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.....»»
The iPhone 15 may remove your power and volume buttons … sort of
Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the iPhone 15 Pro models might ditch the physical volume and power buttons, and will rely on Taptic Engine touch......»»
The conspiracy theorist "worldview" and the language of their argument
A study, now published in Science Advances, has analyzed the difference between mainstream and conspiracy articles. It found that conspiracies rely on other conspiracies as "evidence," jumping around different topics, less coherently than mainstream.....»»
How do neutrons interact with reactor materials?
Many applications rely on global theoretical models of how neutrons interact with nuclei over a wide range of incident neutron energies. These applications range from energy production to homeland security to medical treatments. Scientists develop th.....»»
Malwarebytes crippled by macOS Ventura update
The new macOS Ventura release has killed the real-time protection feature in Malwarebytes, but the company has a solution.MalwarebytesA bug in macOS Ventura is affecting security apps that rely on Full Disk Access, such as antivirus programs. The set.....»»
Some councils still rely on outdated paper maps as supercharged storms make a mockery of flood planning
Whole towns and cities are seemingly locked into more frequent and severe flooding. Business-as-usual development continues despite extreme weather and sea-level rises due to climate change. While some local councils have online mapping, others are s.....»»
Amazon Fire TV Cube 2022 review: not just for streamers anymore
The latest Amazon Fire TV Cube adds features that make it even better for those still on cable or satellite......»»
What is a decentralized VPN — and should I use one?
Decentralized VPNs are private networks that don’t rely on provider-owned servers. What does this mean for the average user? Keep reading to find out......»»
The science of how plants register trauma includes a precursor to the calcium wave
Longstanding theories of how plants rely on calcium waves to respond systemically to wounding and other stresses have been given fresh perspective......»»
Single-phonon readout and ground-state cooling with trapped electron brings quantum computing one step closer
Quantum computers are powerful computational devices that rely on quantum mechanics, or the science of how particles like electrons and atoms interact with the world around them. These devices could potentially be used to solve certain kinds of compu.....»»
VCRs are long gone, but 2002’s The Ring is still as terrifying as ever
The American remake of The Ring came out 20 years ago, and while we don't use VHS tapes anymore, it's still plenty terrifying......»»
A New Tool for Eruption Forecasting: Carbon-Catching Drones
In the future, remote-controlled quadcopters might mean that researchers won’t have to crawl inside volcanoes to collect carbon dioxide anymore......»»
What is fracking and is it harmful? Key terms and negative effects of fracking, explained
Oil and gas is required for many of life's everyday functions. Cars, trains and planes all rely on fuel in order to move people around, leaving many dependent on them. Many also rely on gas and fuel to keep their homes warm during the winter......»»
Password usage is falling worldwide - but that might not be a big problem
Passwords are losing ground to a number of state-of-the-art authentication methods that don't rely on them, according to experts......»»
5 tips and tricks to fix Bluetooth connection issues on Mac
We rely on Bluetooth for lots of devices so it can be really frustrating when our peripherals don’t work normally. Read along for 5 tips and tricks to fix Mac Bluetooth issues, including resetting your Bluetooth module and ways to remove interfere.....»»
The best AirPods Pro 2 tips and tricks you need to know now
Missing out on a little-known AirPods Pro 2 feature? Not anymore! We rounded up the best tips and tricks so you can make the most out of your new earbuds......»»
The venture capital landscape is changing, and perhaps not for the better
Startup companies have traditionally looked for the most experienced venture capitalists (VC) they could find to get their businesses off the ground and support their growth. That's not always the case anymore, according to a study by University of M.....»»
Big business opportunites in tough times
Yes, I believe that the next two years will be a subdued period for the industry. But I also believe that Taiwan is one of the few major industrial ecosystems in the world that can rely on the business integration to prepare for opportunities coming.....»»
Nobel-winning quantum weirdness promises better ways of encrypting communications and imaging your body
Unhackable communications devices, high-precision GPS and high-resolution medical imaging all have something in common. These technologies—some under development and some already on the market all rely on the non-intuitive quantum phenomenon of ent.....»»
How to use Photos features new to iOS 16
It doesn't look as if Photos changed much in iOS 16, but there are many more options and controls that you will come to rely on. Here's how to get the most out of it.Perhaps it's the 48 megapixel camera of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that.....»»
How to use Photos features that are new in iOS 16
It doesn't look as if Photos changed much in iOS 16, but there are many more options and controls that you will come to rely on. Here's how to get the most out of it.Perhaps it's the 48 megapixel camera of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max that.....»»