Discord bans WallStreetBets as subreddit briefly goes private
Brokers, regulators express concern about extreme social media-driven volatility. Enlarge / Investors in GameStop and AMC briefly saw red as the WallStreetBets subreddit went private... (credit: StockSnap) The WallStreetBets subreddit (WSB), w.....»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission aiming for history with first private spacewalk
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a daring multiday orbital expedition that will feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is targeting liftoff early Tuesday, though weather could play spoilsport......»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission set to launch early Friday
The SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission, a multiday orbital expedition set to feature the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens, is now scheduled to launch on Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration......»»
AirPods Max with bone conduction could make phone calls more private
Future AirPods Max or other personal audio accessories could increase the privacy of sound, by using bone conduction to transmit calls or private audio to the user without being heard by anyone else.Like other forms of communication, audio can someti.....»»
Harmful “nudify” websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems
Sign-on systems from Big Tech companies have been incorporated into deepfake generators. Enlarge (credit: Photo illustration by Jacqui VanLiew/WIRED; Getty Images) Major technology companies, including Google, Apple, and.....»»
Mathematicians debunk GPS assumptions to offer improvements
The summer holidays are ending, which for many concludes with a long drive home and reliance on GPS devices to get safely home. But every now and then, GPS devices can suggest strange directions or get briefly confused about your location. But until.....»»
SpaceX postpones historic mission featuring first private spacewalk
SpaceX on Tuesday postponed once more its attempt at launching a daring orbital expedition featuring an all-civilian crew that is aiming to carry out the first-ever spacewalk by private citizens......»»
SpaceX Polaris Dawn launch pushed back after helium leak
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens......»»
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom help organizations modernize their cloud infrastructure
Hitachi Vantara and Broadcom announced a new private and hybrid cloud solution. The co-engineered solution brings together Hitachi Vantara’s integrated systems solution of Unified Compute Platform (UCP) RS with VMware Cloud Foundation to assist.....»»
Slack could be snooping in on your private conversations
According to a new report, Slack AI could get into your private messages and access more information than you'd like it to......»»
Asus’ speed-tapping keyboard unveiled on same day Valve bans practice
Asus is finally bringing a keyboard with speed tapping to market, but it's arriving on the day the feature was banned in Counter-Strike 2......»»
Arm-mounted haptics could make future iPhone notifications more discreet
Even silent alerts can be audible if an Apple Watch haptic engine is too powerful, but Apple has plans to make notifications entirely private.Detail from the patent. Notice the armband and possibly an Apple Bracelet tooYou're at a meeting and it's ti.....»»
A frontrunner in Europe’s private launch industry just lost its first rocket
"We were aware of the higher risks attached to this approach." Enlarge / RFA's first stage during a four-engine test-firing in May. (credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg) The first stage of Rocket Factory Augsburg's first orb.....»»
SpaceX a week away from first private spacewalk
Four members of a SpaceX mission that will carry out the first ever private spacewalk arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of their takeoff next week......»»
Cybercriminals exploit file sharing services to advance phishing attacks
Threat actors use popular file-hosting or e-signature solutions as a disguise to manipulate their targets into revealing private information or downloading malware, according to Abnormal Security. A file-sharing phishing attack is a unique type of ph.....»»
That book is poison: Even more Victorian covers found to contain toxic dyes
Old books with toxic dyes may be in universities, public libraries, private collections. Enlarge / Composite image showing color variation of emerald green bookcloth on book spines, likely a result of air pollution (credit: Winte.....»»
Aston Martin renews private-label captive finance deal with Chase Auto
Aston Martin will continue to use Chase Auto as the private-label lender behind the captive finance company Aston Martin Financial Services following a renewal of their partnership announced Aug. 13......»»
Record-breaking phone collection unveiled — and it’s huge
A private collection of mobile phones numbering in the thousands has been unveiled, and it has claimed a Guinness World Record......»»
Record-breaking phone collection unveiled, and it’s huge
A private collection of mobile phones numbering in the thousands has been unveiled, and it has claimed a Guinness World Record......»»
How Surfshark VPN for travel guards against data theft & blocked content
Accessing the internet comes with a lot of risk by default, especially when you're not on your home network, so use a tool like Surfshark VPN for travel to keep your data safe and private.Surfshark VPN for travelIncreased privacy and security isn't t.....»»
Private equity firm buys auto retail ID check, remote notary provider Mavsign
Maverick Document Signings, which provides remote notary and identification verification services to car dealerships, has been purchased by private equity firm 1876 Partners, Colonnade Securities said......»»