First US state votes to ban TikTok with $10,000 fine per violation
TikTok has been battling the possibility of a ban in the United States for years. Now, lawmakers in Montana voted to approve a “first-of-its-kind” bill that would ban the popular social media app across the state. more… The post First US stat.....»»
Two never-before-seen tools, from same group, infect air-gapped devices
It's hard enough creating one air-gap-jumping tool. GoldenJackal did it 2x in 5 years. Researchers have unearthed two sophisticated toolsets that a nation-state hacking group—po.....»»
The Apple Watch is no longer a smartwatch
Having worn both the aluminum and the titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models, I don't think the Apple Watch is a smartwatch any more. It's a true watch......»»
"Catastrophic" Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
A "catastrophic" Hurricane Milton was closing in on the storm-battered state of Florida on Wednesday as US officials pleaded with residents to flee or risk dying......»»
Florida Hospitals and Nursing Homes Are Bracing for Hurricane Milton
More than 200 health care facilities in impacted areas are moving patients and residents in what the state’s chief of emergency medical oversight calls “our largest evacuation ever.”.....»»
Climate change boosted Helene"s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens the Florida coast les.....»»
BYD targets 100,000 EV sales in Mexico in 2025
BYD will announce where it will build its first factory in Mexico by the end of this year......»»
Turkey"s plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers
Turkey's 500,000 or so informal waste pickers carry out around 80% of the recycling in the country. These workers, who are also known as çekçekçi, are essential for separating out waste in a country where this is rarely done at source......»»
Samsung quits updating Galaxy Z Fold 2 that came out in 2020 for $2,000
Newer Samsung Galaxy phones are promised seven years of updates. Samsung is no longer providing software or security updates for the Galaxy Z Fold 2 foldable smartphone that it r.....»»
Lower-priced Chevy Silverado EV retail trim to qualify for $7,500 tax credit
The 2025 Silverado EV LT will have a range of up to 408 miles and a 12,500-pound tow rating, surpassing the Ford F-150 Lightning's top specs of 320 miles and 10,000 pounds......»»
GM drops Ultium name for EV platform
General Motors said at an Oct. 8 investor day that it expects to build roughly 200,000 EVs this year as it targets profitability......»»
Why it"s so hard to kick fossil fuels out of the sports industry
Governments and public relations firms are under pressure to, in UN secretary-general António Guterres's words, stop "fueling the madness" and ban fossil fuel advertising or cut ties with the industry......»»
PSA: Install iOS 18 with Messages via satellite for your Hurricane Milton prep
Hurricane Milton currently looks like an extremely dangerous threat to the state of Florida. If you are in Milton’s path, or you know someone who is, there’s a key piece of hurricane prep I highly recommend: install iOS 18 so you can start using.....»»
iFixit teardown shows what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10
comes with a new design. Although it doesn’t look as radical as some people might have expected, the Series 10 design is significantly thinner and features larger displays. And for those curious to see what’s inside the Apple Watch Series 10, iF.....»»
Security Bite: The concerning popularity of third-rate VPN apps in Russia
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»
MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too
A MoneyGram hack has seen an attacker obtain the personal data of an unknown number of the company’s 50 million money transfer users. A separate hack of a debt collection company has seen personal data obtained for more than 200,000 Comcast cust.....»»
Larger displays on iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10: Worth it?
Last month Apple introduced the latest iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 models together, and they had one key upgrade in common: larger displays. I’ve been using the new, larger iPhone 16 Pro and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 for nearly three w.....»»
$1,000 iPhone 16 Pro versus $500 Pixel 8a camera comparison: this is embarassing for Apple
If you ask the average user which phone takes the best pictures, they’d likely claim the iPhone 16 Pro should be at the top of the list. While it can take some good shots, it’s definitely not the best smartphone camera out there. In fact,.....»»
Relive the best the ’80s had to offer with Universal’s 10-Film 1980s Collection
Here's your chance to own some of the '80s best comedies by snagging Universal's 10-Film 1980s Collection during Amazon's Prime Day event on October 8......»»
Hurricane Milton roars towards storm-battered Florida
Hurricane Milton barreled towards Florida as a weakened but still major Category 4 storm on Tuesday, threatening the US state with a second ferocious hurricane in as many weeks......»»
Residual impurities affect the stability of hydrogen atoms in irradiated gibbsite: Study
During Cold War-era plutonium production at what is now the Department of Energy's Hanford Site in Washington State, aluminum was used extensively as fuel cladding material. The waste products generated by fuel processing are currently stored in unde.....»»