UNStudio designs Munich apartment block with reconfigurable interiors
Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential building in Munich, which will have plug-in furniture modules so that its apartments can be reconfigured. Read more Amsterdam-based UNStudio has unveiled its Van B residential bui.....»»
Which malware delivery techniques are currently favored by attackers?
A wave of cybercriminals spreading malware families – including QakBot, IceID, Emotet, and RedLine Stealer – are shifting to shortcut (LNK) files for email malware delivery. Shortcuts are replacing Office macros – which are starting to be block.....»»
Adam Nathaniel Furman designs "queer monument" to celebrate Commonwealth Games
Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created a colourful structure called Babs Baldachino to coincide with the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Read more Designer Adam Nathaniel Furman has created a colourful structure called Babs Baldachino.....»»
Showcase: Japan presents handpicked designs from 25 Japanese designers
Promotion: homeware platform Shoppe Object is hosting a virtual marketplace and in-person show called Showcase: Japan that presents handpicked collections of homeware, fashion and accessories from 25 Japanese brands. Read more Promotion: ho.....»»
Microsoft Clap’s Back At Sony, Accuses Its Competitor Of Paying Developers To Not Bring Their Titles To Game Pass
Microsoft has accused Sony of paying developers for "blocking rights," fees meant to actively block content from appearing on Xbox Game Pass. The post Microsoft Clap’s Back At Sony, Accuses Its Competitor Of Paying Developers To Not Bring Thei.....»»
Microsoft open-sources over 1,500 of its cute 3D emoji designs for anyone to use
Designs will be useful for incorporating emoji into apps, art projects, and more. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) As part of its Windows 11 design push, Microsoft also published fun redesigns for all of its emoji characters that.....»»
Microsoft open-sources its cute 3D emoji, albeit without Clippy
Designs will be useful for incorporating emoji into apps, art projects, and more. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) As part of its Windows 11 design push, Microsoft also published fun redesigns for all of its emoji characters that.....»»
Neutrons help track down mammalian ancestors
A team of German and Argentinian researchers has used neutrons in the FRM II research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) to identify an animal species that has been extinct for 220 million years. Findings on the new species pr.....»»
WhatsApp improves three important privacy features
WhatsApp is adding more options to hide your online status, block screenshots for view-once messages, and now you can quietly leave groups without other participants knowing. WhatsApp is available for mobile and desktop......»»
Samsung set to unveil the Galaxy Fold 4 and Flip 4 at the Unpacked event today, watch the livestream
It's pretty much a certainty that the designs of the two latest foldables will look very similar to their predecessors—leaked renders suggest telling the two generations apart won't be easy. Leaked specs do claim, however, that the Fold 4 will be s.....»»
This Laser-Firing Truck Could Help Make Hot Cities More Livable
Scientists are driving around in a specialized observatory to better understand how urban heat varies not only block to block, but door to door......»»
VeePN Agrees to Block Torrent Traffic and Pirate Sites on U.S. Servers
VPN provider "VeePN" has reached a settlement with a group of filmmakers to resolve a piracy lawsuit. Most of the agreed details remain confidential but the VPN provider will block BitTorrent traffic on US servers going forward. A statement from VeeP.....»»
Free F1 Streaming Sites Latest Targets in French Piracy Blocking Campaign
Following in the footsteps of football leagues and boxing promotions, Canal+ has obtained a court order compelling local ISPs to block dozens of sites accused of illegally streaming Formula 1 events. The order is the latest in a long line of anti-pir.....»»
LaLiga & Movistar Will Block IPTV Pirates, No Court Process Needed
Top-tier football league LaLiga and subscription TV platform Movistar Plus+ have won a joint lawsuit in Spain that allows them to block IPTV services until 2025 without needing permission from the courts. A second lawsuit won by Movistar Plus+ allows.....»»
Never fear, Microsoft Office users - you won"t be cut off early after all
Company goes back on initial block on using Office 2016 and 2019, but warns users about potential Microsoft 365 issues......»»
WhatsApp privacy campaign begins with three new features
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has begun a new WhatsApp privacy campaign by announcing three new upcoming features. This includes the ability to block people from taking screenshots of a photo or video when you’ve used the existing “view once” featu.....»»
AMD board partners unveil more enthusiast AM5 motherboards
At AMD's latest Meet the Experts webinar, board partners showed off some of the features and designs of their upcoming X670 and X670E motherboards. As a reminder, AMD's AM5 platform will support CPUs with a TDP of up to 170W, 28 PCIe 5.0 lanes (x16 f.....»»
Microsoft trackers run afoul of DuckDuckGo, get added to blocklist
Search privacy company still needs Bing, but won't allow Microsoft's trackers. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) DuckDuckGo, the privacy-minded search company, says it will block trackers from Microsoft in its desktop web browse.....»»
China may block Apple supplier shipments if strict labeling requirements aren"t met
Apple has warned its suppliers that China is now strictly enforcing a rule about labeling Taiwanese shipments, after Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan stoked fears of trade problems.According to Nikkei Asia, shipments from Taiwan to iPhone manufacturer.....»»
Individual genetics help determine composition of the gut microbiome
Microorganisms are involved in nearly all biological processes on earth. As an important component of a metaorganism, i.e., the community of a complex living organism with colonizing microorganisms, they are a central building block of life on our pl.....»»
New crystal engineering strategy to design ultrabright fluorescent solid dyes
When it comes to designing ultrabright solid-state fluorescent materials, bridged crystal designs might be the key to enabling monomeric emission and accessing novel crystalline systems, reveals a new study. A research team from Tokyo Institute of Te.....»»