Russians are downloading Wikipedia en masse as possible ban looms
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is now entering its fourth week with no end in sight. Thanks to Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions, the country has largely been cut off from the West as a result – whether it be through sanctions a.....»»
Russian law firm plans to sue Apple over removal of Apple Pay
A law firm based in Russia says that it will file a class action suit on behalf of Russians, arguing that the shutting down of Apple Pay in the region caused "intentional moral damage."Credit: AppleUsers of Russian banks subjected to sanctions by the.....»»
AirPods looted by Russians giving away their location via Find My
A Ukrainian man has been tracking the movements of retreating Russian forces using a pair of AirPods stolen from his home near Kyiv.Apple AirPods ProVitaliy Semenets told The Times of London that his Apple Bluetooth headphones were swiped by Russian.....»»
US court says web scraping is officially legal
Gathering publicly available data en masse does not constitute as hacking, court rules......»»
Wikipedia says it"s done with cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are "extremely risky investments", says a prominent Wikipedia contributor......»»
Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations [Updated]
Critics argue the bitcoin and ethereum networks consume too much energy. Enlarge (credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus) More than 200 long-time Wikipedia editors have requested that the Wikimedia Foundation stop accepting crypto.....»»
Wikipedia Community Votes To Stop Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations
waspleg writes: More than 200 long-time Wikipedia editors have requested that the Wikimedia Foundation stop accepting cryptocurrency donations. The foundation received crypto donations worth about $130,000 in the most recent fiscal year -- less than.....»»
Wikipedia community votes to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations
Critics argue the bitcoin and ethereum networks consume too much energy. Enlarge (credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus) More than 200 long-time Wikipedia editors have requested that the Wikimedia Foundation stop accepting crypto.....»»
9 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.4.1
9 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 15.4.1 is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Downloading Apple’s new iPadOS 15.4.1 update might be tempting, but there are some steps you should take before you move your iPad to the company’s new s.....»»
Some Videogames Suddenly "Expiring" on Classic PS3, Vita Consoles
"Digital purchases are mysteriously expiring on classic PlayStation consoles," Kotaku reports, "rendering a random assortment of games unplayable." The glitch is "affecting users' ability to play games they ostensibly own." Upon re-downloading the.....»»
Global semiconductor sales enjoy strong growth in February but uncertainty looms
Global semiconductor industry sales in February increased by 32.4% year-on-year to reach US$52.5 billion, and 3.4% more than the January 2022 total of US$50.7 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). However, whether the gr.....»»
That time when Soviet rocket scientists nearly nuked New York City
"The world was standing on the brink of thermonuclear war." Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The world will mark the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is known to Russians as the Caribbean Crisi.....»»
Russia threatens Wikipedia with fines over “false information”
Wikipedia articles "deliberately misinform users" about Ukraine, Russia says. Enlarge / Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2021. (credit: RAMIL SITDIKOV/SPUTNIK/AFP via Getty Images) Roskomnadzor, Russia's censorship authorit.....»»
In space, Russians and Americans remain "dear friends": astronaut
After nearly a week back on Earth, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei said Tuesday the relationship between US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts remained positive while on board the International Space Station, despite their countries' animosity over Mosc.....»»
What are Podcasts and why Podcasting is Important for Creators?
A podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to an electronic device, usually in the form of a series, with new episodes automatically delivered to subscribers. In layman’s terms, a podcast is an audio progra.....»»
Online Activists are Cold Calling Russians - and Messaging Them on Tinder
"I don't know if you know a lot about what is actually happening right now in Ukraine...." CNN reports: There's silence on the other end of the line. "The real truth is that it is a terrible invasion..." This is one of dozens of cold calls that M.....»»
Russians Leaving Chernobyl After Radiation Exposure
According to the Associated Press, Russian troops have left the Chernobyl nuclear power plant after soldiers received "significant doses" of radiation from digging trenches around the closed plant. On February 24, Russians seized control of Chernobyl.....»»
Research finds drought alters Mammoth Mountain"s carbon dioxide emissions
Thirty years ago, on the flanks of a volcano in California's Sierra Nevada range, trees began to die en masse, suffocated at their roots by carbon dioxide seeping up from the mountain's depths after a swarm of small earthquakes......»»
US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector
US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide......»»
Watch Out, Facebook. American Non-Profit Creates Social Network for Older Adults
Wikipedia points out that America's two largest-circulation publications are the two magazine sent out to over 38 million members of massive non-profit AARP (originally the American Association of Retired Persons). It's now starting its own social.....»»
Russians are panic-buying medicines amid Western sanctions, boycotts
Pharmas have largely refrained from cutting Russians off, but not everyone agrees. Enlarge / A woman wearing a face mask leaves a pharmacy in the town of Podolsk some 40 kilometers outside Moscow on November 12, 2021. (credit: Getty |.....»»