How Jamaica failed to handle its JamCOVID scandal
Amber Group claimed it faced "cyberattacks, hacking and mischievous players." In reality, the app was just not that secure. As governments scrambled to lock down their populations after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared last March, some co.....»»
How China left the world far behind in the EV battery race
China's dominance in the battery market is explained in a new book that highlights how German automakers failed to invest early in a crucial technology – lithium ion batteries......»»
AirTag stalking has led to ‘multiple murders,’ claims lawsuit against Apple
A class action lawsuit against Apple claims that AirTag stalking has lead to “multiple murders.” The lawsuit alleges that AirTags have been used by stalkers in at least 20 US states, and that Apple has failed to take adequate action to protect.....»»
Hydro Dams Are Struggling to Handle the World’s Intensifying Weather
Climate change is robbing some hydro dams of water while oversupplying others—forcing managers to employ new forecasting technology and clever strategies to capitalize on what they have......»»
I don’t know if my heart can handle Netflix’s Leo after watching this trailer
It looks like Adam Sandler might have actually made another good movie on Netflix…maybe too good. Today, Netflix released the official trailer for Leo, its … The post I don’t know if my heart can handle Netflix’s Leo after wat.....»»
iPhone 15 overheating fix: Thermal imaging reveals whether iOS 17.0.3 update worked
A thermal imaging test found that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are running cooler after Apple's iOS 17.0.3 update. If you're the owner of a new iPhone 15 and have been experiencing the device getting a bit too hot to handle, you're g.....»»
HP wireless all-in-one has 83 Wh rechargeable battery, handle for portability
A 24-inch Windows PC weighing 9 pounds. HP sees the Envy Move being shared among family members and moved from room to room. [credit:.....»»
Using metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases
A team of chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Southern Methodist University, has found a way to use metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases. Their study i.....»»
Japan is studying a reusable rocket, but it won’t fly before 2030
This launcher would replace the H3 rocket, which hasn't yet become operational. Enlarge / Japan's first H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on a failed test flight in March. (credit: Photo by STR/JIJI Press/AFP.....»»
VW-AUDI: Volkswagen slips; Audi surges behind EVs
Relatively strong gains from electric vehicle nameplates helped Audi sales rise 21 percent in the third quarter, but they failed to fully offset losses from crossovers for sister brand VW, which dropped 1.2 percent in the quarter......»»
US TV provider given first-ever space debris fine
US authorities have issued a "breakthrough" first-ever fine over space debris, officials said Monday, slapping a $150,000 penalty on a TV company that failed to properly dispose of a satellite......»»
Is the Meta Quest a Wii U-sized flop? Software numbers suggest it might be
Analysis: Meta's VR software sales are comparable to Nintendo's failed console. Enlarge / Meta's estimated Quest software sales are worryingly close to those for the Wii U at a similar point in its life. (credit: Ars / Kyle Orla.....»»
Apple wants Supreme Court to reverse Epic"s only "Fortnite" antitrust victory
A day after Epic Games asked the Supreme Court to review the whole antitrust case it lost, Apple has asked it to review the one part it failed to win.Suprene CourtEpic Games lost its trial against Apple in 2021, with the court backing Apple on nine o.....»»
Powerful new EV charger starts field tests in Arizona this weekend
From Thursday until Sunday, charges will cost just one dollar. Enlarge / This cube is Nxu's new charging system, designed to handle up to 4.5 MW of bidirectional power. You can test it out in Mesa, Arizona, between September 28 a.....»»
Google quietly corrects previously submitted disclosure for critical webp 0-day
Previous CVE submission failed to mention that thousands of apps were affected. Enlarge / Malware Detected Warning Screen with abstract binary code 3d digital concept (credit: Getty Images) Google has quietly resubmitted.....»»
Apple modem chip project failed because it’s harder than CPUs, engineers tell WSJ
Attempts to design an Apple modem chip to replace the Qualcomm radio chips used in iPhones have been ongoing since at least 2018 – but some five years later have been deemed a failure by engineers who worked on the project. Even by last year, th.....»»
South Africa"s smallholder vegetable farmers aren"t getting the finance they need, says researcher
Fresh efforts are being made to increase the share of black ownership in South Africa's agricultural sector. This follows decades of missteps and badly designed interventions that have failed to significantly change the ownership patterns in the sect.....»»
5 true crime shows you should watch in October
From the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial to the Bernie Madoff scandal, these five true crime shows are ones to watch in October......»»
Is your company able to handle more AI? Most of us don"t think so
It’s not news that using AI in the workplace can save workers time, but it’s certainly clearer than ever......»»
Companies still don’t know how to handle generative AI risks
Energized by the hype around generative AI, enterprises are aggressively pursuing practical applications of this new technology while remaining cautious about the risks, according to ISG. ISG research shows 85% of companies surveyed believe investmen.....»»
“Most notorious” illegal shadow library sued by textbook publishers [Updated]
Previous efforts to unmask the people behind Libgen have failed. Enlarge (credit: Maryna Terletska | Moment) Yesterday, some of the biggest textbook publishers sued Library Genesis, an illegal shadow library that publish.....»»