ISPs Request Records to Show How Piracy Fight Blocked Legitimate Sites
Internet anti-piracy system 'Piracy Shield' has been fully operational for less than a month and has already managed to block large numbers of legitimate platforms. Last Saturday saw the most significant blunder, yet official explanations are notable.....»»
Best home internet deals: AT&T, Spectrum, Optimum and more
Spend a little time to nail down the right internet service provider for you. These internet deals and bundles from top ISPs will have you enjoying faster network speeds (and saving some money) in no time......»»
BP keen to buy Tesla supercharging sites for U.S. expansion
BP Plc’s electric vehicle charging arm is eager to snap up Tesla Inc. supercharging sites across the US — along with the workers behind them — and has pledged $1 billion to expand its network......»»
3 TV comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May
The three comedies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in May 2024 include iconic ones from past decades, like the underrated sitcom The Bernie Mac Show......»»
Saturated soils could impact survival of young trees planted to address climate change
The saturated soil conditions predicted to result from increased rainfall in the UK's upland regions could have a knock-on effect on the ambition to create more woodland in the fight against climate change, a new study has found......»»
Net zero plans show limited climate ambition on "residual" emissions
New research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals what countries think will be their most difficult to decarbonize sectors when they reach net zero, with agriculture expected to be responsible for the largest remaining emissions......»»
Researchers demonstrate enhanced radiative heat transfer for nanodevices
Researchers from Japan have been working hard to keep their cool—or at least—keep their nanodevices from overheating. By adding a tiny coating of silicon dioxide to micro-sized silicon structures, they were able to show a significant increase in.....»»
Study finds liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs—but are relatively united in taking action
The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that despite these differences, the two camps actually align w.....»»
5 key takeaways from Toyota"s record earnings report
Under first-year CEO Koji Sato, Toyota reported a blockbuster fiscal year of records, from sales to profits. Here are five top takeaways from the automaker's earnings conference......»»
Alleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple"s iPad Pro performance claims
The new iPad Pros skipped straight to M4, and initial benchmarks show the potential performance improvements match Apple's claims.Apple's new iPad Pros run the M4 processorApple's M4 processor won't be available in the wild until devices arrive in cu.....»»
Dogs brought to US must be microchipped, older than 6 months: CDC
Dogs brought into the United States from abroad must be compliant with new rules to help fight rabies in this country, according to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued Wednesday......»»
Apple TV+"s "Ted Lasso" heads to Blu-ray on July 30
Fans of the Jason Sudeikis Apple TV+ show "Ted Lasso" can now preorder Blu-ray and DVD boxed sets for the comedy show from Amazon.Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso"Ted Lasso" was a phenomenon for Apple TV+, but you can't watch it without the Apple TV+ subs.....»»
Most Gypsy and Traveler sites in Great Britain are located within 100 meters of major pollutants, shows research
Gypsy and Traveler communities are among the more socially excluded groups in the UK. There is a long history of government failures in meeting these groups' housing needs......»»
April temperatures in Indonesia hottest for more than four decades
Indonesia experienced its hottest April in more than four decades, two senior weather agency officials said Wednesday, as the region endures a suffocating heat wave and global temperatures break records......»»
US restorationist solves 60-million-year-old dinosaur fossil "puzzles"
Before a T. rex can tower over museum visitors or a Triceratops can show off its huge horns, dinosaur fossils must first be painstakingly reconstructed—cleaned, fit together and even painted......»»
World extends run of heat records for an 11th month in a row
April was the Earth's 11th consecutive month of record-breaking heat, with warmer weather already sweeping across Asia and a hotter-than-usual summer expected in Europe......»»
New sci-fi show Dark Matter streaming today on Apple TV+
Based on the , Dark Matter is a new sci-fi drama series that starts streaming today on Apple TV+. It is written by the author of the novel, and stars Joel Edgerton in the lead role as Jason. Jason, a physicist and teacher, is abducted into an alte.....»»
U.S. Trade Representative Flags Vietnam as a Leading Source of Online Piracy
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has released its annual Special 301 Report, calling out countries that fall short on anti-piracy enforcement and other forms of intellectual property protection. Countries such as Argentina and Chi.....»»
Anti-Piracy Veteran Tim Kuik Retires After Leading BREIN for a Quarter Century
BREIN CEO Tim Kuik has retired, shutting down an impressive career that pre-dates the world wide web. Kuik started working at a home video distributor in the 1980s and became director anti-piracy at the Motion Picture Association a decade later. He.....»»
Operation Anime Phase 2: New Anti-Piracy Crackdown Executed in Brazil
Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security has announced a second phase of Operation Anime, an initiative to disrupt piracy of Japanese anime and Korean webtoon content. This second wave follows the first which took place close to a year ago. I.....»»
Court Keeps DMCA Subpoena Shortcut Closed, Restricts Piracy Settlements
Earlier this year, a Hawaiian District Court blocked movie companies' efforts to unmask alleged BitTorrent pirates using a DMCA subpoena 'shortcut'. The filmmakers asked the court to reconsider its position but without success; the 'DMCA shortcut' wi.....»»