US Airways Sees Low Internet Usage
Some palpable numbers: Air Transport World quotes US Airways president saying that usage averages below 5 percent of passengers on flights, and breakeven is above 20 percent. They only have the service on about 50 planes (their Airbus A321s), which l.....»»
Researchers develop platform to probe, control qubits in silicon for quantum networks
The quantum internet would be a lot easier to build if we could use existing telecommunications technologies and infrastructure. Over the past few years, researchers have discovered defects in silicon—a ubiquitous semiconductor material—that coul.....»»
Toyota partners with Maryland"s Pepco on vehicle-to-grid R&D
Potomac Electric Power Co., located in Maryland, will work with Toyota to figure out how best to reduce costs and emissions through researching vehicle usage and charging habits......»»
T-Mobile just got in big trouble
T-Mobile's price lock for home internet turned out not to be very much of a price lock at all, landing the company into hot water with the BBB......»»
Google’s new video-to-audio generator watches pixels to create soundtracks
Deep Mind's new generative AI video-to-audio research combines what it sees on-screen with the user's written prompt to create synced audio for a given video......»»
I hated, hated, hated this 2023 movie that everyone else loved. Here’s why
This 2023 movie received highly positive critical reviews and quickly became an internet favorite, but I hated it. Find out what it is and why it stinks......»»
Think cicadas are weird? Check out superfans, who eat the bugs, use them in art and even striptease
Mayumi Barrack sees a pair of mating periodical cicadas getting together, whips out her phone, says, "Hi guys!" and takes their picture......»»
Here are the apps Sherlocked by Apple during WWDC 2024
Every WWDC sees a number of apps Sherlocked by Apple – the colloquial term for Apple announcing new built-in features which replicate those previously available in third-party apps. It’s always a tough break for indie developers to see the mar.....»»
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......»»
The internet is a sticky mess, and Apple just gave us an AI mop
Apple knows we're deluged by information coming from every direction. Can AI help filter it for us, even as it contributes to the noise?.....»»
Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks
A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»
ISPs ask FCC for tax on Big Tech to fund broadband networks and discounts
USTelecom cites death of discount program in new call for payments from Big Tech. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) Internet service providers are again urging the Federal Communications Commission to impose.....»»
Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro plunges to $1,699
The WWDC price war sees Apple's current MacBook Pro 14-inch with the M3 Pro chip fall to $1,699, which is the lowest price on record.Get Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14 for just $1,699.To snap up the deal while supplies last, head over to B&H Photo or.....»»
Nasty bug with very simple exploit hits PHP just in time for the weekend
With PoC code available and active Internet scans, speed is of the essence. Enlarge A critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language can be trivially exploited to execute malicious code on Windows devices, secur.....»»
Incogni: Recover your privacy and remove personal information from the internet
With Incogni you can remove your personal info from the internet including sensitive details like address, SSN, and more. Take back your info from data brokers......»»
Adobe terms clarified: Will never own your work, or use it for AI training
A change to Adobe terms set the internet alight yesterday, after a number of pro users of the company’s apps reacted with anger and confusion to the scary-looking wording. The company initially issued a rather dismissive statement that its term.....»»
FCC pushes ISPs to fix security flaws in Internet routing
Chair: Addressing BGP flaws will "help make our Internet routing more secure." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) The Federal Communications Commission wants to verify that Internet service providers are str.....»»
How to change your password in ChatGPT
You can't be too safe on today's internet. Here's how to change your ChatGPT password to keep your AI conversations secure......»»
T-Mobile launches ‘Home Internet Backup’ as its most affordable 5G broadband plan
On the heels of adding a second tier to its 5G Home Internet in April, T-Mobile has launched another option for those who want a reliable internet backup at an affordable price. T-Mobile Home Internet Backup goes from as low as $20/month for 130GB of.....»»
China sees commercial sector as next frontier in US space race
A world-first launch from the far side of the moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX......»»
Tenable partners with Deloitte to help organizations reduce cyber risk
Tenable announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with Deloitte. Deloitte has added the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform, Tenable Cloud Security and Tenable OT Security to its portfolio of available cyber solutions for Internet of Thi.....»»