Russia is blocking more and more VPNs
The Russian government is increasingly blocking URLs linked to VPN services as part of its ongoing war efforts......»»
"The future is fungal": New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change
Spruce, pine, fir and other trees tower across the frigid swaths of land that span North America, northern Europe and Russia in a great ring around the world. These boreal forests constitute the largest land ecosystem and the northernmost forests on.....»»
Q&A: If Russia is developing some kind of space-based weapon, Putin may never get to use it
News of a possible Russian satellite-destroying, space-based nuclear weapon sent shock waves through Washington this week. Some officials responded with considerable alarm, while others insisted that such concern is—for the moment—an overreaction.....»»
Apple no longer signing iOS 17.3, blocking downgrade from iOS 17.3.1
Apple this week stopped signing iOS 17.3 following the release of iOS 17.3.1 a few days ago. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS......»»
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 flies for 300th time; an intriguing launch from Russia
Starship is fully stacked in South Texas for the rocket's third test flight. Enlarge / The upper stage for the first Ariane 6 flight vehicle is seen inside its factory in Bremen, Germany. The upper stage's hydrogen-fueled Vinci e.....»»
Three terms sure to grab attention: Russia, nuclear, anti-satellite weapon
Intel circulating on Capitol Hill has to do with new Russian threat in space. Enlarge / President Vladimir Putin visiting the Rocket and Space Corporation (RSC) Energia in Korolyov, outside Moscow, on October 26, 2023. (credit:.....»»
AirVPN Stops Serving Italians due to “Piracy Shield” Blocking Requirements
Starting later this month, VPN provider AirVPN will no longer accept Italian customers. This drastic decision is a direct response to the Government's piracy-blocking requirements, enforced through the "Piracy Shield" system. AirVPN says that the req.....»»
‘Pirate Site Blocking is a Privatized Paid Service in Egypt’
Pirate site-blocking schemes have become more common around the world but there are some notable regional differences. In Egypt, not all rightsholders are happy with the local implementation. According to sports broadcaster beIN, pirate site blocking.....»»
PornHub Sister Company Wins $2.1m Piracy Damages, But No Blocking Order
MG Premium has won its bizarre lawsuit against pirate site Goodporn. In the early stages of the case, the Pornhub.com domain was 'virtually' at stake, but Pornhub's sister company was eventually awarded over $2.1 million in damages. The court denied.....»»
Encryption backdoors violate human rights, EU court rules
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Russia's demand for Telegram's encryption keys breached users' right to privacy. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that enabling governments to access everyone's encrypted messag.....»»
Russia launches supply rocket to ISS
Russia on Thursday launched a supply rocket to the International Space Station, one of the rare Russia-US projects kept alive since Russia's offensive against Ukraine......»»
Researchers discover that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth
Living organisms often create what is needed for life from scratch. For humans, this process means the creation of most essential compounds needed to survive. But not every living thing has this capability, such as the parasite that causes malaria, w.....»»
Apple Vision Pro privacy means apps can"t access details of users" surroundings
Apple has published details of its Apple Vision Pro privacy measures, including preventing apps from relaying details of location, and even blocking the recording of hand gestures.Apple says Apple Vision Pro was designed with privacy in mind from the.....»»
How Russian banks use trojan horse apps to stay in Apple"s App Store
Sanctioned banks in Russia are getting around Apple's App Store Review process to stay in the App Store. Here's how they're doing it.How the trojan app appears to the West [left] and to Russian users [right] (X/@uwukko)Apple does what it can to stay.....»»
The 3 best VPNs for watching the Super Bowl from anywhere
The Super Bowl is coming, but if you're out of the country, your content may be region locked. Use a VPN!.....»»
Is there an ExpressVPN free trial in 2024? It’s complicated
An ExpressVPN free trial doesn't exist but we can provide insight into how to get one of the best VPNs for less thanks to these deals......»»
Electric Scooters Statistics 2024 By Market Share, Segment, Investors and Demographics
Introduction Electric Scooters Statistics: The demand for electric scooters […] Introduction Electric Scooters Statistics: The demand for electric scooters has increased since 2018. Still, after the Russia-Ukraine war, the market boom.....»»
Akamai Content Protector detects and mitigates evasive scrapers
Akamai announced Content Protector, a product that stops scraping attacks without blocking the good traffic that companies need to enhance their business. Scraper bots are a critical and often productive part of the commerce ecosystem. These bots sea.....»»
Data study helps explain underpinnings of Russia"s invasion and Ukraine"s resilience
AidData, the international development research lab based at William & Mary's Global Research Institute, have done an exhaustive study of Russia's attempts to use media, money and partnerships with sympathetic civic groups to advance its interests in.....»»
How the Russian invasion of Ukraine has impacted the global wheat market
Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused an immediate disruption in the global wheat market, with serious implications for food prices and global food security. Wheat is a staple commodity in many countries and one of the most extensively.....»»
A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, Russia's space agency Roscosmos reported Sunday......»»