Iran outlaws "unauthorized" VPN usage
The new ban adds to existing high censorship levels online that make the use of Iran VPNs vital to access the open internet. Here is what's at stake for citizens......»»
An author says AI is "writing" unauthorized books being sold under her name on Amazon
An author is raising alarms this week after she found new books being sold on Amazon under her name — only she didn't write them; they appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence......»»
Next-gen OSDP was supposed to make it harder to break in to secure facilities. It failed.
OSDP Secure Channel has yet to gain widespread usage, and it's already broken. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a suite of vulnerabilities that largely break a next-generation protocol that was.....»»
Meet the Persian Gold Tarantula: A new species discovery just in time for tarantula appreciation day 2023
The Persian Gold Tarantula (Chaetopelma persianum) is a newly described species recently discovered in northwestern Iran. In fact, the "woolly, golden hairs" the scientists observed and examined on a single specimen, were one of the features so uniqu.....»»
Two-day holiday in Iran over extreme heat
Iran on Tuesday declared a two-day holiday for government workers and banks nationwide as searing temperatures sweep across the country, state media reported......»»
Apple @ Work Podcast: Retail usage of iOS
Apple @ Work is brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing Businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & p.....»»
Data breaches must be reported within 4 days, says SEC
There have been many cases of US companies covering up serious personal data breaches for months at a time – often only admitting to them when an outside source learns of it. This isn’t possible in Europe, where the law requires unauthorized acc.....»»
DEAL: Grab the Logitech MX Master 3S for Less than $100!
The MX Master 3S manages to balance comfort and utility, all the while maintaining a relatively lightweight feel during handling and usage. For a lot of PC and Mac users, Logitech makes some of the most popular accessories and peripherals f.....»»
Threads usage falls for four reasons, including delayed update to iOS app
It’s no surprise that Threads usage fell from the launch peak, as everyone wanted to check out the new kid on the block. But the bad news for Meta’s challenge to Twitter is that the number of active users – and time spent in the app – is con.....»»
Competitors are on edge as Apple Pay Later surges in popularity
Since its launch in March, Apple Pay Later, despite still being tested with a small user base, has already surpassed competing brands in terms of usage.Apple Pay Later is quickly gaining tractionApple Pay Later was announced in 2022 but faced several.....»»
Threads usage drops as Meta blocks VPN access in EU [Updated]
Move comes as Meta tries to avoid violating privacy laws. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) [Update: Top10VPN's head of research, Simon Migliano, told Ars that "demand for VPN services is significantl.....»»
The carbon footprint of a pet fish calculated
Keeping tropical fish as pets could contribute up to 12.4% of the UK's annual average household CO2 emissions and up to 30% of the UK annual average household water usage, a new study finds......»»
Same code, different ransomware? Leaks kick-start myriad of new variants
Threat landscape trends demonstrate the impressive flexibility of cybercriminals as they continually seek out fresh methods of attack, including exploiting vulnerabilities, gaining unauthorized access, compromising sensitive information, and defraudi.....»»
Twitter CEO claims platform had best day last week
Twitter's new CEO tweeted on Monday that despite the current fuss over Meta’s new and very similar app, Twitter had its largest usage day last week......»»
Scammers using AI voice technology to commit crimes
The usage of platforms like Cash App, Zelle, and Venmo for peer-to-peer payments has experienced a significant surge, with scams increasing by over 58%. Additionally, there has been a corresponding rise of 44% in scams stemming from the theft of pers.....»»
Reddit usage metrics fall thanks to CEO’s plan to boost revenue
While CEO Steve Huffman may be dismissive of the thousands of subreddits going dark to protest his planned API changes, new Reddit usage metrics show that the protests had a definite effect. Analytics data shows that daily visits dropped steadily as.....»»
Base iPhone 14 now sells better than Pro models, 14 Plus still unpopular
New research into iPhone usage on US carriers suggests that there's recently been a preference for the iPhone 14, and even the iPhone 11 is proving to be important to Apple.Investment firm JP Morgan has previously reported that the iPhone 14 range ha.....»»
Star Wars Outlaws: release date window, trailers, gameplay, and more
If you're ready to take on the role of an outlaw in the grimy Outer Rim, you'll need some intel. Here's everything we know about the new Star Wars: Outlaws......»»
Everything announced at the June 2023 Ubisoft Forward
Star Wars Outlaws, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Assassin's Creed Mirage headline the June 2023 Ubisoft Forward. Here's the full list of announcements......»»
Star Wars Outlaws showcases its scum and villainy in gameplay debut
Over 10 minutes of Star Wars Outlaws gameplay footage was revealed at Ubisoft Forward......»»
Star Wars Outlaws release date, platforms, and everything we know
Star Wars Outlaws is a prominent turning point for the franchise, offering the first open-world experience......»»