Technology News
Ancient Egyptians used exotic oils from distant lands to make mummies
New Scientist - 1 Feb 2023 18:00
A workshop used for mummification at Saqqara in Egypt contains remnants of the substances used to make mummies, revealing many came from southern Africa or South-East Asia
Netflix introduces spatial audio to a lot more movies and shows
The Verge - 1 Feb 2023 16:00
The two new benefits are free and exclusive to those subscribed to Netflix's premium tier membership, which costs $19.99 / month for 4K HDR and other perks. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Netflix is introducin...
Pegasus review: Terrifying exposé of the world's most powerful spyware
New Scientist - 1 Feb 2023 20:00
From French president Emmanuel Macron to ordinary whistle-blowers, the surveillance software Pegasus has been used to target thousands of people. Investigative journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud tell its sto...
How Can Disrupting DNS Communications Thwart a Malware Attack?
Dark Reading - 1 Feb 2023 04:05
Malware eventually has to exfiltrate the data it accessed. By watching DNS traffic for suspicious activity, organizations can halt the damage.
Poll: Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 series hot or not?
Android Authority - 1 Feb 2023 20:30
It's your time to tell us how you really feel about the Samsung Galaxy S23 phones.
Netflix's New Password Sharing Rules (and How to Get Around Them)
Life Hacker - 1 Feb 2023 19:00
We knew this day was coming: Netflix wants you to stop sharing your account with friends and family, and would prefer that those users pay for their own account or not stream at all. You've probably heard about the compa...
Apple releases MLS Season Pass worldwide
AppleInsider - 1 Feb 2023 14:40
Major League Soccer fans can now sign up for the Season Pass on Apple TV+ ahead of the season's kick off on February 25, 2023. Launching today, Apple TV+ MLS coverage begins with on-demand shows including league and cup ...
We now know how Apple's VR headset may handle video, and it's pretty awesome
Digital Trends - 1 Feb 2023 14:32
Apple's Reality Pro headset could use a clever system to handle immersive video and save on battery life at the same time, a newly granted patent reveals.
8 Google Alternatives: How to Search Crypto, the Dark Web, and More
Gizmodo - 1 Feb 2023 14:30
Surfing the web is one of the great joys of modern life. With the click of a button you can know who starred in that TV show you like, what to name your child, or how to tell if your cat wants you dead.
Bright Green Comet on 50,000-Year Journey Passes Earth This Week - CNET
CNET - 1 Feb 2023 06:46
The comet, expected to be the brightest of 2023, has been seen sporting a rare "anti-tail."
Passenger uses AirTag to track wallet after airline couldn't find it
AppleInsider - 1 Feb 2023 03:03
An American Airlines customer used an AirTag stashed in his wallet to track it on a journey that took it to more than 30 cities. We've heard a couple of stories of people using Apple's item tracker to recover lost luggag...
Microsoft is pulling many beloved games off the Xbox 360 store next week
The Verge - 1 Feb 2023 02:54
A screenshot from Half-Life 2, which is included in The Orange Box. | Image: Valve Microsoft will be removing a bunch of beloved games from the Xbox 360 Marketplace on February 7th, according to a support page on the Xbo...
ChatGPT's creator releases tool for detecting AI text, and it stinks
PC World - 1 Feb 2023 02:30
OpenAI said Tuesday that it has released an AI “classifier” for identifying AI-authored text written by AI like its own ChatGPT. The problem? ChatGPT is pretty good at evading OpenAI’s new tool. ChatGPT has absolut...
This App Turns Your iPhone Into A Fan. Here's How
Slash Gear - 1 Feb 2023 00:29
The "Blower" app for iPhone lets you blow out candles, but not likely the way you think. Here's the science.
PayPal to cut 2,000 jobs in latest tech company cost-cutting
Phys.org - 1 Feb 2023 00:15
PayPal said Tuesday it will trim about 7% of its total workforce, or about 2,000 full-time workers, as the digital payments company contends with what it calls "the challenging macro-economic environment."
Elon Musk Warned About Incoming EU Social-Media Law
Wall Street Journal - 1 Feb 2023 00:15
Thierry Breton, the bloc's internal market commissioner, says the EU will be vigilant in monitoring Twitter's compliance.
ChatGPT Plus to bring priority access during peak times -- at a hefty price
Digital Trends - 1 Feb 2023 22:54
OpenAI just announced ChatGPT Plus, a subscription plan that gives you faster access to its popular AI assistant and early access to new features.
The Top 5 Most Expensive Cars Owned By Bruce Springsteen
Slash Gear - 1 Feb 2023 22:47
American icon Bruce Springsteen is a legendary rocker from the States, and his retro muscle car collection reflects his heritage and excellent taste.
The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra pre-order deal we've found
Digital Trends - 1 Feb 2023 21:45
Ready for a hot-off-the-presses Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra pre-order deal? Check it out here!
Paper: Stable Diffusion "memorizes" some images, sparking privacy concerns
Ars Technica - 1 Feb 2023 20:37
Out of 300,000 high-probability images tested, researchers found a 0.03% memorization rate.
Smartphone Sales Are a Mess. But Samsung Is Still Betting on Expensive Phones - CNET
CNET - 1 Feb 2023 20:00
Samsung's TM Roh explains why the company is focused on premium phones in a challenging market.
AMD is 'undershipping' chips to keep CPU, GPU prices elevated
PC World - 1 Feb 2023 18:44
As the PC industry flounders, Intel suffered from such disastrous sales last quarter that it instituted pay cuts and other extreme measures going forward. AMD’s client PC sales also dropped dramatically—a whopping 51...