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.....»»
Threads hits 100 million users in just 5 days, toppling record set by ChatGPT
What’s the fastest way to grow a new social network? It turns out converting your existing 1 billion+ users over to the new thing isn’t a bad start. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that the company’s new Threads service has crossed 100.....»»
Want to delete your Threads account? Say goodbye to your Instagram too
As it turns out, if you want to delete your Threads account, you also need to part ways with your Instagram......»»
Seabed trawling"s impact on the climate may be wildly overestimated, says study
You might remember newspaper articles in 2021 claiming that towing nets over the seabed to catch fish (known as bottom trawling) releases as much carbon as all flights taken each year. It turns out that the assessment behind this claim overestimated.....»»
Tesla turns 20 years old: How Elon Musk transformed the auto industry
Elon Musk broke industry conventions with Tesla's EVs, smart production, direct sales and autonomous driving — without legacy issues and without copying others. It's dawned on the competition that Tesla should be taken seriously......»»
Silo season finale ends with a big reveal, when can we expect season 2?
The first season of Silo ends today with a shocking season finale of twists and turns. The sci-fi show has quickly become Apple TV+ top drama series in terms of viewership. With season one ending on a thrilling reveal, when can viewers expect more f.....»»
Cute and Ugly Pygmy Lorises Are Actually Two Different Species
It turns out there are two species of mysterious, venomous pygmy lorises.....»»
In the mood for giving: Charitable donations may be more about how you feel before giving, not after
Conventional wisdom suggests that we give to charity at least partly because of post-donation warm and fuzzies that make us feel great inside. Turns out, it might be the other way around......»»
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk......»»
Tooth fossil found at Smithsonian turns out to be from ancient hippo-like creature
A pair of paleobiologists with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History has found evidence of a long extinct herbivore marine mammal living in what is now the Skooner Gulch Formation in northern California. In their paper publ.....»»
The Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 chip is not the same as the Pixel 7
It turns out that the Google Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 chipset might not be the same as the one found in 2022's Pixel 7. The Google Pixel 7a might seem like a great value for money phone, especially when you consider that the heart of the ph.....»»
This adapter turns standard CarPlay into wireless, actually works [iOS 17 support]
Do Wireless CarPlay adapters actually work? I bought two cars a few years ago. The Honda Civic came with wired Apple CarPlay. The Honda HR-V had a basic entertainment system that I upgraded with an . I really wanted Wireless CarPlay in the Civic, bu.....»»
How to automatically delete iPhone 2FA code texts with iOS 17
A seemingly small update with iOS 17 that turns out to be very useful is the ability to have your iPhone clean up 2FA text messages on its own. Here’s how to auto delete iPhone verification codes with iOS 17. more… The post How to automatically.....»»
Sony has been hyping Apple Vision Pro display tech since 2022
At the 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple talked up the richness of its display technology in its upcoming AR/VR headset, the Apple Vision Pro, but it turns out Sony has been hyping the technology since 2022.Apple Vision Pro lensesApple is p.....»»
Lava pours from crater of Philippines" Mayon Volcano, thousands warned to be ready to flee
Lava poured from the crater of the Philippines' most active volcano Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explosion......»»
Mac Studio M2 Ultra reviews: ‘Champion’ desktop despite Apple silicon Mac Pro, cooling fixed
A month ago, no one outside of Apple really expected to see a new Mac Studio this year (or maybe even ever). Why make a Mac Studio with an M2 Ultra if the Mac Pro uses the same chip? It turns out there are plenty of reasons to make both, and one of.....»»
Philippines" Mayon Volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, thousands warned to be ready to flee
The Philippines' most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes on Monday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee from their homes if the gentle eruption turns into a violent and life-threatening explo.....»»
Stampede: Racing Royale turns Mario Kart into a 60-player battle royale
Stampede: Racing Royale is a 60-player kart racing battle royale that plays like a combination between Fall Guys and Mario Kart......»»
Why tickling turns some people on
In the wonderful world of sexuality, nearly anything is possible. Almost anything can be sexually arousing to someone, somewhere. We’re complex creatures, us humans, and our ability to use our imaginations never fails to astonish. Think of.....»»
Whoopi Goldberg urges Blizzard to release "Diablo 4" on Mac
It turns out that Oscar-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg is a fan of the Diablo series. Unfortunately, she is also an Apple person, and Diablo IV is only available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.Goldberg took to Instagram yesterday to demand Blizzard En.....»»
Reddit"s CEO"s AMA turns into disaster
Reddit CEO and co-founder Steve Huffman has publicly defended the company's controversial API changes in an "Ask Me Anything" discussion Friday. Despite widespread backlash from the community and third-party app developers, the changes, which have be.....»»