Squid Game app downloaded thousands of times was really Joker malware in disguise
There is no official Squid Games app—not counting Netflix, of course—yet ESET’s Android malware researcher Lukas Stefanko tweeted that there are over 200 applications related to the series listed on the Play Store, and at least one of them was.....»»
No, getting your boyfriend to peel an orange won"t prove his loyalty—why TikTok relationship "tests" are useless
Have you ever wondered if your partner really loves you? Well apparently so have thousands of TikTok users, who are testing their theories for the world to see......»»
Researchers crack mystery of swirling vortexes in egg cells
Egg cells are the largest single cells on the planet. Their size—often several to hundreds of times the size of a typical cell—allows them to grow into entire organisms, but it also makes it difficult to transport nutrients and other molecules ar.....»»
Team finds direct evidence of "itinerant breeding" in East Coast shorebird species
Migration and reproduction are two of the most demanding events in a bird's annual cycle, so much so that the vast majority of migratory birds separate the two tasks into different times of the year......»»
NYT Connections: hints and answers for Thursday, April 18
Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help......»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Thursday, April 18 (game #815)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions......»»
Transform your iPhone into a Game Boy with these life-like wallpapers
Is the arrival of game emulators on iOS making you nostalgic? Check out these fun Game Boy wallpapers for iPhone as a neat way to relive your handheld gaming memories or get close to the Game Boy you always wanted but never had. more….....»»
Study examines influence of social media on televised debate viewing
Anyone who regularly watches news or sports has likely noticed the steady creep of content competing for screen space, whether it be stock market prices, social media posts, game scores or some other graphic display. Previous studies have indicated t.....»»
Weather and climate extremes in 2023 impacting the globe with emerging features
Globally, last year was the warmest for thousands of years, with a globally averaged temperature of at least 1.45°C greater than pre-industrial times. The year also saw an unprecedented string of extreme weather and climate events in many parts of t.....»»
Climate damages by 2050 will be 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2°
Study tracks the past costs of climate events and projects them into the future. Enlarge (credit: Frame Studio) Almost from the start, arguments about mitigating climate change have included an element of cost-benefit an.....»»
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, alert level raised to highest
A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region Wednesday, with authorities raising the alert level to its highest point after the dome spewed a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky and forced hundreds to evacuate......»»
TikTok Notes: latest on the upcoming Instagram competitor
Remember that TikTok Photos app rumor? More recently, the unreleased app has been going by the name TikTok Notes. Although the name is changed, the game is still the same: take a swing at Instagram. more….....»»
Riley Testut launches Delta game emulator on App Store for everyone, AltStore marketplace for EU
The game emulation situation on iOS just got real. The oft rejected game emulator Delta has finally made its way to the App Store. Additionally, the Delta developer has also published their alternative marketplace, AltStore, in the EU today. more.....»»
Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.Delta, a game emulator for iPhoneDelta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator fo.....»»
macOS Monterey 12.7.4 Issues Impacting Mac Users
If you recently downloaded Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.4 update, and you’ve run into bugs or performance issues, know that you’re not alone. We’ve seen a steady stream of complaints since launch. Apple pushed macOS Monterey 12.....»»
After decades of Mario, how do developers bridge a widening generation gap?
Tezuka: "The secret to having a long-tenured staff is that people don't quit." Enlarge / A prototype wonder effect—featuring Mario's head turned into blocks that could be eaten by enemies—didn't make it into the final game. (.....»»
Migratory birds are on the move and nature-friendly farms can help them on their way
Every spring, hundreds of thousands of birds leave their winter habitat on Poyang, the largest freshwater lake in China, and fly north over the most densely populated region on Earth to reach their breeding grounds in Siberia. As with any long-distan.....»»
SteamWorld Heist 2 headlines Nintendo’s loaded Indie World Showcase
Thunderful unveiled SteamWorld Heist 2, a pirate themed sequel to a fantastic strategy game, at Nintendo's April 2024 Indie World showcase......»»
Study finds world economy already committed to income reduction of 19% due to climate change
Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a study published in Nature finds. These damages are six times larger than th.....»»
Improved mid-infrared nanoscopy enables 30 times clearer view of the insides of bacteria
A team at the University of Tokyo have constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometer scale. Mid-infrared microscopy is typically limited by its low resolution, especially.....»»
Ghost of Tsushima is already shaping up to be a monster PC port
Sony and Nixxes shared PC system requirements and details about Ghost of Tsushima, and the game already looks impressive on PC......»»