Y Combinator-backed Vue Storefront aims to be the ‘glue’ for e-commerce
“Headless commerce” is a phrase that gets thrown around lot (I’ve typed it several times today already), but Vue Storefront CEO Patrick Friday has an especially vivid way of using the concept to illustrate his startup’s plac.....»»
Landman trailer: Billy Bob Thornton aims for Yellowstone’s success in Taylor Sheridan’s new series
"Welcome to the oil business," Billy Bob Thornton says in the trailer for Landman, Taylor Sheridan's new series for Paramount+......»»
UK conservationists and eBay team up against plant poaching
UK conservationists on Wednesday announced a collaboration with e-commerce giant eBay to combat the illegal plant trade, which is threatening the existence of some species......»»
Polymer foam aims to transform oil spill cleanup
University of Waterloo researchers have developed a new material that can absorb more than eight times its weight in oil, offering a new solution in preventing groundwater contamination from spills or accidents. The study, "Fabrication of Triblock El.....»»
SwitchBot releases Matter-enabled evaporative humidifier
SwitchBot has officially launched its latest Matter-enabled smart home product, the SwitchBot Evaporative Humidifier (Auto-refill). This new device aims to simplify home humidification by combining advanced technology with cold evaporation, offering.....»»
Chinese influence campaigns targeted US voters, research finds
Chinese backed campaigns pushed propaganda and spam content on social media.....»»
DEI policies work best when they are designed to include everyone and are backed by evidence, says researcher
As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion—also known as DEI—efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditional.....»»
Sinon: Open-source automatic generative burn-in for Windows deception hosts
Sinon is an open-source, modular tool for the automatic burn-in of Windows-based deception hosts. It aims to reduce the difficulty of orchestrating deception hosts at scale while enabling diversity and randomness through generative capabilities. Sino.....»»
Commercial spyware vendor exploits used by Kremlin-backed hackers, Google says
Findings undercut pledges of NSO Group and Intgellexa their wares won't be abused. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Critics of spyware and exploit sellers have long warned that the advanced hacking sold by commercial surve.....»»
Research-based toolkit supports neurodiverse children
A new child-centered suite of resources, backed by the latest research, has been launched to support parents and teachers of neurodiverse children......»»
New vaccine protects cattle from deadly tick-borne disease
University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne cattle disease known as bovine anaplasmosis. The research is vital to the state's economy as it aims to protect Mi.....»»
Cultured zooplankton provide new avenue to monitor and rid oceans of microplastic pollutants
Testing for levels of microplastic contamination in marine plankton aims to help develop new ways to assess and manage the rising global pollution problem, Flinders University experts say......»»
Review: Synology BeeStation offers a local network alternative to iCloud and Dropbox cloud storage
Best known for their network attached solutions (like my beloved DS920+), Synology have recently launched a new product in their lineup, called the . The BeeStation aims to simplify the idea of a home NAS, offering a local network backup option as.....»»
A new malware threat to macOS adds to the data-stealing surge
Mac users face another macOS threat that aims to steal your data and targets x86_64 and Arm architectures......»»
A small molecular glue that increases P53 level and suppresses tumor growth in vivo
Molecular glues are typically small chemical molecules that act on the interface between the target protein and the degradation machinery to trigger ternary complex formation. Identification of molecular glues is challenging, and there has been a lac.....»»
Xiaomi, eyeing Europe, will swallow EV losses to join Tesla in big leagues
Xiaomi’s founder Lei Jun has pledged to invest $10 billion to make EVs as the company aims to become one of the world’s top five automakers. .....»»
Google Maps rolling out simplified bottom bar redesign to iPhone
After coming to Android in late July, the Google Maps bottom bar redesign, which aims to make the app a bit cleaner, is now on the iPhone. more….....»»
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: August 21, 2024
Associate Cybersecurity Operations Officer UNICC | USA | On-site – View job details The Center aims to provide trusted ICT services and digital business solutions. You will work under the direct supervision and guidance of the Head of.....»»
New software tool aims to reduce reliance on animal testing
In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds. However, they are often considered "black boxes" due to their lack of transparency, leading to skepticism among toxicologists and reg.....»»
Researchers discover smarter way to recycle polyurethane
Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material—making their pr.....»»
What is Grok? Elon Musk’s controversial ChatGPT competitor, explained
Grok is the Elon Musk-backed AI offshoot of X that he's hoping will compete with ChatGPT and Midjourney......»»