FCC votes to restore net neutrality protections in the United States
In an entirely expected move, the Federal Communications Commission has voted to reinstate net neutrality protections in the United States.FCC sealThe vote on Thursday was on the final form of net neutrality rules, following a previous vote on bringi.....»»
Supreme Court: Are bans on homeless camps "cruel and unusual" punishment?
Over half a million people are estimated to be homeless in the United States on any given night, and a case before the nation's high court could grant states the authority to criminalize sleeping outdoors by individuals with no other place to go......»»
Mapping noise to improve quantum measurements
One of the biggest challenges in quantum technology and quantum sensing is "noise"–seemingly random environmental disturbances that can disrupt the delicate quantum states of qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information......»»
Extreme early-summer heat wave peaks in western US
An extreme early-summer heat wave was expected to peak Thursday across much of the western United States, where millions were scrambling to cope with the sudden sharp rise in temperatures......»»
Editorial: National narrative on EV chargers only part of story
States are in charge, but slow progress doesn't equate to failure......»»
The NYPD gave officers iPhones—here"s what researchers learned about race and policing
The controversy about biased policing seems to draw endless fuel from race-based differences in public perception. Simply put, the vast majority of white citizens in the United States believe the police are doing a good job, including on issues of ra.....»»
New report predicts population of Africa will continue to grow this century
According to the United Nations (UN) population projections, the population of Africa will continue to grow strongly in the course of this century, while on other continents population growth will decline in the near future......»»
Boeing’s Starliner finally soars, but mission control reports more helium leaks
“We’re ready to find out exactly what you mean by picked up another helium leak." Enlarge / Boeing's Starliner capsule lifts off aboard United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket. (credit: United Launch Alliance) After.....»»
‘The Stakes Are Incredibly High.’ Two Former OpenAI Employees On the Need for Whistleblower Protections
'The stakes are incredibly high' This could be a costly interview for William Saunders. The former safety researcher resigned from OpenAI in February, and—like many other departing employees—signed a non-disparagement ag.....»»
15 years on, researchers assess the impact and lessons Japan"s rural movement initiative offers
More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a trend that's expected to expand in coming years, according to the United Nations. The urbanization movement is especially stark in Japan, where only 8% of the country's population lives.....»»
AirTags used by alleged human smuggler may ultimately provide enough evidence for conviction
An alleged member of a Russia-based human smuggling network used at least seven Apple AirTags to stalk his wife. And, they may be his downfall.Apple AirTagIbodullo Muhiddinov Numanovich, a Tajikistan citizen living in the United States, is believed t.....»»
How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a!
Learn how to restore your Pixel 8a to its default settings, or do a simple reboot when things go wrong. The post How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a! appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 8a’s arrival proves that Google has what it ta.....»»
Zoho’s security stack improves businesses’ protections against breaches and attacks
Zoho Corporation announced new safeguards to its reinforced, tightly integrated security tech stack. Comprised of four solutions—Ulaa, Zoho Directory, Zoho OneAuth, and Zoho Vault—Zoho’s security stack provides businesses the highest level.....»»
N2WS launches cross-cloud volume restore for AWS and Azure
N2WS has introduced several new features to its cloud-native backup and disaster recovery (BDR) platform to help enterprises and managed service providers (MSPs) with combatting the increasing number of cybersecurity attacks on organizations while al.....»»
Verimatrix XTD Accessibility Abuse Detector identifies Android mobile app threats
Verimatrix introduced Verimatrix XTD Accessibility Abuse Detector service that builds upon its ongoing successful discoveries of notable Android security threats and provides much-needed GDPR protections. Verimatrix XTD and its suite of cybersecurity.....»»
5 Reasons To Hire A Truck Accident Lawyer
According to a survey conducted on truckinfo.net, the United States experiences approximately 168,000 truck accidents annually. Trucks, with their larger size, height, and increased ground clearance, differ significantly from passenger cars. Conseque.....»»
ISPs seek halt of net neutrality rules before they take effect next month
Fate of net neutrality may hinge on Supreme Court's "major questions" doctrine. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) As expected, broadband industry lobby groups have sued the Federal Communications Commission.....»»
Danger warnings as heat wave hits western US
A dangerous heat wave was building over parts of the western United States Tuesday, with forecasters warning of rocketing temperatures in an early taste of a possibly brutal summer for the region......»»
AI researchers warn of ‘human extinction’ threat without further oversight
The group of thirteen employees are calling for increased oversight and improved whistle blower protections in the industry to mitigate potential harms......»»
Study shows selective breeding has constrained communication abilities in domestic dogs compared to wolves
A study from researchers at Durham University has found that the process of domestication and selective breeding has limited the ability of domestic dogs to use facial expressions to convey effective states (emotions) as effectively as their wolf anc.....»»
Combining pest treatments may be key to helping honey bees survive the winter
Winters can be tough on managed honey bee colonies, with beekeepers in the United States reporting that one-third of their colonies die each winter. A new study by Penn State researchers has found that using not one but multiple pest treatments may h.....»»