Gravesite robbers responsible for $62K in thefts busted by AirTag
Tired of their uncle's gravesite being robbed, a Texas family used a stealthily hidden AirTag to catch the thieves in the act.AirTag What the family didn't bank on was that their clever use of Apple's item tracker would help authorities discover more.....»»
Scientists discover how starfish get "legless"
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have made a discovery about how starfish manage to survive predatory attacks by shedding their own limbs. The team has identified a neurohormone responsible for triggering this remarkable feat of self-pr.....»»
Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states—a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading
The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado......»»
Researchers study carbon capture in Upper Newport Bay salt marshes
Despite covering just 2% of the ocean, coastal wetlands—such as tidal salt marshes, mangrove forests and seagrass beds—are responsible for storing nearly half of all carbon found in ocean sediment. These "blue carbon" ecosystems naturally absorb.....»»
An Illinois school completely lost a child, and AirTag found him
A kindergarten school in Illinois lost a child on his first day, but his mother tracked him down through Find My and an AirTag she'd given him.AirTagIt's not clear whether the child knew about the AirTag, although when he's older you can bet he'll fi.....»»
Communicating consensus strengthens beliefs about climate change, finds 27-country study
Climate scientists have long agreed that humans are largely responsible for climate change. However, people often do not realize how many scientists share this view. A new 27-country study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour finds that co.....»»
Mapping the sex life of malaria parasites at single cell resolution reveals genetics underlying transmission
Malaria is caused by a eukaryotic microbe of the Plasmodium genus, and is responsible for more deaths than all other parasitic diseases combined. In order to transmit from the human host to the mosquito vector, the parasite has to differentiate into.....»»
AirTags are now being used as bait to catch package thieves
AirTag owners continue to find new and valuable ways to use Apple’s tracking device. It’s become commonplace to add AirTags to luggage when traveling. But now, there’s a new use case emerging that may yet prove popular: bait for catching packag.....»»
Serial mail thieves thwarted when victim sends herself an AirTag
Expecting to get more checks and credit cards, mail thieves instead scooped up a package that contained an AirTag — as police soon got to tell them.Apple AirTagAirTags have been used in California before to find car thieves, and they've been sent i.....»»
Moped thieves snatching AirPods Max from people’s heads; some fear wearing them
Thieves are increasingly stealing AirPods Max headphones by simply snatching them from people’s heads in the street, according to a video report. Drive-by thefts from mopeds is reported to be one of the main methods used, with police in London resp.....»»
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You can buy a single AirTag for just $23 at Amazon today
Following the launch of a new rival, the price of the Apple AirTag was slashed on Amazon to $23. If you want the Bluetooth tracker, now's the time to buy it......»»
Ad industry initiative abruptly shuts down after lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X
Global Alliance for Responsible Media disputes X lawsuit but stops operations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images) An advertising industry initiative targeted by an Elon Musk lawsuit is "discontinuing" its activ.....»»
Smooth sailing for eggplant: Breakthrough in understanding prickle formation
Scientists have discovered the gene responsible for prickles in eggplants, a trait that complicates farming. Using advanced genetic techniques, they identified the Prickly Eggplant (PE) gene on chromosome 6 and pinpointed SmLOG1 as the key factor......»»
How network segmentation can strengthen visibility in OT networks
What role does the firewall play in the protection of operational technology (OT) networks and systems? Many would say that it’s the defensive mechanism to protect that environment from IT and the outside world. For the operators responsible fo.....»»
OpenAI has the tech to watermark ChatGPT text—it just won’t release it
Some say watermarking is the responsible thing to do, but it's complicated. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) According to The Wall Street Journal, there's internal conflict at OpenAI over whether or not to release a waterm.....»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store theft claims $21,000 worth of merchandise
This week on the Apple crime roundup, a dog bites a police officer's iPhone, a football player is accused of video voyeurism over iPad videos, multiple MacBook thefts in Queens, and more!The Apple Store in Pleasanton The latest in an occasional Apple.....»»
Deals: M4 iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cell $100 off, AirPods Pro 2 $180, M3 iMac $200 off, AirTag price drops, more
Your Friday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live and ready to go with solid price drops on M4 iPad Pro configurations, AirPods Pro 2, the latest iMac, AirTags, and much more. We are now tracking up to $200 in savings on high-end M4 iPad Pr.....»»
Motorola’s AirTag rival is now on sale. Here’s where you can buy it
Motorola surprised us earlier this year with the Moto Tag — its take on Apple's AirTag. Now, you can finally buy one for yourself......»»
A few weeks with the Pocket 386, an early-‘90s-style, half-busted retro PC
AliExpress retro laptop doesn't always live up to its promise. Enlarge / The Pocket 386 is fun for a while, but the shortcomings and the broken stuff start to wear on you after a while. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The B.....»»
Plant biologists discover an ancient gene family is responsible for plant prickles across species
According to Greek mythology, red roses first appeared when Aphrodite pricked her foot on a thorn, spilling blood on a white rose. Since then, roses' thorns have captured the imaginations of countless poets and forlorn lovers......»»