How did the CEO of an online payments firm become the nominee to lead NASA?
Expect significant changes for America's space agency. President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday his intent to nominate entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman.....»»
Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to the United Arab Emirates
Apple has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone feature in the UAE, continuing the slow rollout that began in the US in 2022.Tap to Pay on iPhone — image credit: AppleTap to Pay on iPhone means that merchants can take payments without a separate contac.....»»
MacWeb cloud firm adds M4 Mac mini options for developers
Cloud service MacWeb has launched new options for developers to use its M4 Mac mini configurations, using the new device on demand for building and testing apps.Racks of M4 Mac mini devices — image credit: MacWebMacWeb allows developers to effectiv.....»»
NASA astronaut Don Pettit talks photography from the space station
NASA astronaut Don Pettit is an exceptional space photographer, and he's just been talking about his work......»»
Best Christmas sales 2024: deals from Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy
Your guide to today's best Christmas sales with all the top online deals from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target......»»
Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026
Apple has big plans for the future of MacBook Pro displays. A new timeline from research firm Omdia reveals that Apple aims to transition the MacBook Pro from mini-LED to OLED displays as soon as 2026. As part of this change, Apple reportedly pla.....»»
Apple’s Johny Srouji likely on Intel’s new CEO short list
Apple’s vice president of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji became known for his work leading the development of Apple Silicon chips, which have become a fundamental part of the company’s products. While there are no signs that Srouji wants to l.....»»
"Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" lead Apple"s Golden Globes nominations
Apple TV+ has scored seven nominations in the major categories of the Golden Globes, with "Slow Horses" and "Disclaimer" getting multiple nods.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses" — image credit: Apple TV+It's a dramatic drop from its fortunes in 2023 when.....»»
Norway gets world"s first Apple Pay alternative for iPhone
A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology.Tap to Vipps works exactly the same way that Apple Pay does — image credit: Vipps MobilePayAs per t.....»»
Who handles what? Common misconceptions about SaaS security responsibilities
In this Help Net Security interview, James Dolph, CISO at Guidewire, addresses common misconceptions about security responsibilities in cloud environments, particularly in SaaS, and how these misunderstandings can lead to security risks. What common.....»»
Apple announces expansion in Saudi Arabia, retail stores opening in 2026
Apple today announced that it would be expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the online store opening in 2025, and physical stores opening in 2026. more….....»»
Astronaut’s photos from ISS make clouds look otherworldly
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has posted another set of stunning shots, this time showing clouds as you’ve never seen them before......»»
Saturday citations: The "donut effect"; basically immortal batteries; Neanderthals and H. sapiens
This week, researchers studying data from NASA's Dawn mission reported the identification of 11 sites on Ceres that suggest an internal reservoir of organic materials. A multidisciplinary team published an analysis of the dazzle camouflage patterns d.....»»
How pop-up warnings and chatbots can be used to disrupt online child sex abusers
The scale of online child sexual abuse is immense: estimates suggest there are more than 300 million child victims of online sexual abuse globally......»»
After critics decry Orion heat shield decision, NASA reviewer says agency is correct
"If this isn’t raising red flags out there, I don’t know what will." Within hours of NASA announcing its decision to fly the Artemis II mission aboard an Orion spacecraft with.....»»
Former flight director who reviewed Orion heat shield data says there was no dissent
"If this isn’t raising red flags out there, I don’t know what will." Within hours of NASA announcing its decision to fly the Artemis II mission aboard an Orion spacecraft with.....»»
Apple"s ongoing modem push rumored to result in cellular MacBooks
Apple's work to build its own 5G modem could keep MacBook users online without an iPhone, with the prospect of a wider rollout beyond iPhones and cellular iPads.14-inch MacBook ProThe multi-year modem project has the main intention of replacing Qualc.....»»
TikTok’s two paths to avoid US ban: Beg SCOTUS or woo Trump
TikTok loss could lead to US ban next month. On Friday, a US appeals court upheld a federal law that could ban or force a sale of TikTok early next year. Biden signed the Protecti.....»»
In vivo electrochemistry could provide early detection of high-altitude hypoxic brain injury
People who climb too fast or too high risk acute altitude sickness, which can lead to life-threatening hypoxic brain injury. By using in vivo electrochemistry, researchers have demonstrated that characteristic changes occur in the oxygen content of v.....»»
NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US
On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»
MAUVE: An ultraviolet astrophysics probe mission concept
For the past 30 years, NASA's Great Observatories—the Hubble, Spitzer, Compton, and Chandra space telescopes—have revealed some amazing things about the universe. In addition to some of the deepest views of the universe provided by the Hubble Dee.....»»