owl writes:https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/after-pushing-cloud-storage-tv-provider-to-auto-delete-61-day-old-dvr-recordings/From the "yet one more reason why piracy provides a superior end user experience department" we get this gem:
Arthur T Knackerbracket has processed the following story:[Ed's Comment: We've missed the live launch but there is a 46 minute video on the story link for those who want to watch it.-JR]
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owl writes:https://www.wired.com/story/jia-tan-xz-backdoor/The Wired article linked above is a good high level overview. For those interested in the low level how does it work, how was it hidden details then this web page is a good read: The xz attack shell script Quote from Wired article:
DannyB writes:NASA Will Create a New Time Zone for the Moon, Called Coordinated Lunar TimeWith dozens of lunar missions on the horizon, a standard time-keeping system for the moon will assist with precise navigation, docking and landing
taylorvich writes:https://newatlas.com/energy/biomimetic-winglet-wind-turbine-energy-production/Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta (U of A) in Canada have examined whether attaching a condor-inspired winglet to a wind turbine blade can also reduce drag and increase energy production.
calmond writes:Contrary to what just about every mathematician on Earth will tell you, prime numbers can be predicted, according to researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and North Carolina State University, U.S.
'AI-enhanced' Video Evidence Got Rejected in a Murder Case Because That's Not Actually a Thingupstart writes:The AI hype cycle has dramatically distorted views of what's possible with image upscalers:
fliptop writes:The FBI spends "every day, all day long" interrogating people over their Facebook posts. At least, that's what agents told Stillwater, Oklahoma, resident Rolla Abdeljawad when they showed up at her house to ask her about her social media activity:
AT&T Says Data From 73 Million Current, Former Account Holders Leakedupstart writes:AT&T says data from 73 million current, former account holders leaked:AT&T notifies users of data breach and resets millions of passcodes:Inside the Massive Alleged AT&T Data Breach:
Frosty Piss writes:https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2024/oregon-becomes-fourth-state-with-a-right-to-repair-law-for-technology/Oregon is now the fourth state in the country to enact a "right to repair" law to make it easier for consumers and independent shops to fix electronic gear. With Gov. Tina Kotek's signing of Senate Bill 1596 on Thursday, manufacturers will be required to offer any necessary documentation, parts, tools or any device needed to repair electronic equipment at a "fair cost" and on "reasonable" terms.The bill takes effect in January. It was championed by state Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, who first started pushing for the legislation in 2021. The minority of lawmakers who opposed the bill were Republican. The bill had wide support from small businesses and consumer advocates, including OSPIRG, a statewide public interest group. Only one major manufacturer opposed the bill - Apple. An Apple representative who testified against the bill said it would undermine the company's security efforts, a claim lawmakers questioned.[...] Besides Oregon, Minnesota, New York and California have right to repair laws on technology. Massachusetts has approved a right to repair law on vehicles and Colorado has adopted one for wheelchairs and another for farmers.Original SubmissionRead more of this story at SoylentNews.
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