COVID Pandemic Aged Brains By an Average of 5.5 Months, Study Finds
Key Points The COVID pandemic accelerated brain aging by an average of 5.5 months according to a study using brain scans from a large database. Individuals infected with the virus…
Funding For Program To Stop Next Stuxnet From Hitting US Expired Sunday
Summary Government funding for a crucial initiative aimed at identifying threats to America’s critical infrastructure has recently lapsed, as highlighted by the director from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) during…
In World First, CCTV Captures Supershear Velocity Earthquake
In World First, CCTV Captures Supershear Velocity Earthquake For the first time, a CCTV camera in Myanmar has captured real-time footage of a supershear strike-slip earthquake moving at an astonishing…
UK To Ban Public Sector Orgs From Paying Ransomware Gangs
Summary The UK government is moving to ban public sector organisations, including local councils and the NHS, from paying ransoms during ransomware attacks. This legislation aims to disrupt the funding…
Microsoft Poaches Top Google DeepMind Staff in AI Talent War
Microsoft Poaches Top Google DeepMind Staff in AI Talent War Microsoft has successfully recruited over 20 employees from Google’s DeepMind, marking a significant move in the ongoing talent battle among…
Surge CEO Says ‘100x Engineers’ Are Here
Summary Surge CEO Edwin Chen claims that AI has resulted in the emergence of ‘100x engineers’ who can vastly outperform traditional developers. This productivity leap builds on the existing model…
California Won’t Force ISPs To Offer $15 Broadband
California Won’t Force ISPs To Offer $15 Broadband A proposed California law to require Internet service providers to offer low-cost plans for low-income residents has been put on hold. Lawmaker…
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes
Apple Set To Stave Off Daily Fines, EU To Accept App Store Changes Apple is expected to avoid hefty daily fines from the EU by modifying its App Store policies,…
Science Confirms What We All Suspected: Four-Day Weeks Rule
Science Confirms What We All Suspected: Four-Day Weeks Rule A six-month international study found that a four-day workweek with no pay reduction significantly improved employee well-being, job satisfaction, and sleep…
Brave Browser Blocks Microsoft Recall By Default
Summary Brave Browser has taken a significant step by blocking Microsoft Recall by default for Windows 11 and newer users. This means it won’t capture any data from Brave tabs,…