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......»»
New Mac app wants to record everything you do—so you can “rewind” it later
Find "anything you've seen, said, or heard" using 3,750x compression. Enlarge / Rewind reportedly lets you search your Mac's usage history for what you've seen, said, or heard. (credit: Rewind AI) Yesterday, a company ca.....»»
Chevrolet dealership employee accused of giving herself unauthorized bonuses
Ariel Rutenbeck, 32, was charged with grand theft for allegedly altering Dimmitt Chevrolet's payroll, giving herself $28,000 in unauthorized bonuses......»»
Employee ordered to pay back nearly $50K to Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership
Nicole Bradley tampered with financial records and used unauthorized funds from Erwin Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep in Troy, Ohio......»»
In China, a debate over sanitary pads on trains reflects long-held beliefs about women and menstruation
Discrimination against and repression of women is a global problem. In authoritarian states, it is also intertwined with regime survival. Take recent events in Iran, where women-led protests against strict hijab laws are challenging the country's rul.....»»
Biden looks to Musk’s Starlink to deliver promised Internet access in Iran
Setting up Starlink Internet access in Iran presents new risks and challenges. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Last month, Elon Musk offered activists protesting in Iran uncensored Internet access, and a US.....»»
Password usage is falling worldwide - but that might not be a big problem
Passwords are losing ground to a number of state-of-the-art authentication methods that don't rely on them, according to experts......»»
Researchers develop novel robust superhydrophobic coating
Lotus-inspired superhydrophobicity attracts the interest of researchers due to its interfacial non-wetting and unique multi-phase contact properties. However, fragile hierarchical structures, fluorine-containing chemicals usage, and strict requiremen.....»»
How Iran Is Using the Protests to Block More Open Internet Access
The Iranian government is taking advantage of Internet shutdowns to push citizens onto a local intranet that is vulnerable to surveillance and censorship.....»»
Firefox version 106 adds PDF editing & lowers CPU usage on Mac
Mozilla has released Firefox version 106 to the public, adding the ability to edit PDFs directly within the browser.Firefox logoFirefox 106 continues to add privacy and customization features for users. It also includes a PDF editor, text recognition.....»»
New analysis of obsidian blades reveals dynamic Neolithic social networks
An analysis of obsidian artifacts excavated during the 1960s at two prominent archaeological sites in southwestern Iran suggests that the networks Neolithic people formed in the region as they developed agriculture are larger and more complex than pr.....»»
Quaternary ammonium disinfectant exposure promotes bacterial antibiotic resistance in soils
As antibiotics are restricted or even banned in animal production, more disinfectants are used to maintain adequate sanitation to prevent bacterial diseases. The usage of disinfectant is more than that of antibiotics, especially during the flu pandem.....»»
New Android 13 beta makes it easier to track battery usage on Pixel phones
Android 13 QPR1 Beta 2 tells you which apps are the most power hungry while slightly redesigning certain menus......»»
Dropping water levels and rising salinity push Great Salt Lake to brink of ecosystem collapse
Great Salt Lake is well known for being salty, but record-low water levels driven by high water usage and several years of drought may soon make it too salty for even the brine shrimp that have made it a home. The lake provides an important source of.....»»
Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users free VPN
Google announced today that its new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones will get a free VPN service that will help keep their data, app usage, and internet traffic private. Dubbed VPN by Google One, the new feature will be available exclusively to Pi.....»»
How to enable two-factor authentication on every social platform (and yes, you should)
One of the best ways to protect your accounts from unauthorized intruders is to set up two-factor authentication (aka 2FA) for them. 2FA is an extra layer of security that makes it so a hacker needs more than just your username and password to get in.....»»
Iran says it launched test "tug" into suborbital space
Iranian state media said Tuesday the government has launched a space tug capable of shifting satellites between orbits......»»
9to5Mac Happy Hour 401: More iPhone 14 Pro thoughts, Stage Manager changes, October event rumors
Benjamin and Zac have more to say about the iPhone 14 Pro, with another week of usage under their belts. They also dissect what’s new in the iOS 16.1 beta including the policy changes surrounding Stage Manager on iPad. There’s also rumors about.....»»
Control your system fan speeds based on system temperatures with SpeedFan
SpeedFan lets you control fan speeds on most systems, reducing noise and/or power consumption. It can also monitor CPU usage, chipset information, and more......»»
Digital Element Nodify enhancements provide security teams with VPN usage insights
Digital Element announced a suite of updates to Nodify to help security professionals respond to the recent surge in the VPN market. While other solutions on the market claim to offer VPN usage insights, Nodify is the only offering that provides a gr.....»»
Elon Musk offers Iranians uncensored Internet access
Starllink terminals need to actually make it into Iran for users to benefit. Enlarge / The Starlink dish and router. (credit: Starlink) Elon Musk’s Starlink has activated its satellite broadband service in Iran after the US.....»»