Piracy Shield: AGCOM Fines ISP Assoc. For ‘Obstructing Supervisory Activities’
ASSOProvider is an association representing the interests of more than 200 small to medium-sized companies in the Italian internet and telecoms sector. It is also a vocal opponent of the 'Piracy Shield' blocking system and the law that supports it. F.....»»
Global ecosystem contributes trillions in its services with key synergies and tradeoffs, study finds
Tradeoffs and synergies between ecosystem services constitute an important topic in ecosystem management. The value of each service is substantially influenced by human activities, and changes will affect human decisions. Given the variability in tra.....»»
Unveiling inaoside A: An antioxidant derived from mushrooms
Natural products have unique chemical structures and biological activities and can play a pivotal role in advancing pharmaceutical science. In a study published in Heliyon, researchers from Shinshu University have discovered inaoside A, an antioxidan.....»»
Satellite measurements show that global carbon emissions are still rising
According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), human activities have significantly impacted the planet. As global greenhouse gas emissions (mainly carbon dioxide) have continued to increase, so too ha.....»»
Harnessing nature"s shield: Enhancing sun protection with lignin nanoparticles in cosmetics
Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as promising candidates for enhancing sun protection in cosmetics, offering superior UV-blocking capabilities compared to soluble lignin oligomers. However, the effects of the chemical structures of constituti.....»»
Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health, says study
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The stu.....»»
Apple’s treatment of Epic Games draws the eye of EU regulators
Apple could face massive fines if it's found in violation of new rules. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Apple attempting to dodge the concerns of EU regulators. (credit: Epic Games) European Union regulators are investi.....»»
Transforming early learning through curiosity and interest
The key to boosting a child's cognitive and emotional development lies in promoting an active interest in topics or activities, Griffith University researchers have found......»»
Study: Impact of agricultural activities on PM2.5 in Lombardy is comparable to that of urbanization, industry
A research study from Politecnico di Milano in the journal Chemosphere has quantified the impact of agricultural activities on the spatial distribution of fine dust (PM 2.5) in Lombardy, showing that it is comparable to the impact of other well-known.....»»
PSA: Don’t burn yourself out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s open-world activities
You might be tempted to do every single open-world activity in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but beware of burnout......»»
IPTV Piracy Group Members Arrested For Signal Theft, Fraud, Money Laundering
Officers of the Quebec Provincial Police (Sûreté du Québec) carried out raids this week against suspected members of an IPTV piracy group operating in Canada. At least five people were arrested on suspicion of various crimes including theft of tel.....»»
“Perfect” Piracy Shield & Propaganda: Blocking Blunders Branded “Fake News”
Just three weeks after launch, Italy's Piracy Shield blocking system is set for expansion. The news was revealed by the head of AGCOM and local anti-piracy group FAPAV, who also addressed media reports that overblocking is already affecting innocent.....»»
Piracy Shield Cloudflare Disaster Blocks Countless Sites, Fires Up Opposition
Experts warned that a radical site-blocking program without proper checks and balances would end badly in Italy. On Saturday, at least one Cloudflare IP address was added to the Piracy Shield anti-piracy system. According to an expert, that ended up.....»»
ISPs Request Records to Show How Piracy Fight Blocked Legitimate Sites
Internet anti-piracy system 'Piracy Shield' has been fully operational for less than a month and has already managed to block large numbers of legitimate platforms. Last Saturday saw the most significant blunder, yet official explanations are notable.....»»
Nintendo’s Yuzu Lawsuit Aims to Pour Banana Peels Over All Emulators
Given its zero-tolerance approach to piracy, Nintendo's copyright lawsuit targeting the company behind Switch emulator 'Yuzu' isn't a big surprise. While the 41-page complaint throws almost everything at the hugely popular Switch emulation project, N.....»»
Piracy Moghul Aniwatch Rebrands to HiAnime
The massively popular anime pirate site Aniwatch has a new name. The site, which was known as Zoro.to just a year ago, just rebranded to HiAnime. The site's staff doesn't explain the latest brand switch but a recent 'dynamic+' site blocking order in.....»»
Rivian updates iPhone app with support for Live Activities while charging
Rivian is rolling out an update to its iPhone app with support for Live Activities. This lets Rivian drivers track their car’s charging progress right from their iPhone’s Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15. more.....»»
Research on dynamics and FNTSM control of spacecraft with a film capture pocket system
In recent years, with the significant increase in space launch activities, the number of deorbited spacecraft has sharply risen, posing a serious impact on both active orbiting spacecraft and future space activities. Traditional rope net capture syst.....»»
Hackers backed by Russia and China are infecting SOHO routers like yours, FBI warns
Six years on, routers remain a favorite post for concealing malicious activities. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI and partners from 10 other countries are urging owners of Ubiquiti EdgeRouters to check their gear.....»»
FastMinder is an easy-to-use fasting tracker with Live Activities, widgets, more
Funn Media makes some of our favorite health and fitness-focused apps here at 9to5Mac, such as WaterMinder and Calory. Now, the team is expanding its portfolio of apps with FastMinder, designed as a simple and clutter-free fasting tracker for iPhon.....»»
Massive leak reveals extent of China’s foreign hacking activities
Leaked files outlined hacking activity and tools used by the company, as well as giving and insider view of its targets.....»»