Microsoft says 8.5M systems hit by CrowdStrike BSOD, releases USB recovery tool
When reboots don't work, bootable USB sticks may help ease fixes for some PCs. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) By Monday m.....»»
Can deep learning techniques predict sudden state transitions in nonlinear dynamical systems?
Nonlinear dynamical systems are systems that can undergo sudden shifts not due to changes in their state or stability, but in response to the rate at which external conditions or parameters change. These sudden shifts, known as noise-induced and rate.....»»
Waymo is taking its robotaxis overseas for the first time
Waymo is heading overseas for the first time, with its robotaxis about to hit the streets of one of the world's busiest cities......»»
I tried out Google’s latest AI tool that generates images in a fun, new way
Google's new AI tool, Whisk, generates images using only other images without requiring text prompts......»»
Shrubs can help or hinder a forest"s recovery after wildfire
Research from the University of California, Davis, is shedding light on when and where to plant tree seedlings to help restore forests after high-severity wildfires, and it has a lot to do with shrubs......»»
The Nakamichi Dragon, a luxury soundbar, has an $800 discount today
When it comes to powerful and detailed surround sound systems, it’s hard to beat the Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 system. Get it for $800 off this holiday season......»»
Apple restarts the developer beta process with iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3
Fresh from its latest operating system releases, Apple has moved on to a new generation of developer betas, providing the first builds of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and visionOS 2.3.Examples of Apple Intelligence at w.....»»
Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official re.....»»
Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special
Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple Music and later moving to Apple TV. Now, it’s returning with an hour-long Christmas special for App.....»»
Simulation sheds light on Earth"s magnetic field generation while advancing neuromorphic computing
How does the Earth generate its magnetic field? While the basic mechanisms seem to be understood, many details remain unresolved. A team of researchers from the Center for Advanced Systems Understanding at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Sa.....»»
A biochip for fish detection using eDNA
Dolly Varden is a rare species of fish found in the Nooksack River basin of northwestern Washington state. Although they have flyrods in tow, Trout Unlimited volunteers' primary tool of choice is an environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling kit. This tool en.....»»
Week in review: Microsoft fixes exploited 0-day, top cybersecurity books for your holiday gift list
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Microsoft fixes exploited zero-day (CVE-2024-49138) On December 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft resolved 71 vulnerabilities in a variety of its produc.....»»
AMD is finally turning the corner with FSR 3
We've had AMD's FSR 3 tech for more than a year, but it finally feels like the upscaling and frame-generation tool is hitting its stride......»»
Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems
AI-driven identity fraud surges, with deepfake technology complicating verification processes......»»
Hugging Face launches an open source tool for affordable AI deployment
Hugging Face launches Generative AI Services (HUGS), offering zero-configuration deployment and flexible pricing for developers......»»
The Sonos Arc soundbar just hit its lowest price ever at Amazon
It’s hard to say how long this discount is going to last, but the Sonos Arc is marked down to $600! That’s an all-time-low for this top-rated Atmos system!.....»»
As more layoffs hit the game industry, ZeniMax Online Studios votes to unionize
ZeniMax Online Studios has voted to unionize, ensuring better worker protections amid unprecedented waves of video game industry layoffs......»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 13, 2024 – iOS delays, USB-C changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. From now.....»»
AI tool enhances wildlife image analysis for climate change insights
A new AI image tool could aid the development of algorithms to analyze wildlife images to help improve understanding of how species around the world are responding to climate change, a study suggests......»»
Walmart just slashed the price of the all-digital Xbox Series X by $52
The Microsoft Xbox Series X Digital Edition with 1TB of storage is available from Walmart for only $398, following a $52 discount on the video game console......»»
Apple to stop selling iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in Europe as USB-C deadline hits
iPhone 14 series at the end of the year, as the USB-C universal charging connector deadline comes into effect. Right now, the oldest phones still sold directly through Apple are the third-generation iPhone SE, the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plu.....»»