How companies time data leak disclosures
Every year the personal data of millions of people, such as passwords, credit card details, or health details, fall into the hands of unauthorized persons through hacking or data processing errors by companies. The consequences for those affected can.....»»
Plugable’s new aluminum 8-in-1 USB-C dock doubles as an adjustable iPad stand [Deal]
Plugable today is launching its latest USB-C docking station, this time designing it around Apple’s latest iPads, as well as other tablets for that matter. Sporting a build-in adjustable stand, the new hybrid accessory helps turn your iPadOS machi.....»»
Here’s what the Apple Watch can tell us about a titanium iPhone 15 Pro
Among other changes, this year’s iPhone 15 Pro models are rumored to feature a new chassis made out of titanium for the first time. This could make for a lighter design, additional durability, and more. In fact, it could be one of the biggest desi.....»»
Valentine"s Day gift ideas for the tech lover in your life
Valentine's Day is upon us, and instead of busting out the usual roses and chocolates sort of thing, consider spoiling your tech lover with gifts that won't see the bottom of the wastebasket in two days' time.Valentine's Day gift ideas for your sweet.....»»
Mini creatures with mighty voices know their audience and focus on a single frequency
In the cloud forests of South America, amid the constant cacophony of bird and insect noise, a deafening blare pierces through the background from time to time. Belonging to the loudest known bird, the white bellbird, Procnias albus, this sound would.....»»
50 years after Roe v. Wade, nearly one third of states lack abortion access
The legal limitations restricting abortion in the United States continue to erode access to reproductive health care at an alarming pace while other states work to protect and expand access, according to updated data released by the Center for Public.....»»
How companies can improve the retention of employees returning from abroad
Multinational enterprises are currently facing a serious challenge. These organizations are companies with multiple locations or operations around the world. They often send employees abroad on assignments so they can gain personal growth and promoti.....»»
Climate change is already putting the heat on insurance companies—Auckland"s floods could be a turning point
The clean-up from Auckland's devastating floods last week is just beginning but insurance companies will need to start thinking about what the record-breaking weather event will mean for future coverage......»»
EU wants to hammer big tech & streamers with 5G build bill
Europe is considering whether companies like Netflix and Apple that use lots of bandwidth should be forced to pay for upgrades to the infrastructure of the internet.With the rise of video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, the amount of ban.....»»
Brushtail possums can learn from their peers, researcher finds
Using a $9 dog treat toy, University of Canterbury (UC) Master's student Emma Godfrey has conducted research showing, for the first time, that common brushtail possums can learn from their peers......»»
New time lapse video shows 12 years of exoplanets orbiting their star
In 2008, HR8799 was the first extrasolar planetary system ever directly imaged. Now, the famed system stars in its very own video......»»
Satellite remote sensing helps monitor lake CO2 dynamics at large scale
Lakes play an essential role in carbon cycle. However, current bottom-up estimates of CO2 emissions from lakes have significant uncertainties due to insufficient field data......»»
New software enables automated analysis of biomedical image data without programming knowledge
The software JIPipe was developed by scientists at the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) and significantly simplifies the analysis of images generated in research. Users can create flowcharts according.....»»
Data scientist suggests many Bigfoot sightings may be bear sightings
Floe Foxon, a data scientist with Pinney Associates, has been comparing the number of bears living in parts of North America with the number of Bigfoot sightings over the years and suggests there is a correlation. In a paper posted on the preprint si.....»»
Spotify paying subscribers pass 200M, but quarterly loss climbs almost 700%
The number of Spotify paying subscribers passed 200 million for the first time in the last quarter. The company added 10M new subscribers to hit 205M paid accounts, and 489M in total. However, the company – which has almost never posted a quarterl.....»»
Tech giants could get bill for European 5G infrastructure; Apple potentially included
Under a proposal currently being discussed, tech giants could be asked to help pay for European 5G infrastructure, with Apple potentially on the list of companies receiving a bill. The European Union is planning to consult on the idea of asking comp.....»»
Get Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 for $29.99 - last call
The 88% price drop on Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 2021 brings the standalone license down to $29.99.Save 88% on Microsoft Office software.For a limited time only, pick up a lifetime license to Microsoft Office for Mac Home & Business 202.....»»
New wind, solar are cheaper than costs to operate all but one US coal plant
New analysis shows that renewables beat existing coal plants 99% of the time. Enlarge / A train carrying cars loaded with coal leaving a nearby coal mine is seen in front of Dry Fork Station, a coal-fired power plant operated by.....»»
Facebook apps can deliberately drain iPhone and Android batteries, says former employee
A data scientist formerly working for Meta says that Facebook apps can deliberately drain the batteries of both iPhones and Android smartphones, in order to examine the effect of low battery power on app performance … more… The post Facebook a.....»»
Samsung"s terrible quarter delivered lowest profit in 8 years
Long-time Apple rival Samsung had an incredibly bad fourth quarter, with the global economic downturn blamed for a 69% drop in quarterly operating profit.Samsung Galaxy Flip4In the days before Apple's announcement its own financial results for the mo.....»»
This huge password manager exploit may never get fixed
The KeePass password manager has a pretty major vulnerability, but its developers are refusing to fix it. Here’s what you can do to keep your data safe......»»