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Injured green sea turtle relearns how to swim thanks to 3D-printed harness 2024-12-21
Boat collision left Charlotte stranded at the surface and in danger of predation.
Jacek Krywko
Exploring an undersea terrain sculpted by glaciers and volcanoes 2024-12-21
Researchers found a fossilized seascape while studying the impact of a volcanic eruption.
Ashley Balzer Vigil
12 days of OpenAI: The Ars Technica recap 2024-12-20
Did OpenAI's big holiday event live up to the billing?
Benj Edwards
Horizon: Zero Dawn gets the graphical remaster a modern classic deserves 2024-12-20
This is how to do a remaster.
Nate Anderson
Rocket Report: ULA has a wild idea; Starliner crew will stay in orbit even longer 2024-12-20
ULA's Vulcan rocket is at least several months away from flying again, and Stoke names its engine.
Stephen Clark
OpenAI announces o3 and o3-mini, its next simulated reasoning models 2024-12-20
o3 matches human levels on ARC-AGI benchmark, and o3-mini exceeds o1 at some tasks.
Benj Edwards
Startup set to brick $800 kids robot is trying to open source it first 2024-12-20
Most owners still won't be refunded for the emotional support toy.
Scharon Harding
Man who claims he invented bitcoin faces prison after filing $1.1 trillion suit 2024-12-20
UK judge issues 1-year suspended prison sentence as Wright hides in Asia.
Jon Brodkin
The next two FIFA Women’s World Cups will only air on Netflix 2024-12-20
Let's hope Netflix fixes its live buffering problems beforehand.
Scharon Harding
New AA-powered AirTag case promises 10-year lifespan 2024-12-20
Aluminum AirTag case replaces coin cell with 2 AA Lithium batteries for extended lifespan.
Benj Edwards
Google will apparently offer “AI Mode” right on its main search page 2024-12-20
The most direct push for Google's Gemini chat so far.
Kevin Purdy
Automakers excoriated by Senators for fighting right-to-repair 2024-12-20
OEMs also called out for selling data they collect on drivers.
Jonathan M. Gitlin
Louisiana bars health dept. from promoting flu, COVID, mpox vaccines: Report 2024-12-20
Staff worried they were no longer helping people and the ban would lead to deaths.
Beth Mole
The AI war between Google and OpenAI has never been more heated 2024-12-20
Potentially groundbreaking AI releases have been coming in fast, sending experts' heads spinning.
Benj Edwards
VPN used for VR game cheat sells access to your home network 2024-12-20
Big Mama VPN tied to network which offers access to residential IP addresses.
Matt Burgess, wired.com
Why AI language models choke on too much text 2024-12-20
Compute costs scale with the square of the input size. That's not great.
Timothy B. Lee
We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time 2024-12-19
"Quite simply, we want to find the birthplace of the solar wind."
Eric Berger
Not to be outdone by OpenAI, Google releases its own “reasoning” AI model 2024-12-19
Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is Google's take on so-called AI reasoning models.
Benj Edwards
Home Assistant’s Voice Preview Edition is a little box with big privacy powers 2024-12-19
Home Assistant’s voice device is a $60 box that’s both focused and evolving.
Kevin Purdy
As firms abandon VMware, Broadcom is laughing all the way to the bank 2024-12-19
Ingram Micro the latest to ditch VMware, but VMware's still making money.
