronomers have conducted a photometric and spectroscopic study of an Algol-type binary, known as XZ Ursae Majoris (or XZ UMa for short). Results of the study, presented in a paper published December 21 on the pre-print server arXiv, indicate that t.....»»
We came up with the worst possible names for the next Nintendo Switch
With a Switch successor rumored for 2024, what should Nintendo name its upcoming console? We came up with some downright terrible names it should never use......»»
Crocs love feral pigs and quolls have a taste for rabbit—but it doesn"t solve Australia"s invasive species problem
Across the vast Australian continent, feral pigs, feral deer and European rabbits roam in their millions. By different names—wild boar, venison, and lapin—these could all be served in a Michelin-star restaurant......»»