European regulators evaluate iPadOS changes for compliance with Digital Markets Act
Antitrust regulators in the European Union are set to judge whether or not Apple has done enough to bring its iPad operating system under compliance with rules outlined in the Digital Markets Act.iPadOSIn March, Apple released iPadOS 17.4, with more.....»»
A former Orion engineer has surprisingly credible plans to fly European astronauts
"I know it's super hard, and I know it was crazy." It would be easy to be cynical about a German-French startup named The Exploration Company, which aims to build an increasingly.....»»
Scientists develop method "tetraplex digital PCR assay" for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida's defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they've been, aiding eradication efforts......»»
Apple"s browser rules deemed anticompetitive, says UK competition body
Apple's rules about what developers can do within browsers is limiting innovation, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has determined, as part of its provisional findings from its browser investigation.Safari, Apple's browserIn 2021, the CMA l.....»»
EU drops four-year Apple audiobook probe after complaint is withdrawn
The European Union has announced that it has ceased its investigation into how Apple treats rival audiobook developers on the App Store, saying the original complainant has withdrawn.Apple BooksThe EU's probe began in 2020, alongside other antitrust.....»»
Astronomers take first close-up picture of a star outside our galaxy
Located a staggering 160,000 light-years from us, the star WOH G64 was imaged thanks to the impressive sharpness offered by the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO's VLTI). The new observations reveal a star puffi.....»»
Nature-based solutions are cheap and effective, and governments have the tools to make them a reality
As the world gathers in Azerbaijan for this year's annual UN climate conference (COP29), the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater......»»
Deep Instinct delivers malware and ransomware prevention for cloud data stored in S3 buckets
Deep Instinct launched Deep Instinct DSX for Cloud Amazon S3. As organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to power their digital transformation, businesses are generating and storing record amounts of data in the cloud. Cybercriminals know this a.....»»
Apple"s App Store takedowns over copyright claims continue to annoy developers
Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law.TV Time and the App Store iconAs the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marke.....»»
macOS 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2 public beta 3 released, here’s what to expect
Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, bringing refinements and bug fixes to Apple’s forthcoming software updates. Here’s what to expect. more….....»»
Reef studies highlight missing clues to conserve fish species
In Australia, shellfish reef restoration projects are helping to recover degraded coastal systems and enhance fish habitat, but much more research is needed to support and evaluate these efforts, researchers say......»»
Own the Galaxy Watch 6 for less than $200, but act fast!
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is getting the deals treatment at Best Buy today. Save $140 when you purchase the Samsung wearable while this offer lasts......»»
Fourth round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 land
Apple is on its fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 joined by the third build of watchOS 11.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth round arrives after the.....»»
Apple"s quick App Store takedowns over copyright claims are a nightmare for developers
Developers of two media-centric apps say Apple is not playing fair with the App Store, especially when it comes to dealing with copyright law.TV Time and the App Store iconAs the controller of the App Store, Apple has a duty to keep the digital marke.....»»
Neighborly networking may motivate local climate action, survey suggests
Individual motivation to act against climate change outweighs the impact of hyperlocal collective intentions, though both approaches are worth strengthening, according to a survey of nine European neighborhoods published Nov. 20, 2024 in the open-acc.....»»
Compound weather events found to have greater effect on wetland methane emissions than discrete weather extremes do
Human-caused climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather. Heat waves, droughts, and extreme precipitation are occurring more frequently, growing more intense, and directly affecting ecosystem function. For instance, the 2003 European hea.....»»
Safeguarding the DNS through registries
The integrity of our online ecosystem heavily relies on domain registries, which serve as the foundation for secure and trusted digital experiences. However, threats like Domain Name System (DNS) abuse– manifesting as phishing, malware, and botnets.....»»
PSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads
If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18, or if you’ve simply held off updating by choice, Apple is still providing key security fixes for you. The latest arrive in today’s iOS 17.7.2 and iPadOS 17.7.2, which are available now. more….....»»
Update your iPhone, iPad, & Mac now to block critical security threats
Update to Apple's latest iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS to patch known security vulnerabilities that may have been exploited on Intel-based Macs.iPad Air 2024The iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1 updates fix two ma.....»»
Automatic braking systems save lives. Now they’ll need to work at 62 mph.
Regulators have ordered an expansion of the tech, but the auto industry says the upgrade won’t be easy. The world is full of feel-bad news. Here’s something to feel good about.....»»
Apple releases security updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS 15.1.1
Apple has issued point releases for its operating systems, including iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and visionOS 2.1.1.Currently-tested Apple Intelligence featuresThe updates for iOS 18.1.1, iPadOS 18.1.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1.1, and.....»»