Kiwi Farms ruling sets “dubious” copyright precedent, expert warns
Ruling shows how copyright law could become "Kiwi Farms killer," expert says. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) Kiwi Farms—a website credited with launching a range of targeted harassment campaigns, which Cloudfl.....»»
Wars in Ukraine and Gaza could soon affect our approach to the North Pole, researcher warns
The Houthis are attacking ships in the Red Sea. Rerouting via South Africa is expensive, whereas the Arctic route only takes a week. Once a no-go zone, this route might be a more realistic option. Mind the nuclear submarines, though….....»»
UAW sets strike deadline at Ford"s Kentucky Truck plant over local contract
The automaker and UAW Local 862, which represents workers at the plant, are more than five months past the deadline for a local contract, the union said. Local deals are in addition to the national contract......»»
Forest Service warns of budget cuts ahead of a risky wildfire season—what does that mean for safety?
A wet winter and spring followed by a hot, dry summer can be a dangerous combination in the Western U.S. The rain fuels bountiful vegetation growth, and when summer heat dries out that vegetation, it can leave grasses and shrubs ready to burn......»»
Developers in England will be forced to create habitats for wildlife—here"s how it works
England's new environmental policy, biodiversity net gain, went live on February 12. Most new developments—everything from a few houses to large solar farms or new roads and railways—will now have to provide a 10% net gain in biodiversity, mainta.....»»
Apple won’t have to make iMessage compatible with Android
According to the EU’s ruling, it seems Apple won’t have make to its iMessage platform compatible with Android phones. The post Apple won’t have to make iMessage compatible with Android appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s iMessage.....»»
DataCamp & DISH Settle Massive IPTV Piracy Lawsuit, Still Completely Disagree
A DISH copyright lawsuit against UK-based CDN company DataCamp has ended with a settlement. The original complaint alleged that DataCamp failed to terminate 'repeat infringer' customers, identified by DISH as the operators of several IPTV services. T.....»»
Court Dismisses Authors’ Copyright Infringement Claims Against OpenAI
Several authors, including comedian Sarah Silverman, have suffered an early loss in their copyright battle against OpenAI. The authors accused OpenAI of using pirated copies of their books to train its models. A California federal court dismissed the.....»»
U.S. court dismisses most claims against OpenAI in copyright class action
A U.S. court partially dismissed a class action copyright lawsuit against OpenAI, brought by authors including Sarah Silverman. A U.S. federal court has partially dismissed a class action lawsuit accusing OpenAI of infringing on copyright by tr.....»»
Google rolls out phishing and malware detection for Android users
Google is rolling out a safe browsing feature for Androids that protects users from phishing and malware attempts. Google is working on a new Android feature that protects you from phishing attempts and malware. Android expert Mishaal Rahman wa.....»»
Schools may be underestimating how many kids are homeless
School districts could be severely underestimating how many kids are homeless in their communities, allowing those children to fall through the cracks, a new study warns......»»
Expert on dimorphous expressions explains the term "cute aggression"
A romantic spark this Valentine's Day could lead to playful bites of a partner, tears of joy at the sight of an engagement ring or the birth of a baby who's so cute you just want to pinch him......»»
How to buy sustainable salmon: An expert guide to navigating the nuance of eco-labels
We've all been there. You're in the supermarket freezer aisle trying to make sense of the different labels on seafood products. You know the oceans are in trouble and you're trying to do the right thing, but the information is confusing and seemingly.....»»
Researchers develop economical tool to facilitate identification of disease-causing pathogens
SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim helped a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin to develop a less expensive way to detect nuclease digestion—one of the critical steps in many nucleic acid sensing applications, such as those u.....»»
EU backs down, won"t force Apple to open iMessage to rivals
The European Union has accepted Apple's argument that iMessage isn't used enough to require that it be interoperable with third-party messaging services.Apple's iMessageIn 2022, the EU passed its Digital Markets Act, which sets certain constraints on.....»»
Love is more complex than "5 love languages," says expert
The "5 Love Languages" popularized by Gary Chapman are often mentioned when discussing relationships, but this Valentine's Day one Virginia Tech psychologist suggests taking a different approach to fostering and nurturing high-quality, loving relatio.....»»
Mob sets Waymo car ablaze in San Francisco
An autonomous Waymo met an untimely end thanks to an unruly mob. Enlarge / A fire starts inside a Waymo car after a vandal threw a lit firework through the window. (credit: Anirudh Koul) This weekend marked Chinese New.....»»
AI-generated voices in robocalls now illegal
The FCC has revealed the unanimous adoption of a Declaratory Ruling that recognizes calls made with AI-generated voices are “artificial” under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The ruling, which takes effect immediately, makes voice c.....»»
Small adjustments can reduce nitrogen loss in peat meadows, says researcher
Relatively simple adjustments can reduce nitrogen losses on dairy farms in peatland areas. That's the conclusion of the Ph.D. research by Leiden environmental scientist Jeroen Pijlman at the Louis Bolk Institute. Protein-poor grass species and narrow.....»»
Hubble detects celestial "string of pearls" star clusters in galaxy collisions
When spectacular cosmic events such as galaxy collisions occur, it sets off a reaction to form new stars, and possibly new planets that otherwise would not have formed. The gravitational pull that forces the collisions between these galaxies creates.....»»
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate, report warns
An acceleration in threats from Earth system tipping points, which occur when small changes spark often rapid and irreversible transformations, has set humanity on a disastrous trajectory, a new report shows......»»