What is the WebP file format?
You may have seen a new photo file format on the rise, Google's own WebP. Here's how the format works, what it's good for, and everything else you should know......»»
60 years of Antarctic ice sheet data released
In a significant milestone for Antarctic research, detailed and extensive information on ice thickness and bed topography is now available for the first time in a centralized and standardized format......»»
Baldur’s Gate 3: release dates, file size, preorder, and early access
Make sure you have your character sheet filled out and hard drive space cleared! Baulder's Gate 3 is almost here, and we'll tell you when and how you can play......»»
Rocket Report: Rocket Lab’s next step in reuse, Blue Origin engine explodes
ULA's CEO says engine explosions are "relatively routine" early in production. Enlarge / File photo of a hotfire test of a Blue Origin BE-4 engine. (credit: Blue Origin) Welcome to Edition 6.02 of the Rocket Report! I'm.....»»
App Store turns on newly announced ad slot for Today tab
Apple last month announced a new advertising format for the App Store, so that developers have even more options to promote their apps to iPhone and iPad users. The company said the new ads in the Today tab of the iOS App Store would become visible.....»»
MOVEit app mass-exploited last month patches new critical vulnerability
Just in time for the weekend: another unauthenticated SQL injection flaw! Enlarge (credit: Lino Mirgeler/picture alliance via Getty Images) MOVEit, the file-transfer software exploited in recent weeks in one of the bigg.....»»
OWC launches MacDrive 11 to bring APFS support to Windows users
OWC has launched the latest version of their MacDrive software that helps bring the SSD-centric APFS support to Windows PC users.MacDrive 11 ProAvailable to download now, MacDrive 11 is a substantial update that brings Apple File System (APFS) suppor.....»»
What is MQA? The controversial digital audio format fully explained
Is MQA the best thing since the CD, or is it a proprietary format that fails to deliver on its promises? Here's everything you need to know......»»
Windows 11’s AI-powered Copilot (and its Bing-powered ads) enters public preview
Also includes Settings app changes, wider support for compressed file formats. Enlarge / Windows Copilot is an AI-assisted feature coming to Windows 11 preview builds. (credit: Microsoft) Last month, Microsoft announced.....»»
Tidal begins its rollout of hi-res lossless audio
Tidal's HiFi Plus subscription service has launched the availability of hi-res lossless audio in FLAC format to a limited number of its users......»»
As device management vendors test macOS Sonoma and iOS 17, IT teams should file bug reports with Apple
We’re heating up on the beta period for Apple’s fall releases as macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and tvOS 17 start on the journey of bug squashing and UI refinements. For IT professionals, this period isn’t a lull period – it’s a time whe.....»»
Casualties keep growing in this month’s mass exploitation of MOVEit 0-day
The dramatic fallout continues, with as many as 122 organizations now breached. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The dramatic fallout continues in the mass exploitation of a critical vulnerability in a widely used file-tra.....»»
Windows 11 preview adds better passkey support, rolls back File Explorer changes
User pushback deters Microsoft from even tiny changes to ancient Windows menus. Enlarge / A PC running Windows 11. (credit: Microsoft) This week's Dev Channel Windows Insider Preview build for Windows 11 adds another han.....»»
Hackers targeted DMV to expose personal data of 9.5 million people
A vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software has affected the personal records of millions of Americans across several states......»»
DMV-focused exploit leaves data of 9.5 million U.S. residents exposed
A vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software has affected the personal records of millions of Americans across several states......»»
Final Fantasy 16: release date, file size, and preload options
Sharpen your blades, drink an elixir, and preload your copy of Final Fantasy 16 so you're fully prepared for launch! Here's when and how to preload the game......»»
Synology DS120j NAS review: easy, affordable starter storage
The Synology DS120j offers fast and efficient file serving on a budget, making it a great starter storage appliance for your home network.The Synology DS120j ($125) is an inexpensive Network-Attached Storage (NAS) single-bay device enclosure, one you.....»»
Millions of Americans’ personal DMV data exposed in massive MOVEit hack
Over 6.5 million residents of two states affected, impact may potentially widen. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of a massive ongoing cyberattack that exploits flaws in MOVEit file transfer software, the personal.....»»
Windows 11 beta fixes major taskbar gripe, removes old File Explorer settings
New build also (sort of) removes OS-level Microsoft Teams integration. Enlarge (credit: Microsoft) The new Insider Preview build of Windows 11 that was released this week introduces some handy and oft-requested new featu.....»»
Auto File: Toyota"s electric pivot
The new strategy is the output of a year-long review during which senior executives came to grips with the fact that Tesla, not Toyota, is now setting the pace for vehicle and manufacturing technology......»»
New study reveals TikTok"s spread of COVID-19 misinformation
A new study recently published in the International Journal of Communication reveals how TikTok's unique features have been used to spread COVID-19 misinformation. Unlike Twitter, which uses a text format, the micro-video format of TikTok makes it mo.....»»