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How to Make a Microphone … From a Face Mask

The results won’t be high fidelity, but you can definitely turn sound into electric signals using an N95 and some physics knowledge......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredMay 27th, 2022

Beloved PlayStation exec retires after more than 30 years

Shuhei Yoshida, who became a recognizable face for PlayStation fans during his 31-year tenure, will be retiring early next year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

UN climate talks face a credibility crisis as countries disengage

In Baku, Azerbaijan, the so-called "finance COP" was a disappointment. Now, the UN's framework convention on climate change (UNFCCC) is facing a credibility crisis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 27th, 2024

An Apple security camera could recognize people even if their face isn’t visible

A recent report suggested we might see an Apple security camera launch in 2026, and more than 80% of you said you’d be likely to buy one. We argued that we can expect Apple Intelligence features to be included, and a newly-granted patent backs t.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Apple faces antitrust action in the UK over default web browser (but not cloud gaming)

Apple is likely to face antitrust action in the UK over Safari being the default web browser on iPhone. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that the company abuses its control over iPhone apps. This.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

How to recognize employment fraud before it becomes a security issue

The combination of remote work, the latest technologies, and never physically meeting your employees has made it very easy for job applicants to mask their true identities from their employer and commit employment fraud. Motivations for this type of.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Brazil"s antitrust regulator is set to fine Apple if in-app purchase restrictions aren"t lifted

Apple has only 20 days to open up in-app purchases, or it could face $43k in fines per day if it fails to comply with the Brazil antitrust regulator's ruling.Apple ParkIn 2022, e-commerce merchant MercadoLibre filed an antitrust complaint with Brazil.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 26th, 2024

Researchers claim Tutankhamun"s burial mask may have been made for a woman—but there is reason to doubt

Since the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt over 100 years ago, the contents have been examined countless times. But new details continue to surprise archaeologists......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Black men—including transit workers—are targets for aggression on public transportation, study shows

Black men on buses and trains—whether as passengers or transit workers—face hostile encounters that threaten their sense of safety and well-being, according to a new study by a Keough School of Global Affairs sociologist. By reinforcing racist tr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

Crime blotter: Apple Store thieves face bigger penalties in California

The state that's been the site of two of the largest Apple Store theft rings in recent years will punish retail theft more severely, while one scammer replaced an iPhone with sugar.Apple Store in Valencia, Spain The latest in an occasional AppleInsid.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 25th, 2024

More than 40% of coral species face extinction, according to new research

Following a global assessment, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has revealed that 44% of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction. The announcement was made at the ongoing COP29 UN climate conference......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

"Moment of truth" for world-first plastic pollution treaty

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 22nd, 2024

Neanderthal adhesive manufacturing site found in Gibraltar cave

Cut into a Gibraltar cliff face overlooking the Alboran Sea, a cave opening leads back in time to one of the earliest manufacturing sites on the planet—a Neanderthal-built tar distillation oven hidden for 65,000 years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

From traditional to technological: Using laser Doppler vibrometry for fresco conservation

Fresco painting, a technique that dates back to antiquity, involves applying dry pigments to wet plaster, creating stunning artwork that can last for centuries. Over time, however, these masterpieces often face degradation due to delamination, where.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Preventing credential theft in the age of AI

In this Help Net Security video, Tina Srivastava, MIT Lecturer and CEO of Badge, discusses a 20-year cryptography problem – using biometrics for authentication without storing a face/finger/voice print. This has massive implications for corpora.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 21st, 2024

Allyship efforts can face pushback in the workplace—here"s why it happens and what leaders can do about it

When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization's culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for marg.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Hornetsecurity DMARC Manager protects against fraud and phishing attacks

Hornetsecurity launched DMARC Manager, an advanced tool addresses the complex challenges organisations face in managing DMARC, DKIM, and SPF configurations, especially for those operating across multiple domains. As email threats such as fraud and im.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Refugees face particularly high housing instability, finds study

Refugees move nearly four times more often than other migrants, signaling greater instability, according to a new study published in Genus. Gender and country of origin significantly influence this mobility. Although based on an Austrian case study,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Study of Scotland"s last plague reveals humanity in face of "Black Death"

A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Big Foot has officially been spotted … among other new emoji proposals

We’re still awaiting that wacky pack of emoji characters previewed in May. And we probably won’t actually see the shovel and exhausted face appear next to the fingerprint and purple splat until iOS 18.4 next spring. But still, who doesn’t love.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Bigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025

The Unicode Consortium has issued its latest collection of emoji you could be using on an iPhone in late 2025, including a distorted face, a "fight cloud," and an apple core.Inbound emoji - Image credit: EmojipediaThe Unicode Consortium's Emoji Stand.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024