Covert and overt political signaling online
In the 1970s, a handkerchief peeking from a man's back pocket was a useful way of signaling his gayness to other gay men—while keeping his sexual identity secret from everyone else, who were unlikely to know the hanky's hidden meaning......»»
Kaspersky security tools hijacked to disable online protection systems
RansomHub is using a legitimate tool to disable EDRs and deploy stage-two malware, including infostealers......»»
10 Best Parental Control Apps in 2024
Research shows that more than 56% of children between the ages of 10 – 16 have been exposed to inappropriate content while online. This problem, combined with the fact that most children are active on the internet, makes it necessary for parent.....»»
Astronomers discover a long-hidden small black hole in an unusually evolved binary system
Chinese researchers have discovered a promising mass-gap black hole using radial velocity and astrometry methods. The study was published online in Nature Astronomy on Sept. 10, and was conducted by a team led by Dr. Wang Song, an associate researche.....»»
“HAIL HOLY TERROR”: Two US citizens charged for running online “Terrorgram Collective”
White accelerationist terror meets social media. The US government recently announced multiple charges against the alleged leaders of the "Terrorgram Collective," which does just what it sounds like—it promotes terrorism on the Tel.....»»
You can buy a diamond-making machine for $200,000 on Alibaba
Making diamonds is cheaper than ever, creating a weird problem: too many diamonds. Enlarge (credit: eugenekeebler via Getty Images) In an age when you can get just about anything online, it's probably no surprise that yo.....»»
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online, says researcher
The vast expanse of internet connectivity, online media, social media platforms, gaming platforms, and new forms and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) have opened enormous opportunities for commerce and communication......»»
Gaps in online safety act need addressing to protect "revenge porn" victim-survivors
Research from the University of Liverpool, conducted in partnership with the Revenge Porn Helpline, has revealed that a significant number of websites analyzed containing non-consensual intimate images (NCIIs—colloquially known as "revenge porn") m.....»»
Roblox announces AI tool for generating 3D game worlds from text
New AI feature aims to streamline game creation on popular online platform. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images via Getty Images) On Friday, Roblox announced plans to introduce an open source generative AI tool that will allow.....»»
Pausing biological clock could give boost to lab-produced blood stem cells
A decade ago, Raquel Espin Palazon discovered that inflammatory signaling pathways must switch on for embryos to produce blood stem cells. The latest work from her lab shows the potential value of keeping those same signals switched off after their i.....»»
No one wanted these PS5 Concord discs until Sony stopped making them
eBay prices have risen quickly less than a week since online game's shutdown. If you paid $40 for the physical edition of Concord, you can make a lot more than that back on eBa.....»»
The Apple Store is down. Here’s why you can’t use it
The online Apple Store is no longer accepting orders. The reason is simple: There are new goodies about to be released by the iPhone maker......»»
References to ancient Britain linked to hostility online
Political posts on social media that most frequently referenced ancient history tended to be more extreme, hostile and overwhelmingly negative in tone than average, finds a new study by researchers from UCL and the University of Edinburgh......»»
Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 announcements
Following usual tradition when Apple is launching new hardware, the Apple Online Store is down ahead of the ‘Glowtime’ Apple event which kicks off at 10 AM Pacific Time today. The company is expected to announce a new iPhone lineup; iPhone 16.....»»
3 great free movies to stream this weekend (September 6-8)
From September 6-8, stream these great movies for free, including a political thriller, a coming-of-age comedy, and a funny horror film......»»
Why are U.S. dealers getting more pessimistic about the market? This Cox Q3 poll gives clues
Pessimism crept into franchised car dealers' outlooks during the third quarter, according to a Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index poll, which also found that interest rates and consumers' political uncertainty continue to burden dealerships......»»
Do women candidates have a harder time being elected? A political scientist explains
In Congress this term, 25% of senators and 28% of representatives are women, near record highs for both houses, but far below equal representation with men. As Kamala Harris runs for president, will being a woman cost her votes?.....»»
Microsoft Teams online vs. desktop: Which is best?
You can use Microsoft Team on your PC using the web app or the desktop app. Which is best? Let's take a look......»»
Conservative governments protect more land while socialists and nationalists label more species as "threatened"
The dire state of biodiversity across the globe suggests that not all governments are willing to act decisively to protect nature. Why is that the case, and is a country's political ideology a factor?.....»»
Labs collaborate to enhance imaging tools for cell observation
Two labs at the University of Utah's Department of Chemistry joined forces to improve imaging tools that may soon enable scientists to better observe signaling in functioning cells and other molecular-scale processes central to life......»»
Bitdefender Security for Creators protects YouTube content creators and influencers from hackers
Bitdefender unveiled Bitdefender Security for Creators, a service specifically designed for digital content producers, online creative professionals and social media influencers who are prime targets for account takeovers, fraud, and other cybercrime.....»»