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......»»
Toyota mulls a compact pickup. But there"s a catch ...
An antithetical bit of emissions regulations might actually make it harder for the Japanese automaker to leap back into the compact pickup segment it once dominated......»»
Tech Experts Urge Washington To Resist Crypto Industry"s Influence
A group of renowned technologists has joined forces to urge US lawmakers to crack down on the burgeoning cryptocurrencies industry, marking the first concerted effort to counter well-financed lobbying by blockchain companies. From a report: Harvard l.....»»
Foxconn chairman highlights tough task promoting MIH EV platform
Marking the third anniversary of his appointment as Hon Hai (Foxconn) chairman on May 31, Young-Way Liu said promoting Foxconn's MIH Consortium in Taiwan has not been an easy task......»»
New artificial enzyme breaks down tough, woody lignin: Study shows promise for developing a new renewable energy source
A new artificial enzyme has shown it can chew through lignin, the tough polymer that helps woody plants hold their shape. Lignin also stores tremendous potential for renewable energy and materials......»»
Mysterious ancient giant eggs Down Under laid by Aussie “demon ducks of doom”
Overharvesting of eggs may have led to the extinction of these large flightless birds Enlarge / Detail from an illustration of Genyornis (aka the "Demon Duck of Doom") not looking so tough as it is chased from its nest by a Megalania l.....»»
"Tough To Forge" Digital Driver"s License is Easy To Forge
An anonymous reader shares a report: In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver's licenses. The new licenses allowed people to use their iPhone or Android device to show proof of identity and age during roa.....»»
“Tough to forge” digital driver’s license is… easy to forge
A litany of security flaws allows forgeries that are easy, quick, and cheap. Enlarge (credit: Service NSW) In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver's licenses. The new licenses all.....»»
“Tough to forge” digital driver’s license… is easy to forge
A litany of security flaws allows forgeries that are easy, quick, and cheap. Enlarge (credit: Service NSW) In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver's licenses. The new licenses all.....»»
European Union looks to block Apple’s hardware ‘gatekeeping’
New legislation by the European Union puts Apple in a tough spot as the company will be forced to share previously exclusive hardware and software frameworks......»»
Quanta mulls relocating MacBook production to Chongqing plant
Quanta Computer is mulling the feasibility of relocating production of Apple's MacBook Pros to its plant in Chongqing, southwestern China, as output at its Shanghai plant in the eastern region of the country continues to be constrained by lockdown re.....»»
Samsung reportedly mulls new AP series for flagship smartphones
Samsung Electronics is reportedly mulling developing a new application processor series exclusively for its flagship smartphones, while having its existing Exynos chip series power midrange and entry-level phone models for other brands, according to.....»»
Biden warns of "another tough hurricane season" this year
President Joe Biden warned Wednesday that the country will likely see "another tough hurricane season" this year, and he pledged that his administration was prepared to respond to the storms and help Americans recover from them......»»
World"s tallest building engulfed as Mideast sandstorms hit UAE
The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings......»»
Hong Kong Considers Blocking Telegram As Part of Crackdown On Doxing
Hong Kong is planning a ban on the Telegram messaging service, which is widely used by pro-democracy activists. International Business Times reports: Local media reported that the ban on Telegram was being considered as a means to crack down on rampa.....»»
Why EV startups are facing a cash squeeze
After the SPACs boom on Wall Street, companies are having a tough time finding cash to actually produce cars......»»
Sandstorm blankets Saudi capital in grey haze
A sandstorm engulfed Saudi Arabia's capital and other regions of the desert kingdom Tuesday, hampering visibility and slowing road traffic......»»
Report: "Nvidia"s LHR Limiter Has Fallen, But Gamers Shouldn"t Worry"
Slashdot reader Hmmmmmm shared this report from Hot Hardware: When Nvidia launched its Ampere Lite Hash Rate (LHR) graphics card with the feared Ethereum anti-mining limiter, the world knew it was only a matter of time before someone or a team crack.....»»
In franchising, playing tough early may support long-term benefits
From McDonalds to Marriott, 7-Eleven to Ace Hardware, we're surrounded by franchises. They are the dominant retail model in the U.S., and underpinning their success are franchisors who grow a network of franchisees who use their own resources to open.....»»
Google Pixel 6a vs. Samsung Galaxy A53: A big upset?
Google or Samsung? Pixel 6a or Galaxy A53? It can be tough deciding. but we've compared the Pixel 6a and Galaxy A53 to help you choose......»»
Crypto is crashing, and that may make GPUs more affordable
It's been a tough week on the cryptocurrency market, filled with many heavy losses. As mining crypto becomes less profitable, will GPU prices plummet, too?.....»»