US businesses will lose $1B in one month if TikTok is banned, TikTok warns
US ban would also impact tens of millions of global users, TikTok claimed. TikTok is doing everything it can to delay a potential ban starting the day before Donald Trump takes of.....»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
Instagram and TikTok used to recruit money mules; risk prison and bank account ban
A law enforcement agency has said that both Instagram and TikTok are increasingly being used to recruit money mules, who are either knowingly or unknowingly helping criminal gangs to launder money. Those caught face prison sentences of up to 14 ye.....»»
How I turned the M4 Mac mini into a travel computer
People have been loving the all-new M4 Mac mini since it was released last month. The combination of power, price, and new smaller form factor has people drooling over what is possible. But for me, the best part was the new size. This had me thinking.....»»
Peacock subscriptions are still 75% off for Cyber Monday — just $20 per year!
A Peacock subscription is extremely affordable with this Cyber Monday deal -- $20 instead of $80 for one year, and $2 per month instead of $8 for six months......»»
10 years ago, The Babadook changed modern horror forever
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the movie that kickstarted the modern elevated horror era. Here's why it still holds up......»»
2026 World Cup sites pose heat stress risk for soccer players, study warns
Soccer players competing in the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be at risk of severe heat stress and dehydration, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. Ten of the 16 sites set to host the upcoming World Cup in North America could put co.....»»
Drawing lines in the South China Sea: What Beijing"s new claims over a disputed coral reef mean
Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks barely above sea level in the South China Sea......»»
15 years ago, one of the best (and bleakest) postapocalyptic movies ever made drove away audiences
The cinematic adaptation of The Road turns 15 this month, and we're examining whether its bleak tone makes it too difficult to watch again......»»
Infosec products of the month: November 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Absolute, Arkose Labs, Atakama, BlackFog, Eurotech, HiddenLayer, Hornetsecurity, Nirmata, Radware, Rakuten Viber, Symbiotic Security, Tanium, and Vectra AI.....»»
COP16 biodiversity talks to restart in February: UN
Crunch United Nations talks to find funding to curb the destruction of nature will resume in Rome in February, the UN said on Thursday, after negotiations this month in Colombia ended without a deal......»»
Researcher studies shifting craft beer industry: Artisanal businesses should innovate to remain competitive
The craft beer industry, once the darling of consumers and entrepreneurs alike, has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years. Closed taprooms, canceled festivals, and changing consumer habits have led many to declare the end of its golden era......»»
Smart gadgets’ failure to commit to software support could be illegal, FTC warns
"When we don’t own what we buy, everything becomes disposable..." Makers of smart devices that fail to disclose how long they will support their products with software updates m.....»»
TikTok is drastically changing who can use beauty filters. Here’s what’s happening
TikTok is introducing new restrictions to better safeguard its younger users. Here’s how it plans to do it......»»
TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more….....»»
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have re.....»»
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: November 2024
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. ScubaGear ScubaGear is an open-source tool the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Ag.....»»
ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT
As we reported last month, OpenAI has finally launched SearchGPT, which is essentially a search engine developed by OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence to find and combine the best results from the web. And with the latest ChatGPT update for iOS.....»»
Rainwater insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
A study conducted by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil measured the contributions of rainwater and groundwater to the maintenance of springs and rivers in the vicinity of Brotas, a city in the central portion of São Paulo.....»»
Study reveals mixed legacy of the 2012 London Olympics on promised urban regeneration
The 2012 London Olympics Games serve as a cautionary tale for local communities in host cities—a new study warns. The study by the University of Portsmouth analyzed 20 years of data, from 2001 to 2022. It looked at the long-term legacy of the 2012.....»»
These 15 Apple products were discontinued this fall
Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month. With all of those new product announcements, there were a.....»»