RARBG Shut Down in the Middle of a Bulgarian Piracy Crackdown
When RARBG shut down at the end of May 2023, Bulgaria was conducting a piracy crackdown. A major IPTV operation was carried out with EU assistance and the United States was helping out too. In the same month, USPTO delivered an IP workshop to 40 Bulg.....»»
Turning camels into cows: Megafarms are being set up to produce camel milk on industrial scales
The camel may be the next cow. An animal that once grazed and browsed over huge distances is increasingly being enclosed in vast Middle Eastern dairy farms, where thousands of camels are milked by machine. This is the model of sedentary farming that.....»»
South Africa is to shut down captive lion farms—experts warn the plan needs a deadline
The South African government has officially confirmed that captive lion farms will be shut down. A new ministerial task team report just released has cemented the government's intention, first made public in 2021, to put an end to African lions being.....»»
Pets and the solar eclipse: How sudden increase in darkness during what should be the middle of day may affect pets
On Monday, 13 states in the U.S.—starting with Texas—will experience brief moments of nighttime darkness mid-day as the moon glides in front of the sun, blocking its rays......»»
Video game devotees are much more likely to be working-class than middle-class, says research
Adults who play video games daily are much more likely to be working-class than middle-class, new research shows......»»
Hulu & Disney+ Password Crackdown Coming, Here’s When
A password sharing crackdown is coming to some Disney products later this year according to company CEO, Bob Iger. Following in the footsteps of rivals like Netflix, Disney plans to block password sharing on popular apps like Disney+ and Hulu in 2024.....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 3, 2024
Cyber Security Manager Charterhouse Middle East | UAE | On-site – View job details The Cyber Security Manager will identify and address potential security issues, define access privileges, implement control structures, and conduct per.....»»
EU issues edict: April Fools must be observed daily
This April Fools Day, the European Union has fined itself for failing to comply with the terms and conditions of the Digital Markets Act.The European Union, the Middle East, the former USSR and part of North Africa"Opening up unfettered markets for t.....»»
Canonical announces Snap Store crackdown after crypto scam apps overload
All incoming Snaps will be manually reviewed, and their developers doxxed, Canonical says.....»»
Study reveals evidence of violence at a time of crisis in ancient Peru
The transition from the fifth to the fourth century BCE (Before the Common Era) seems to have been a critical period for the Central Andes, a region now part of Peru. Researchers have found evidence of turbulence during the passage from the Middle Fo.....»»
The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta
The investigation comes as part of the EU's enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The post The EU Plans to Launch an Investigation into Google, Apple, and Meta appeared first on Phandroid. The current rend of government crackdown o.....»»
Hubble sees new star proclaiming its presence with cosmic light show
FS Tau is a multi-star system made up of FS Tau A, the bright star-like object near the middle of the image, and FS Tau B (Haro 6-5B), the bright object to the far right that is partially obscured by a dark, vertical lane of dust. These young objects.....»»
Is it OK to use AI to clone your child"s voice to deliver a political message?
Since the middle of February, members of Congress have received more than 119,000 calls demanding that they pass stricter gun control laws. But these aren't the typical kind of calls made by constituencies voicing their concerns......»»
“We’ve done our job”: Baldur’s Gate 3 devs call off DLC and step away from D&D
Larian boss says BG3 is "a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end." Enlarge / Sometimes your infernal-engine-powered heart just isn't in it. (credit: Larian Studios/Hasbro) Swen Vincke, director of the colossal ent.....»»
Oil firms want to drill in four of the UK"s areas of outstanding natural beauty
Think of onshore oil fields and images of oil derricks and "nodding donkeys" may spring to mind, perhaps in Texas or the Middle East. So it might come as a surprise to learn that the UK has its own onshore oil fields, mostly scattered across the east.....»»
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Plus is More Affordable with $150 Off!
Samsung's impressive middle child flagship is on sale right now. The post Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Plus is More Affordable with $150 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series phones are some of the best Android.....»»
Verimatrix Counterspy safeguards content across various devices
Verimatrix released its new Verimatrix Counterspy anti-piracy solution. Counterspy leverages technology first developed by the company’s cybersecurity team back in 2021 to offer an innovative new way to counter the rise in video piracy in an er.....»»
Tropical birds could tolerate warming better than expected
Consider the globe, spinning silently in space. Its poles and its middle, the equator, remain relatively stable, thermally speaking, for the duration of Earth's annual circuit around the sun. The spaces between—Earth's temperate zones—experience.....»»
Researchers teach kids to code with cultural research and embroidery machines
Even in tech-heavy Washington state, the numbers of students with access to computer science classes aren't higher than national averages: In the 2022–2023 school year, 48% of public high schools offered foundational CS classes and 5% of middle sch.....»»
2024 Lincoln Nautilus first drive: A sea change for Lincoln’s middle child
The Nautilus might just be enough to finally get people into Lincoln dealerships. Enlarge / The Lincoln Nautilus is now in its fourth generation. (credit: Lincoln) Lincoln provided accommodation so Ars could drive the ne.....»»
Study explores impacts of Arctic warming on daily weather patterns in the US
Arctic sea ice is shrinking as the world continues to warm, and a new study led by researchers at Penn State may provide a better understanding of how the loss of this ice may impact daily weather in the middle latitudes, including the United States......»»