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.....»»
Unexpected 3DS update breaks many common homebrew hacking methods
Latest "stability" update comes months after the 3DS eShop shut down. Enlarge / A few of the 3DS variations that were once supported by Nintendo. (credit: Mark Walton) It has been years since Nintendo stopped producing i.....»»
Scientists urge crackdown on methane emissions with only 13% regulated
New research from Queen Mary University of London shows that only around 13% of global methane emissions are regulated, despite methane emissions causing at least 25% of current global warming......»»
EPA"s crackdown on power plant emissions is a big first step—but it will be hard to ensure captured carbon stays put
The U.S. government is planning to crack down on power plants' greenhouse gas emissions, and, as a result, a lot of money is about to pour into technology that can capture carbon dioxide from smokestacks and lock it away......»»
Lacroix manufacturing facilities shut down following cyberattack
French electronics manufacturer Lacroix closed three factories as a result of a cyberattack they “intercepted” over the weekend, the company has announced on Monday. Lacroix designs and produces electronic equipment for the automotive, ho.....»»
Understanding crop pest evolution may boost biocontrol
The Egyptian cotton leafworm (Spodoptera littoralis) is a pest species in France. It is found throughout the Mediterranean Basin as well as in Africa and the Middle East. Moth larvae are extremely polyphagous and cause damage to diverse crop species.....»»
Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn"t stop the protests
Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests......»»
Oppo’s custom chipset journey might have come to an end
Oppo has confirmed that they have shut down their chip design unit, which means that the company will most likely not be putting out new custom chipsets in the future. While many handset makers are more than happy to use Qualcomm or Media.....»»
Heroes of Middle-Earth isn’t afraid to play with Lord of the Rings canon
Heroes of Middle-Earth is a new Lord of the Rings mobile game out today, which lets players take some creative liberties with the fantasy universe......»»
LinkedIn to cut 716 jobs and shut its China app amid "challenging" economic climate
LinkedIn, the world's largest social media platform for professionals, is cutting 716 positions and shutting down its jobs app in mainland China, the California-based company announced......»»
Feds seize 13 more DDoS-for-hire platforms in ongoing international crackdown
The DDoS whack-a-mole game between law enforcement and miscreants continues. Enlarge / A domain seizure notice from the Justice Department, showing the national seals of several other governments. The US Justice Departm.....»»
Experts expect about 50% fewer new coal-fired power plants than announced
For the climate, it is a shocking number: By the middle of last year, the capacity of new coal-fired power plants under construction or planned totaled 476 gigawatts worldwide. If all were built and ran until the end of their economic lifetime, this.....»»
Research team explores the mechanism of tropical expansion under changing climate
Scientific evidence shows that the tropical belt around the middle of the globe is expanding. For years scientists have proposed different mechanisms that might explain this expansion. A team of researchers has now determined that the poleward advanc.....»»
Apple TV+"s "Loot" second season production stalls over writer"s strike
A picket for the Writers Guild of America has shut down production on the second season of Apple TV+ workplace comedy "Loot."Loot [Apple TV+]The Writer's Guild of America is striking in Hollywood, with approximately 12,000 members on picket lines out.....»»
Sand and dust storm research finds answers with AI and ancient knowledge
The Middle East and North African region lose about $13 billion a year because of increasing sand and dust storms. By combining learnings from artificial intelligence and 3000-year-old sustainable methods, researchers might be on the way to finding o.....»»
Factors affecting fish diversity patterns in middle and lower Yangtze River
Human-caused changes to landscapes and riverscapes have fundamentally impacted freshwater biodiversity patterns throughout the world's aquatic systems. Previous studies have shown that small- and medium-sized streams have experienced steep reductions.....»»
Math teachers hold a bias against girls when the teachers think gender equality has been achieved, says study
Math teachers who believe women no longer face discrimination tend to be biased against girls' ability in math. This is what we found through an experiment we conducted with over 400 elementary and middle school math teachers across the United States.....»»
Microsoft has a new way to keep ChatGPT ethical, but will it work?
Microsoft shut down its AI ethics team in March, but the company says it’s still working on ways to keep ChatGPT and responsible and prevent further scandals......»»
T-Mobile warns of identity risk from second breach in 2023
Just five months into the year, T-Mobile disclosed its second data breach, but thankfully only affected a small number of customers.A new data breach from T-MobileThe carrier announced its first breach for 2023 in January but was able to shut down th.....»»
Film studios lose bid to unmask Reddit users who wrote comments on piracy
Judge voids subpoena, says film studios sought info that isn't relevant to case. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Reddit doesn't have to identify eight anonymous users who wrote comments in piracy-related threa.....»»
Middle Ordovician "marine dwarf world" found in Castle Bank, Wales
An unusually well-preserved "Marine Dwarf World" from 462 million years ago was found at Castle Bank, Wales by a team led by the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Palaeontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS). The site comprises over 150 s.....»»