State-driven emissions controls only slightly more expensive
Sometimes, doing things close to home may be more feasible than doing them on a grand scale, even if they cost a bit more. This may be the case for controlling carbon emissions, according to a team of researchers who looked at state-led efforts and f.....»»
Editorial: California faces another record-breaking hot summer
After a chilly spring, it seems hard to believe that the gloom would ever leave Southern California. But skies are clearing as a "heat dome" brings midsummer-like temperatures to the state. It could be a preview of another record-breaking hot summer......»»
HYPR raises $30 million to combat threats posed by generative AI
HYPR secures $30 million in funding from Silver Lake Waterman to drive accelerated advancements in technologies to combat the rising threat of generative AI-driven credential-based attacks. This investment validates the expanded adoption of HYPR’s.....»»
Chinese attackers leverage previously unseen malware for espionage
Sophos released its report, “Operation Crimson Palace: Threat Hunting Unveils Multiple Clusters of Chinese State-Sponsored Activity Targeting Southeast Asia,” which details a highly sophisticated, nearly two-year long espionage campaign against a.....»»
The Researcher Trying to Glimpse the Future of AI
Jaime Sevilla, a 28-year-old Spanish researcher, is on a mission to bring data-driven rigor to predictions on AI. Imagine if the world’s response to climate change relied solely on speculative predictions from pundits and CEOs.....»»
Study finds US Islamist extremist co-offenders form close-knit groups driven by mutual contacts, homophily effects
The formation of relationships within violent US Islamist extremist groups is highly driven by mutual contacts and the tendency for people to bond with others similar to themselves, according to new research......»»
Study shows AI-driven cyberattacks can inflict damage on GDP and supply chains for the world"s largest economies
Cyberattacks driven by artificial intelligence (AI) pose unprecedented risks to global economies, supply chains, and trade. A new study in the journal Risk Analysis explores the cascading impacts of AI-driven cyberattacks......»»
Apple promises to finally fix Screen Time bug that lets children visit blocked sites
A bug that lets users circumvent Apple's Screen Time parental controls, and corporate web blacklists, was discovered in 2020, but Apple has refused to fix it — until now.Screen Time's website blocking can be circumventedThis is not the same Screen.....»»
Stellantis may drop some suppliers to cut EV costs, CEO Carlos Tavares says
Stellantis is willing to make vehicle components on its own in-house to lower costs in the expensive shift to electrification......»»
Google Announces Fitbit Ace LTE for Kids, Looks Fun and Expensive
Google introduced new hardware this week in the form of a kids smartwatch under the Fitbit brand. The new watch is the Fitbit Ace LTE and it looks pretty great on paper. It is also quite expensive both upfront and in an ongoing basis. The Fitbit Ace.....»»
DEAL: Buy Pixel 8, Get Pixel 8a for $249 (50% Off)
Those looking for the best Pixel 8a deal should look no further than the Google Store, with the Pixel maker marking the latest Pixel device at a whopping 50% off, so long as you plan to buy a more expensive Pixel phone too. Read: 5 Days With the Pixe.....»»
Another streaming service is raising its prices, effective immediately
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: a streaming service is getting more expensive. This time, Max (the streamer formerly known as HBO Max) is increasing the prices of its ad-free plans. The standard ad-free tier will increase from $15.99 to $16.99.....»»
Apple is still considering screens for AirPods charging cases
It's the idea that just won't go away — Apple is again looking at adding screens to AirPods charging cases.Detail from the patent showing music controls on an AirPods charging caseAirPods and AirPods Pro have always come in a case that's more than.....»»
Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025
Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast's most rural state said they will start launches next year......»»
New analysis sheds light on Idaho"s state dinosaur
New findings from an Idaho State University paleontologist are answering some questions about Idaho's State Dinosaur and raising a few more......»»
Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
I became newly worried about the state of democracy when, a few years ago, my mother was elected president of her neighborhood garden club......»»
The ad-free options for Max are getting more expensive
Two of the three plans on Max — the ones that get rid of advertising — will cost you more, effective immediately for new subscribers......»»
Combining pest treatments may be key to helping honey bees survive the winter
Winters can be tough on managed honey bee colonies, with beekeepers in the United States reporting that one-third of their colonies die each winter. A new study by Penn State researchers has found that using not one but multiple pest treatments may h.....»»
Philo adds AMC+ to bundled plan, expands FAST offering to non-subscribers
Philo is upgrading its Core bundle to now include access to AMC+ for a slightly higher fee. It's also offering access to FAST channels to non-subscribers......»»
India heat wave hits wildlife as thirsty monkeys drown in well
Dozens of monkeys in heat wave-hit India desperate for water have drowned in a well, a forest official said Tuesday, in a state where lakes have turned to dust......»»
Businesses must prioritize digital trust to avoid major problems
As organizations pursue digital transformation, they urgently need to prioritize digital trust to achieve their goals and prepare for future market opportunities, legislation, and regulatory compliance, according to ISACA. The ISACA State of Digital.....»»