PSA: Replace vulnerable D-Link routers as soon as possible, says CISA
When a router reaches its end-of-life (as the units affected by this vulnerability have) exploits become far more serious. Manufacturers bear the responsibility to address these problems with fresh patches, but they generally don't push out updates f.....»»
Are Earth"s missing millions of undescribed insect species extinction-prone?
In new research, Griffith ecologists have highlighted the millions of insects that remain undiscovered and unnamed by scientists were likely to be more vulnerable to extinction than named species......»»
Satellites reveal ecosystems most vulnerable to drought
More severe droughts that will also last longer: this will primarily be a problem for irrigated croplands, as discovered by environmental scientist Qi Chen. Mixed forests with a variety of plant species will be the least vulnerable. Chen compared the.....»»
Nontoxic ceramic could replace lead-based electronic components
The ceramic produced in Prof. Igor Lubomirsky's lab at the Weizmann Institute of Science seemed too good to be true. It belongs to a class of materials that are the backbone of many essential technologies but that unfortunately also create an environ.....»»
Electric sedan to replace Infiniti Q50
The Q50 debuted in 2013 and U.S. sales peaked at 44,007 in 2016, and fell to 6,201 last year......»»
Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version
The online version of the game shuts down later in November. The post Nintendo to Replace “Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp” with an Offline Version appeared first on Phandroid. Players of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing: P.....»»
Google avoids “link tax” bill with deal to fund California journalism and AI
Critics say Google got off easy as it agrees to pay $55 million into news fund. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Josh Edelson) Google has agreed to fund local journalism and an artificial intelligence initiative in Califo.....»»
GitHub Enterprise Server has a critical security flaw, so patch now
A newly discovered security flaw allows hackers to elevate their privileges and thus take over vulnerable endpoints......»»
Antarctica vulnerable to invasive species hitching rides on plastic and organic debris, oceanographic model shows
Antarctica's unique ecosystems could be threatened by the arrival of non-native marine species and marine pollution from Southern Hemisphere landmasses, new oceanographic modeling shows......»»
You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks
No repair options still, unfortunately. The post You’ll Need to Fully Replace your Pixel Watch 3 if it Ever Breaks appeared first on Phandroid. While there’s little doubt that Google’s new Pixel Watch 3 comes with some pr.....»»
Deplatforming puts sex workers at risk, study says
A study published in Social Sciences by CUNY SPH alumna Melissa Ditmore and team suggests that laws criminalizing sex work don't prevent human trafficking and leave sex workers vulnerable to coercion and unsafe conditions......»»
Bacteria make thermally stable plastics similar to polystyrene and PET for the first time
Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: getting bacteria to produce polymers that contain.....»»
Q&A: Sierra Leone"s women farmers use a custom called bora to access land—but it"s making them more vulnerable
Bora—a type of thank you gift—is a Sierra Leonean custom of respect that is often used in relation to land. For instance, informal farmers pay bora to landowners to be able to farm on their land......»»
GuidePoint Security releases Phishing as a Service
GuidePoint Security has launched a new Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) offering. Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for threat actors – according to CISA, over 90% of successful cyberattacks start with a phishing email. However, man.....»»
Beats Solo Buds have everything I expect Apple to bring to AirPods 4
Apple is rumored to be introducing new models of AirPods later this year. More specifically, the company is expected to announce two new versions of the AirPods 4 that will replace both and AirPods 3. Although many details about these new AirPods re.....»»
Texas judge who bought Tesla stock won’t recuse himself from X v. Media Matters
Judge dismisses Tesla/X link, accuses Media Matters of seeking "backdoor recusal." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SimpleImages) A federal judge who bought more than $15,000 worth of Tesla stock has rejected a motion tha.....»»
Ocean salinity affects Earth"s climate—how about on exoplanets?
There's a link between Earth's ocean salinity and its climate. Salinity can have a dramatic effect on the climate of any Earth-like planet orbiting a sun-like star. But what about exoplanets around M-dwarfs?.....»»
An Apple modem to replace Qualcomm chip isn’t just about saving money
The project to replace Qualcomm’s radio chip with an Apple modem is taking a huge amount of time and effort, and some have questioned whether that investment makes sense just to save a few dollars on the cost of an iPhone. The question becomes e.....»»
How to use Meta Quest as a display for any HDMI device
This is a step-by-step tutorial that explains how to use Meta Quest HDMI Link and stream content from any HDMI device. The post How to use Meta Quest as a display for any HDMI device appeared first on Phandroid. Meta Quest is a lineup of f.....»»
Gurman: AirPods 4 still coming this fall in two new variants
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple is on track to release two new variants of AirPods 4 as soon as next month. They’ll introduce both an entry level model and a mid tier model, meant to replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods.....»»
Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and strange anomalies in Earth"s mantle
For the decades since their discovery, seismic signals known as PKP precursors have challenged scientists. Regions of Earth's lower mantle scatter incoming seismic waves, which return to the surface as PKP waves at differing speeds......»»