Scharon Harding

Erreichbarkeit des telefonischen Kundenservices 2024-12-12
Aufgrund der Weihnachtsfeiertage ist unser telefonischer Kundenservice vom 24.12.2024 bis einschließlich 26.12.2024 sowie an Silvester und Neujahr am 31.12.2024 und 01.01.2025 nicht besetzt. Für die Beantwortung Ihrer Fragen stehen wir Ihnen jedoch gerne per E-Mail zur Verfügung. Senden Sie uns einfach Ihr Anliegen und wir werden uns schnellstmöglich um eine Antwort bemühen! Wir danken Ihnen […]
Informationen zur E-Mail-Migration auf Microsoft 365 2024-08-28
Wir haben Ihnen soeben eine wichtige E-Mail zugesendet, dass wir ab Oktober 2024 unsere bestehende E-Mail-Plattform auf unser neues Produkt Microsoft 365 E-Mail Essentials oder Online Business Essentials migrieren werden. Eine detaillierte E-Mail mit allen Informationen wurde Ihnen am 28.08.2024 zugesandt. Falls Sie weitere Fragen haben, finden Sie umfassende Informationen in unseren Migrations-FAQs. https://www.df.eu/de/support/df-faq/e-mail/migration/ Sollten […]

KNOPPIX 8.1 Release 2017-09-28
Knoppix 8.1 im neuen Hybrid-Layout (lässt sich ohne Umweg über DVD auch direkt auf USB-Stick flashen) mit Kernel 4.12.7 und Specials rund um das Thema "3D Design und 3D Druck" ist ab sofort als Image verfügbar. Mehr zum neuen Release in den .
Gastvorlesung im Rahmen der "Einführung in die Informatik" an der Universität Leipzig: "Betriebssystem GNU/Linux am Beispiel Knoppix u. Co." von Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Klaus Knopper am Montag, 1.2.2016, 13.15h bis 14.45h im Hörsaal 3 2015-09-21
Auf Smartphones und im embedded Bereich hat sich GNU/Linux in den letzten Jahren als Mainstream-System bestehend aus Betriebssystem und Anwendungen mit einem Marktanteil zwischen 70% bis zu 90% etabliert. Dieser scheinbar überraschende Erfolg eines oft als lediglich "kostenlos" in den Medien propagierten Systems kann einerseits durch seine technische Flexibilität, andererseits durch die verwendete Lizenz vieler […]

RT @accurityai: 🎙️ Attention all #dataleaders! Join us for #AccurityDataVibes on LinkedIn. This time about #datamesh and its imp... 2023-04-06
RT @accurityai: 🎙️ Attention all #dataleaders! Join us for #AccurityDataVibes on LinkedIn. This time about #datamesh and its impact on #datagovernance. Our CEO, Petr Mahdalicek, and Stefan Ruhland, Director at Deloitte, will lead the discussion. 📅 Add to your calendar https://bit.ly/3MlRNF2(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
MacStrategy
SECURITY ALERT: Apple releases iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 security updates https://t.co/7RpX8NC4si / https://t.co/ellF4eUP3r 2023-03-30
SECURITY ALERT: Apple releases iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 security updates https://support.apple.com/HT212788#1574 / https://support.apple.com/HT212789#1574(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
MacStrategy
Apple releases HomePod 16.4 software update --> instructions for updating https://t.co/EgJ6FWqHq2 2023-03-30
Apple releases HomePod 16.4 software update --> instructions for updating https://support.apple.com/HT208247(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
MacStrategy
SECURITY ALERT: Apple releases iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 new features + security + bug fix updates https://t.co/bslW0NLJJz / http... 2023-03-30
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MacStrategy
SECURITY ALERT: Apple releases Safari 16.4 security update for macOS 11 Big Sur + macOS 12 Monterey --> go to Apple menu >... 2023-03-30
SECURITY ALERT: Apple releases Safari 16.4 security update for macOS 11 Big Sur + macOS 12 Monterey --> go to Apple menu > About This Mac > Software Update > click LOWER blue "More Info…" link under "Other updates are available." ‼️ don't click Upgrade Now for macOS Ventura ‼️(Feed generated with FetchRSS)
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Nextcloud Office: your privacy upgrade as Microsoft Office end-of-life approaches 2024-12-20
By 2025 the most popular Microsoft Office products fall out of support. We believe there's a need for a real Microsoft 365 alternative that protects your privacy. The post Nextcloud Office: your privacy upgrade as Microsoft Office end-of-life approaches appeared first on Nextcloud.
Brent Gervais
Empowering through open source: Nextcloud’s Director of Engineering Andy Scherzinger 2024-12-18
From Andy's approach to problem-solving and guiding others to his personal values that give him direction, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, community, and personal growth. The post Empowering through open source: Nextcloud’s Director of Engineering Andy Scherzinger appeared first on Nextcloud.
