In Naming Omicron Variant, Authorities Skipped "Xi" and "Nu"
WHO has been using the Greek alphabet to name coronavirus strains, but avoided two letters that presented problems. From a report: As health authorities around the world grappled with the emergence of a new strain of the coronavirus, virologists were.....»»
After driving the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, I finally get EV “engine” sounds
Fake gearshifts and powertrain noises enhance Hyundai’s electric hot hatch—mostly. Enlarge / The regular Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of our favorite EVs. Now there's a hot hatch variant, and it's great. (credit: Hyundai).....»»
Researchers achieve zero-knowledge proof based on device-independent quantum random number beacon
Zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) is a cryptographic tool that allows for the verification of validity between mutually untrusted parties without disclosing additional information. Non-interactive zero-knowledge proof (NIZKP) is a variant of ZKP with the fe.....»»
At least 21 dead in torrential Dominican Republic rains
At least 21 people, including three children, died after heavy rainfall inundated the Dominican Republic over the weekend, authorities said Sunday, warning the downpours were linked to worsening climate change......»»
Torrential rains in Brazil leave at least six dead
Flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern Brazil have claimed at least six lives over the past week, authorities said Sunday......»»
A volcano may keep residents out of an evacuated Iceland town for months
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt. Civil protection authorities said that even if it doesn't, it's likely to be months before it is safe for resid.....»»
Residents of Iceland town evacuated over volcano told it will be months before they can go home
People in southwest Iceland remained on edge Saturday, waiting to see whether a volcano rumbling under the Reykjanes Peninsula will erupt. Civil protection authorities said that even if it doesn't, it's likely to be months before it is safe for resid.....»»
Nissan extends naming rights to new Tennessee Titans stadium
Nissan announced Friday it has signed a 20-year naming-rights deal for the planned new home of the Tennessee Titans NFL franchise. Financial details were not disclosed.Scheduled for completion in 2027, the $2.1 billion Nissan Stadium will host Titans.....»»
Protecting native fauna from housecats
Fans of the musical "Cats" will know that the naming of cats is a difficult matter, and that cats have three different names. The same is true of cats in New Zealand—there are three types: companion or pet cats that live with people and rely on the.....»»
Q&A: Is a volcano about to erupt in Iceland? Expert explains the telltale signs that an eruption might occur
Residents of Grindavik, a fishing town in southwestern Iceland, have evacuated and a state of emergency has been declared, as local authorities say a volcanic eruption may be imminent......»»
Apple may face $600 million tax demand from India
India's tax authorities are investigating Apple, Google, and Amazon, over accounting practices, and is considering a $600 million demand for each.Apple and the Indian flagIn a similar move to how the US IRS presented Microsoft with a $28.9 billion ta.....»»
Residents get brief return to volcano-risk Icelandic town
From Christmas gifts to sheep, residents forced from an Icelandic town damaged by hundreds of earthquakes in recent days were able to briefly return on Monday to retrieve their belongings, authorities said......»»
Apple prepares 12.9-inch iPad Air for early 2024 launch
Apple's 2024 updates to its iPad lineup will include a new model of iPad Air, claims a prominent Apple analyst, with a new 12.9-inch variant supposedly on the way.iPad Air 5Apple is widely rumored to be bringing out new iPad models sometime in 2024,.....»»
Apple supplier Luxshare invests $330 million in Vietnam plant
Vietnamese authorities are allowing AirPods supplier Luxshare to expand its production facilities, more than doubling its investment to $504 million.Apple CEO Tim Cook at a Luxshare plantLuxshare began as a company making accessories such as cables,.....»»
Funeral home of horrors: Owners arrested after 190 rotting corpses found
Owners charged with abuse of corpse, theft, money laundering, and forgery. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Authorities on Wednesday arrested the owners of a southern Colorado funeral home after discovering 190 decaying, i.....»»
Beware of BlueNoroff: Mac users targeted with new malware variant
Security researchers have pulled the curtain back on what appears to be a variant of the infamous RustBucket malware that targets macOS systems. What was first detected earlier in April, a new report from Jamf Threat Labs highlights how this attack.....»»
Your PC problem could probably be fixed with a BIOS update
A BIOS update is a critical troubleshooting step you should take with your PC, but it's shockingly skipped over all too often......»»
"Exceptional" floods hit northern France: authorities
Flooding has hit dozens of towns in northern France, leaving roads sometimes only passable in boats and dozens of schools closed, authorities said Tuesday......»»
Problems with your PC? Update your BIOS
A BIOS update is a critical troubleshooting step you should take with your PC, but it's shockingly skipped over all too often......»»
Nvidia’s next GPU could enter Apple naming purgatory
A new rumor hints at Nvidia releasing an RTX 4070 Ti Super, which would be one of the most confusing names we've ever seen out of the company......»»
You can Soon Get Your Hands on a Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition Switch
Nintendo recently announced a new design variant of the Switch, which now comes in a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition. The post You can Soon Get Your Hands on a Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition Switch appeared first on Phandroid. With the Ni.....»»