Square Enix suspends sales of Final Fantasy XIV due to extreme server congestion
Naoki Yoshida, the game’s producer and director, said players are still experiencing substantial congestion when logging into the game nearly two weeks after the start of early access. The extremely long wait times are “due to the dense concentra.....»»
Harvard temporarily suspends library privileges for faculty involved in "study-in" protests
Harvard temporarily suspends library privileges for faculty involved in "study-in" protests.....»»
Thurston High put on lockdown, other nearby schools placed under lockout due to threat
Thurston High put on lockdown, other nearby schools placed under lockout due to threat.....»»
AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change
Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»
Apple is the second-biggest smartphone seller in China
Sales of the iPhone are increasing in China, with Apple making a return to the country's top five smartphones thanks to the iPhone 16.Apple's Head of Retail, Deirdre O'Brien, in Apple Sanlitun, Beijing - Image credit: AppleApple has been having a tou.....»»
New Macs, new iOS 18.2, and debunked Apple rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.Apple's week of Mac announcements is comingIt's not as if it matters when.....»»
Achieving peak cyber resilience
Climbing Mount Everest isn’t a feat for the faint hearted. Extreme weather, dangerous terrain and acclimatization requirements make the trek challenging for even the most experienced climbers. It’s estimated that the expedition takes more than tw.....»»
Unclear pricing for GRC tools creates market confusion
Due to widely varying government, risk, and compliance (GRC) tool pricing, enterprise risk management (ERM) leaders must understand four different pricing-tier categories of GRC solutions and apply a scoping framework to further estimate likely costs.....»»
Best early Black Friday Alienware gaming laptop deals 2024: Save on great tech
There are some big discounts on Alienware gaming laptops already ahead of the Black Friday sales event coming up soon......»»
Removal of Russian coders spurs debate about Linux kernel’s politics
Torvalds defends move, says "Russian troll factories" won't deter him. "Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements. They can come back in the future if sufficient.....»»
Good Omens will wrap with a single 90-minute episode
Creator Neil Gaiman has exited the series in the wake of sexual assault allegations. The third and final season of Good Omens, Prime Video's fantasy series adapted from the classi.....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC version now available, launching next week [U]
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.1 RC to both developers and public beta users. This marks the final expected beta before next week’s public launch. Here’s what to expect. Update 10/24/24: Apple has released a second RC version of macOS.....»»
Is America ready for a woman president? Voters" attitudes to women politicians are radically different from a decade ago
If U.S. voters elect Kamala Harris—a Black, Asian American woman—president, it would be historic on multiple levels. This is now a real possibility due to voters' positively evolving stereotypes of women politicians......»»
Chinese company to sell tickets for space tourism flights in 2027
A Chinese company will launch sales on Thursday of two tickets for a commercial spaceflight planned for 2027......»»
Used-vehicle power players Carvana, CarMax see AI uses in inspections, appraisals and more
Used-vehicle sales giants are among auto retailers assessing and expanding applications of artificial intelligence......»»
Unilever beats third-quarter underlying sales estimate
Unilever beats third-quarter underlying sales estimate.....»»
Renault beats Q3 forecasts as new launches lift sales
Renault beats Q3 forecasts as new launches lift sales.....»»
GM sees China red ink grow in Q3 amid extended sales slump
GM is working to restructure its struggling business in China, where its market share has fallen amid heightened competition, particularly from domestic brands selling low-priced EVs......»»
Molecular insights into the dynamic dance of nanoplastics and natural organic matter
Nanoplastics, emerging as persistent environmental pollutants, pose significant threats due to their durability and wide distribution in water bodies. Their interactions with natural organic matter are critical, influencing pollutant retention, micro.....»»
River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds
A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events......»»
Ford Bronco sales slide unconcerning to dealers after 2 years of markups
U.S. sales of the Bronco SUV are down 16 percent this year, but dealers and analysts say it's a function of supply and demand finally normalizing. Accessories and other add-ons remain lucrative......»»