FBI Sounds Alarm as QR Code Usage Soars
The pandemic has accelerated the usage of QR codes, taking them from niche status to an essential tool for businesses and marketers. From a report: Look no further than Sunday's Super Bowl commercial of nothing but a floating QR code sending users to.....»»
Criminalizing coercive control may seem like a good idea, but could it further victimize women?
As of June 2024, Bill C-332 is at its second reading in Canada's Senate, following its third reading in the House of Commons. Introduced by NDP MP Laurel Collins, Bill C-332 is an amendment to the Criminal Code that would criminalize coercive control.....»»
A four-day week can work if staff and employers can deal with the challenges
It sounds like a dream for many people currently working five days a week: how about just doing four days and having a long weekend?.....»»
SpaceX space junk crashed onto Saskatchewan farmland, highlighting a potential impending disaster
In late April, farmers in Saskatchewan stumbled upon spacecraft fragments while preparing their fields for seeding. It sounds like the beginning of a science fiction movie, but this really happened, sending a powerful warning: it is only a matter of.....»»
Sam Wilson soars in teaser trailer for Captain America: Brave New World
Sam Wilson takes flight and battles the Red Hulk in the teaser trailer for Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World......»»
Rocket Report: Chinese firm suffers another failure; Ariane 6 soars in debut
"This powers Europe back into space.” Enlarge / The Ariane 6 rocket takes flight for the first time on July 9, 2024. (credit: ESA - S. Corvaja) Welcome to Edition 7.02 of the Rocket Report! The highlight of this week w.....»»
How to redeem codes on Steam
Steam is the ultimate PC marketplace for gamers, but there are still times when you will need to redeem a code. If you've never done it before, here's how......»»
1Password adds the ability to share Wi-Fi password using a QR Code
The popular password manager 1Password has just received another update with a very useful new feature. Users can now generate a QR Code to share Wi-Fi passwords with others, making it easy for guests to connect to a network without having to spell o.....»»
James Gunn unveils Superman logo one year before film soars into theaters
With Superman flying into theaters next year, James Gunn shared a picture of the superhero's logo to commemorate the monumental occasion......»»
Forget about the iPhone 16. This new iPhone 17 rumor sounds incredible
We're just weeks away from the iPhone 16 series. However, there continues to be news about next year's iPhone 17 — and things are getting exciting......»»
Philips Hue bulbs randomly switching to 100% brightness [U: Not Matter’s fault]
A number of people have reported their Philips Hue bulbs suddenly switching to 100% brightness, seemingly randomly. Update: While the problem was reported to relate to Matter compatibility, it’s now been confirmed that the issue is with Hue code.....»»
Threat actors exploited Windows 0-day for more than a year before Microsoft fixed it
The goal of the exploits was to open Explorer and trick targets into running malicious code. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Threat actors carried out zero-day attacks that targeted Windows users with malware for more tha.....»»
Beryl sets off alarm bells among hurricane experts
This year, hurricane season has taken off with a ferocious, ominous start thanks to Beryl—the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded, with winds topping out at 165 mph. Beryl bulldozed the Caribbean, made its way through Mexico and then plowed.....»»
The Mystery of Consciousness Is Deeper Than We Thought
Despite great progress, we lack even the beginning of an explanation of how the brain produces our inner world of colors, sounds, smells and tastes. A thought experiment with “pain-pleasure” zombies illustrates that the mystery is deeper.....»»
HomePod with display corroborated by references to a new Apple ‘HomeAccessory’
It’s been a while since rumors and evidence have pointed to a new HomePod with a display that would allow users to interact with the product through a graphical interface. To add fuel to the fire, code references have revealed a new Apple product i.....»»
Four upcoming new iPads potentially revealed by device identifiers
Device identifiers found in backend code could potentially identify four upcoming new iPads, ranging from an 11th-gen iPad with an A16 chip through to a 13-inch iPad Pro with an M5 chip. It should be noted that actually identities and specs of the.....»»
Apple TV+ teases Severance season 2 news with morse code video
One of the most highly anticipated Apple TV+ debuts of the year is Severance season 2. Apple provided a first look at the new season during WWDC, but now according to a new morse code video, a release date announcement is right around the corner......»»
This MacBook Air with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD is on sale for $1,249, the lowest price ever
Enjoy a $250 discount off Apple's M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage thanks to an instant rebate stacked with an AppleInsider exclusive promo code. Plus, save another $40 on AppleCare.Pick up this upgraded MacBook Air for just $1,249.T.....»»
Tiny TnpB: The next-generation genome editing tool for plants unveiled
Genome editing stands as one of the most transformative scientific breakthroughs of our time. It allows us to dive into the very code of life and make precise modifications. Imagine being able to rewrite the genetic instructions that determine almost.....»»
Team pioneers a "one-pot platform" to promptly produce mRNA delivery particles
Imagine a scenario where a skilled hacker must upload critical software to update a central server and thwart a potentially lethal virus from wreaking havoc across a vast computer network. The programmer, armed with the lifesaving code, must navigate.....»»
Amazon revives the Echo Spot with a new look ahead of Prime Day
The Echo Spot is a smart alarm clock with a small footprint, customizable display, and support for Alexa. It's now available for $80 ahead of Prime Day......»»