UK Government To Speed Up Criminal Sanctions for Tech Bosses With New Online Safety Laws
Executives at companies like Meta, Google, Twitter and TikTok could face jail time sooner than anticipated if they fail to cooperate with the U.K. internet regulator, Ofcom. From a report: The U.K. government announced Wednesday that executives may f.....»»
Apple set to be first Big Tech group to face charges under EU digital law
Brussels to announce iPhone maker is failing to open up its App Store to competition. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Brussels is set to charge Apple over allegedly stifling competition on its mobile app store,.....»»
Chromecast or Google Cast? Google’s confusing wireless streaming tech explained
Chromecast, Chromecast built-in, and Google Cast. Are they the same thing? And if not, what's the difference between them? We have the answers......»»
Truist Bank confirms data breach after stolen data appears online
Sp1d3r is back with another bank attack, and is demanding $1 million this time......»»
Seeing at a distance with multicore fibers: All-optical, ultra-long-distance image acquisition and transmission system
With the exponential growth of data globally, the demand for high-speed acquisition and long-distance transmission of multidimensional data is escalating. Online video surveillance in sectors like industrial manufacturing has significantly boosted pr.....»»
New study provides first nationwide window on juvenile "lifer" population
More than 2,900 minors have been given juvenile life-without-parole sentences since the first was meted out in the late 1940s. Now, a new study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice provides the most comprehensive picture to date of this uniqu.....»»
Hyundai dealer agreement changes could be illegal in many states
A memo from NADA to its members alerts Hyundai dealers that certain amendments to the dealer sales and service agreement may break state franchise laws......»»
McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600
Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech......»»
Modern fraud detection need not rely on PII
Trends in online fraud detection often act as the canary in the coal mine when it comes to understanding and combating the next generation of online scams, fraud and cybersecurity threats. These days, security and fraud experts worry that insufficien.....»»
Oscilar’s AI-powered ACH Fraud Detection identifies and prevents fraudulent transactions
Oscilar released its AI-powered ACH Fraud Detection product. The solution identifies and prevents fraudulent transactions with unparalleled speed and accuracy by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, generative AI techniques, and real-time.....»»
Use This Tip to Instantly Speed Up PS5 Downloads
If your PS5 downloads are frustratingly slow while using a wired connection, this tip should come in handy. Earlier this month, while trying to download a new game on our PlayStation 5, we noticed the download wasn’t making a whole lot of progr.....»»
The high-tech art lab hidden underneath Paris
It looks like the lair of a Bond villain: behind armored doors, buried underground below the Louvre in Paris, lies one of the most high-tech art labs in the world......»»
Advances in techniques used to identify sharks and rays is not preventing trade and increase in extinction risk: Study
The most advanced molecular techniques contribute significantly to the identification of endangered sharks, rays and skates, collectively known as elasmobranchs, and are therefore fundamental to the enforcement of the laws and regulations governing t.....»»
Researchers issue "call to action" for data on more diverse range of dog owners
Virginia Tech's Audrey Ruple and Courtney Sexton, already deeply involved in data collection and analysis for dog health and connections to humans through the Dog Aging Project, are imploring fellow scientists to cast the net even wider for data on t.....»»
Eye Tracking lets you navigate iOS 18 without touching your iPhone
Apple's Eye Tracking tech offers a new way for iPhone and iPad owners to interact with their devices. The first appearance in iOS 18 demonstrates how powerful it can be to some users.Eye Tracking in Settings for iOS 18In May, Apple revealed some of t.....»»
New method enables fast crystal structure analysis of intrinsically disordered proteins
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) can dynamically change their conformations depending on their external environment and can, therefore, bind to different compounds. However, they are difficult to analyze. Now, Tokyo Tech researchers have addr.....»»
All of your presentations will get better in macOS Sequoia
Apple's WWDC keynote included a few macOS Sequoia changes to help with video calls. Here's how Presenter Preview and Background Replacements can help you in your online meetings.Online presentations on Mac will get a bit better in macOS SequoiaSince.....»»
Fisker recalls more than 18,000 Ocean vehicles over faulty software, noncompliance with safety standards
The recall covers 6,834 2022-23 Ocean vehicles in the U.S., with Fisker voluntarily recalling 11,201 in the U.S., Canada and Europe......»»
Dogs housed with a companion are less stressed and adopted faster than dogs housed alone, research finds
Shelter dogs awaiting adoption fare better with a canine companion than when they're housed alone, according to new research from Virginia Tech......»»
On-demand courses increase revenue but lower engagement
The online education industry has grown exponentially over the last decade, fueled in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study, researchers examined whether online courses provided by online educational platforms should follow a scheduled format.....»»
Exploring online morality in the context of evolved human responses
In a review article in PNAS Nexus, Claire Robertson and colleagues explore how human morality, which evolved in the context of small in-person groups, functions on the internet with over five billion users......»»