Cloudflare responds to criticism over relationship with far-right websites
Cloudflare indicates it will not intervene against troll websites that use its services......»»
Despite what you might hear, weather prediction is getting better, not worse
Australia's weather bureau copped harsh criticism after El Niño failed to deliver a much-vaunted dry summer in eastern Australia. Parts of northern Queensland in the path of Tropical Cyclone Jasper had a record wet December and areas of central Vict.....»»
Piracy Shield: Influential Consumer Union Attempts to Break AGCOM’s Silence
Telecoms regulator AGCOM has either downplayed, dismissed, or flat-out ignored even the most constructive criticism concerning the Piracy Shield system. How AGCOM will handle a demand for information filed by the National Consumers Union (UNC) remain.....»»
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.....»»
U.S. Calls Out EU Member States For Piracy Failings in Trade Barriers Report
The Foreign Trade Barriers Report published by the office of the USTR outlines "significant barriers" to exports, investment, and commerce. On IP-related matters, the latest report features criticism of China, several countries in South America, Russ.....»»
What is consensual non-monogamy?
Consensual non-monogamy (aka ethical non-monogamy or ENM) can be practiced in many ways. We spoke to experts to find out positives and negatives of opening your relationship. If you're on dating apps or social media, you're probably familiar wi.....»»
The best dating sites for finding serious long-term relationships
Looking for a serious relationship? Here are the top dating sites and apps for finding a long-term partner, updated as of April 2024. Dating is rough, especially at a time when we're dealing with AI-generated BS, fuckbois looking to play games.....»»
Personality type can help predict who"s single or in a relationship, and how happy they are, says study
The phrase "single life" may conjure images of a busy "Sex and the City"-like social calendar, packed with dates and drama. But researchers at the University of Toronto say that most singles are actually introverts—a far cry from the extroverted st.....»»
Movie industry demands US law requiring ISPs to block piracy websites
Opponents say SOPA-like proposal would block plenty of legitimate websites. Enlarge / Motion Picture Association CEO Charles Rivkin speaks onstage during CinemaCon, a convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, at C.....»»
Cloudflare partners with Booz Allen Hamilton to guide organizations under attack
Cloudflare announced a collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton to support enterprises under attack by providing expedited Under Attack as a Service (UAaaS) with 30-Day Rapid Response DDoS Mitigation, including continuous monitoring and protection. Und.....»»
Prioritizing your phone over your partner affects creativity in the workplace for women
Focusing attention on your mobile phone instead of your partner doesn't just strain your relationship—it also affects women's creativity in the workplace, caution researchers from the Universities of Bath, Aston, and IESE Business School......»»
How being furloughed affected people"s sense of time and relationship with work
Between March 2020 and September 2021, millions of workers furloughed under the UK government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme lived what for many of us is a dream: being paid not to work......»»
Flourishing romances are more the result of proactive behaviors than soulmate spark, study finds
Sixty percent of Americans believe in the idea that true love is found in a one-and-only soulmate relationship, confirming that the quest to find one's soulmate continues to play a significant role in our modern dating culture. However, a new report.....»»
Radio made the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius an international media figure, researchers say
New research highlights how in the 1930s, the relationship between radio and Finland's most famous composer Jean Sibelius had an important effect on the development of broadcast operations as well as on the status of Sibelius and Western classical ar.....»»
Sideloading apps from the web in EU possible with iOS 17.5
As promised, the iOS 17.5 beta includes support for sideloading apps directly from authorized developer websites in the European Union.Apple App StoreWhen Apple first released its plans for complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act, it only intende.....»»
Fastly Bot Management protects websites, apps, and valuable data from malicious automated traffic
Fastly introduced Fastly Bot Management to help organizations combat automated “bot” attacks at the edge and significantly reduce the risk of fraud, DDoS attacks, account takeovers, and other online abuse. Fastly Bot Management represents an impo.....»»
AI is making your Candy Crush Saga sessions less frustrating
As criticism against the use of AI in games mounts, developer King tells us how Candy Crush Saga uses the tech to assist developers, not replace them......»»
Volvo ends 45-year relationship with the diesel amid shift to EVs
By 2030, Volvo aims to be an electric-only brand. Which is a major shift considering that in the 2010s the vast majority of the cars the automaker sold in Europe were diesels......»»
Apple responds to DOJ antitrust lawsuit by refuting every claim
The US Department of Justice claims Apple has violated antitrust law on multiple fronts — and Apple has fired back by refuting every claim made in the lawsuit.Apple ParkAfter years of promising a lawsuit, the US Department of Justice has finally br.....»»
Major new malware campaign hits thousands of WordPress sites
Sign1 malware redirects WordPress visitors to third-party websites and serves them unwanted popup ads......»»
CISA: Here’s how you can foil DDoS attacks
In light of the rise of “DDoS hacktivism” and the recent DDoS attacks aimed at disrupting French and Alabama government websites, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its guidance of how governmental ent.....»»