Japan"s KDDI Mobile Service Criticized After 86-Hour Failure Last Weekend
Earlier this week, long-time Slashdot reader ThinkPad760 wrote: How is this not news everywhere? KDDI, Japan's 2nd largest mobile phone provider and carrier to multiple critical government agencies — including the weather service — fai.....»»
"Danger behind the beauty": More solar storms could be heading our way
Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates for a chance to see an aurora, but last weekend many people around the world simply had to look up to see these colorful displays dance across the sky......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)
There are plenty of great Netflix shows, but these are the ones you should make time for this weekend......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)
Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies starring The Fall Guy's Emily Blunt, Mark Strong, and more......»»
3 Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend (May 17-19)
Get a touch of mystery, family-friendly misadventures, and psychological horror with the three Hulu movies you need to stream this weekend......»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (May 17-19)
These underrated Amazon Prime Video movies will give you a sense of just how much there is to check out on the service......»»
How to watch the Fury vs Usyk live stream: Time, PPV price, and more
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury with square off to unite the heavyweight championship belts in Saudi Arabia this weekend. Here's how to watch......»»
Study examines low-permittivity dielectric ceramics for microwave/millimeter-wave communication
Microwave dielectric ceramics are the cornerstone of wireless communication devices, widely utilized in mobile communications, satellite radar, GPS, Bluetooth, and WLAN applications. Components made from these ceramic materials, such as filters, reso.....»»
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally bringing the series to Japan. The game will be arriving soon, so read up on all the details......»»
Merchants in Japan can finally use Tap to Pay for iPhone
Apple Tap to Pay has rolled out in another country, with Japanese users now able to take card payments directly from their iPhone.Tap to Pay is now available to merchants in JapanTap to Pay is Apple's system to allow iPhone users to take contactless.....»»
3 Xbox Game Pass games you should play this weekend (May 17-19)
If you're wondering which Xbox Game Pass titles you should check out this weekend, we recommend these games from Ubisoft, Focus Entertainment, and EA......»»
3 PS Plus free demos you should try this weekend (May 17-19)
PS Plus Premium subscribers get access to a variety of game trials, so we recommended demoing these great games this weekend......»»
iMessage experienced an outage on Thursday
Apple's iMessage service experienced a rare outage on Thursday that was reported by many users across the globe.iMessage is experiencing an outageThe iMessage service is one of Apple's most used, with millions of messages going out in seconds. When i.....»»
Researchers calculate the carbon footprint of building a wooden house in Japan
Researchers at Kyushu University have published a comprehensive analysis on the carbon footprint of constructing a wooden house in Japan. The study covered the total amount of emissions produced, taking into consideration the entire supply chain incl.....»»
Solar storm detected in deep sea observatories
The powerful solar storm driving the aurora borealis over global skies last weekend was also triggering the movement of compasses deep in the ocean, as revealed in new scientific findings shared today by Ocean Networks Canada (ONC), a University of V.....»»
How to watch TikTok without the app
Yes, you can view TikTok content without actually being in the TikTok app. Here's how to do it whether through a mobile web browser or in another app......»»
The Disney/Fox/Warner Bros. Discovery sports streamer is called … Venu
We still don't have pricing or a launch date, but the new sports streaming service from three major players finally has a name......»»
There"s a new top import brand in Japan with model from a surprising country
In hard-to-crack Japan, the market has a new top import model. And it comes from a brand and place you might not expect. No, the nameplate is not from Detroit......»»
3 great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024
It's a month of outstanding performances on the Public Broadcasting Service, and these are the three great PBS shows you should watch in May 2024......»»
Spotify hit with cease and desist from music publishers alleging ‘direct infringement’
Spotify is being accused of engaging in “direct infringement by hosting unlicensed musical works in its lyrics, videos and podcasts” by the National Music Publishers Association. In a new letter sent to the music streaming service this week, the.....»»
VMware patches serious security flaws in some of its top products
Fixes for Workstation and Fusion look to prevent hackers from mounting denial-of-service attacks......»»