Fiona, now a Category Three hurricane, reaches Turks and Caicos
Fiona strengthened into a powerful Category Three hurricane on Tuesday as it headed toward the Turks and Caicos islands after leaving two dead and triggering major flooding and blackouts in the Caribbean......»»
Melton Littlepage joins 1Password as CMO
1Password announced the appointment of Melton Littlepage as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). With over 20 years of experience driving innovation, category creation, and growth across global security and technology companies, Littlepage will enable.....»»
The Atlantic is frying, but so far hurricanes are dying. What’s going on?
Can wind shear and sinking air hold historically high sea temperatures at bay? Enlarge / Don briefly reached hurricane status in July 2023. (credit: NOAA) As July came to a close, the Atlantic Ocean was absolutely sizzl.....»»
Climate scientists use data from Hurricane Maria to test social vulnerability assessment tool
Nearly six years have passed since Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. The historic storm, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, significantly damaged more than 80% of the island's electrical power system, leading to massive disruptions of.....»»
NACTOY announces 30th anniversary eligible vehicles, charities
This year, 52 vehicles, split between 16 cars, seven trucks and 29 utility vehicles, will be reviewed by NACTOY's jurors to determine a winner in each category......»»
Anker MagSafe iPhone battery packs start at $42 on sale
Apple’s next-generation MagSafe charging technology was first introduced on the iPhone 12 back in 2020. Since then, it has spawned a whole new category of … The post Anker MagSafe iPhone battery packs start at $42 on sale appeared first o.....»»
What can central Utah"s earthquake "swarms" reveal about the West"s seismicity?
Most of the earthquakes rumbling under the West's Great Basin come in surges, clustered together in time and place. Scientists call these seismic groups "swarms," which are a distinct category from the numerous aftershocks following a big shake, such.....»»
Average cost of a data breach reaches $4.45 million in 2023
IBM released its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, showing the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.45 million in 2023 – an all-time high for the report and a 15% increase over the last 3 years. Detection and escalation costs jumped 4.....»»
Three Saharan dust clouds targeting South Florida: Here"s when they"ll get here
We're in the thick of Saharan dust storm season in South Florida, which is not all bad—these massive blobs of hot, dirty air roaming the Atlantic Ocean are also hurricane killers. Plus there are those pretty sunsets......»»
Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket to make its final launch this evening [Updated]
After nearly three decades, the Ariane 5 rocket reaches the end of the line. Enlarge / The Ariane 5 has been a workhorse since 1996 for the European Space Agency. (credit: ESA/Arianespace) Wednesday update: Unfavorable u.....»»
Europe’s venerable Ariane 5 rocket faces a bittersweet ending on Tuesday
After nearly three decades, the Ariane 5 rocket reaches the end of the line. Enlarge / The Ariane 5 has been a workhorse since 1996 for the European Space Agency. (credit: ESA/Arianespace) The Ariane 5 rocket has had a l.....»»
This Hurricane Season Depends on a Showdown in the Atlantic
The Atlantic Ocean is extremely warm right now—fuel for gnarlier hurricanes. But will a burgeoning El Niño butt in and stop the storms before they start?.....»»
Controversy in Facebook posts linked to speed of spread among users
A new analysis of nearly 60 million Facebook posts investigates how users' interest in posts evolves over time, suggesting that the amount of controversy generated by a post is strongly linked to the speed with which it reaches a broad audience—reg.....»»
EV inventory reaches critical mass in U.S., Cox says
Dealers' average EV supply climbed to 92 days in the second quarter, up from 36 days a year earlier......»»
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, boosting long-term ocean warming
When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. Less obvious, but also powerful, is the effect hurricanes have on the oceans......»»
Fake ‘Trezor Wallet’ Bitcoin app reaches the top of iOS App Store search results [U]
One of Apple’s key arguments in favor of making the App Store the only way to download apps on iOS is the app review process, which ensures that users are not exposed to scams. Even so, some of these apps bypass the App Store guidelines without be.....»»
Hurricanes push heat deeper into the ocean than scientists realized, new research shows
It's boosting long-term ocean warming. Enlarge / Satellite data illustrates the heat signature of Hurricane Maria above warm surface water in 2017 (credit: NASA) When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible.....»»
An "extreme" heat wave has hit the seas around the UK and Ireland. Here"s what"s going on
One of the most severe marine heat waves on the planet is taking place in the shallow seas around the U.K. and Ireland. That's according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has labeled this a "Category 4" heat wa.....»»
We Live in the Rarest Type of Planetary System
New work suggests four distinct star system types—and finds our own in the rarest category.....»»
Fake ‘Trezor Wallet’ Bitcoin app reaches the top of iOS App Store search results
One of Apple’s key arguments in favor of making the App Store the only way to download apps on iOS is the app review process, which ensures that users are not exposed to scams. Even so, some of these apps bypass the App Store guidelines without be.....»»
Sonos Beam soundbar just got a $100 price cut
The Sonos Beam is a great soundbar in the under $500 category, and it's even cheaper now thanks to this Best Buy deal......»»