Recent research has led to a new understanding of our galaxy’s position within the universe. A fresh study suggests that the Milky Way may reside in a much larger “basin of attraction” than previously assumed. This discovery challenges what we know about our galactic surroundings, revealing that the supercluster which houses the Milky Way could
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iPad Mini (2024) was launched by Apple earlier this week, and the company’s first update to its smallest iPad model in three years is equipped with its A17 Pro chip. While this is the same processor that powers the iPhone 15 Pro models that were launched in September 2023, it appears that Apple has equipped
Oct 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Phishing Attack Threat actors are leveraging fake Google Meet web pages as part of an ongoing malware campaign dubbed ClickFix to deliver infostealers targeting Windows and macOS systems. “This tactic involves displaying fake error messages in web browsers to deceive users into copying and executing a given malicious PowerShell
Standing desks have become a popular alternative for office workers looking to break up long hours of sitting. However, a study led by the University of Sydney raises concerns about their effectiveness in improving heart health. The research, which involved more than 80,000 adults in the UK, suggests that standing for extended periods may not
iQOO 13 is expected to launch soon as the company’s upcoming flagship smartphone, and the company has already started to tease some of the handset’s specifications online. A tipster has now leaked purported live images of the iQOO 13, giving us an idea of what to expect from the phone. The iQOO 13 will be
U.S. Rep. John Curtis speaks during the Utah Senate primary debate for Republican contenders battling to win the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney, June 10, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Rick Bowmer | AP SALT LAKE CITY — John Curtis, a Republican congressman from Utah, has become a favorite of the crypto industry
Flipkart Big Diwali 2024 Sale will begin on Sunday (October 20) for Flipkart Plus and VIP customers and the company’s festival-themed sale event will be available to all customers on the platform a day later. The e-commerce platform is competing with the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale, which began a few weeks ago. The upcoming sale
Oct 19, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Data Breach A nascent threat actor known as Crypt Ghouls has been linked to a set of cyber attacks targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware with the twin goals of disrupting business operations and financial gain. “The group under review has a toolkit that includes utilities such
Injecting diamond dust into the atmosphere could potentially cool the planet by 1.6ºC, according to a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters. Led by Sandro Vattioni, a climate scientist at ETH Zürich, the research explores whether diamonds, as opposed to commonly used materials like sulfur, could offer a safer and more effective method for
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected to arrive in early 2025 as the South Korean tech conglomerate’s next flagship smartphone. Details of the successor to the Galaxy S24 Ultra have already surfaced online, from the chipset likely to power the upcoming phone to its design and purported camera specifications. A tipster has now leaked four
In this article NVDA GOOGL MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Visitors check out Nvidia’s AI technology at the 2024 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou, China, on September 19, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Nvidia, Google, Microsoft and dozens of other tech companies are descending on Las Vegas next week to showcase artificial
Mira Murati, former chief technology officer at OpenAI, is raising funds from venture capitalists for her new AI startup, according to sources familiar with the matter. The new company aims to build AI products based on proprietary models, said one of the sources who requested anonymity to discuss private matters. It is not clear if
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be playable with Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Game Pass Ultimate members at launch, Microsoft announced Monday. The next Call of Duty title, set to arrive on PC and consoles on October 25, was earlier confirmed to be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. In addition to
In the modern enterprise, data security is often discussed using a complex lexicon of acronyms—DLP, DDR, DSPM, and many others. While these acronyms represent critical frameworks, architectures, and tools for protecting sensitive information, they can also overwhelm those trying to piece together an effective security strategy. This article aims to demystify some of the most
NASA‘s latest study has sparked interest in the potential for microbial life beneath the icy surface of Mars. Although direct evidence of life on the Red Planet remains elusive, researchers suggest that meltwater trapped beneath layers of frozen water could create a suitable environment for microbial existence. Their findings, stem from sophisticated computer modelling that
Snapdragon 8 Elite — previously expected to debut as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 — is expected to be announced by Qualcomm next week, and details of the upcoming chipset’s performance have now been leaked online. According to a benchmark result for the purported Realme GT 7 Pro, the Snapdragon 8 Elite could offer a
Oct 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Intelligence / Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks. “Since October 2023, Iranian actors have used brute force and password spraying to compromise user accounts and obtain
Facebook owner Meta said on Friday it was releasing a batch of new AI models from its research division, including a “Self-Taught Evaluator” that may offer a path toward less human involvement in the AI development process. The release follows Meta’s introduction of the tool in an August paper, which detailed how it relies upon
Creativity encompasses a wide range of activities, including painting, music, writing, and crafting. These pursuits not only provide an outlet for self-expression but also stimulate the brain, engaging multiple cognitive functions. This engagement can lead to enhanced mental agility, improved emotional well-being, and greater resilience against stress. Exploring Neuroarts The emerging field of neuroarts examines
A federal judge in California has granted Google’s request to temporarily pause his order directing the Alphabet unit to overhaul its Android app store Play by Nov. 1 to give consumers more choice over how they download software. San Francisco-based U.S. District Judge James Donato made the decision on Friday as part of an antitrust
Marquee at the main entrance to BlackRock headquarters building in Manhattan. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty Images SALT LAKE CITY — A year ago, Samara Cohen believed there was so much pent-up demand for bitcoin that she and her team at BlackRock launched one of the first-ever spot bitcoin exchange-traded products in the U.S.