Successful IT Workers Applaud Non-Traditional Paths to Tech
Tech columnist Chris Matyszczyk describes what happened after Microsoft's senior cloud advocate tweeted "Hire folks with non-traditional paths to tech." Thomas Zeman, whose Twitter bio declared he's "scaling pods at daytime, working on a docker based.....»»
Russian hackers deliver malicious RDP configuration files to thousands
Midnight Blizzard – a cyber espionage group that has been linked to the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) – is targeting government, academia, defense, and NGO workers with phishing emails containing a signed Remote Desktop Proto.....»»
Three pathways to achieve global climate and sustainable development goals
Sustainable lifestyles, green-tech innovation, and government-led transformation each offer promising routes to make significant progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, according to a new study by the Pot.....»»
Become A Most Valuable Part of Make
We just wrapped up a very successful Maker Faire Bay Area at Mare Island with over 27,000 people coming over three days to experience 350 maker exhibits, presentations and performances. It was everything that Maker Faire can be – so many maker.....»»
Ban on Chinese tech so broad, US-made cars would be blocked, Polestar says
Polestar says its decision-makers are in Sweden, and the company is listed on the NASDAQ. Today, Polestar electric vehicles gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network. That m.....»»
New M4 iMac is the first to support 8K output at 120Hz [Update: removed]
Update 6:18am ET, October 29: Apple has removed mentions of support for 8K at 120Hz from the iMac tech specs page. 8-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz 10-core CPU and GPU M4 iMac: Up to two exter.....»»
Expert explains how misinformation thrives on emotional triggers—and why traditional fact-checking often misses the mark
A recent Gallup poll showed public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of American democracy—is eroding as the rampant spread of misinformation and organized disinformation campaigns breed dangerous skepticism among voters. Now, with ear.....»»
Engineered bacterial protein offers efficient rare earth metal separation
A newly discovered protein naturally houses an unusual binding site that can differentiate between rare earth elements, and researchers at Penn State have made it even better. Rare earth elements are key components used in everything from modern tech.....»»
The surprising way to motivate digital gig economy workers
When it comes to motivating app-based gig economy workers like DoorDash and Uber drivers, giving out money and virtual high fives are separately effective—but not when given together—according to new University at Buffalo School of Management res.....»»
Worldschooling Is Catching On. Here’s What You Need to Know
People are pulling their kids out of traditional education to learn while they travel. Data on educational success are limited, but there are other reasons to consider worldschooling.....»»
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.....»»
Black Basta operators phish employees via Microsoft Teams
Black Basta ransomware affiliates are still trying to trick enterprise employees into installing remote access tool by posing as help desk workers, now also via Microsoft Teams. Phishing via MS Teams Earlier this year, Rapid7 warned about Black Basta.....»»
Goldman Analysts Are Bearish on the S&P 500 – Could This Tech ETF That Is Outperforming It Be A Better Idea?
Goldman Analysts Are Bearish on the S&P 500 – Could This Tech ETF That Is Outperforming It Be A Better Idea?.....»»
Boeing workers" demand for reinstated pension a long shot, experts say
Boeing workers" demand for reinstated pension a long shot, experts say.....»»
Fraudsters revive old tactics mixed with modern technology
Threat actors continue to probe the payments ecosystem for vulnerabilities and were successful in conducting fraud schemes affecting multiple financial institutions, technologies, and processes, according to Visa. The resurgence of physical theft Sca.....»»
Jumio Liveness detects various sophisticated spoofing attacks
Jumio unveiled Jumio Liveness, an enhanced, in-house technology designed to address increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. This solution expands beyond traditional presentation attacks, such as paper or screen copies, and employs sophisticated AI.....»»
Most Republican states have made voting harder since 2020—our research shows how successful they"ve been
In late September, the governor of the state of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, boasted that election officials had removed 453,000 people from the state's voter rolls since 2021. In a state with only 2.3 million registered voters, it appears that roughly one.....»»
Stellantis’ 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona might feature solid-state battery tech
Stellantis will launch a demo fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona EVs featuring Factorial's solid-state battery tech......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook was business-focused at an early age
Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money from a paper route to save toward his college education.Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleAs the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience dealing with business de.....»»
Missouri AG claims Google censors Trump, demands info on search algorithm
Bailey to subpoena info on algorithms; Google says "claims are totally false." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he is investigating Google, claiming that the tech gian.....»»
Pushing the boundaries of traditional ceramic techniques by merging art and science
Art and science are sometimes poles apart, but that isn't the case in a research project described in ACS Omega. For this work, an interdisciplinary team merged scientific research, technological advancements and artistic exploration to experiment wi.....»»