Patch Released for 7-Year-Old Privilege Escalation Bug In Linux Service Polkit
Long-time Slashdot reader wildstoo writes: In a blog post on Thursday, GitHub security researcher Kevin Backhouse announced that Polkit, a Linux system service included in several modern Linux distros that provides an organized way for non-privileged.....»»
New iPhone 14 Issues Frustrating Users
We’ve been keeping an eye on iPhone 14 problems in April and there’s been a chorus of complaints about bugs, glitches, and performance issues. Several weeks have passed since Apple last released a software update for iPhone 14, iPhone 14.....»»
Seeing is believing: Scientists reveal connectome of the fruit fly visual system
Janelia scientists and collaborators have reached another milestone in connectomics, unveiling a comprehensive wiring diagram of the fruit fly visual system. The work has been released on the pre-print server bioRxiv......»»
"Green muscle memory" and climate education promote behavior change: Report
This year, organizers of Earth Day are calling for widespread climate education as a critical step in the fight against climate change......»»
Everything you need to know about The Old Man season 2
The hit Hulu series The Old Man starring Jeff Bridges is likely to return this year, but what will the release date and plot be? Here's everything we know......»»
EU"s antitrust head is ignoring Spotify"s dominance and wants to punish Apple instead
Antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager still wants to favor the dominant music streaming service in the EU, and says that Apple must allow Spotify's latest iOS antisteering update immediately.The European Union suspects Big Tech firms are avoiding their.....»»
Password crackdown leads to more income for Netflix
Netflix to stop reporting subscriber numbers, prioritizing viewer engagement instead. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing helped the streaming service blow past Wall Street’s earnings.....»»
Tesla recalls all 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal cover
This time there's no over-the-air software patch. Enlarge / The Tesla Cybertruck. (credit: Tesla) On Monday, we learned that Tesla had suspended customer deliveries of its stainless steel-clad electric pickup truck. Now.....»»
Everything you need to know about emulating retro games with Delta for iPhone
Your iPhone can play retro games originally released for the Gameboy, Nintendo 64, and more, thanks to the Delta app. Here's how to get started.Emulate old game consoles without needing the hardware with DeltaDelta is a spiritual successor to the GBA.....»»
Baby white sharks prefer being closer to shore, scientists find
Remember #BabyShark? And no, this was not the very catchy song for kids that took the internet by storm. Earlier this year, social media was abuzz with stunning footage of a newborn great white shark, captured by a flying drone......»»
Review: Astropad Rock Paper Pencil v2, the pen-on-paper iPad upgrade gets even better
Last year Astropad launched its impressive Rock Paper Pencil kit for iPad that delivers a reusable/removable matte screen protector plus a ballpoint-style Apple Pencil tip for a real pen-on-paper experience. This year the company delivered Rock Pape.....»»
iPhone 15 Issues Grow in April
We’ve been tracking issues plaguing iPhone 15 users in the weeks since Apple last released software. And a list that was already fairly substantial has grown in size. The last update Apple released for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 P.....»»
36 Starfield Mods We Want for Xbox
Starfield mods will land on Xbox in 2024. In this guide we’ll take you through some of the mods we’d love to see hit the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S later this year. Starfield will get even bigger thanks to DLC and official mods. Beth.....»»
Google’s latest layoffs are in finance and real estate
Google's almost uncountable number of layoffs continues. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google CEO Sundar Pichai promised more layoffs at Google this year, and the company is delivering. Business Insider w.....»»
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming this year and it’s twice as big as the original
The long-awaited Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will launch later this year with a supersized open-world......»»
GM sees opportunity for hydrogen as diesel alternative
GM is participating in a five-year federally funded project that will deploy its hydrogen fuel cell technology in a vehicle for use by a utility company......»»
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming this year and its twice as big as the original
The long-awaited Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will launch later this year with a supersized open-world......»»
The 2024 Mercedes E 350 4Matic is the thriftiest luxury workhorse
We test out the refreshed Mercedes midsize sedan. Enlarge / The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the brand's workhorse, covering millions of km a year ferrying German taxi passengers around. (credit: Peter Nelson) Mercedes-Benz'.....»»
Researcher studies worst western US megadrought in 1,200 years
Drylands in the western United States are currently in the grips of a 23-year "megadrought," and one West Virginia University researcher is working to gain a better understanding of this extreme climate event......»»
OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon
The latest rumors are claiming that OnePlus could be planning on launching a flip foldable phone of their own. The post OnePlus could be hopping on board the flip phone bandwagon appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, OnePlus finally got.....»»
Elgato has an attractive new Neo range for content creators & streamers
Elgato has released a range of new products that aim to improve video calls, assist streamers or podcasters, make Mac users more productive, and do it with style.Elgato's new Neo range of devices (monitor not included)When Elgato released a telepromp.....»»