Two versions of a Curiosity selfie: narrow and wide
NASA's Curiosity Mars rover took this 360-degree selfie using the Mars Hand Lens Imager, or MAHLI, at the end of its robotic arm. The selfie comprises 81 individual images taken on Nov. 20, 2021—the 3,303rd Martian day, or sol, of the mission......»»
AMD’s trusted execution environment blown wide open by new BadRAM attack
Attack bypasses AMD protection promising security, even when a server is compromised. One of the oldest maxims in hacking is that once an attacker has physical access to a device.....»»
Rode Wireless Go 3 delivers 40 hours of local 32-bit float recording, 260m range, more
Following the launch of its Wireless Micro in November, Rode is back with the all-new Rode Wireless Go 3 dual wireless mic system. The new version extends recording range, uses the latest GainAssist technology, and comes in a wide range of limited-ed.....»»
New iOS 18.2 RC and more now available, with major updates imminent
Apple has released updated RC (release candidate) builds for iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 RC, and more software betas. These follow the first RC versions that arrived last week, and come ahead of the expected public launches some time this week. more….....»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC now available, wide release soon
Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC (release candidate) in beta. It’s available for both developers and public beta users, providing both groups with access to the exact software expected to ship to all users soon. Here’s everything you.....»»
Not too warm and not too cold—finding the Goldilocks Zone of the Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is the largest living coral reef system on Earth, about 300 times larger than the next largest reef, found off the coast of Belize. This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a wide variety of.....»»
Solana’s popular web3.js library backdoored in supply chain compromise
A software supply chain attack has lead to the publication of malicious versions of Solana’s web3.js library on the npm registry. Just like the recent Lottie Player supply chain compromise, this attack was reportedly made possible due to compro.....»»
Supreme Court could narrow the scope of federal environmental reviews
In the 1993 movie "Jurassic Park," Dr. Ian Malcolm, a fictional math genius specializing in chaos theory, explains the "butterfly effect," which holds that tiny actions can lead to big outcomes. "A butterfly flaps its wings in Peking," Malcolm posits.....»»
Tim Cook denies OpenAI rumors; talks AI energy use; Apple Glasses; saving lives
A wide-ranging interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals him (kind of) denying OpenAI rumors; addressing the potential conflict between the power requirements of AI and Apple’s environmental goals; the journey toward Apple Glasses; and how Apple’.....»»
Turkey vultures indicate rodenticide prevalence near Los Angeles, California, despite state-wide bans
Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura) in southern California are still exposed to anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) even though legislation was passed to drastically reduce the presence of these poisons across the state......»»
Apple releases visionOS 2.2 beta 4 ahead of full launch soon
Apple has released visionOS 2.2 beta 4 for developers. The new software version brings us closer to the expected RC and wide launch soon. Here’s what to expect from the latest beta. more….....»»
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro buyer"s guide: which iPad to buy for your budget this holiday season
Apple has updated most of its iPad lineup in 2024, with the iPad mini the latest. Here's how to choose the best tablet for your budget this holiday season.Apple's iPad rangeApple offers its iPads at a wide array of price points. The price range cover.....»»
Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note
An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone......»»
Cyber Monday Garmin watch deals: Vivoactive 5 at 33% off!
There are many Garmin watch deals around this Cyber Monday, and we've picked out some of the best to help you narrow things down......»»
The "wood wide web": Research questions tree-to-tree nutrient sharing via fungi
The idea of trees "talking" to one another through underground fungal networks—the so-called "wood wide web"—has captured the imagination of the public. This concept, where trees supposedly share nutrients with each other via these networks, has.....»»
Resurrecting an ancestral protein as a novel tool to study RNA biology
By deducing the possible ancient forms of a bacterial enzyme, OIST scientists have resurrected one of its ancestral versions, with a comparably higher ability to chemically modify RNA......»»
Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow
Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban. Socia.....»»
NASA’s Mars rover reveals what it’s grateful for this Thanksgiving
Tens of millions of miles from home, NASA's Curiosity rover has shared what it's grateful for this Thanksgiving.....»»
Cybercriminals used a gaming engine to create undetectable malware loader
Threat actors are using an ingenious new way for covertly delivering malware to a wide variety of operating systems and platforms: they have created a malware loader that uses Godot Engine, an open-source game engine. The loader – dubbed GodLoa.....»»
Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle information, the ability to lock and unlock your car, and more. more….....»»
Things aren’t looking good for infamous CEO of “health care terrorists”
Former Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre faces wide-ranging fraud and corruption probes. Federal agents briefly detained infamous ex-hospital CEO Ralph de la Torre early last week and.....»»