Nation-state hackers exploit Cisco firewall 0-days to backdoor government networks
Perimeter devices ought to prevent network hacks. Why are so many devices allowing attacks? Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers backed by a powerful nation-state have been exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ci.....»»
Ultrasensitive gas detection empowered by synergy of graphene and sub-comb dynamics
Since the inception of microcomb, whose generation relies on Kerr nonlinearity in microresonator, the coherent soliton state has attracted intense research. Although the operation of sub-comb outputs is straightforward, as a noncoherent comb state,.....»»
Hydrogen, battery startups had big plans in Michigan. What"s holding them back?
The fundamental question of demand — who will buy the products and when — has only become murkier in recent months as investors rein in their bets on unproven technologies, even as the federal and state dollars begin to flow more freely......»»
Log4Shell shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits
Organizations continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks, according to a Cato Networks survey. Enterprises are too trusting within their networks The Cato CT.....»»
Log4J shows no sign of fading, spotted in 30% of CVE exploits
Organizations continue to run insecure protocols across their wide access networks (WAN), making it easier for cybercriminals to move across networks, according to a Cato Networks survey. Enterprises are too trusting within their networks The Cato CT.....»»
Our favorite new covers and keyboard cases for Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air
Some of the best M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air cases have arrived and we are here to take a closer look. Apple’s M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air are just days away from being loaded up and shipped across the country, and now it’s time to look at some a.....»»
More than half of Americans give to charity at checkout, survey shows
Fifty-three percent of Americans give impulsively to charities at the checkout, and certain demographics tend to give more, according to a new survey conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York......»»
Experts address gaps in Canada"s proposed flood insurance program
A pair of University of Waterloo flood disaster experts have published an analysis on the federal government's national flood insurance program that finds the proposed plan can do more to make insurance abundant and affordable for Canadian taxpayers......»»
Microsoft Places uses AI to assist the new normal of hybrid work
Coordinating teams and in-office days in our new normal of hybrid work is a difficult task, and one that carries a lot of untapped potential for productivity tools. Today Microsoft announced the public preview launch of Places, a new app a couple yea.....»»
iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web Distribution
Apple's EU DMA compliance is the focus of iOS 17.5, which adds Web Distribution as a method of sideloading apps — available now.iOS 17.5 has been releasedThe initial compliance with the Digital Markets Act in the EU only allowed users to obtain ap.....»»
I have the Google Pixel 8a. Here are 6 things you need to know
I've been using the Google Pixel 8a for a few days, and there are certain details you must know about before buying one......»»
Palo Alto Networks and Accenture help organizations accelerate AI adoption
Palo Alto Networks and Accenture announced an expansion of their long-standing strategic alliance. New offerings will combine Precision AI technology from Palo Alto Networks and Accenture’s secure generative AI services to help organizations em.....»»
Researchers achieve first condensation of non-ground state cesium atoms
In a pioneering effort, researchers from the University of Innsbruck in collaboration with the University of Durham have for the first time achieved Bose-Einstein condensation of non-ground state cesium atoms. Published in Nature Communications, this.....»»
Optical power evolution in fiber-optic networks: New framework for better modeling and control
With the emergence of internet services such as AI-generated content and virtual reality, the demand for global capacity has surged, significantly intensifying pressures on fiber-optic communication systems. To address this surge and reduce operation.....»»
The best State of Decay 2 mods
State of Decay 2 is a great zombie survival game that builds on the first, but it still lacks some features and has some rough edges. These mods fix all that......»»
iPhone 16 Pro rumored to feature new display with 20% higher brightness
Mere days after debuting the M4 iPad Pro featuring what Apple calls “the world’s most advanced display,” a new rumor indicates that the iPad’s Ultra Retina XDR isn’t the only display innovation the company has up its sleeves this year, with.....»»
Google fixes Chrome zero-day with in-the-wild exploit (CVE-2024-4671)
Google has fixed a Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-4671), an exploit for which exists in the wild. About CVE-2024-4671 CVE-2024-4671 is a use after free vulnerability in the Visuals component that can be exploited by remote attackers to trigg.....»»
Smartphone addiction is real, and we all probably need to do something about it
If you feel like you're being controlled by your smartphone, don't feel alone — smartphone addiction is a real thing. So, let's talk about it, and how to deal with it.How to dial back your screen timeWe've all done it — we've lost entire days to.....»»
Are AirPods waterproof? Everything you need to know
Apple has quite a few different AirPod models these days, and not all of them can stand getting wet. Here's how waterproof all AirPods are and what that means......»»
Google patches its fifth zero-day vulnerability of the year in Chrome
Exploit code for critical "use-after-free" bug is circulating in the wild. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Google has updated its Chrome browser to patch a high-severity zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to exe.....»»
US state of New Jersey ranks near the bottom on pay equity for mothers
Forget the flowers. This Mother's Day, give Mom a raise. A new report by the Rutgers Center for Women and Work finds that New Jersey ranks near the bottom of all states on pay equity for mothers......»»