Ex-eBay execs heading to prison for harassing couple behind newsletter
Two former eBay Inc security executives were sentenced to prison on Thursday for carrying out a campaign to harass and intimidate a Massachusetts couple through threats and disturbing home deliveries after their online newsletter drew the ire of the.....»»
Apple Music execs reveal months of work behind releasing Taylor Swift"s new album
Apple Music teams were working extensively with Taylor Swift to ready her new album and its promotion long before "The Tortured Poets Department" is due to be released.Taylor Swift (Source: Apple Music)Taylor Swift was Apple Music's artist of the yea.....»»
Underused VPN by Google One service is headed for the graveyard
Google is shutting down its subscription-based VPN by Google One service later in 2024, with the feature heading to the Google graveyard due to being underused by its customers.VPN by Google OneGoogle One is the search giant's cloud storage service,.....»»
Underused VPN by Google One is being shut down
Google is shutting down its subscription-based VPN by Google One service later in 2024, with the feature heading to the Google Graveyard due to being underused by its customers.VPN by Google OneGoogle One is the search giant's cloud storage service,.....»»
A landslide forced me from my home—and I experienced our failure to deal with climate change at first hand
One stormy evening in February 2024, I heard the sickening sound of trees breaking just beyond my garden in the town of Hastings on England's south coast. Heading outside to investigate, I soon found cracks opening up in the ground near our property'.....»»
eBay introduces AI-powered "shop the look" features
eBay, joining the likes of Google and Amazon, is adding an artificial intelligence tool to help shoppers on its iOS app. eBay is adding an AI-powered feature to its iOS app to help shoppers discover personalized fashion suggestions. The platfor.....»»
How to use Force Quit and Activity Monitor to close persistent apps
No matter what you use your Mac for, there may come a time when Command + Q just doesn't cut it. For closing out those persistently frozen apps that just won't go away, there are a couple of ways to get the job done.For those apps that just won't clo.....»»
Flash droughts are becoming more common in Australia. What"s causing them?
Flash droughts strike suddenly and intensify rapidly. Often the affected areas are in drought after just weeks or a couple of months of well-below-average rainfall. They happen worldwide and are becoming more common, including in Australia, due to gl.....»»
Fining big polluters can reduce environmental damage, but only if the fines match the crimes
Some of Canada's biggest employers have a poor track record of abiding by environmental laws. When laws are broken corporate leaders don't go to prison; instead, the company is fined. But the fines are rarely severe enough to scare them into changing.....»»
Amateur performers embrace VR porn on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is still in its early days, but a married couple found that the headset can play a role in the adult entertainment industry.VR porn may be the Apple Vision Pro's killer appVirtual reality (VR) has seen various technological innov.....»»
iPad Air 6 & OLED iPad Pro Release Window Narrows
Shoppers looking to buy Apple’s new iPad Pro or iPad Air 6 now have dates to circle on the calendar because a firm launch window has leaked out. In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has relayed a release week for th.....»»
Forgot your Mac password? Here’s how to reset it
Forgetting your MacOS password is never a great feeling, but there’s a couple of ways you’ll be able to reset this key login info. Here’s a guide to help......»»
Amazon Prime Video free trial: Stream for a month for free
There are a couple of ways to get Prime Video, but it's not free. If you're looking for an Amazon Prime Video free trial, we've got the scoop right here......»»
New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases
In the latest edition of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that he is hearing Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPad Pro and iPad Air during the week of May 6. The launch will include new 11-inch and 13-inch OLED iPad Pro.....»»
New iPads Pro, iPad Air, and USB-C accessories expected in early May
Apple stores will reportedly prepare for a long-awaited update its iPad Pro and iPad Air models in the first week of May.New iPad Pro logo on the backIn his weekly newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the refreshed lineup will feature new.....»»
Last chance to record archaic Greek language "heading for extinction"
A new data crowd-sourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to the ancient world......»»
Broadcom execs say VMware price, subscription complaints are unwarranted
Industry groups aren't giving up hope for government intervention. Enlarge (credit: Broadcom) Broadcom has made controversial changes to VMware since closing its acquisition of the virtualization brand in late November......»»
Upcoming solar eclipse prompts NY State Corrections to cancel prison visits
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is canceling visits to nearly two dozen facilities expected to be thrown into "total darkness" amid the solar eclipse on April 8......»»
One Couple"s Quest to Ditch Natural Gas
Two climate journalists decided to decarbonize their home. Here's what happened......»»
How the Original Eggbot Was Hatched
This article first appeared in the Make Things newsletter. To subscribe to this weekly newsletter by Dale Dougherty, visit makethings.make.co. People have been hand-painting eggs for a long time and in many cultures. Bruce Shapiro came up with idea.....»»
Where to get the Banana of the Gods in Fortnite
Finding and eating a Banana of the Gods will grant you a variety of very useful effects, so you'll want to keep some on hand when heading into battles......»»