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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.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakApr 11th, 2024

Court: Section 230 doesn’t shield TikTok from Blackout Challenge death suit

TikTok must face claim over For You Page recommending content that killed kids. Enlarge (credit: Catherine McQueen | Moment) An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against TikTok by reversing a lower court's ruling that.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

FAA targets reckless drone pilots with fines totaling $341K

The Federal Aviation Administration has dropped some figures relating to the cost of fines for drone pilots who refuse to follow the rules......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 28th, 2024

Solar panels for NASA"s Roman Space Telescope pass key tests

NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Solar Array Sun Shield has successfully completed recent tests, signaling that the assembly is on track to be completed on schedule. The panels are designed to power and shade the observatory, enabling all t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

How is the Anthropocene helping to rethink the contemporary issue of environmental degradation?

The Anthropocene is a proposed geological epoch whereby humans are deemed to be the primary drivers of ecological and environmental change, through activities that lead to environmental degradation. This theory that human activity poses more of a thr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

I just learned why the fastest VPN isn’t always the best option

Hotspot Shield is one of the fastest VPNs available, so I reviewed it to test the features, quality, privacy, and customer support......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

Research reveals many laws targeting homelessness are ineffective

A University of Texas at Arlington professor recently published a study that found no correlation between laws criminalizing homeless activities and a long-term reduction of homelessness......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

QNAP releases QTS 5.2 to prevent data loss from ransomware threats

QNAP has released the QTS 5.2 NAS operating system. A standout feature of this release is the debut of Security Center, which actively monitors file activities and thwarts ransomware threats. Additionally, system security receives a boost with the in.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Ford, VW could face fines for missing EU"s 2025 CO2 goals amid EV market slowdown

Geely and Tesla are below their EU-mandated targets. Toyota is the closest to reaching its goal, while Ford and VW Group face the biggest gap, according to a study......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

NASA wants clarity on Orion heat shield issue before stacking Artemis II rocket

"We have still a lot of work to do to close out the heat shield investigation." Enlarge / The Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, comprising its crew and service modules, was lifted into a vacuum test chamber at NASA's K.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

The underrated impact of humidity in predicting heat-related deaths

Governments, medical institutions and other bodies require accurate models on health-related matters in order to better organize their activities......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Social responsibility audits can bias financial ones

During the past decade, auditors have found a booming new business: reviewing reports on companies' environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities. ESG reporting among S&P 500 companies grew 80% from 2010 to 2020, with nearly half the compani.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Asbury vows "vigorous defense" against FTC complaint alleging consumer deception, discriminatory pricing

Asbury CEO David Hult: “We will not allow the FTC to coerce fines from us or subject us to onerous requirements that negatively impact the car-buying experience for our customers.".....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 17th, 2024

ISP to Supreme Court: We shouldn’t have to disconnect users accused of piracy

Cox tries to get contributory infringement ruling in Sony lawsuit overturned. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bosca78) A large Internet service provider wants the Supreme Court to rule that ISPs shouldn't have to disconn.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

As human activities expand in Antarctica, scientists identify crucial conservation sites

A team of scientists led by the University of Colorado Boulder has identified 30 new areas critical for conserving biodiversity in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. In a study published Aug. 15 in the journal Conservation Biology, the resear.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Revealing the mysteries within microbial genomes with a new high-throughput approach

A new technique developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) will make it much easier for researchers to discover the traits or activities encoded by genes of unknown function in microbes, a key step toward understanding the role.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Guardio Critical Security Alerts monitors and analyzes scam activities

Guardio launched a new feature, Critical Security Alerts, which enables real-time alerts to identify and prevent financial scams, ensuring immediate intervention when suspicious browsing patterns are detected. According to the Federal Trade Commissio.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

The molecular shield: How tea plants combat drought through protein phosphorylation

Drought stress poses a significant challenge to agriculture, causing substantial yield losses in many crops. Tea plants, known for their rich flavonoid content which enhances both quality and health benefits, are particularly affected. Under drought.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Linamar"s Linda Hasenfratz steps down as CEO, remains executive chair, company says

Linamar's Linda Hasenfratz has stepped down as CEO of the Canadian parts supplier, the culmination of a years-long succession plan that will see long-time executive Jim Jarrell take over day-to-day activities at the company......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 9th, 2024

Amazon defends $4B Anthropic AI deal from UK monopoly concerns

Amazon risks heavy fines if Anthropic deal violates UK's latest competition law. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has officially launched a pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024