Under intense pressure, WHO skips summary report on coronavirus origin
The full report, however, is expected the week of March 15. Enlarge / Liang Wannian (2nd L) and Peter Ben Embarek (3rd R) both members of the WHO-China joint study team, shake hands after the WHO-China joint study press conference in Wuhan, cent.....»»
iPhone 16 battery density increased; new stainless steel housing – Kuo
A new supply-chain report says that the iPhone 16 battery will have greater energy density than that of current iPhones. This could potentially give the device a longer battery-life, though Apple may instead opt to use a smaller battery. Additiona.....»»
Report: Ultra-thin iPhone coming in 2025 with new upscale form factor redesign
Apple is planning a major, iPhone X-style redesign for one of its 2025 iPhone models, according to a new report from The Information. The report corroborates what we’ve heard from other reporting concerning a new ‘iPhone Slim’ model being in.....»»
iPhone Plus going the way of the iPhone mini after final update this fall
Earlier this month we saw a report from Jeff Pu predicting that the iPhone 16 lineup will be the last to feature a Plus model. Now a new report from The Information detailing what the high-end iPhone 17 will look like corroborates that the iPhone 16.....»»
Secret meeting between Apple and TSMC reported, possibly to reserve all 2nm capacity
A new report says that there was a “secret meeting” between Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams and the company’s exclusive chipmaker TSMC. It’s being speculated that the meeting may have been to agree a deal for Apple to reserve a.....»»
Apple heavily discounting iPhones in China – up to $318 off
With Chinese brand Huawei having risen from the ashes, a new report describes Apple heavily discounting iPhones in the country, offering up to $318 off the iPhone 15 Pro Max as it seeks to compete. The latest round of discounts are much higher tha.....»»
Here’s the fastest major broadband provider in the US
Opensignal is out today with an annual update for its US fixed broadband experience report. Along with revealing who is fastest among the national providers for download and upload speeds, consistency, and more, the data includes head-to-head compari.....»»
Biologists discover caterpillars are able to sense electrostatic fields generated by predators
Sam England and Daniel Robert, biologists at the University of Bristol, report that at least three types of caterpillars are capable of sensing and responding to an electrostatic field generated by a predator......»»
Demise of rangelands "severely underestimated": Report
From camel drivers in the Sahara to nomads on the Mongolian steppe, traditional herders the world over rely on earth's wildest open spaces to support an ancient way of life......»»
Phishing statistics that will make you think twice before clicking
This article includes excerpts from various reports that offer statistics and insights into the current phishing landscape. AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users Zscaler | Zscaler ThreatLabz 2024 Phishing Report | May.....»»
YouTube has become a significant channel for cybercrime
Social engineering threats – those which rely on human manipulation – account for most cyberthreats faced by individuals in 2024, according to Avast. According to the latest quarterly Avast Threat Report, which looks at the threat landscape from.....»»
BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into U.S. with parts from banned Chinese supplier, report says
The automaker continued to import Mini Coopers with banned parts from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group until at least April......»»
Satellite radar data uncover "vigorous melting" at Antarctica"s Thwaites Glacier
A team of glaciologists led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine used high-resolution satellite radar data to find evidence of the intrusion of warm, high-pressure seawater many kilometers beneath the grounded ice of West Antarctica.....»»
Cybercriminals shift tactics to pressure more victims into paying ransoms
Ransomware didn’t just grow in the US in 2023, it evolved, with the frequency of ransomware claims jumping 64% year-over-year, according to At-Bay. This was primarily driven by an explosion in “indirect” ransomware incidents which increased.....»»
Blue Origin resumes human flights to suborbital space, but it wasn’t perfect
Blue Origin's space capsule safely landed despite a problem with one of its parachutes. Enlarge / Ed Dwight, 90, exits Blue Origin's crew capsule Sunday after a 10-minute flight to the edge of space. (credit: Blue Origin).....»»
BLM ends future coal mining on Powder River Basin federal lands
The move compounds pressure on coal communities to diversify their economies. Enlarge / A 133-car coal train moves slowly as it's loaded at the Buckskin Coal Mine in 2006 in Gillette, Wyoming. (credit: Robert Nickelsberg/Getty.....»»
EV drivers want safety features at charging stations
Safety at charging stations is a top priority for electric vehicle drivers but many stations lack basic safety features, according to a report by the Transportation Energy Institute. EV drivers surveyed said they want public charging stations in v.....»»
Mapping malaria in Africa: Climate change study predicts where mosquitoes will breed in future
The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades......»»
I ask again: Will Apple ever merge the Mac and iPad?
A new report says Apple should bring the Mac and iPad closer together. What would this future look like, and is it even a good idea? I’m not convinced......»»
A model outlining the microscopic origin of black hole entropy
Black holes are intriguing astronomical objects that have a gravitational pull so strong that it prevents any object and even light from escaping. While black holes have been the topic of numerous astrophysical studies, their origins and underlying p.....»»
Elon Musk reportedly abruptly fired entire Tesla Supercharger team for this reason
A new report sheds light on what exactly happened when Elon Musk fired 500 Supercharger employees earlier this month. In a brutal year for tech layoffs, Tesla may have set the record for worst reason to lay people off.At least, that's the impli.....»»