In Defense of the Rat
Rats are less pestilent and more lovable than you might think. Can humans learn to live with them?.....»»
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis invested $85,000 in Theranos and let Elizabeth Holmes take his blood
James Mattis, the former US Secretary of Defense and onetime Theranos board member, recounted how he lost confidence in the failed blood-testing startup during his testimony Wednesday in the criminal trial of the company's founder and former CEO Eliz.....»»
Military applications rising as niche market for GaN-on-SiC RF components, says Transcom
GaAs device and foundry company Transom expects military-use radars and other defense systems to emerge as niche application outlet for GaN-on-SiC RF components and modules including power amplifiers (PA), according to the company's chairman and pres.....»»
Former Defense Secretary James Mattis testifies in trial of Elizabeth Holmes
James Mattis, the former US Secretary of Defense and onetime Theranos board member, recounted how he lost confidence in the failed blood-testing startup during his testimony Wednesday in the criminal trial of the company's founder and former CEO Eliz.....»»
Lithuania Says Throw Away Chinese Phones Due To Censorship Concerns
Lithuania's Defense Ministry recommended that consumers avoid buying Chinese mobile phones and advised people to throw away the ones they have now after a government report found the devices had built-in censorship capabilities. From a report: Flagsh.....»»
Lithuania says throw away Chinese phones due to censorship concerns
Lithuania's Defense Ministry recommended that consumers avoid buying Chinese mobile phones and advised people to throw away the ones they have now after a government report found the devices had built-in censorship capabilities......»»
Tape backup as a defense vs. ransomware
Tape is definitely not the best choice for primary recovery, but it does have features that make it a credible option for restoring systems and data that have fallen victim to ransomware without having to pay the ransom.The cloud has many more ups.....»»
Nation-state espionage group breaches Alaska Department of Health
Fallout continues from an advanced persistent threat first detected in May 2021. Enlarge / If Alaska's native Ursus arctos population could be enlisted for cyber defense patrols, attackers might need paws for reflection before committing a crimi.....»»
Theranos burned through $2M a week as investors were given rosy projections
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
Theranos promised investors $1B in revenue despite internal projection of just $100M
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
Department of Defense interested in nuclear propulsion system for small spacecraft
The DoD in its request said existing electrical and solar-based propulsion systems are neither suitable for missions that will go beyond Earth orbit, nor are they compatible with the increasingly shrinking size of next-gen spacecraft. As such, an adv.....»»
Defense Department seeks nuclear propulsion for small spacecraft
The US Defense Department's ambitions beyond Earth just grew a little clearer. The department recently put out a call for privately-made nuclear propulsion systems for small- and mid-sized spacecraft. Jon Fingas Contribu.....»»
A Secretive Pentagon Program That Started on Trump"s Last Day in Office Just Ended. The Mystery Has Not.
A Pentagon program that delegated management of a huge swath of the Internet to a Florida company in January -- just minutes before President Trump left office -- has ended as mysteriously as it began, with the Defense Department this week retaking c.....»»
New algorithm can help improve cellular materials design
New research published in Scientific Reports has revealed that a simple but robust algorithm can help engineers to improve the design of cellular materials that are used in a variety of diverse applications ranging from defense, bio-medical to smart.....»»
DoD Awards $1 Billion Contract To Peraton To Counter Misinformation
An anonymous reader quotes a report from FedScoop: The Department of Defense has awarded a task order worth up to $979 million over a five-year period to Peraton to counter misinformation from U.S. adversaries. The contractor will provide services to.....»»
Desktop Metal is acquiring industrial 3D printing company ExOne
As part of its earnings call this week, Desktop Metal announced plans to acquire ExOne. The Pennsylvania-based firm creates a variety of different industrial 3D printers for industries like aerospace, automotive, medical and defense. More recently, w.....»»
Now Microsoft is Protesting After Amazon Won a $10 Billion NSA Cloud Contract
An anonymous reader shares a report: After spending years battling over the Defense Department's $10 billion JEDI cloud services contract, Microsoft and Amazon are fighting over another government deal. Now it's the National Security Agency offering.....»»
How does a window sensor work?
Window sensors are a critical part of any home security system. Learn how they work so you can ensure this last line of defense is there when you need it......»»
Apple claims the Epic Games Store won"t see any profits "until 2027, if ever"
We're approaching the one-year mark since Epic began its antitrust legal battle with Apple over it forbidding it and other companies from operating independent stores on iOS. In the latest round of legal wrangling, Apple's defense lawyers went on the.....»»
How to play All-Rounders in Pokémon Unite: Charizard, Lucario, Garchomp, Machamp
All-Rounders bring a bit of offense and defense to the battlefield. Here are a few tips to master Charizard, Garchomp, Machamp, and Lucario in Pokémon Unite......»»
How to play Attackers in Pokémon Unite: Pikachu, Greninja, Cinderace, and more
Attackers in Pokémon Unite excel at dealing damage but fall short when it comes to mobility and defense. Here's how to play the deadly class of characters......»»