They listened! Gran Turismo 7 is being fixed — here is what’s changing
Gran Turismo 7 is being fixed, as a PlayStation blog post details some significant changes coming to the content and in-game economy of this racing sim......»»
The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes
After peaking in late 2023, the ransomware industry is beginning to stabilize in productivity, with notable developments in ransomware targets, and industry dynamics, according to WithSecure. Sectors impacted by ransomware (Source: WithSecure) While.....»»
Apple Cash to require ID verification starting October 4
Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Up until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use it. That’s changing as Apple has shared that identity verification will become.....»»
Critical GitHub Enterprise Server auth bypass flaw fixed (CVE-2024-6800)
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6800) affecting all currently supported versions of GitHub Enterprise Server (GHES) may allow attackers to gain unrestricted access to the instance’s contents. The issue, reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty pro.....»»
World"s first micromachine twists 2D materials at will
Just a few years ago, researchers discovered that changing the angle between two layers of graphene, an atom-thick sheet of carbon, also changed the material's electronic and optical properties. They then learned that a "twist" of 1.1 degrees—dubbe.....»»
New Chrome zero-day actively exploited, patch quickly! (CVE-2024-7971)
A new Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) exploited by attackers in the wild has been fixed by Google. About CVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-7971 is a high-severity vulnerability caused by a type confusion weakness in V8, the open-source JavaScript.....»»
How changing automaker EV plans complicate suppliers" labor strategies
Some suppliers are cutting jobs because of slowdowns in automakers' electrification plans, often reluctantly so because of how difficult it can be to fill roles to begin with, executives and industry analysts said......»»
A maximally entangled quantum state with a fixed spectrum does not exist in the presence of noise, mathematician claims
For more than 20 years, quantum researchers have wondered whether a quantum system can have maximum entanglement in the presence of noise. A mathematician from Spain recently answered the question: No......»»
The Vacuum of Space Will Decay Sooner Than Expected
One of the quantum fields that fills the universe is special because its default value seems poised to eventually change—changing everything......»»
Your TV set has become a digital billboard. And it’s only getting worse.
TV software is getting loaded with ads, changing what it means to own a TV set. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) The TV business isn't just about selling TVs anymore. Companies are increasingly seeing viewe.....»»
New Windows 11 build removes ancient, arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 disks
But the Windows NT-era disk formatting UI hasn't been fixed yet. Enlarge / If you've formatted a disk in Windows in the last 30 years, you may have come across this dialog box. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) As we wait for.....»»
It took Microsoft 30 years to change this Windows feature
After 30 years, Microsoft is finally changing a feature that was implemented as a temporary measure and never addressed again......»»
A school of new data about how climate impacts fisheries
The changing climate has profound implications for the ocean, including waters that are warmer, more acidic, and less oxygenated. In addition, the ocean absorbs a huge amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide, an essential ingredient for the growth of ph.....»»
Critical RCE bug in SolarWinds Web Help Desk fixed (CVE-2024-28986)
SolarWinds has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in its Web Help Desk (WHD) solution that may allow attackers to run commands on the host machine. “While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been una.....»»
An affordable tracking microscope to democratize microorganism research
Studying the complex motility patterns of cells and microorganisms is key to understanding their behaviors and biomechanics. However, many conventional microscopes are constrained by fixed lenses and the lack of ability to track organisms over extend.....»»
Study explores the transformation of educational system with the advent of AI
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) presents several new and exciting opportunities for improving the quality of education. While several ways of integrating AI into schooling have been explored, only a few of them consider changing the tradit.....»»
Video: Arctic Weather Satellite advancing weather forecasting in a changing climate
The effects of the climate crisis are felt more acutely in the Arctic than anywhere else on the planet. The weather in the Arctic is not only severe, but it changes extremely quickly. More frequent data are urgently needed to improve weather forecast.....»»
Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases
Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»
The Google Home app is getting a major overhaul. Here’s what it looks like
First, it announced the fourth-generation Nest Learning Thermostat. Now, Google is changing the look of the Google Home app......»»
Flood of "junk": How AI is changing scientific publishing
An infographic of a rat with a preposterously large penis. Another showing human legs with way too many bones. An introduction that starts: "Certainly, here is a possible introduction for your topic"......»»
First map of vegetation across Antarctica reveals a battle for the continent"s changing landscape
A tiny seed is stuck between loose gravel and coarse sand. There is nothing else alive around it. All it can see is a wall of ice reaching 20 meters up into the sky. It is cold. Survival is hard around here. In winter, it is dark even during the day......»»