Those scary warnings of juice jacking in airports and hotels? They’re nonsense
Juice jacking attacks on mobile phones are nonexistent. So why are we so afraid? Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Federal authorities, tech pundits, and news outlets want you to be on the lookout for a scar.....»»
What can we learn flying through the plumes at Enceladus?
In the next decade, space agencies will expand the search for extraterrestrial life beyond Mars, where all of our astrobiology efforts are currently focused. This includes the ESA's JUpiter ICy moon's Explorer (JUICE) and NASA's Europa Clipper, which.....»»
Airbnb bans creepy surveillance cameras inside rentals starting April 30
Indoor cameras had been permitted in "common areas." Enlarge (credit: Liudmila Chernetska/Getty) Airbnb, like hotels and rival vacation rental site Vrbo, will no longer allow hosts to record guests while they're inside.....»»
OpenAI CEO Altman wasn’t fired because of scary new tech, just internal politics
As Altman cements power, OpenAI announces three new board members—and a returning one. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 6, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
"Are we dating the same guy?" These women-run groups are accused of being toxic, but they carry a feminist legacy
In 2022, a social network was formed in New York for women to share warnings about their interactions with men on dating apps. These were men who had allegedly lied, manipulated, cheated on, ghosted, used or abused them......»»
10 best Blumhouse horror movies, ranked
Blumhouse continues to be one of the most successful horror studios today, and these 10 scary movies are hands down the company's best......»»
What makes an orange? New study finds one gene, seven chemicals
Tracing an orange's flavor could help us get both disease resistance and taste. Enlarge (credit: Tanja Ivanova) In the US, for orange juice to be labeled as such, it must be 90 percent sweet orange, or Citrus sinensis. T.....»»
Changes to risk warnings could result in nearly 14% more cash being invested by the public, study says
New research by The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA) and the University of Nottingham shows that providing balanced, contextualized risk warnings resulted in an approximately 14% increase in cash invested in stocks and shares......»»
Faulty warnings, deforestation turned Philippine rains "deadly": Study
Faulty warning systems, poverty and deforestation of mountains in the southern Philippines turned recent unseasonably heavy rains into deadly disasters, scientists said in a report Friday......»»
iPhone error 4013: What it is and how to fix it
It may seem scary at first, but iPhone error 4013 is a fairly simple problem to fix. Here's what you need to do when it strikes your iPhone, iPad, or iPod......»»
New discovery speeds scientists" push for Huanglongbing-tolerant citrus
It's one thing for a hybrid citrus tree to tolerate citrus greening disease (a.k.a. Huanglongbing) and quite another if it also produces orange-like fruit—especially if the juice makes for a delicious breakfast beverage. Now, that holy grail of tra.....»»
Scientists improve timing of fog warnings by detecting changes in atmospheric electric field
A foggy day in London town just got even more predictable. Scientists have discovered how to increase early warnings for fog, from around half an hour to up to two hours before it happens, by detecting changes in the atmospheric electric field......»»
Here’s how to delete your YouTube account on any device
If you want to learn how to delete your YouTube account, you've come to the right place. It might be a little scary, but we'll walk you through it step by step......»»
M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro review 3 months later: Peak Mac with best-in-class performance
It's been three months since Apple launched its top-of-the-line 16-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 Max processor. Let's revisit it to see how it's held up and if it really is "scary fast."M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro long-term reviewWhile we test all.....»»
China issues highest weather alert as temperatures plunge
Severe weather warnings were in place across swathes of China on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted across the south and Beijing shivered in snowy conditions......»»
Like the Netflix hit Thanksgiving? Try watching these 3 scary horror movies
Thanksgiving is currently Netflix's most popular movie right now. For more scares, try watching these three horror movies that are also streaming on Netflix......»»
How to access the dark web safely and securely
Learning how to access the dark web doesn't have to be scary, and it certainly isn't illegal, but you need to take precautions to stay safe......»»
Disinformation threatens global elections: How to fight back
With over half the world's population heading to the polls in 2024, disinformation season is upon us—and the warnings are dire. The World Economic Forum declared misinformation a top societal threat over the next two years and major news organizati.....»»
Viewpoint: Wildlife selfies harm animals, even when scientists share images with warnings in the captions
One of the biggest privileges of being a primatologist is spending time in remote locations with monkeys and apes, living near these animals in their habitats and experiencing their daily lives. As a 21st-century human, I have an immediate impulse to.....»»
AirPlay-compatible TVs rolling out to hotels starting "later this spring"
LG has confirmed that customers should see AirPlay-compatible TVs in select hotels sometime in the spring.AirPlay in hotelsApple released iOS 17.3 with the AirPlay in hotels feature in January, but hotels have to have a compatible TV to use the featu.....»»
14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 now available on Apple"s refurbished store
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 was launched less than four months ago, and it is now available at a slight discount via Apple's official refurbished store.14-inch MacBook ProApple revealed the 14-inch MacBook Pro during its Scary Fast event in Octob.....»»