US govt banned NSO’s Pegasus, but said to buy rival spyware Paragon Graphite
The US government banned the use of NSO’s Pegasus spyware 18 months ago, but a new report today says that at least one government agency is using very similar malware from a rival company: Paragon Graphite. Graphite reportedly has the same capabil.....»»
Neeva launches in Europe to provide web users with tracking and ad free search
Search engine Neeva has launched in Europe to rival Google, by giving web users honest search results, no tracking, and with absolutely no advertisements or affiliate links. Neeva puts users first and gives consumers control to customise their web se.....»»
Apple pushes back on India"s demand to support GPS rival in 2023 iPhones
India wants Apple and other major smartphone producers to adopt its own satellite-based geolocation system in the iPhone and other devices, with the government intending to force vendors into supporting NavIC in hardware sold in the country from 2023.....»»
This dangerous Android spyware could affect millions of devices
Microsoft warns a known Android spyware is back, with new weapons in its arsenal......»»
TikTok election fundraising banned; no monetization for politicians and parties
An announcement this morning has seen all TikTok election fundraising banned by the platform. Politicians and parties will not be able to use the short-form video app to solicit funds for the midterms, and they will also have all forms of monetizati.....»»
Fearing copyright issues, Getty Images bans AI-generated artwork
Getty sidesteps potential legal problems from unresolved rights and ethics issues. Enlarge / A selection of Stable Diffusion images with a strikeout through them. (credit: Ars Technica) Getty Images has banned the sale of AI g.....»»
Book bans reflect outdated beliefs about how children read
Banned Books Week, an annual event that teachers and librarians across the U.S. mark with a combination of distress and defiance, is here again. The theme of this year's event, which takes place Sept. 18–24, is "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides U.....»»
The Reason The Tesla Model S Plaid Was Banned By The NHRA
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has banned some cars for breaching its speed and time limits, which includes the zippy Tesla Model S Plaid. Here's why. The N.....»»
TikTok clones rival with real-time sharing feature
After years of larger competitors copying TikTok, the short-form video app is now copying a newer rival......»»
Millions of farmers "replumb" the world"s largest delta
Collective groundwater pumping by millions of farmers in Bangladesh in the dry season each year has created vast natural reservoirs underground that, over a 30-year-period, rival the world's largest dams—these sustain irrigation that has transforme.....»»
Adobe buys XD rival Figma for $20 billion
Digital UI and UX design firm Figma is being acquired by Adobe, which has competed in the same space with its Adobe XD software.Adobe has announced that it is begun what it calls a "definitive merger agreement to acquire Figma," for approximately $20.....»»
Remember Faraday Future? We rode in its new EV, and it wasn’t great
The vehicles it showed off at Monterey Car Week were far from production-ready Enlarge / Back in 2015, Faraday Future looked like it could be a proper rival for Tesla. In 2022, we're still waiting for its first EV, the FF91, to be read.....»»
Tesla"s ZEV credits may become hot commodity
Tesla is sitting on a hoard of environmental credits that rival automakers may covet if they can't adjust quickly to the new rules dictating which electric vehicles are eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit......»»
Dell’s XPS 13 MacBook Pro rival is $550 off for a limited time
The Dell XPS 13 Touch is one of the best laptops around and right now, it's on sale at $550 off when you buy direct from Dell. Here's why you need it......»»
Gender inequalities made women twice as likely to break lockdown laws, according to new report
Many women felt compelled to break lockdown laws, which banned meeting friends and family at home, due to caring responsibilities, a major new report has found. The report, by the University of York, found that women were nearly twice as likely than.....»»
Lenovo’s ultra-durable Surface Pro 8 rival is $1,930 off today
If you need durability and flexibility, you need the Lenovo ThinkPad X1. Right now, it's at a huge discount when you buy direct from Lenovo......»»
Porsche to hire Mercedes"s former tech chief ahead of potential IPO
Khan, who was chief technology officer at crosstown rival Mercedes, is expected to take on a similar role at Porsche......»»
Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: A great no-nonsense phone
Oppo's sensibly priced Reno 8 Pro's cool design will win fans, but can it beat its rival, the OnePlus 10T?.....»»
Scientists suggest using a cryptozoic mineral to create new lightweight carbon composites
Scientists at MISIS University and Skoltech have developed a technology for the production of a new composite material based on shungite and carbon fibers in a graphite matrix. Due to the combination of low density, high strength and chemical stabili.....»»
iPhone Lockdown Mode can be easily detected, could make you a target
iPhone Lockdown Mode is an extreme form of security designed to protect people who might find themselves targets of state-sponsored spyware, like Pegasus. However, a privacy activist says it also makes it easy for a website to detect when someone is.....»»
A New Steam Deck Rival Is Coming With A Slide-Up Display And Keyboard
The Nintendo Switch and, more recently, the Steam Deck have revitalized handheld gaming, and now we're seeing more PC-based options hit the market. The Nintendo Swit.....»»