ReleaseHub nabs $2.7M seed to give developers on-demand environments
Every developer relies on environments like testing, staging and production as they build software, but building them can be a time-consuming operation. ReleaseHub, an early stage startup that was part of the Y Combinator Winter 2020 cohort, wants to.....»»
Report: M4 iPad Pro demand drops significantly, price might be to blame
The M4 iPad Pro debuted earlier this year with impressive feature upgrades—and higher prices than ever before. According to a new report, demand for the Pro models has dropped significantly, and those premium prices may be to blame. more….....»»
Nvidia may give the RTX 5080 a sweet consolation prize
A new glimpse at the potential specs for the RTX 5080 tells us that it might have the RTX 5090 beat in one way, but there's still a huge gap between the two......»»
Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions
In research published in Advanced Science, investigators drew inspiration from the octopus to develop an adhesive that achieves strong attachment and controlled release on varied substrates in wet and underwater environments. The feat could have nume.....»»
New seed fossil sheds light on wind dispersal in plants
Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, gaining insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants......»»
Study reveals how parasites thrive by balancing specialization with exploiting diverse species communities
A single shift of a parasite from one host species to another can trigger catastrophic infectious disease outbreaks. Despite this, scientists continue to debate the role of species diversity in natural environments on the spread of these parasites......»»
Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education, say environmental scientists
Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A Kobe University-led research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: t.....»»
Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments, review finds
Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done at a structural or environm.....»»
Macaques give birth more easily than women: Study finds no maternal mortality at birth
An international research team led by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques—a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys—to show that unlike humans, the.....»»
The Philips Hue app brings back its haunting Halloween scenes
Check out eight Halloween-inspired scenes in the Philips Hue app, which give you an easy way to decorate for the spookiest holiday of the year......»»
Transforming cloud security with real-time visibility
In this Help Net Security interview, Amiram Shachar, CEO at Upwind, discusses the complexities of cloud security in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. He outlines the need for deep visibility into configurations and real-time insights to achieve a.....»»
Next iOS 18.1 beta could add a new toggle to Control Center
Although Apple didn’t release iOS 18.1 beta 6 this week for whatever reason, they did release new betas of watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, which can occasionally give hints on Apple’s plans for other platforms. more….....»»
The sun unleashes its strongest flare this cycle
Yesterday the sun released a huge solar flare, and it's heading toward Earth. It's nothing to worry about since it's nowhere near as large as the Carrington Event of 1859, but it is large enough to give us some amazing aurora......»»
Get Microsoft Visual Studio for life for just $35 and get coding
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 Professional empowers developers to create apps across platforms, collaborate, and boost productivity with advanced tools. Get it for life, on sale for just $35. TL;DR: Until October 27, get Microsoft Visual Studio.....»»
AAPL earnings call on October 31 will include early iPhone 16 sales
The AAPL earnings call for Q4 2024 has been scheduled for October 31, and will give our first official hint about early iPhone 16 sales. The fiscal quarter covers July to September. Pre-orders for the new iPhone models opened on September 13, with.....»»
Cybercriminals capitalize on poorly configured cloud environments
Off-the-shelf offensive security tools and poorly configured cloud environments create openings in the attack surface, according to Elastic. Adversaries are utilizing off-the-shelf tools Offensive security tools (OSTs), including Cobalt Strike and Me.....»»
‘We were all ready to die’: STALKER 2 documentary reveals the war behind the game
War Game: The Making of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is a documentary about the making of the survival game by the developers who had to take that to heart......»»
Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it
Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoo.....»»
Darktrace brings real-time cloud detection and response to Microsoft Azure customers
Darktrace announced the expansion of Darktrace / CLOUD to support Microsoft Azure environments. The AI-driven Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) system leverages Microsoft’s virtual network flow logs for agentless deployment, slashing deploymen.....»»
The darker side of human rights for great apes
The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part of a wider initiative to give them increased rights closer to the ones humans enjoy......»»
More consumption, more demand for resources, more waste: Why urban mining"s time has come
Pollution and waste, climate change and biodiversity loss are creating a triple planetary crisis. In response, UN Environment Program executive director Inger Andersen has called for waste to be redefined as a valuable resource instead of a problem......»»