Tough nut to crack: UK mulls contraceptives for grey squirrels
They have been the scourge of trees and the native red squirrel in Britain since their introduction from the United States in the 1870s......»»
NIST selects 4 quantum-resistant encryption algorithms
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has chosen the first group of quantum-resistant encryption tools, designed to withstand the assault of a future quantum computer, which could potentially crack.....»»
"Serious risk of extinction": Macadamias prove a tough nut to crack
Australian Institute of Botanical Science researchers are working with the University of Queensland to figure out world-first ways to store wild and cultivated macadamia genetic material and ultimately ensure the long-term survival of the species......»»
Samsung mulls memory chip price cuts in 2H22
Samsung Electronics is considering dropping its prices for memory chips in the second half of 2022, aiming to further expand its market share, according to industry sources......»»
Kazakhstan mulls endangered antelope cull after population boom
Kazakhstan is considering culls of its endangered saiga antelope, the ecology ministry told AFP Thursday, after citing scientific advice about the threat posed to agriculture since the population rebounded......»»
FTC proposal would crack down on car dealers" websites, F&I offices
The agency is also considering new rules on dealerships' advertising related to the cost of the vehicle itself......»»
Exploring the insecurity of readily available Wi-Fi networks
In this video for Help Net Security, Andy Thompson, Global Research Evangelist at CyberArk, talks about Wi-Fi security. He walks you through various protocols we see in the wild, and introduces specific hacking techniques to crack Wi-Fi passwords. Cy.....»»
The best TVs of 2022: our favorites from LG, Samsung, TCL, and more
With numerous brands and plenty of tech lingo, choosing a new smart TV can be tough, which is why we put together this list of the best models on the market......»»
Intel serves up new benchmarks for Arc Alchemist, but can you trust them?
Official benchmarks of the upcoming Intel Arc Alchemist A730M and A770M graphics cards were just revealed, but they're tough to take at face value......»»
Is Google Dying? Or Did the Web Grow Up?
Google is still useful for many, but the harder question is why its results feel more sterile than they did five years ago. From a report: SEO expert Marie Haynes's theory is that this is the result of Google trying to crack down on misinformation an.....»»
Should you shop 4th of July sales or wait until Prime Day 2022?
It can be tough to decide if now's the time to take advantage of the 4th of July deals or to wait until Prime Day 2022......»»
Do Birth Control Pills Affect Your Mood? Scientists Can’t Agree
Over 100 million women are estimated to use oral contraceptives, but studies on the pill’s mental health effects raise more questions than answers......»»
The best iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protectors: Tempered glass, film, privacy
The iPhone 12 Pro Max may be big and tough, but you'll still need some protection for its 6.7-inch screen. Here are the best screen protectors available for it......»»
Blood pressure e-tattoo promises continuous, mobile monitoring
Blood pressure is one of the most important indicators of heart health, but it's tough to frequently and reliably measure outside of a clinical setting. For decades, cuff-based devices that constrict around the arm to give a reading have been the gol.....»»
TikTok staff in China allegedly accessed U.S. user data
TikTok allowed U.S. user data to be seen by staff in China, a report claims, despite testimony to an October Senate hearing insisting it has tough controls preventing access to the data in the territory.The ByteDance-owned TikTok has always been the.....»»
EU unveils new "anti-disinformation code" to crack down on fake accounts and falsehoods
European Union officials on Thursday announced new, voluntary commitments by companies including Google, Facebook-parent Meta, Twitter and TikTok to limit the spread of fake and misleading content......»»
Don’t buy a new GPU — AMD’s RDNA 3 could be right around the corner
A new rumor suggests that AMD's RDNA 3 cards could launch in the next few months, which puts GPU shoppers in a tough spot given current graphics card prices......»»
Musk warns of "very tough quarter" for Tesla
The company’s Shanghai plant, which had slowed production in recent weeks amid severe Covid-19 restrictions, is returning to full strength and its Austin, Texas, facility is ramping up production as well, Musk told employees......»»
See all the macOS naming locations in this Apple Maps guide
Apple's "crack marketing team" has now named ten versions of macOS, from Mavericks to Ventura. Here's where they all are, whether they came with a photograph of a sand dune, or a mountain range.Take a look at where macOS Catalina's wallpaper was shot.....»»
How do I deal with metagaming? Tabletop tips from an anxious GM
Metagaming can break the immersion and narrative of your story, but sometimes it’s tough to distinguish what your character would do based on your pre-existing knowledge. Here’s some tabletop tips from an experienced.....»»
Mutations thought to be harmless turn out to cause problems
Mutations in genes that don't alter proteins can still alter survival in yeast. Enlarge / The genetic code. Note that a lot of the amino acids (the outer layer, in grey) are encoded by several sets of three-base codes that share the fi.....»»