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When we started this site more than sixteen years ago, we never expected it to last this long. The fact that TorrentFreak is still around today is in large part thanks to our loyal readers. The commenters have played their part as well but, eventuall.....»»
How to use ‘Add to Dock’ in Safari to turn websites into Mac apps
This week, Apple gave everyone new reasons to never need to open Chrome again. One of those is a new feature for turning any web app into an app on your Mac’s Dock. more… The post How to use ‘Add to Dock’ in Safari to turn website.....»»
Think you"re good at saying no? Actually, you could probably use a few pointers
About a decade ago while researching the practice of empowered refusal, Vanessa Patrick spotted something: When it comes to turning down requests for their time, energy or money, people can be surprisingly inept......»»
Top public cloud security concerns for the media and entertainment industry
Media and entertainment (M&E) companies are rapidly turning to cloud storage in efforts to upgrade their security measures, according Wasabi. Survey findings highlighted that, while M&E organizations are still relatively new to cloud storage (69% of.....»»
Blank-screen bug triggers first Vinfast VF8 recall
Turning the car off and on again brings it back, but there's a software fix. Enlarge (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) It didn't take long before it all went wrong for the crossover from Hai Phong. Vinfast, the startup automaker.....»»
Switzerland is turning the gap between train tracks into a ‘solar carpet’
A startup called Sun-Ways developed a mechanism that can turn unused space between train tracks into a long and narrow solar farm. Solar power is key to a clean energy future, but many people don’t want large-scale solar farms in their backya.....»»
TikTok is turning games into cultural phenomena, 3T views in 2022
At GamesBeat Summit 2023, TikTok showed how its platform can propel games like Niantic's new IP Peridot to cultural relevance. At GamesBeat Summit 2023, TikTok showed how its platform can propel games like Niantic's new IP Peridot to cultural rel.....»»
Gulf oil giants turn to start-ups in carbon-capture bid
Faced with mounting pressure over planet-heating pollution, Gulf Arab energy giants are turning to humble tech start-ups as they search for ways to remove emissions while keeping oil flowing......»»
Wild horses spent the harsh winter at California"s Mono Lake. Now they"re turning up dead
Several wild horse carcasses have been discovered this spring on the southwestern shores of Mono Lake, after California endured a cold and snowy winter......»»
Astronomers prepare for the next 1,000 years of hazardous asteroid impacts
It is as inevitable as the rising of the sun and the turning of the tides. Someday another large rock from space will crash into the Earth. It has happened for billions of years in the past and will continue to happen for billions of years into the f.....»»
What is ChatGPT Code Interpreter and how to use it
The ChatGPT Code Interpreter plug-in is turning the chatbot into a full-blown data analyst in its own right. Here's how to get access and use it yourself......»»
Guinea shuts down internet access amid anti-government protests
Citizens are turning to VPN services to keep accessing key social media apps. Here's why Guinea's internet is going dark......»»
Organizations’ cyber resilience efforts fail to keep up with evolving threats
A steady increase in cyberattacks and evolving threat landscape are resulting in more organizations turning their attention to building long-term cyber resilience; however, many of these programs are falling short and fail to prove teams’ real-worl.....»»
Finance expert explains why people are turning to AI for investment advice
With ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence systems making waves, some people are turning to AI for financial planning, according to one West Virginia University researcher......»»
Attack automation becomes a prevalent threat against APIs
The second half of 2022 marked a significant turning point in the security landscape. In several high-profile incidents, application programming interfaces (APIs) emerged as a primary attack vector, posing a new and significant threat to organization.....»»
NYC skyscrapers turning to carbon capture to lessen climate change
From the outside, the Manhattan high-rise looks like any other luxury building: A doorman greets visitors in a lobby adorned with tapestry and marble......»»
Passkeys may not be for you, but they are safe and easy—here’s why
Answering common questions about how passkeys work. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) My recent feature on passkeys attracted significant interest, and a number of the 1,100-plus comments raised questions ab.....»»
Who should be cast in Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda movie?
The intense critical and audience support for and the overwhelming box-office have led fans to believe we are entering the golden age of video game adaptations. The industry is now turning its head to other highly profitable IPs it can turn into cine.....»»
The far north is burning—and turning up the heat on the planet
The Arctic and surroundings are being transformed from carbon sink to carbon emitter. Enlarge / Fire-damaged trees in a boreal forest near the Saskatchewan River in Alberta, Canada. As northern forests burn, they're releasing m.....»»
Twitter is starting to turn into a messaging app
According to Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk, it looks like some of the changes coming to Twitter will be turning it into a messaging app. Twitter is primarily viewed as a social media app where people use it to share updates on their lif.....»»
The Far North Is Burning—and Turning Up the Heat on the Planet
Wildfires and human meddling are transforming the Arctic and its surroundings from a carbon sink into a carbon emitter, exacerbating the climate crisis......»»