Blocking someone on X is about to get pointless
So it seems that X is making changes to how blocking someone works, where the blocked user can still view public posts. The post Blocking someone on X is about to get pointless appeared first on Phandroid. Blocking someone in messenger or.....»»
EU questions whether Apple has changed anything after its $1.95 billion fine
Following the European Union's fining Apple for blocking music streaming firms from promoting cheaper alternatives to the App Store, regulators are assessing whether Apple has now complied.EU flags in BrusselsThe $1.95 billion fine on March 4, 2024,.....»»
Pets and the solar eclipse: How sudden increase in darkness during what should be the middle of day may affect pets
On Monday, 13 states in the U.S.—starting with Texas—will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays......»»
The Latest: Moon begins blocking sun over Pacific Ocean
A total solar eclipse crossing North America on Monday will darken skies along a path through Mexico, the United States and Canada. Totality will last up to 4 minutes, 28 seconds in certain spots......»»
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirme.....»»
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FCC sets April 25 vote to restore net neutrality rules repealed under Ajit Pai.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.....»»
How to safely watch a solar eclipse with children
The next solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 8. Solar eclipses occur when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, blocking sunlight and casting a shadow on our planet. There will be a 115-mile-wide path stretching from.....»»
eSentire Threat Intelligence reduces false positive alerts
eSentire launched its first standalone cybersecurity product, eSentire Threat Intelligence, extending eSentire’s protection and automated blocking capability across firewalls, threat intelligence platforms, email services and endpoint agents. eSent.....»»
Truecaller just got a lot smarter at detecting and blocking spam calls
Truecaller has announced a new update for its app where they will leverage the use of AI to detect and block spam calls. The post Truecaller just got a lot smarter at detecting and blocking spam calls appeared first on Phandroid. If you’.....»»
Microsoft is now blocking Russian firms from using its cloud services
Russian firms set to lose cloud support as part of Microsoft sanctions......»»
Public officials can block haters—but only sometimes, SCOTUS rules
SCOTUS declined to set a clear standard for when blocking followers is OK. Enlarge (credit: Larry Crain | iStock / Getty Images Plus) There are some circumstances where government officials are allowed to block people fr.....»»
Spotify accuses Apple of blocking its app updates in the EU following $2 billion fine
Apple was recently fined 1.8 billion euros (about $2 billion USD) by the European Union commission, which argues that the company abuses its dominant position to harm Apple Music competitors on iOS. Even so, it seems that the company still has unreso.....»»
Harnessing nature"s shield: Enhancing sun protection with lignin nanoparticles in cosmetics
Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing sun protection in cosmetics, offering superior UV-blocking capabilities compared to soluble lignin oligomers. However, the effects of the chemical structures of constituti.....»»
EU tells Apple to justify its blocking of Epic Games
European Union regulators have asked Apple to explain its preventing Epic Games from launching an online store, and say the move could be non-compliance with the law."Fortnite" ad (source: Epic Games)Apple originally terminated an Epic Games develope.....»»
Oregon OKs right-to-repair bill that bans the blocking of aftermarket parts
Governor's signature would stop software locks from impairing replacement parts. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Oregon has joined the small but growing list of states that have passed right-to-repair legislation. Oregon'.....»»
“Perfect” Piracy Shield & Propaganda: Blocking Blunders Branded “Fake News”
Just three weeks after launch, Italy's Piracy Shield blocking system is set for expansion. The news was revealed by the head of AGCOM and local anti-piracy group FAPAV, who also addressed media reports that overblocking is already affecting innocent.....»»
Piracy Shield Cloudflare Disaster Blocks Countless Sites, Fires Up Opposition
Experts warned that a radical site-blocking program without proper checks and balances would end badly in Italy. On Saturday, at least one Cloudflare IP address was added to the Piracy Shield anti-piracy system. According to an expert, that ended up.....»»
Piracy Moghul Aniwatch Rebrands to HiAnime
The massively popular anime pirate site Aniwatch has a new name. The site, which was known as Zoro.to just a year ago, just rebranded to HiAnime. The site's staff doesn't explain the latest brand switch but a recent 'dynamic+' site blocking order in.....»»
Blocking fertilization of parasite-causing malaria opens new doors in eradication efforts
More than 400 people develop malaria every minute, and it can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated at the first sign of symptoms. Eliminating the disease will require interventions that stop the transmission of the parasite from mosquitoes to humans.....»»
Apple blocking web apps in Europe looks set to lead to antitrust investigation
We first spotted signs of Apple blocking web apps in iOS 17.4 within Europe, a move which was later confirmed and explained by the company. But while Apple argues that it made the move in order to comply with antitrust legislation, it may instead.....»»
Piracy Shield IPTV Blocks Reportedly Hit Zenlayer CDN’s Innocent Customers
If initial reports coming out of Italy today are proven true, Italy's Piracy Shield system designed to block live sports piracy, is currently blocking Zenlayer CDN IP addresses and the innocent services reliant upon them. A claim that cloud services.....»»