Maui wildfires point to a long, painful road ahead, disaster recovery expert says
The devastating wildfires that swept quickly through the Hawaiian island of Maui this week have claimed the lives of at least 36 people. The wind-whipped flames left the historic town of Lahaina, known as a site of Hawaiian cultural heritage, in ruin.....»»
Only 1 in 3 people enjoy talking about politics—researchers say the reasons are more social than political
One of the cornerstones of liberal democracies is the political debate on how to shape society. However, discussions about politics often lead to frustration or result in a long-term strain on social relationships......»»
1Password introduces recovery codes so you’ll never lose access to your most sensitive information
Tools like 1Password or Apple’s upcoming Passwords app offer a convenient storage hub for all your important account info. But what happens if you somehow get locked out of your account? 1Password is debuting a new feature designed to stop that.....»»
Single point of software failure could hamstring 15K car dealerships for days
"Cyber incident" affecting 15K dealers could mean outages "for several days." Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Gett.....»»
Single point of software failure has hamstrung car dealerships for a second day
"Cyber incident" takes down CDK Global, serving more than 15,000 dealers. Enlarge / Ford Mustang Mach E electric vehicles are offered for sale at a dealership on June 5, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (credit: Scott Olson / Getty Im.....»»
Community-led disaster resilience model benefiting those that need it most
A new report from Monash University's Fire to Flourish program has identified how a community-led approach to disaster resilience is delivering positive impacts for affected communities......»»
Striking new Webb image showing alignment of bipolar jets confirms star formation theories
For the first time, a phenomenon astronomers have long hoped to image directly has been captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope's Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam). In this stunning image of the Serpens Nebula, the discovery lies in the n.....»»
Apple wants you to be able to just point at things to learn about them
Future Apple Watch or iPhone models could detect when you're pointing at a location, or want to buy something from a store window, and show you details about them.Any Apple device with an accelerometer could determine whether you were pointing at som.....»»
Groundbreaking discovery: How researchers found remnants of Earth"s primordial crust near Perth
Our planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to study rocks and the minerals they are made of......»»
The 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake: A long, quiet initial rupture leading to multiplex fault ruptures
At approximately 4:10 p.m. on January 1, 2024, the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan was hit by a large earthquake with a moment magnitude (Mw) of 7.5. This earthquake, known as the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, registered a maximum seism.....»»
Summer solstice is around the corner: Here"s how, when we"ll start losing daylight
The official start of summer is around the corner. Parts of the West have already experienced triple-digit heat and wildfires......»»
The ornate horns of ancient marvel Lokiceratops point to evolutionary insights
What do you get when you cross Norse mythology with a 78-million-year-old ancestor to the Triceratops? Answer: Lokiceratops rangiformis, a plant-eating dinosaur with a very fancy set of horns......»»
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro review: a low-cost way to restore files
I review EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Pro, software that helps restore lost files for every type of storage to test is ease-of-use and value......»»
Not a fan of audio messages? Here’s how to adjust the playback speed in iMessage
Audio messages can be very useful sometimes when you want to better express your feelings or simply don’t want to type a long text. However, not everyone likes listening to long audio messages. As an iMessage user, I’ve always missed an option to.....»»
What’s your top Apple TV+ release of 2024 so far? [Poll]
The year is reaching its halfway point, and Apple TV+ has released a variety of new series, movies, and returning shows. There are plenty of summer debuts hitting soon, but before we head into the second half of 2024, let’s take stock of what the s.....»»
Chipolo’s newest trackers are like AirTags for Android, and they’re great
Two of the first third-party trackers that work with Google's Find My Device have arrived. The Chipolo One Point and Chipolo Card Point are worth your time......»»
Ease US Data Recovery Wizard Pro review: a low-cost way to restore files
I review Ease US Data Recovery Wizard Pro, software that helps restore lost files for every type of storage to test is ease-of-use and value......»»
When Will Samsung Release the Galaxy S25, S25+ & S25 Ultra?
Not interested in Samsung’s Galaxy S24? More interested in waiting for the next Galaxy S? In this guide we’ll outline what prospective buyers can expect from the Galaxy S25 release date. The next Galaxy S flagship is a long way out. Let&#.....»»
Thin and light is back in style, and Apple’s M4 iPad Pro is proof it can be done right
Not too long ago, Apple was on a mission to make all of its devices thinner and lighter. This ambition resulted in iPhones that bent, and MacBook Pros that removed pro ports and had a terrible keyboard. In the past few years, Apple has shifted gea.....»»
These are all the Apple products stopping the USB-C dream from becoming reality
Nobody likes a port transition. When Apple moved the iPhone and iPad to Lightning, and the Mac from USB-A to USB-C, it was painful. Most recently, the iPhone 15 line dropped Lightning for USB-C. Each transition makes your old peripherals more or less.....»»
Pure Storage enhances its platform with cyber resiliency services and capabilities
Pure Storage announced three new Storage as-a-Service (STaaS) service-level agreements (SLAs) for the Pure Storage platform – cyber recovery and resilience and site rebalance – further empowering organizations to guarantee outcomes and re.....»»