Migration of hominins out of Africa may have been driven by the first major glaciation of the Pleistocene
A pair of planetary scientists, one with the University of Milan, the other with Columbia University, has found evidence that the exodus of hominins out of Africa approximately 1 million years ago may have been driven by the first major glaciation of.....»»
Research highlights potential of photo-driven fin field-effect transistors
Infrared detectors are the core components of infrared detection systems and play an important role in fields such as night vision, remote sensing, and health monitoring. In this context, the utilization of mature silicon technologies to develop mini.....»»
Solving the systemic problem of recurring vulnerabilities
In this Help Net Security video, Dr. Pedram Hayati, CEO at SecDim, and Fil Filiposki, founder of AttackForge, discuss how the two companies have formed a strategic collaboration to tackle the major challenge of resurfacing vulnerabilities. By integra.....»»
One of the major sellers of detailed driver behavioral data is shutting down
Selling "hard braking event" data seems less lucrative after public outcry. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) One of the major data brokers engaged in the deeply alienating practice of selling detailed driver behavior data.....»»
How the health of honeybee hives can inform environmental policies in Canadian cities
In recent years, there has been a notable surge in Canada and around the world in the popularity of urban beekeeping. Driven by a heightened awareness of the vital role of pollinators and the practice's increasing recognition, more Canadians than eve.....»»
Giant Magellan Telescope enclosure ready for construction
The Giant Magellan Telescope and IDOM has announced that the telescope's enclosure, set to be one of the world's largest astronomical facilities, passed its final design review and is now ready for construction in Chile. The review marks a major mile.....»»
Major cybersecurity upgrades announced to safeguard American healthcare
Recent cyberattacks targeting the nation’s healthcare system have demonstrated the vulnerability of hospitals and payment systems. Providers across the health system had to scramble for funding after one attack on a key payment system. And some hos.....»»
Presumed Innocent TV show starring Jake Gyllenhaal, streaming now on Apple TV+
The new limited series Presumed Innocent starts streaming today on Apple TV+. Based on the boo, Jake Gyllenhaal stars in his first major TV role as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor in the Chicago Attorney’s office. The office is turned upside down whe.....»»
How to customize and use the all-new Control Center in iOS 18
iOS 18 brings a major update to Control Center that expands both capabilities and customization. The quick access controls go from a single page to multiple ones that you can smoothly slide through, third-party integration, and more. Here’s how to.....»»
None of the three major gaming consoles have X integration now
Nintendo is the latest console maker to remove Twitter/X integration from its hardware, possibly due to API changes......»»
Weakening or collapse of a major Atlantic current has disrupted NZ"s climate in the past—and could do so again
Recent assessments suggest the ocean current known as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is slowing down, with collapse a real possibility this century......»»
4,000-year-old Cretan hilltop mystifies Greek archaeologists. It could spell trouble for new airport
A big, round, 4,000-year-old stone building discovered on a Cretan hilltop is puzzling archaeologists and threatening to disrupt a major airport project on the Greek tourist island......»»
iOS 18 Photos hands-on: Get ready for major changes to one of your most-used iPhone apps
Years ago, the iPhone was young enough that Apple could make major changes to how iOS works and receive minimal pushback. Today, the iPhone is a mature product with billions of users, so any change in iOS is bound to receive more attention and even c.....»»
Fortinet acquires Lacework to boost cloud security portfolio
Fortinet has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lacework, the data-driven cloud security company. Lacework delivers an AI-powered cloud security platform that seamlessly integrates all critical CNAPP services. With patented AI and machine.....»»
Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth's ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production......»»
Cloud migration expands the CISO role yet again
The CISO role used to be focused primarily on information security — creating and implementing policies to safeguard an organization’s data and IT infrastructure from cybersecurity threats. However, as organizations rapidly migrate to cloud envir.....»»
PSA: Many iOS 18 and macOS 15 features are not available in the first beta
Apple today announced major updates to its operating systems during the opening keynote of WWDC 2024. Both iOS 18 and macOS 15 come with many new features, including iMessage improvements, more continuity features, and Apple Intelligence. However, no.....»»
visionOS 2 tidbits: keyboard occlusion, Home View upgrades, more
Apple unveiled visionOS 2 at WWDC today, the first major update for Apple Vision Pro since last year. In addition to the features Apple highlighted on stage, there are a few other visionOS 2 tidbits worth pointing out, including keyboard occlusion......»»
WWDC 2024 Recap: Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring and more on the AppleInsider podcast
Special edition: all the biggest news from Apple's major WWDC announcements, plus the first of what will surely be a lot of questions about just how the new Apple Intelligence will work for us.Apple's WWDC presenters about to jump from an aircradtThi.....»»
Textured tiles help endangered eels overcome human-made river obstacles, study shows
A new way of helping a critically endangered species of eel swim upstream during their migration has been tested by Cardiff University researchers......»»
Everything new coming to Messages in iOS 18: emoji tapbacks, scheduled send, text formatting, RCS, and more
Apple has some major feature upgrades coming to the Messages app in iOS 18. As announced earlier today during the WWDC keynote, Messages is receiving big enhancements to tapbacks, a new scheduled send feature, the ability to format text with bold.....»»