Visa supports transaction settlement with USDC stablecoin
Payment card network Visa has announced that transactions can be settled using USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin powered by the Ethereum blockchain. Crypto.com is the first company to test the new capability with its own Visa-branded cards. USDC is a sta.....»»
Apple"s $100M Small Developer Assistance Fund starts paying out
Apple has finally started to pay App Store developers from the Small Developer Assistance Fund, a $100 million cash pool set up as part of a class-action settlement.App Store logoIn August 2021, Apple agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. develo.....»»
Huntington Beach oil spill: $50 million settlement agreed to for locals hurt financially
Amplify Energy will pay $50 million to individuals and businesses that lost money last year when nearly 25,000 gallons of oil flowed into the ocean from of a ruptured pipeline about 4 miles off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, according to.....»»
After 2018 Woolsey wildfire, LA"s mountain lions are taking more risks
Los Angeles is known for its movie stars and beaches. It's also known for being one of only two megacities in the world that supports a population of big cats. Despite being surrounded by a vast network of busy freeways and over ten million people, m.....»»
Telestream DIVA supports Wasabi cloud storage solutions for hybrid media workflows
Wasabi Technologies has integrated its cloud storage service with Telestream DIVA, allowing users to transfer media assets from their on-premises storage systems to Wasabi for secure cloud storage that is accessible from any location. Telestream spec.....»»
After 80 years, a Nazi shipwreck is causing environmental damage
Study of one wreck supports the idea that its 50,000 peers may leak pollutants. Enlarge (credit: ullstein bild / Getty Images) The V-1302 John Mahn has sat at the bottom of the North Sea off Belgium for decades. The ship began.....»»
Getting To Know The Bitcoin Currency
Bitcoin as a currency is not a new concept. This is a tool that has been in use since the invention of paper. In fact, it can be credited with creating the first completely decentralized online transaction. When you hear about people making transacti.....»»
USB-C can hit 120Gbps with newly published USB4 Version 2.0 spec
USB-IF's new USB-C spec supports up to 120Gbps across three lanes. Enlarge / The USB-IF published the USB4 Version 2.0 specification today. (credit: Getty) We've said it before, and we'll say it again: USB-C is confusing. A US.....»»
NSF Engineering Alliance Supports IEEE’s Plan on Climate Change
We read with considerable interest the story in the September 2022 issue of The Institute titled “IEEE’s Plan to Help Combat Climate Change.” As IEEE members and as co-principal investigators of the U.S. National Science Foundation initiative,.....»»
ControlMap Trust Portal creates compliance alignment across departments and teams
ControlMap has launched the Trust Portal — an interface for users to share valuable security information, data, and status with customers. With this new feature, ControlMap supports its mission to help organizations boost their revenue and win new.....»»
iPhone production in India to ‘deepen’ as Apple’s medium-term plans unfold
A new report claims to reveal more about Apple’s medium-term plans to expand and “deepen” iPhone production in India as it works to reduce its reliance on China. It follows and supports yesterday’s suggestion that enough iPhones for the enti.....»»
Vista Equity Partners acquires KnowBe4 for $4.6 billion in cash
KnowBe4 has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.6 billion on an equity value basis. “As a trusted partner to enterprise software companies around the worl.....»»
Yageo to acquire Heraeus Nexensos for EUR79.4 million
Passive component vendor Yageo has announced plans to acquire Heraeus Nexensos, which specializes in high-end temperature sensors, in an all-cash transaction estimated at EUR79.40 million (US$77 million)......»»
Thoma Bravo acquires ForgeRock for $2.3 billion
ForgeRock announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Thoma Bravo, a software investment firm, for $23.25 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $2.3 billion. The offer represents a premium of ap.....»»
iPhone now supports 86-year-old Dvorak keyboard layout natively, delighting Woz
Trendy 1930s QWERTY-alternative plays catch-up on iPhone. Enlarge / The Dvorak layout is now available for iPhone. (credit: Benj Edwards / Ars Technica) Tired of QWERTY? Starting with iOS 16—which launched last month—the A.....»»
Seed burial by wind is most difficult on a substrate consisting mainly of medium-sized particles, researchers say
A soil seed bank provides diaspores for plant population recruitment and is vital for species diversity maintenance and plant community assembly. The formation of a soil seed bank involves three key processes: seed dispersal, seed settlement and seed.....»»
SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD supports Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 2
Western Digital has unveiled the rugged SanDisk PRO-G40 solid-state hard drive that offers high speed, combined with water and dust resistance.SanDisk PRO-G40 SSDThe PRO-G40 features dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 Ge.....»»
New SanDisk PRO-G40 SSD supports Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2
Western Digital has unveiled the rugged SanDisk PRO-640 solid-state hard drive that offers high speed, combined with water and dust resistance.SanDisk PRO-640 SSDThe PRO-640 features dual-mode compatibility with Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 Ge.....»»
Anti-Piracy Outfit Rightscorp Hit With $15m Lawsuit After Sale Went Wrong
Rightscorp, whose data supports several major copyright infringement liability lawsuits against ISPs, has been hit with a $15m lawsuit. Plaintiff American Films, which previously claimed to have acquired the US operations of notorious 'copyright tro.....»»
How to avoid getting scammed on Zelle
Cashless P2P (peer-to-peer) transaction apps are great and have unequivocally made our lives easier, but as is the case with any emergent technology, scammers are quick to find ways to exploit them for ill-gotten gains.Unlike other low-level financia.....»»
Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E but loses compatibility
Google's new Nest Wi-Fi Pro supports the new 6GHz frequency band which is up to two times faster but there are compatibility concerns with this new router......»»