Technology News
Bitcoin Is Actually Traceable, Pipeline Investigation Shows
The New York Times - 9 Jun 2021 22:06
The F.B.I.'s recovery of Bitcoins paid in the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack showed cryptocurrencies are not as hard to track as it might seem.
Facebook and Instagram Are Rolling Out (More) Financial Incentives for Influencers
Gizmodo - 9 Jun 2021 02:24
If you thought the deal couldn't possibly get sweeter for the influencers that flock to Facebook and Instagram to simultaneously bolster their social media followings and line their pockets, think again: On Tuesday, both...
iOS 15 Tidbits: Text Cursor Magnifier, New Dial Picker, Custom Text Size Per App, and More
Mac Rumors - 9 Jun 2021 12:28
Apple this week released the first iOS 15 beta to developers, and away from the brouhaha surrounding its many tentpole features, many notable tweaks and improvements are continuing to be uncovered. Here, we've pulled out...
Watch Drones Fly Through a Fake Forest Without Crashing
Wired - 9 Jun 2021 13:00
Each copter doesn't just track where the others are. It constantly predicts where they'll go.
Motorola updates the Moto G Stylus with 5G, now $399
ZDNet - 9 Jun 2021 15:00
The Moto G Stylus is the most popular phone in the Moto G series. Ever.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter nails seventh flight on Mars
Digital Trends - 9 Jun 2021 02:40
NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, has completed its seventh flight on the red planet, taking a photo of the Martian surface during its 63-second trip.
NASA's Juno spacecraft captures cool images of Jupiter's huge moon
Digital Trends - 9 Jun 2021 04:40
NASA's Juno spacecraft this week beamed back amazing images of Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter and the largest in our solar system.
People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics
Neuroscience News - 9 Jun 2021 00:26
Sleep disruptions have been linked to a higher risk of death, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found those with type 2 diabetes who reported frequent sleep disruptions, were 87% more likely to die of...
How to Put Your Dog on a Diet the Right Way
Life Hacker - 9 Jun 2021 17:30
A roly-poly pup can be an adorable little chonker, but if your pet is big enough that the vet says it's time to lose weight, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to put them on a diet. Here are some tips to follow th...
MacBooks just got a great iPhone feature we've been waiting for
BGR - 9 Jun 2021 13:31
Apple hosted its WWDC 2021 main keynote on Monday, revealing the next software innovations that will be available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and TV later this year, and dedicated ample time to three topics that extend ...
Study examines care received by patients with knee osteoarthritis
EurekAlert! - 9 Jun 2021 06:00
(Wiley) New research reveals that only a minority of U.S. Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis in 2005-2010 used non-surgical care such as physical therapy and knee injections, and few were treated by rheumato...
Some frozen snacks sold at Costco recalled over metal fragments risk
Slash Gear - 9 Jun 2021 02:40
Clio Snacks has recalled some of its frozen treats sold at Costco stores over the risk of metal fragment contamination. Included in the voluntary class II food recall is the company’s Mixed Berry & Peach Less Sugar pro...
Arctic animal revived after being frozen for 24,000 years in Siberian permafrost - CNET
CNET - 9 Jun 2021 01:29
The microscopic rotifer puts Rip Van Winkle to shame.
Phished Account Credentials Mostly Verified in Hours
Dark Reading - 9 Jun 2021 00:20
Almost two-thirds of all phished credentials are verified by attackers within a day and then used in a variety of schemes, including business email compromise and targeting other users with malicious code.
Whether They're Stellar-Mass or Supermassive, Black Holes Behave Pretty Much the Same Way
Universe Today - 9 Jun 2021 00:18
Astronomers recently caught a supermassive black hole gulp down a star. It flared in exactly the same way as its smaller cousins do when those black holes have a snack. It just took longer and was a million times brighte...
Congressman Asks Forest Service to Change the Course of Earth's Orbit Around the Sun
Gizmodo - 9 Jun 2021 21:40
Congressperson Louie Gohmert (R-TX) would seriously like the federal government and "BLM" to turn its attention from evidence-based measures to mitigate climate change and look into altering the rotation of the Earth and...
Blue Honey Mystery Solved as Bees Found Visiting Local M&M Factory
Twisted Sifter - 9 Jun 2021 21:32
Beekeepers in France were abuzz when their bees started mysteriously producing blue honey
SARS-CoV-2 protease cuts human proteins; Possible link to COVID-19 symptoms
Science Daily - 9 Jun 2021 20:34
The SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease (PLpro) plays an essential role in processing viral proteins needed for replication. In addition, the enzyme can cut and inactivate some human proteins important for an immune response...
Thousands of mysterious radio signals blast through the universe daily
New Scientist - 9 Jun 2021 19:15
Astronomers have discovered many more fast radio bursts in space, almost quadruple the amount known previously. They estimate that around 9000 should be visible in the sky every day
Study: Important contribution to spintronics has received little consideration until now
Phys.org - 9 Jun 2021 18:20
The movement of electrons can have a significantly greater influence on spintronic effects than previously assumed. This discovery was made by an international team of researchers led by physicists from the Martin Luther...
Battlefield 2042 finally unveiled, bringing unprecedented martial carnage
Pocket-lint - 9 Jun 2021 17:10
It's been a long time coming, but the next game in the storied Battlefield franchise has finally been unveiled, after a reveal event that showed off some
WWDC21: iOS 15 allows users to record gameplay with a controller
9 to 5 Mac - 9 Jun 2021 17:08
Apple announced iOS 15 during the WWDC21 keynote. As the sessions about all news related to developers are still happening this week, there’s a lot more to unveil about the new iPhone operating system. As it turns out,...