Book publishers with surging profits struggle to prove Internet Archive hurt sales
A federal judge will soon decide if digital lending violates copyright laws. Enlarge (credit: feellife | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Today, the Internet Archive (IA) defended its practice of digitizing books and lending.....»»
Here’s why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store
Earlier this month, Apple revised its App Store Guidelines to permit game emulator apps for the first time. On Saturday, one of the first such apps was approved: iGBA. This app allowed users to import and play ROMs download from the internet. On Sund.....»»
Morgan Stanley fires back at iPhone doomsday research
One investment firm isn't so sold on tales of disastrous iPhone order cuts, and instead, is bullish on what they see as better than expected order volume across Apple's supply chain.iPhone 15 Pro Max — Apple's current sales leaderIn what has become.....»»
Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penaltyIn an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology co.....»»
Apple removes the first iOS Game Boy emulator released under new App Store rules
iGBA seems to have taken unauthorized code from earlier GBA4iOS project. Enlarge / Photos of iGBA that appeared on the App Store before the app was taken down. (credit: Internet Archive) Over the weekend, developer Matti.....»»
EV and AV manufacturers want more regulatory clarity, reports say
Autonomous and electric vehicle companies struggle with a lack of clear rules from federal and state regulators as they attempt to ramp up U.S. production and deployment, according to two reports released this month......»»
The South"s aging water infrastructure is getting pounded by climate change. Fixing it is also a struggle
Climate change is threatening America's water infrastructure as intensifying storms deluge communities and droughts dry up freshwater supplies in regions that aren't prepared......»»
Internet can achieve quantum speed with light saved as sound
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute have developed a new way to create quantum memory: A small drum can store data sent with light in its sonic vibrations, and then forward the data with new light sources when needed ag.....»»
Jeep on a mission to reverse U.S. slide under new CEO Antonio Filosa
Antonio Filosa, who succeeded Christian Meunier in November, said he sees Jeep recovering the volume it has lost since 2018 while doubling its global sales to 2 million......»»
Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of its workers as sales slow
"Cost reductions and increased productivity" needed, says Musk. Enlarge / Tesla's Shanghai factory in 2023. (credit: VCG/VCG via Getty Images) Times are starting to get tough for Tesla. The electric vehicle automaker ha.....»»
Evolution"s recipe book: How "copy paste" errors led to insect flight, octopus camouflage and human cognition
Seven hundred million years ago, a remarkable creature emerged for the first time. Though it may not have been much to look at by today's standards, the animal had a front and a back, a top and a bottom. This was a groundbreaking adaptation at the ti.....»»
iPhone sales drop 10% as Samsung steadies and Chinese rivals grow
New figures show that Apple's global iPhone sales declined by over five million in the first quarter of 2024, compared to the same time in 2023.Apple's iPhone 15 Pro (left) and Samsung's Galaxy S24In March, it was reported that Apple had cut its iPho.....»»
How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. Blocking the signal blinds the device and stalls home and business surveil.....»»
Expand your library with these cybersecurity books
In this Help Net Security video round-up, authors discuss their cybersecurity books and provide an inside look at each title. Complete videos George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University, talks about his book – “Project Zero Trust: A Story.....»»
Column: When counting auto sales becomes almost as hard as autonomy
Mercedes-Benz USA is the latest automaker to buck traditional sales reporting, making the nation's retail market even more opaque......»»
Google kills “One” VPN service, says “people simply weren’t using it”
Did anyone want a VPN from the Internet's largest data collector? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Another day, another dead Google product. The Google One VPN service we complained about last week is headed to the choppi.....»»
Problems with 3 Body Problem? Experts discuss physics, mathematics behind hit Netflix show
The science fiction television series 3 Body Problem, the latest from the creators of HBO's Game of Thrones, has become the most watched show on Netflix since its debut last month. Based on the bestselling book trilogy Remembrance of Earth's Past by.....»»
Buick hopes design equates to sales boom
When the redesigned Enclave large crossover goes on sale this year, all four of the General Motors premium crossover brand's nameplates will have been introduced or updated within the last 18 months......»»
Why women struggle in the cybersecurity industry
The workplace experiences of women in cybersecurity are dramatically worse than men across virtually every category, according to a WiCyS and Aleria survey. Previous studies have illustrated that the representation of women in cybersecurity is much l.....»»
BMW kicks off 2024 atop U.S. luxury sales leader board
Mercedes-Benz now reports wholesales results, saying they align better with financial statements.....»»
Publisher Reinforces Paywall With Sci-Hub Blockade in Germany
As part of a voluntary agreement with copyright holders, German Internet service providers block a list of structurally infringing websites. This blocklist has recently expanded with the first publisher-related target; popular shadow library, Sci-Hub.....»»