Meta is about to roll out ad-free subscriptions on Instagram and Facebook. But critics say privacy should not be turned into a luxury. Photograph: Yulia Reznikov/Getty Images How much is privacy worth? Is a yearly subscription for a VPN justified? Is it better to pay with your time, changing the …
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Traces of cannabis in human bones suggest 17th-century Italians were recreational pot users
Team of forensic scientists in Milan, Italy, discovered traces of cannabis in the remains of two skeletons from the 17th century. Scientists examined 9 femoral bone samples from people who lived in 1600s Milan People have been consuming weed for a very long time. Ancient Greek historian Herodotus wrote about …
Read More »Though winter is coming, fire crews are on the lookout for zombie fires that can spring back to life
Though wildfire season in Alberta is officially over, the battle is far from done. Fire crews continue to keep watch for fire that is burning underground and could flare up again in the spring. Fires burning in organic matter called peat can sometimes persist for months on end Though wildfire …
Read More »New telescope searching for unseen matter in our universe reveals stunning new images
Dark matter and dark energy make up roughly 95 per cent of our universe but can't be seen. In order to reveal their influence, over its six-year mission, this new space telescope will observe the shapes, distances and motions of billions of galaxies out to 10 billion light-years and create …
Read More »PH ISPs Becoming More Responsive to Abuse Alerts: BNSHosting.net’s MD Findings
In the realm of internet security, having a security team that is PRO-active to threats is essential for safeguarding our digital world. One critical aspect of this understanding is the Malevolent Duration (MD). MD is a concept that has gained significance recently with the rise in high profile data breaches. …
Read More »A Jury Will Decide If Google’s App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly
Fortnite developer Epic has pushed back on Google’s control of the Android app store. The courtroom showdown could force the search giant to offer users more apps, at more affordable prices. Illustration: Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images When Fortnite video game creator Epic Games sued Google in 2020 over the monopoly held …
Read More »Joe Biden’s Big AI Plan Sounds Scary—but Lacks Bite
Joe Biden’s new executive order is billed as the biggest governmental AI plan ever. Unless he can convince a dysfunctional US Congress and overseas rivals to play along, its effects will be limited. US President Joe Biden held a signing ceremony for a sweeping new executive order on artificial intelligence …
Read More »‘Am I actually seeing this?’: Muskox spotted in Fort Chipewyan, Alta.
Darlene Cardinal slammed her brakes in order to stop herself from crashing into a wild muskox last month. It was a rare event for someone who lives in Fort Chipewyan, Alta. 'Everybody wanted to see the muskox. It's an exciting thing' Darlene Cardinal slammed her brakes in order to stop …
Read More »Flip for everyone!
TECNO is bringing to the Philippines on November 18 its latest premium flagship device and debut flip smartphone, PHANTOM V Flip 5G. It will be the first flip smartphone priced below PhP30,000 in the Philippine market. Filipino consumers can now flip to a more stylish lifestyle without putting holes in …
Read More »Kingston Technology remains top DRAM module supplier for 2022
Kingston Technology has announced it has been ranked top third-party DRAM module supplier in the world, according to the latest rankings by revenue from analyst firm TrendForce. Kingston retains its number 1 position with an estimated 78.12% market share on $13.5B (USD) revenue. TrendForce states DRAM module sales in 2022 …
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