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The Marshall Star for September 18, 2024
NASA Breaking news - 19 Sep 2024 00:21How To Pay Using Rewards With Apple Pay in iOS 18
The Mac Observer - 19 Sep 2024 10:00
How To Pay Using Rewards With Apple Pay in iOS 18 Thanks to iOS 18, a new feature now allows you to pay using your credit card rewards through Apple Pay. Thus, whenever you use your credit card to accumulate points, you ...
Chinese scientists claim they can use Starlink satellites to detect stealth aircraft
BGR - 19 Sep 2024 00:43
Chinese scientists claim that radiation from Starlink constellations will actually let them detect stealth aircraft. It's a bold claim, but based on the evidence presented … The post Chinese scientists claim they can u...
LinkedIn started harvesting people's posts for training AI without asking for opt-in
The Register - 19 Sep 2024 04:08
You'll have to opt out if you don't like it - EU and a few others excepted LinkedIn started harvesting user-generated content to train its AI without asking for permission, angering netizens....
Rocket Lab aborts launch of 5 'Internet of Things' satellites at last second (video)
SPACE.com - 19 Sep 2024 01:30
Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle appeared to fire up briefly today (Sept. 18) before shutting down, resulting in a launch abort.
US Senate Warns Big Tech to Act Fast Against Election Meddling
Wired - 19 Sep 2024 01:56
In an Intelligence Committee hearing with representatives from Google, Apple, and Meta on Wednesday, senators stressed that foreign influence is far from a solved problem.
YouTube will start showing even more ads soon
BGR - 19 Sep 2024 16:32
There’s been a lot of talk about YouTube ads in the past few years, as Google has made an aggressive move against YouTube ad blockers. … The post YouTube will start showing even more ads soon appeared first on BGR.
Glacier's AI robots tackle recycling crisis, cutting waste and emissions
Mashable - 19 Sep 2024 15:57Iranian Hackers Tried to Tempt Biden's Campaign With Stolen Trump Info
Gizmodo - 19 Sep 2024 15:35
Hackers have been shopping the information around since the summer when they successfully spear phished a former senior campaign advisor.
Belgian spacetech gem VEOWARE secures €2,5 million euro to empower spacecrafts with next-generation agility
Space News - 19 Sep 2024 07:00
Brussels, Sept. 19, 2024. VEOWARE, a pioneer in enhancing satellite motion control, has raised €2.5 million in a funding round by imec.istart future fund, Ostbelgieninvest – OBI, Moveinvest (Noshaq & […] The post B...
iPhone 16 owners in the EU will have to wait for Apple Intelligence
BGR - 19 Sep 2024 01:36
I couldn’t wait for the Apple Intelligence segment during last week’s iPhone 16 launch event, hoping that Apple would finally announce rollout plans for Europe. … The post iPhone 16 owners in the EU will have to wa...
LinkedIn is training AI models on your data
The Verge - 19 Sep 2024 01:25
Image: The Verge If you're on LinkedIn, then you should know that the social network has, without asking, opted accounts into training generative AI models. 404Media reports that LinkedIn introduced the new privacy setti...
Slime Mold Can Teach Us About the Cosmic Web
Universe Today - 19 Sep 2024 23:59
Computers truly are wonderful things and powerful but only if they are programmed by a skilful mind. Check this out… there is an algorithm that mimics the growth of slim mold but a team of researchers have adapted it t...
Deal: The Ember Mug 2 smart mug is 40% off, only today!
Android Authority - 19 Sep 2024 23:56
Keep your coffee hot and your wallet healthy. The Ember Mug 2 is 40% off!
Concord's disastrous launch reportedly leads to its director's self-demotion
Engadget - 19 Sep 2024 23:55No way? Big Tech's 'lucrative surveillance' of everyone is terrible for privacy, freedom
The Register - 19 Sep 2024 23:48
Says Lina Khan in latest push to rein in Meta, Google, Amazon and pals Buried beneath the endless feeds and attention-grabbing videos of the modern internet is a network of data harvesting and sale that's perhaps far mor...
Ever wonder how crooks get the credentials to unlock stolen phones?
Ars Technica - 19 Sep 2024 23:41
iServer provided a simple service for phishing credentials to unlock phones.
One of the most shocking Netflix true-crime shows of 2024 was just released
BGR - 19 Sep 2024 23:41
Netflix is no stranger to shocking true crime stories, but few have had as massive an impact as Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Having racked … The post One of the most shocking Netflix true-crime shows of 2024 was ...
Social media platforms engaged in 'vast surveillance' and failed to protect young people, FTC finds
L.A. Times - 19 Sep 2024 23:34
The Federal Trade Commission released a report Thursday slamming social media platforms including Facebook's parent company, Meta, as well as TikTok, Google-owned YouTube, Snap and other online services over privacy and ...
55 Years Ago: Celebrations for Apollo 11 Continue as Apollo 12 Prepares to Revisit the Moon
NASA Breaking news - 19 Sep 2024 23:31
In September 1969, celebrations continued to mark the successful first human Moon landing two months earlier, and NASA prepared for the next visit to the Moon. The hometowns of the Apollo 11 astronauts held parades in th...
The Alienware m16 R2 is on sale at Dell, and it's a better pick than the x16
Digital Trends - 19 Sep 2024 23:30
The Alienware m16 R2 gaming laptop is a hefty device but one packed with power and available on sale at a great price right now at Dell.
A Guide to Best Buy's Month of Pre-Black Friday Sales
Life Hacker - 19 Sep 2024 23:30
Five sales in one month.