PGP Turns 30
prz writes: PGP just hit its 30th birthday. Before 1991, the average person had essentially no tools to communicate securely over long distances. That changed with PGP, which sparked the Crypto Wars of the 1990s. "Here we are, three decades later, an.....»»
RIP to my 8-port Unifi switch after years and years of Texas outdoor temps
Turns out that only lightning could kill my otherwise-unkillable US-8-150W. Enlarge / My original US-8-150W shortly before being replaced. Don't judge my zip-tie mounting job—it held for eight years! (credit: Lee Hutchinson).....»»
If you love Wordle and Connections, Puzzmo may be your next daily obsession
Puzzmo turns a daily newspaper puzzle page into a free daily game hub that Wordle and Connections fans will adore......»»
Apple did kind of announce a new iPad after all… in China
After conflicting reports about whether Apple was going to launch new iPads, a new Apple Pencil, or both, the matter appeared to have been settled with yesterday’s announcement of the Apple Pencil (USB-C). However, it turns out there was a new(i.....»»
Protostars can siphon material from far away, says study
When stars are born, they do it inside a molecular cloud. Astronomers long assumed that the "crèche" supplied all the nutrients that protostars needed to form. However, it turns out they get help from outside the nest......»»
The eventual smartphone replacement could be something we would never see coming
We’re sure that some of you might be wondering what the future of mobile communications could look like. After all, it’s not realistic to think that smartphones will continue to be the standard a decade from now, right? It turns out that maybe th.....»»
French authority leaks iOS 17.1 launch date
The mixup around iPhone 12 radiation in France is about to be fully resolved with a software fix in iOS 17.1. As it turns, out the national frequency agency in the country has shared when to expect the release of the first major update to iOS 17......»»
Officially extinct fish is alive and well, according to DNA analyses
The houting, a fish species that lived in North Sea estuaries and is officially extinct, turns out to be alive and well. Researchers from the University of Amsterdam and the Natural History Museum London extracted DNA from multiple houtings conserved.....»»
This genius app turns your iPad into a Mac drawing tablet
There’s a new app that lets you use your iPad as a drawing tablet for your Mac. Can it beat Apple’s Sidecar, and will it become a favorite of digital artists?.....»»
Astropad launches ‘Slate’ beta to control your Mac with iPad and Apple Pencil
Astropad, the maker of Astropad Studio, Luna Display, Rock Paper Pencil, and more is out with its latest product today in beta. Offering creators (and anyone) lots of flexibility for input and control, Astropad Slate turns your iPad into a no-scree.....»»
You’ve probably never seen an iPhone case like this before
This is one of the most unusual iPhone cases we've seen. It's the Oceanic+ Dive Housing, and it turns your iPhone into a dive computer and underwater camera......»»
LivePod is an iOS app that turns your Apple Music Up Next queue into a Live Activity
There are many iOS apps available on the App Store that help users enhance their Apple Music experience. While most of them function as third-party players, there’s a new app called LivePod that has a different purpose. What the app does is turn Ap.....»»
Midnight 15-inch MacBook Air with 16GB RAM drops to $1,299 on Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's Fall Prime Day event is taking $200 off the 2023 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. Equipped with 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, and available in the futuristic shade of Midnight, this is a laptop that turns heads and opens doors.If you're in the market.....»»
EA Sports FC Tactical turns soccer into a free-to-play, turn-based RPG
EA Sports FC Tactical transforms soccer into a turn-based strategy RPG, and that genre mash-up works surprisingly well......»»
How to easily turn your Android phone into a killer webcam
Android 14 turns your phone into a webcam. It’s a native solution and free from the hassle of an external app. Here’s how the whole system kicks into a action......»»
iPhone 15 uses new Qualcomm modem for upgraded 5G performance
One of the small but notable changes to the iPhone 15 Pro is the switch to Qualcomm’s new X70 modem for improved 5G performance. As it turns out, this change also applies to the entry-level iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. more….....»»
A new mineral, kanatzidisite, recognizes scientist"s decades of contributions to chalcogenide chemistry
What do Mozart, Christopher Columbus and J.P. Morgan have in common? It turns out they all have minerals named after them. A new member of this exclusive club has recently been inducted: Mercouri Kanatzidis, materials scientist at the U.S. Department.....»»
"A Haunted Girl" comic uses horror to take on mental illness
'A Haunted Girl' turns one teen's real-life struggle into an epic story. In A Haunted Girl, a new four-issue miniseries co-authored by comic book writer Ethan Sacks, the chosen one destined to save the world is a teenage girl who also happens t.....»»
Enhance your calm: Demolition Man turns 30
The film remains an under-appreciated gem of ‘90s comedy/action flicks. Enlarge / Sylvester Stallone starred as LAPD Sergeant John Spartan in the 1993 action comedy Demolition Man. (credit: Warner Bros.) Thirty years a.....»»
Enhance your calm: Demolition Man turns 30
The film remains an under-appreciated gem of ‘90s comedy/action flicks Enlarge / Sylvester Stallone starred as LAPD Sergeant John Spartan in the 1993 action comedy Demolition Man. (credit: Warner Bros.) Thirty years ag.....»»
SEC turns up the heat on Tesla"s Musk over Twitter stock purchases
The SEC began its probe in April 2022 and has requested thousands of documents from the Tesla CEO and other parties, the agency said. The billionaire has already sent hundreds of documents, and testified twice in July 2022......»»