New Zealand Council Ends Contract With Wizard After Two Decades of Service
The official Wizard of New Zealand, perhaps the only state-appointed wizard in the world, has been cast from the public payroll, spelling the end to a 23-year legacy. From a report: The Wizard, whose real name is Ian Brackenbury Channell, 88, had bee.....»»
Tesla previews ridesharing app feature for its robotaxi
As Tesla shared its figures for the first quarter on Tuesday, the automaker also previewed the app that it wants to use for its planned robotaxi service......»»
T-Mobile launching Home Internet Plus and new ‘Away’ solution for travelers
T-Mobile has announced the expansion of its 5G Home Internet with a premium tier for the standard service plus a new “Away” plan for those who need a reliable connection on the go without having to rely on a traditional hotspot. more….....»»
Netwrix 1Secure enhancements accelerate threat detection
Netwrix released a new version of its IT auditing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution, Netwrix 1Secure. It enables prompt detection of suspicious activities around data across the Microsoft 365 environment, Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), as well as.....»»
Russian hackers’ custom tool exploits old Windows Print Spooler flaw (CVE-2022-38028)
For nearly four years and perhaps even longer, Forest Blizzard (aka Fancy Bear, aka APT28) has been using a custom tool that exploits a specific vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service (CVE-2022-38028). Dubbed GooseEgg, the tool is a launcher.....»»
iPadOS 17.4.1 Downgrade Closed for iPad Users
We’ve seen questions about the iPadOS 17.4.1 downgrade on Apple’s discussion boards so we wanted to put out a public service announcement: The downgrade back to older iOS 17 software is closed. iPad users who run into issues on iPadOS 17......»»
Hackers infect users of antivirus service that delivered updates over HTTP
eScan AV updates were delivered over HTTP for five years. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hackers abused an antivirus service for five years in order to infect end users with malware. The attack worked because the service.....»»
Freedom of information: To what extent are public archives accessible?
In 2000, the Council of Europe issued a Recommendation aimed at improving access to archives in the member states. Together with the Vera and Donald Blinken Open Society Archives (OSA Archivum) in Budapest, Fraunhofer ISI evaluated how these recommen.....»»
Gone in a puff of smoke: 52,000 square kilometers of "long unburnt" Australian habitat has vanished in 40 years
Landscapes that have escaped fire for decades or centuries tend to harbor vital structures for wildlife, such as tree hollows and large logs. But these "long unburnt" habitats can be eliminated by a single blaze......»»
Laser-treated cork absorbs oil for carbon-neutral ocean cleanup
Oil spills are deadly disasters for ocean ecosystems. They can have lasting impacts on fish and marine mammals for decades and wreak havoc on coastal forests, coral reefs, and the surrounding land. Chemical dispersants are often used to break down oi.....»»
Record electron temperatures for a small-scale, sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinch fusion device achieved
In the nine decades since humans first produced fusion reactions, only a few fusion technologies have demonstrated the ability to make a thermal fusion plasma with electron temperatures hotter than 10 million degrees Celsius, roughly the temperature.....»»
New small molecule helps scientists study regeneration
Regenerating damaged tissues or organs has been a dream of scientists for decades. Now, researchers at the FMI and Novartis Biomedical Research have discovered a new molecule that activates a protein involved in regeneration. The tool holds promise f.....»»
Behavioral patterns of ransomware groups are changing
Q1 saw substantial shifts in activity from some of the most prolific Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) groups, according to GuidePoint Security. RaaS groups attempt to recruit disaffected or displaced affiliates In addition to revealing a nearly 20% yea.....»»
Biden signs bill criticized as “major expansion of warrantless surveillance”
FISA renewal requires more service providers to cooperate with government. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Congress passed and President Biden signed a reauthorization of Title VII of the Foreign Intellig.....»»
First discovery in decades of blue whales near Seychelles
Blue whales are fascinating animals. At 24–30 meters in length (longer than a basketball court) they are the largest creatures on Earth. They are also among the rarest. Estimates suggest that there are only about 5,000 to 15,000 blue whales left in.....»»
The history -- and triumph -- of Arm and Apple Silicon
Decades ago, Apple started down a path that has revolutionized both its own products and the entire technology industry. Here's where Apple Silicon began, and where it's going.Apple's M-series chips rejuvenated the Mac rangeFrom the very beginning of.....»»
Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaints
Apple launched its range of and Apple Watch bands last fall to much fanfare, as an environmentally-friendly alternative to the leather accessories. However, buyers quickly complained the material was prone to attracting dirt, scuffs and other durabi.....»»
The most common GoTo Meeting problems and how to solve them
Having trouble with GoTo Meeting? We might have a solution for it. Our guide features common problems with the videoconferencing service and their solutions......»»
Apple TV+ hits #1 in streaming movies, Top 10 in streaming TV series
"Argylle," Apple's theatrical detective film, catapulted Apple TV+ to the top spot in streaming movies this past week with its debut on the service. Also hitting the top 10 charts were two streaming TV series from the service."Argylle", which stars H.....»»
Scientists assess paths toward maintaining BC caribou until habitat recovers
Thanks to drastic and evidence-based solutions, more southern mountain caribou roam Western Canada today than in previous decades; however, herd numbers are too fragile to sustain themselves without continued intervention......»»
3 underrated Netflix shows you should watch this weekend (April 19-21)
From one of the scariest shows ever made to a pitch black comedy, these underrated Netflix shows prove there's plenty to watch on the service this weekend......»»