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T-Mobile pays $16 million fine for three years’ worth of data breaches

Breaches in three consecutive years lead to $16M fine and new security protocols. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | SOPA Images ) T-Mobile has agreed to pay a $15.75 million fine and improve its security in a settlement ov.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaOct 1st, 2024

CMS develops new AI algorithm to detect anomalies at the Large Hadron Collider

In the quest to uncover the fundamental particles and forces of nature, one of the critical challenges facing high-energy experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is ensuring the quality of the vast amounts of data collected. To do this, data q.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Pakistan employs new measures to deal with nearly 70,000 people affected daily by hazardous smog

Pakistani authorities introduced mobile clinics and added more beds in hospitals to treat the nearly 70,000 patients received daily with respiratory-related diseases as hazardous smog continued to shroud the country's east, officials said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Child-centered research shows how schools can provide support for domestic abuse situations

While no official source collects data on children affected by domestic abuse, research suggests as many as 1 in 5 children experience domestic abuse in their lives. This equates to around six children in an average U.K. class size of 30 pupils. Educ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Metagenomic profiling method with enhanced precision uses fewer computing resources

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Toronto have developed a new k-mer sketching metagenomic profiler, called sylph, that allows scientists to analyze genomic data more quickly and precisely than other profilers......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Meteorite contains evidence of liquid water on Mars 742 million years ago

An asteroid struck Mars 11 million years ago and sent pieces of the red planet hurtling through space. One of these chunks of Mars eventually crashed into the Earth somewhere near Purdue University and is one of the few meteorites that can be traced.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 42 min. ago

Is a Xumo TV worth it?

Last week, Xumo announced that it’s bringing a 55- and 65-inch TV to Target for $250 and $360, respectively, both from manufacturer Hisense. While neither of these TVs are new to the world (Hisense Xumo TVs have been exclusively available at Best B.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News1 hr. 46 min. ago

Hulu vs. Disney+: Which streaming service should you pick?

Disney+ and Hulu may be owned by the same company, but they're quite different services. Which one is more worth your money? Our guide will help you decide......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News1 hr. 46 min. ago

Bluesky reaches 15 million users as more people look for alternatives to X

Bluesky, one of the many microblogging platforms, has now officially reached the milestone of 15 million registered users. A month ago, Bluesky still had 13 million followers, which shows that the social network is growing rapidly as more people look.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News4 hr. 18 min. ago

M4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing power

Apple's long-overdue overhaul of the Mac mini shrinks an already great package even more, yet it still punches far above its weight class.M4 Mac miniI've owned a Mac mini since the very first G4 model. In an era of bulky towers and a G4 Cube just yea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated News7 hr. 17 min. ago

How Valve made Half-Life 2 and set a new standard for future games

From physics to greyboxing, Half-Life 2 broke a lot of new ground. It's Half-Life 2 week at Ars Technica! This Saturday, November 16, is the 20th anniversary of the release of Hal.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News9 hr. 18 min. ago

Is South Africa one of the most politically polarized countries in the world? No, it"s not, says sociologist

A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarized society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during colonialism and apartheid, and their continuing legacy after 30 years.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News10 hr. 18 min. ago

These ESR Gear mobile accessory deals are Apple-tastic — Save over 50% off

With these ESR Gear mobile accessory deals you can save big on a multi-function charging dock, car charger and phone mount, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News10 hr. 18 min. ago

Kino 1.2 adds Camera Control features, Grade preset sorting, and more

The team behind Halide is back with an update to their video capture app Kino. Version 1.2 introduces support for Camera Control on iPhone 16, high frame rate support tuned for iPhone 16 Pro, and a new app icon that’s less HAL 9000 and more film re.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News10 hr. 37 min. ago

Firefly Aerospace rakes in more cash as competitors struggle for footing

The Series D fundraising round was "oversubscribed" and netted Firefly $175 million. Firefly Aerospace, a Texas-based company resurrected from bankruptcy, is riding high these day.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News11 hr. 46 min. ago

Fine-tuning ion exchange membranes for better energy storage

Researchers at Imperial College London, supported by colleagues at a range of other institutions, have published a study in Nature that will help fine-tune a new class of ion exchange membranes. The results should make it possible to build longer las.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News12 hr. 17 min. ago

Revisiting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News13 hr. 46 min. ago

Discord admin gets 15 years for “one of the most significant leaks” in US history

Former airman's arrest raised questions about who gets access to confidential docs. Former US Air National Guard Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison for leaking conf.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News13 hr. 46 min. ago

Infostealers increasingly impact global security

Check Point Software’s latest threat index reveals a significant rise in infostealers like Lumma Stealer, while mobile malware like Necro continues to pose a significant threat, highlighting the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals across the gl.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News15 hr. 13 min. ago

Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

Ars chats with director Juliette Eisner and original study participants in new documentary series. In 1971, Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a notorious.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News15 hr. 18 min. ago

Bectran adds RSA encryption to protect the transmission of sensitive data

Keeping information secure is both a leading challenge and priority among B2B credit, collections and accounts receivables departments. It requires vigilance against scams like identity theft and hacks that intercept vital business and customer infor.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News16 hr. 40 min. ago