NordVPN and Surfshark Are Merging, Continuing VPN Consolidation Trend
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: NordVPN and Surfshark have finalized a merger agreement between the two VPN providers, the companies announced Wednesday. Though the specifics of the transaction aren't being released, the finalized merg.....»»
NASA says 2022 fifth warmest year on record, warming trend continues
Earth's average surface temperature in 2022 tied with 2015 as the fifth warmest on record, according to an analysis by NASA. Continuing the planet's long-term warming trend, global temperatures in 2022 were 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit (0.89 degrees Celsiu.....»»
Will Apple hold a March event this year? It all depends on the Reality Pro headset
Over the last several years, Apple has set a general trend of holding its first special event of the year in March or April. It’s only January, but rumors already show that Apple has a number of different announcements in store for the first part.....»»
U.S.-made EVs rule the market — and the trend is accelerating
Thanks primarily to Tesla and GM, U.S.-made EVs are dominating the U.S. market, Experian registration data shows. New tax incentives will accelerate the trend and bring an influx of battery plants to North America......»»
Apple may be designing its own Apple Watch MicroLED screen
In a continuing effort to provide its own components for its devices and cut out potential market competitors, Apple is reportedly designing its own MicroLED screens starting with the Apple Watch.Apple Watch UltraAs previously reported, Apple's first.....»»
Tested: Form meets function with Shargeek’s transparent 130W STORM2 Slim power bank
Over the past few months, I’ve started taking a look at transparent charging tech as the trend picks back up from the early 2000s. At the top of the list of accessories that embody those nostalgic design cues is one of the latest releases from Sha.....»»
NordVPN passes third no-logs audit with flying colors
NordVPN's latest audit showed the provider's continuous effort to retain users' trust to protect at best their privacy......»»
Scientists find pair of black holes dining together in nearby galaxy merger
While studying a nearby pair of merging galaxies using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA)—an international observatory co-operated by the U.S. National Science Foundation's National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO)—scientis.....»»
Apple issues second macOS Ventura beta Rapid Security Response update
Apple has released a second Rapid Security Response update for macOS Ventura 13.2 beta, in what appears to be Apple continuing to test out the security fix feature.Macs running the macOS Ventura 13.2 beta may see the Rapid Security Response update. I.....»»
Trend Micro establishes CTOne for 5G private network cybersecurity
Anti-virus software developer Trend Micro has established CTOne, a subsidiary developer of cybersecurity solutions mainly used in enterprise 5G private networks, O-RAN (open radio access network) and IoT devices, with smart manufacturing, smart medic.....»»
Qualcomm wants to bring satellite connectivity to more phones
We’re starting to see a trend where more phones these days are starting to get satellite connectivity as a feature, so it’s not surprising to see Qualcomm hopping on board as well. The post Qualcomm wants to bring satellite connectivity to more p.....»»
Apple rolls out AI-narrated audiobooks, and it’s probably the start of a trend
"This audiobook features 'Madison'—a digital voice based on a human narrator." The Apple Books icon on a Mac. [credit:.....»»
Trend Micro establishes new subsidiary for 5G cybersecurity
Trend Micro has established CTOne, a new Trend Micro subsidiary focused on advancing 5G network security and beyond. The group’s intellectual capital and leadership come from Trend Micro’s culture of innovation and is the latest incubatio.....»»
Apple TV+ is expanding its European production teams
Apple TV+ is continuing to recruit for its London-based teams, recently adding to its European drama staff and now looking for an non-scripted programming commissioner.Gary Oldman in "Slow Horses," which is made for Apple TV+ by London-based See-Saw.....»»
Dridex banking malware modified to spread using macOS
A variant of the Dridex banking malware is using macOS to spread to others, by using email attachments that look like regular documents.Dridex targets MacsSecurity researchers at Trend Micro said on Thursday that the malware previously targeted Windo.....»»
Infineon CEO notes lack of power semiconductor investment, but deems chip self-sufficiency unattainable
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Germany-based automotive chip supplier Infineon, voiced his thoughts on the ongoing trend of semiconductor self-sufficiency in a recent interview with Nikkei. According to the chief executive, "total self-sufficiency" is unatt.....»»
Infineon CEO notes lack of power semiconductor investment, but deems chip self-sufficiency unattainble
Jochen Hanebeck, CEO of Germany-based automotive chip supplier Infineon, voiced his thoughts on the ongoing trend of semiconductor self-sufficiency in a recent interview with Nikkei. According to the chief executive, "total self-sufficiency" is unatt.....»»
Apple continues original podcast push with new series on 1993 World Trade Center bombing
Apple is continuing to expand its offering of free original podcasts. Starting January 9, the Operation: Tradebom series covers the lesser-known instance of the World Trade Center being attacked. more… The post Apple continues original podcast pu.....»»
Declining trend in the use of antibiotics in fattening animals
Antibiotics are being used less and less in fattening animals. This is the result found by the report, "Treatment Frequency and Antibiotic Consumption Quantities 2018–2021: Trends in Cattle, Pigs, Chickens and Turkeys Kept for Meat Production," by.....»»
Cybercriminals create new methods to evade legacy DDoS defenses
The number of DDoS attacks we see around the globe is on the rise, and that trend is likely to continue throughout 2023, according to Corero. We expect to see attackers deploy ever higher rate request-based or packets-per-second attacks. “DDoS.....»»
Clear growth trend of EVs aids business momentum of PCB suppliers
Looking back at 2022, Taiwanese suppliers in many sectors have been making plans for automotive use as car brands continue to dedicate themselves to EVs. Among them, the PCB sector is looking to benefit quite a bit from this trend of growth......»»