eBay Sellers Can No Longer Use PayPal Under New Terms
New terms of use for eBay have come into effect which mean the online auction house will now pay sellers directly rather than through PayPal. The BBC reports: PayPal was acquired by eBay in its early days in 2002, and the two firms have worked in par.....»»
X quietly revived anti-misgendering policy that Musk dropped last year
GLAAD pushes to close loopholes allowing targeted misgendering of celebrities. Enlarge (credit: paul mansfield photography | Moment) Last April, Twitter quietly edited its abuse and harassment policy to no longer explici.....»»
Cryptojacking is no longer the sole focus of cloud attackers
As commercial adoption of cloud technologies continues, cloud-focused malware campaigns have increased in sophistication and number – a collective effort to safeguard both large and small enterprises is critical, according to Cado Security. Docker.....»»
Paramount ends Warner Bros. Discovery merger talks, continues mulling sell-off
Report: Paramount still contemplating selling to Skydance Media. Enlarge (credit: Paramount+) Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Global are no longer considering a merger that would have put the Max and Paramoun.....»»
Apple sues US Patent Office over augmented reality trademarks
Apple has again filed a suit against the USPTO following the office's refusing to allow terms such as "Reality Composer" to be trademarked.Apple's Reality Composer software for AR developersPreviously Apple has sued the USPTO over trademarks such as.....»»
Reimagining electron microscopy: Bringing high-end resolution to lower-cost microscopes
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have shown for the first time that expensive aberration-corrected microscopes are no longer required to achieve record-breaking microscopic resolution......»»
Earthquakes impact forest resilience for decades post-event, research suggests
Earthquake effects are often thought of in terms of the human impact, be that fatalities or destruction to homes and infrastructure. However, the environmental toll can also be damaging, and new research, published in Nature Geoscience, suggests the.....»»
When will Apple release iOS 17.4?
Apple’s latest software release for iPhone is nearing the end of testing and comes with a host of changes. How much longer until it’s available for everyone? Here’s the answer to “when will iOS 17.4 come out?” more….....»»
The best speaker brands of 2024: JBL, Sonos, KEF, and more
When it comes to the world of high-quality speakers, the following brands rise above the rest in terms of performance, aesthetic, and overall value......»»
Yes, You’ll be able to Play DOOM on a Smart Lawnmower
The list of devices on which one can play DOOM on has now grown a bit longer. The post Yes, You’ll be able to Play DOOM on a Smart Lawnmower appeared first on Phandroid. The ability to play ID Software’s hit classic “DOOM.....»»
A problem or an opportunity? App-based work separates and isolates workers from their colleagues
Feeling hungry, you reach for the phone in your pocket. A few taps later, your meal is delivered to your doorstep. Problem solved: you're no longer hungry. It's so quick and easy it almost feels like magic. But what actually occurs when we place our.....»»
You’ll be waiting a while longer for blood glucose tracking on smartwatches
Apple and Samsung are preparing to add blood glucose analysis capability to their smartwatches. The FDA says it hasn't certified any such device yet......»»
Pharmacists propose ways to increase the activity of levofloxacin and overcome bacterial resistance
The antibacterial drug levofloxacin is used to treat pneumonia, sinusitis, genitourinary infections, and other diseases. It is included in the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. In terms of its chemical structure, it is a third-generation fluoroq.....»»
California regulators postpone decision on Waymo"s self-driving expansion plan
Waymo will wait a little longer to hear whether California regulators approve the self-driving tech company's ambitious expansion request......»»
Meta, Microsoft take on Apple and lobby EU to reject new App Store terms
Apple will be challenged by the EU over its App Store changes if Microsoft and Meta have their way. Meta and Microsoft are not about to just let Apple get away with "malicious compliance."According to a new report from the Financial Times, two.....»»
Apple is giving iMessage a massive security update
Apple is giving iMessage a massive security update with its iOS 17.4 Apple is rolling out a major update to its iMessage service with iOS 17.4. First reported by Zak Doffman at Forbes, the update is considered a "significant" leap in terms of s.....»»
How to dim the consequences of global light pollution
Our ancestors could look up and see the Milky Way—our galaxy—as a large band of white light stretching across the sky. Because of light pollution, that's no longer the case. One study estimated that 60% of Europeans and 80% of Americans have neve.....»»
Cool cabin, plenty of infotainment lag: The 2025 Mini JCW Countryman
Mini is revamping its model range, starting with the Countryman five-door crossover. Enlarge / The new Mini Countryman is 5.3 inches (135 mm) longer and 3.9 inches (99 mm) taller than before. But it's only 0.9 inches (23 mm) wid.....»»
Meta and Microsoft ask EU to reject Apple’s new app store terms
Apple’s new app store terms have come under fire for what many are describing as ‘malicious compliance’ with the EU’s Digital Markets Act – that is, technically complying with the antitrust law while completely negating its intent. A new.....»»
Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought
In addition to changes to the Battery Health settings in iOS 17.4, Apple has more iPhone battery news to share today. Apple says that it is updating the battery cycle lifespan for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Apple initially said that the iPhone.....»»
New iPad sizes detailed in anonymous leak
All signs point to multiple iPads launching in the first half of 2024, but a new leak has detailed exactly what customers can expect, at least in terms of dimensions.iPad Pro and iPad Air could have similar sized lineupsThere have been multiple claim.....»»