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.....»»
New FRII radio galaxy detected by astronomers
Astronomers report the detection of a new Fanaroff-Riley Class II (FRII) radio galaxy using various telescopes.The newly found galaxy turns out to be a peculiar gamma-ray emitting source. The discovery was detailed in a paper published March 2 on the.....»»
A nanoscale look at coronavirus infection
A human cell being infected by a coronavirus is a crowded place as the virus turns its host into a virus-replicating machine. Now, for the first time, Stanford scientists have used super-resolution light microscopy to sift through the crowd and deter.....»»
AMD promises to fix fTPM issue that causes stuttering and freezes in Windows 10 and Windows 11 for Ryzen users
Several Windows 10 and Windows 11 users have reported over the past few months that they’ve experienced stuttering issues, freezes, and performance drops on AMD Ryzen-powered systems. It turns out there is an issue with the way fTPM works, which ca.....»»
Biologists observe a molecular "hand-off" that plays a key role in reproduction
Everyone considers sperm to be made exclusively by males. Well, it turns out that females also contribute to what makes a sperm a sperm......»»
Scientists Use AI To Decode Pig Calls
Researchers have now harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to infer how pigs are feeling on the basis of their grunts. The Guardian reports: Scientists believe that the AI pig translator -- which turns oinks, snuffles, grunts and squeals int.....»»
Oscar Isaac turns his hilariously wholesome "SNL" monologue into a home movie clip show
You might be surprised to learn that Oscar Isaac turned down the opportunity to host Saturday Night Live in 2015, right at the height of his Star Wars popularity. But that's not the most unexpected revelation from the monologue Isaac delivered when h.....»»
Valve is already laying the foundation for Steam Deck 2
In a recent interview with Edge magazine (paywalled, via ComicBook), Valve boss Gabe Newell said one of their main concerns with the Steam Deck was pricing. “We thought the entry price was going to be the critical factor but it turns out that far a.....»»
TVAddons’ Adam Lackman Admits TV Show Piracy, Agrees to Pay US$19.5m
In 2017, Bell Canada, TVA, Videotron, and Rogers teamed up in a lawsuit against the operator of TVAddons, the largest repository of Kodi add-ons. The legal action proved extremely controversial but now, after many twists and turns, the matter is now.....»»
From "boops" to "unks," how scientists are using fish sounds to conserve underwater ecosystems
Cows moo. Wolves howl. Birds tweet. And fish, it turns out, make all sorts of ruckus......»»
Ukraine Says It Will Reward People With Crypto Airdrop After Receiving $33 Million in Donations
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been marked both by brutality and stunningly modern turns -- from threats to crash the International Space Station and chaotic cyber vigilantism to the ambiguous role that cryptocurrency is playing on both sides of.....»»
Gran Turismo 7 reviewed—the legend turns 25
Sony's AAA racing game is now ready for the PS5 and PS4. Enlarge / In 1997, Gran Turismo was one of the standout hits for the original Playstation. Now, GT7 is ready for Sony's current consoles. (credit: Sony) Can you believe.....»»
Metasurface-based antenna turns ambient radio waves into electric power
Researchers have developed a new metasurface-based antenna that represents an important step toward making it practical to harvest energy from radio waves, such as the ones used in cell phone networks or Bluetooth connections. This technology could p.....»»
TVAddons" Adam Lackman Admits TV Show Piracy, Agrees To Pay $19.5 Million
In 2017, Bell Canada, TVA, Videotron, and Rogers teamed up in a lawsuit against the operator of TVAddons, the largest repository of Kodi add-ons. The legal action proved extremely controversial but now, after many twists and turns, the matter is now.....»»
Low yield on Samsung"s 4nm process node prompts Qualcomm to go with TSMC for future chips
Traditionally, Qualcomm has partnered with either TSMC or Samsung Foundry for its chip manufacturing needs. However, it turns out the latter is experiencing yield issues on its cutting-edge production lines that are preventing it from meeting expecte.....»»
The True Story of the Viral False Teeth That Fooled the World
Paul Bishop vomited his false teeth into a Spanish bin 11 years ago. Then a DNA analysis seemingly returned them to his home in the UK. But the truth, it turns out, is even weirder......»»
OnePlus 10 Pro Snaps in Half in Durability Test
An anonymous reader shares a report: The OnePlus 10 Pro is out in China, and while it has some flagship specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and a 5,000mAh battery, it turns out it might not be the most durable phone on the market. YouTube.....»»
Firefox and Chrome Versions "100" May Break Some Websites
As both the Chrome and Firefox browsers approach their 100th versions, what should be a reason for the developers to celebrate could turn into a bit of a mess. From a report: It turns out that much like the Y2K bug, the triple-digit release numbers c.....»»
Watch the Galaxy S22 Ultra survive getting run over by a car
The Galaxy S22 Ultra seems sturdy enough, but can it survive getting run over by a car? It turns out the answer is yes......»»
Google turns old Macs, PCs into Chromebooks with Chrome OS Flex
Google acquisition results in free, downloadable Chrome OS. Enlarge / Google Chrome OS Flex. (credit: Google) Whether you have an aging Windows PC in the classroom or a dated Mac in your home office that can't handle macOS 1.....»»
China, Not SpaceX, May Be Source of Rocket Part Crashing Into Moon
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: On March 4, a human-made piece of rocket detritus will slam into the moon. But it turns out that it is not, as was previously stated in a number of reports, including by The New York Times,.....»»