Technology News
Study investigates X-ray emission from the galaxy NGC 3894
Phys.org - 5 Jul 2021 14:48
Using NASA's Chandra spacecraft, astronomers have inspected X-ray emission from the center of a young radio galaxy known as NGC 3894. Results of this study, presented in a paper published June 24 on the arXiv pre-print s...
Lockly Duo Smart Lock Review: Steep price for convenience
Digital Trends - 5 Jul 2021 15:00
Few smart locks can replace both your door's latch and deadbolt. The Lockly Duo Smart Lock is one of them.
Google Cloud poaches SAP exec Adaire Fox-Martin to run EMEA ops
The Register - 5 Jul 2021 13:30
Hired to boost channel sales and, erm, 'accelerate' that 'growth journey' Google Cloud has poached Adaire Fox-Martin, a veteran from the stuffy world of corporate database sales, to run its EMEA operations....
15 best Android emulators for PC and Mac of 2021
Android Authority - 5 Jul 2021 15:07
We talk a lot about emulating computer experiences on our phones. Let's look at the best Android emulators!
Male seahorses can get pregnant because they lack key immunity genes
New Scientist - 5 Jul 2021 13:00
Seahorses and their relatives are the only animals in which males get pregnant - they do so because these species lack genes we thought were vital for a functioning immune system
Has Samsung canceled a more affordable foldable phone?
Android Authority - 5 Jul 2021 11:06
It sounds like Samsung was working on a Galaxy Z Flip 3 Lite at some point.
25 ethereal astronomy photos that literally light up the skies
Mashable - 5 Jul 2021 13:57
Not all of us have a billionaire brother who can let us hitch a ride into space, so we rely on talented photographers to give us a glimpse into the beyond. London's Royal Museums Greenwich has unveiled the finalists for ...
The Windows 11 app store is already more useful after just a week
The Verge - 5 Jul 2021 11:51
The new Microsoft Store on Windows 11. Microsoft's dysfunctional app store for Windows, the Microsoft Store, is finally improving under Windows 11. While there's a UI overhaul and some speed improvements, the key change ...
China App Tracking Transparency workaround loses support after Apple blocks updates
AppleInsider - 5 Jul 2021 13:05
A Chinese effort to work around App Tracking Transparency rules has effectively been killed after Apple retaliated by preventing app updates from affected apps from reaching the App Store. TikTok parent company ByteDance...
Earth is farthest from the sun today
Live Science - 5 Jul 2021 16:33
On July 5, 2021, Earth will be at the farthest point in its orbit around the sun, also known as aphelion.
New visual illusion tricks your brain into seeing things that don't exist - CNET
CNET - 5 Jul 2021 04:24
The "Scintillating Starburst" will make you see shimmering rays of light -- but they're not real.
The Zuck makes waves with offbeat July 4th Instagram video
Digital Trends - 5 Jul 2021 04:20
Watch Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg celebrating July 4th by riding his electric hydrofoil board while holding the American flag.
'The ocean is on fire again': Explosion lights up the Caspian Sea - CNET
CNET - 5 Jul 2021 04:03
A fireball erupted south of the Azerbaijani capital on Sunday. Authorities suggest it was caused by a mud volcano.
China beats Google to claim the world's most powerful quantum computer
New Scientist - 5 Jul 2021 17:02
A team in China has demonstrated that it has the world's most powerful quantum computer, leapfrogging the previous record holder, Google
Watch for Cybersecurity Games at the Tokyo Olympics
Dark Reading - 5 Jul 2021 16:00
The cybersecurity professionals guarding the Summer Olympics are facing at least as much competition as the athletes, and their failure could have steeper ramifications.
China's Crackdown on Didi Is a Reminder That Beijing Is in Charge
The New York Times - 5 Jul 2021 15:17
The government targeted more technology companies on Monday that had recently listed in the United States.
Getting Started with Security Testing: A Practical Guide for Startups
The Hacker News - 5 Jul 2021 14:44
A common misconception among startup founders is that cybercriminals won't waste time on them, because they're not big or well known enough yet. But just because you are small doesn't mean you're not in the firing line. ...
TrickBot Botnet Found Deploying A New Ransomware Called Diavol
The Hacker News - 5 Jul 2021 14:07
Threat actors behind the infamous TrickBot malware have been linked to a new ransomware strain named "Diavol," according to the latest research. Diavol and Conti ransomware payloads were deployed on different systems in ...
Microsoft warns of PrintNightmare vulnerability due to flaw in Windows Print Spooler
Phys.org - 5 Jul 2021 14:03
Microsoft and multiple other entities are warning users and entity operators of a vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler that can allow criminals to hack into Windows computers and remotely execute code. In its post on t...
Kaseya ransomware supply chain attack: What you need to know
ZDNet - 5 Jul 2021 13:45
A ransomware gang is demanding a huge payment after a major software supply chain attack. Here is everything we know so far.
ETH Zürich researchers have observed a crystal composed exclusively of electrons
Slash Gear - 5 Jul 2021 13:09
A team of researchers at ETH Zürich was able to observe a unique crystal. Scientists at ETH Zürich have announced that they have successfully observed a crystal made up completely of electrons. The crystals are known a...
Where did watermelons come from?
Live Science - 5 Jul 2021 13:00
New evidence shows that watermelons were first domesticated in Sudan, leading experts to think the region rivals Iraq as a cradle of agriculture.