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.....»»
New York City handing out AirTags in car theft crackdown
The NYPD is handing out free AirTags to residents in the city, in a bid to try and cut down the amount of stolen cars in some neighborhoods.AirTag on a keyring. Crime overall is down in New York, but in one particular instance, the figures have shot.....»»
NHS sends alerts COVID-19 app has shut down in England and Wales
Users of the NHS COVID-19 app in England and Wales are no longer able to use the app, due to the shutdown of the service on Thursday.The NHS COVID-19 app for England and Wales. Like many other countries around the world, the UK's National Health Serv.....»»
Apple drops employment lawsuit against ex-chip architect
Apple has filed to drop its lawsuit against Nuvia co-founder Gerrard Williams III, one that accused the former chip architect of a breach of contract and poaching employees.Gerard Williams III (middle) with fellow Nuvia co-founders John Bruno (left).....»»
Climate change raising incidents of maritime piracy
Climate change is raising the risk of extreme weather, causing food shortages and threatening the existence of myriad species—and if that weren't enough, it's now prompting pirates to plague the world's oceans and seas......»»
Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-sharing crackdown
Earlier this year, Netflix started cracking down on password sharing in Spain. Anyone sharing their Netflix account must pay a €5.99 ($6.57) fee per month … The post Netflix reportedly lost 330,000 subscribers in Spain following password-shar.....»»
Plagues, poisons and magical thinking: How COVID lab leak hysteria could be straight from the Middle Ages
The COVID "lab leak" story clearly isn't going away soon. The theory that the pandemic began with an accidental release of the virus from a lab in Wuhan recurs like clockwork—most recently in a report from Senate Republicans in the US this week......»»
Netflix"s password sharing crackdown is coming to the US
Following its rollout around the world, Netflix's plan to stop people sharing their accounts is now due to start in the US before the end of July.Netflix logoNetflix inadvertently revealed the details of its strict password policy in February 2023, w.....»»
India to be growth engine for Apple
Apple launched its first retail store in India, marking the beginning of an era when Apple is shifting more focus from Greater China to India, where Apple sees hope in the rising middle class and an emerging electronics manufacturing ecosystem......»»
Netflix’s password sharing crackdown is finally hitting the United States
Netflix’s controversial password sharing crackdown is about to come to the United States and other countries. In its quarterly earnings report today, Netflix revealed that it will expand its paid password sharing system to the United States within.....»»
The Great Netflix Password Crackdown is still happening
Netflix says it still plans on rolling out new account-sharing rules by the end of June in hopes to get more people to actually pay for service......»»
Switch modder Bowser released from prison, likely owes Nintendo for rest of life
Team Xecuter member, out early on good behavior, has paid $175 so far. Enlarge / One of the chips Team Xecuter offered for sale to alter the Switch's boot process, allowing for custom firmware and, yes, piracy. (credit: Team Xecu.....»»
Business uncertainty leads to decline in EMEA personal workstation shipments, says IDC
Personal workstation shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) declined sharply in the second half of 2022, but the market is expected to rebound solidly by the end of this year as demand reheats, according to IDC......»»
Ready to ditch TikTok? Here’s how to delete your account
As countries are banning it, many TikTok users are looking to shut down their accounts. Here's how to delete and deactivate your TikTok account......»»
Intel tries to find a middle ground between G2
As semiconductor trade and investments are increasingly restricted between the US and China, Pat Gelsinger's first-ever visit to China as Intel's CEO underscores the chip giant's desire to strike a balance between the two powers......»»
What if the US followed Germany and shut down its nuclear plants?
There's a huge cost in lives from shutting off low-emission power plants. Enlarge / A German nuclear power plant, which is currently partially closed. (credit: Getty Images) In 2011, in the wake of the Fukushima disaster.....»»
Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth: release date speculation, trailers, gameplay, and more
A lot of information about this upcoming game is still shrouded in darkness. We offer you everything we know about Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-Earth......»»
A New LOTR Mobile Game is Launching Soon!
Published by Electronic Arts, The game is scheduled for a May 10 release in several regions worldwide, with a free-to-play format as well. If you were in the mood for some Middle-Earth action on your smartphone, then you might be thrilled t.....»»
RIP to Dropcams, Nest Secure: Google is shutting down servers next year
Sales ended years ago, but they'll turn into bricks when the servers shut down. Enlarge / The Dropcam line was eventually replaced by Nest Cam. (credit: Dropcam) In a post on the official Google Nest Community page, Goo.....»»
Microsoft crackdown disables emulators downloaded to Xbox consoles
A separate "Xbox Developer Mode" workaround should still work for now. Enlarge / It was nice while it lasted... (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Back in 2020, we reported that emulator developers were using a hole.....»»
Fragment of a 1,750-year-old New Testament translation discovered
About 1,300 years ago a scribe in Palestine took a book of the Gospels inscribed with a Syriac text and erased it. Parchment was scarce in the desert in the Middle Ages, so manuscripts were often erased and reused......»»