NBC: "You Probably Don"t Need to Rely on a VPN Anymore"
NBC News writes: VPNs, or virtual private networks, continue to be used by millions of people as a way of masking their internet activity by encrypting their location and web traffic. But on the modern internet, most people can safely ditch them, tha.....»»
7 things you can"t do anymore since Twitter became X
Elon Musk acquired Twitter in April 2022 and officially took over six months later. A lot has changed since Musk has been at the helm. Gone are the days we used to sign into Twitter and share tweets. It's now November 2023, more than a year sin.....»»
Magnetic shielding for particle detectors
Particle physicists who hunt for neutrinos, cosmic-rays and other charged particles rely on sophisticated instruments that detect very faint bursts of light given off when incident particles interact with a medium. The most common such instruments, c.....»»
Detecting hidden defects in materials using a single-pixel terahertz sensor
In the realm of engineering and material science, detecting hidden structures or defects within materials is crucial. Traditional terahertz imaging systems, which rely on the unique property of terahertz waves to penetrate visibly opaque materials, h.....»»
Why OLED monitor burn-in isn’t a huge problem anymore
Burn-in likelihood has to do with the user and OEM, not just OLED materials. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Until recently, OLED computer monitor selection was limited. Today, there's more than a handful.....»»
Disney Dreamlight Valley leaves early access in December, but won’t be free
Disney Dreamlight Valley will exit early access before the end of the year, but it isn't going free-to-play anymore......»»
The combination of oxygen and methane could reveal the presence of life on another world
In searching for life in the universe, a field known as astrobiology, scientists rely on Earth as a template for biological and evolutionary processes. This includes searching for Earth analogs, rocky planets that orbit within their parent star's hab.....»»
Snapchat isn"t just for teens anymore. Now it needs to make some real money
When Snapchat announced last month that it had reached 5 million paying subscribers for its Snapchat+ service, it seemed like a stunning achievement. The milestone marked the halfway point to the 10 million subscriber number that CEO Evan Spiegel had.....»»
Unveiling real-time economic insights with search big data
Economic indicators released by the government are pivotal in shaping decisions across both the public and private sectors. However, a significant limitation of these indicators lies in their timeliness, as they rely on macroeconomic factors like inv.....»»
Instagram took away a major source of income for its creators, and they"re not happy about it
Instagram got rid of the Reels Play bonus, upsetting creators. Meta keeps saying it's on its way back but without a timeline of when. Creators are often put in a frustrating position in which they rely heavily on platforms for their income but.....»»
Adobe AI is coming for your branding
Adobe’s new AI features are making the tedious tasks of design a thing of the past. Brand guides aren’t just for humans anymore. Today, Adobe announced the Image 2 Model of its artificial intelligence tool Firefly at the Adobe MAX keyn.....»»
iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma automatically generate Apple ID passkeys
Now that iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma are available, you can forgo entering your password on icloud.com and apple.com domains thanks to newly added passkey support. Any Apple site on the web can rely instead on Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate your log.....»»
Best Prime Day router deals: save up to 55% on networking gear
More of our devices rely on a Wi-Fi connection than ever before, making high-quality routers and networking gear an essential part of a wireless setup. These Amazon Fall Prime Day deals on wireless internet solutions can help you establish a connecti.....»»
Game devs express joy over “long overdue” retirement of Unity CEO Riccitiello
But some devs urge caution while other Unity board members are still in place. Enlarge / Unity developers won't have John Riccitiello to kick around anymore. (credit: Getty Images) Following weeks of controversy, partial.....»»
When you have a baby, can you stay friends with people who don"t have kids?
If you have a baby, does this mean you can't be friends anymore with your child-free friends?.....»»
Unity’s CEO leaves company after mobile game developers rebelled [U]
Update: Unity’s CEO has now left the company’s employ, with immediate effect. The decision reflects the anger felt by developers about the original announcement. Mobile game developers who rely on the Unity game engine have forced a rethink a.....»»
Space weather disrupts nocturnal bird migration, study finds
It's well-known that birds and other animals rely on Earth's magnetic field for long-distance navigation during seasonal migrations......»»
I can’t get excited about AMD’s next version of FSR anymore
Nearly a year after it was announced, AMD's FSR 3 is here. But it feels like yet another promise for what the feature could be in the future......»»
Precise genome engineering and protein activity profiling uncover new cancer drug targets
Searching for new ways to block the growth of cancer cells is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Tumor cells rely on thousands of proteins to function, but only a few of those proteins can be precisely targeted by drugs to treat cancer safely a.....»»
How Europe"s authoritarian populists maintain the illusion of a free press
Authoritarian leaders might be good at damaging democracy, but unless they are pure dictators they often still need to worry about winning elections. In the last few years, Europe has seen the rise of a number of authoritarian populists who rely on w.....»»
Advancing biodiversity research: New initiative bridges biodiversity and omics data standards
Biodiversity observation and research rely more and more on biomolecular data. The standardization of this data, encompassing both primary and contextual information (metadata), is crucial for enabling data (re-)use, integration, and knowledge genera.....»»