Hacker reduces GTA Online load times by roughly 70 percent
Homebrewed DLL solves inefficient parsing of in-game shop files. Enlarge / You could spend less time looking at loading screens like this with a new DLL fix. A hacker going by the handle T0st says he has figured out a core issue that caused l.....»»
Sea otter study finds tool use allows access to larger prey, reduces tooth damage
Sea otters are one of the few animals that use tools to access their food, and a new study has found that individual sea otters that use tools—most of whom are female—are able to eat larger prey and reduce tooth damage when their preferred prey b.....»»
Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases
Most systems used to detect toxic gases in industrial or domestic settings can be used only once, or at best a few times. Now, researchers at MIT have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the presence of these gases, at l.....»»
No, Assassin’s Creed Shadows won’t be online only
While multiple stores seemed to suggest Assassin's Creed Shadows would require an internet connection, Ubisoft has confirmed that isn't the case......»»
Lab-Grown Meat Is on Shelves Now. But There’s a Catch
A store in Singapore is selling lab-grown chicken, but it contains only 3 percent animal cells......»»
New iPad Pro performs well in extreme bend test, beats previous-gen
The is here and the inevitable YouTube stress tests are already online. JerryRigEverything and AppleTrack posted their bend test videos, and both seemingly came to the same conclusion: the new iPad Pro holds up well to extreme force and seems pretty.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, May 16
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI
An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone. Enlarge / The front page of BreachForums. The FBI and law enforcement partners worldwide have seized BreachForums, a website that.....»»
A thousand times smaller than a grain of sand—glass sensors 3D-printed on optical fiber
In a first for communications, researchers in Sweden 3D printed silica glass micro-optics on the tips of optic fibers—surfaces as small as the cross section of a human hair. The advance could enable faster internet and improved connectivity, as wel.....»»
Meta shuts down Workplace, its Slack rival that never really took off
Meta is sunsetting its online communication app and telling users to move to a Zoom-operated platform by August 2025......»»
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sizzling heat across Asia and the Middle East in late April that echoed last year's destructive swelter was made 45 times more likely in some parts of the continent because of human-caused climate change, a study Tuesday found......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Wednesday, May 15
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
How to live stream Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game tonight
Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut tonight, and we have several different ways you can watch a live stream of the Fever vs Sun online for free......»»
The self-driving industry fumbled away public trust. Now it seeks a remedy
With a backlash brimming, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association is seeking to regain trust in self-driving technology. Only 9 percent of U.S. consumers tell AAA they trust the tech......»»
Volvo"s Q1 EV sales plunge: A momentary blip or a sign its 2030 plan is in jeopardy?
Volvo EV sales in the U.S. plummeted 65 percent in the first quarter. According to Cox Automotive estimates, it was the largest year-over-year percentage decline in the luxury segment......»»
Most crime has fallen by 90% in 30 years—so why does the public think it"s increased?
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, according to the latest survey. But the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite......»»
Why students cheat in online exams
Media psychologists at the University of Cologne have studied how students' individual needs, conceptions and reasons relate to cheating behavior in online exams......»»
How to live stream Caitlin Clark’s first WNBA game
Caitlin Clark makes her WNBA debut tonight, and we have several different ways you can watch a live stream of the Fever vs Sun online for free......»»
The best GTA 5 roleplay servers
GTA 5 online can be a chaotic mess in normal lobbies, but role-playing servers are different. These are the ones you want to join to feel immersed in the role......»»
The hunt for rare bitcoin is nearing an end
Rare bitcoin fragments are worth many times their face value. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andriy Onufriyenko) Billy Restey is a digital artist who runs a studio in Seattle. But after hours, he hunts for rare chunks o.....»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Tuesday, May 14
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»