Why Gov.UK Stopped Using jQuery
The head of the UK government's digital transformation unit recently announced a change to the nation's government services site gov.uk: they've "removed jQuery as a dependency for all frontend apps, meaning 32 KB of minified and compressed JavaScrip.....»»
St. Louis Zoo helps oryx species come back from near-extinction
The status of one species has gone from "extinct in the wild" to "endangered," thanks in part to the efforts of the St. Louis Zoo. The scimitar-horned oryx, a member of the antelope family, had stopped existing in its native habitat as of 1991, accor.....»»
US defense and intelligence services are buying troves of data about Americans on the open market
US intelligence and defense organizations are perhaps operating outside mandates to spy on American citizens by buying a wealth of personal data harvested from smartphones through brokers, and a senator wants the practice stopped.The U.S. government.....»»
The iPhone 15 Pro Max just short-circuited my move back to Android
My move back to Android has just been stopped by the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a phone I never expected to like......»»
These Motorola smartphones will get the Android 14 update
Motorola has published a list of devices that will be getting the Android 14 update, but stopped short of mentioning when. The post These Motorola smartphones will get the Android 14 update appeared first on Phandroid. Android 14 was offic.....»»
Netflix dropping Basic ads-free tier, forcing users to choose a more profitable tier
The endless pursuit of satisfying shareholders has led Netflix to delete its cheapest ads-free tier, leaving users to choose between spending more money or more time with ads.NetflixNetflix stopped letting new users sign up for the "Basic" ads-free t.....»»
It is time to draw down carbon dioxide but shut down moves to play God with the climate
The global effort to keep climate change to safe levels—ideally within 1.5°C above pre-industrial temperatures—is moving far too slowly. And even if we stopped emitting CO2 today, the long-term impacts of the gas already in the air would continu.....»»
Japan becomes the fifth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon
After a successful landing, Japan's SLIM spacecraft stopped generating power. Enlarge / Artist's illustration of the SLIM spacecraft on final descent to the Moon. (credit: JAXA) The Japanese space agency's first lunar la.....»»
These L.A. residents got $1,000 a month. What happened after the cash stopped?
These L.A. residents got $1,000 a month. What happened after the cash stopped?.....»»
Study finds protected areas for elephants work best if they are connected
Conservation measures have successfully stopped declines in the African savanna elephant population across southern Africa, but the pattern varies locally, according to a new study......»»
How to click a greyed-out Agree button in macOS setup
If you are racing through Apple's terms and conditions during the setup of macOS, you can be stopped short by an "Agree" button that can't be clicked. Here's what to do.The greyed-out "Agree" button doesn't appear to be limited to any one version of.....»»
PAX Unplugged 2023: How indie devs build and sell board games and RPGs
Tabletop is bigger than ever. What's it like trying to get your game out there? Enlarge / Given only this sign, and a glimpse of some pieces, a constant stream of playtesters stopped by to check out what was then called Corporate.....»»
PAX Unplugged 2023: How indie devs build and sell new board games
Tabletop is bigger than ever. What's it like trying to get your game out there? Enlarge / Given only this sign, and a glimpse of some pieces, a constant stream of playtesters stopped by to check out what was then called Corporate.....»»
A soldier"s iPhone stopped a bullet, saving his life
An Israeli soldier's life was saved by his iPhone when it stopped a bullet, so he and his fellow soldiers were gifted new ones by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Rabi Shai Graucher.iPhone 15The iPhone is rated against dust, water, and some extr.....»»
How to stop junk mail
Junk mail can't necessarily be stopped, but it can be contained by following steps like those mentioned here......»»
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to do so
On Friday afternoon, Beeper Mini on Android stopped working and Apple confirmed today that it “took steps to protect our users by blocking techniques that exploit fake credentials in order to gain access to iMessage.” more….....»»
Apple faces antitrust criticism for blocking Beeper Mini: ‘Protecting profits by squashing competitors’
Last week, Beeper Mini debuted as a way to bring iMessage to Android, without having to hand over your Apple ID credentials. A few days later, Apple made a change that stopped Beeper Mini from working – and it promised to continue doing so. App.....»»
I’ve used ultrawide monitors for a decade. Here’s why I’ve given up on them
I've used a 21:9 PC monitor for 10 years, but I'm finally giving up the form factor. Here's why I stopped......»»
Apple confirms that it shut down Beeper Mini’s iMessage for Android, and will continue to
On Friday afternoon, Beeper Mini on Android stopped working and Apple confirmed today that it “took steps to protect our........»»
Fitbit’s New Charge 6 is $60 Off and Down to Just $99
Google may be hesitating to discount its new Pixel Watch 2, but that hasn’t stopped it from dropping its new Fitbit Charge 6 to an incredible price. While only a few weeks older than the new Pixel Watch, the Charge 6 is $60 off and with a start.....»»
Montana’s TikTok ban blocked by federal judge
Judge rules state was trying to target China rather than protect Montana residents. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A federal judge has stopped a US state’s landmark ban on TikTok from going into.....»»