Brent Gervais
December maintenance updates for Nextcloud Hub 7, 8 and 9 2024-12-09
Maintenance updates 28.0.12 and 30.0.2 for Nextcloud Hub 7 and 9 respectively are here! Read an update summary and access full changelog on the website. The post December maintenance updates for Nextcloud Hub 7, 8 and 9 appeared first on Nextcloud.
Mikhail Korotaev
The open source answer to Microsoft Teams 2024-12-03
Organisations, small and large, need a way to ensure the resiliency and digital sovereignty of their operations – an open-source, privacy-respecting alternative to Teams. And today, we present that solution - Nextcloud Talk. The post The open source answer to Microsoft Teams appeared first on Nextcloud.
Kim Pohlmann
How open-source AI models can help you take control of your privacy 2024-11-28
In this article, we find out how open-source AI gets you your privacy back and explore examples of reliable AI models that you can use in your ecosystem. The post How open-source AI models can help you take control of your privacy appeared first on Nextcloud.
Mikhail Korotaev
Nextcloud Enterprise Day lands in Paris: be part of the product launch event! 2024-11-18
On December 3rd, we invite you to the Nextcloud Enterprise Day Paris, Nextcloud's flagship event for professionals. The day will kick off with a keynote by our CEO and founder, Frank Karlitschek—a highlight where he will share our vision for the future of online collaboration, followed by a major announcement about Nextcloud Talk! The post […]
Estelle Bachacou
Nextcloud Recognized with World Summit Award Germany 2024-11-15
Nextcloud has been recognized with the World Summit Award Germany that selects and promotes local digital innovation improving society, aiming to contribute to the United Nations' agenda of sustainable development goals. The post Nextcloud Recognized with World Summit Award Germany appeared first on Nextcloud.
Mikhail Korotaev
November maintenance updates for Nextcloud Hub 7 and 9 2024-11-08
Maintenance updates 28.0.12 and 30.0.2 for Nextcloud Hub 7 and 9 respectively are here! Read an update summary and access full changelog on the website. The post November maintenance updates for Nextcloud Hub 7 and 9 appeared first on Nextcloud.
Mikhail Korotaev
Nextcloud Enterprise Day: key to smooth SharePoint to Nextcloud migration with Dr. Frank Dengler 2024-10-31
Frank Dengler from audriga joins the Nextcloud Enterprise Day program with a keynote about migration from SharePoint to Nextcloud. Read this article for more details about the keynote and the speaker. The post Nextcloud Enterprise Day: key to smooth SharePoint to Nextcloud migration with Dr. Frank Dengler appeared first on Nextcloud.
Mikhail Korotaev
Open Source AI is here 2024-10-28
Today, the Open Source Initiative has released its first official definition of Open Source AI. This is an important milestone. Let me explain why. The post Open Source AI is here appeared first on Nextcloud.
Jos Poortvliet

Apple called on to ditch AI headline summaries after BBC debacle 2024-12-20
'Facts can't be decided by a roll of the dice' Press freedom advocates are urging Apple to ditch an "immature" generative AI system that incorrectly summarized a BBC news notification that incorrectly related that suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione had killed himself.…
Brandon Vigliarolo
Microsoft investigating 365 Office activation gremlin 2024-12-20
Says it's not sure what the issue is but points at admins tweaking licensing options It's not just you, there is indeed an activation problem in Microsoft 365 Office triggered by administrators making changes at the licensing level.…
Richard Speed
Adélie Linux 1.0 – small, fast, but not quite grown up 2024-12-20
Remarkably compact, remarkably cross-platform, remarkably long beta period Beta 6 of Adélie Linux is arriving, just over six years after Beta 1 – but they do say that good things come to those who wait.…
Liam Proven
The Automattic vs WP Engine WordPress wars are getting really annoying 2024-12-20
Forks at dawn.... but it's not great sign for open source Opinion I am so sick of this. I've been a happy WordPress user since it rolled out the door in 2003, and I kissed Vignette (since acquired by OpenText) goodbye. WordPress was just so much easier to use than the alternatives; it was open […]
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Fedora Asahi Remix 41 for Apple Macs is out 2024-12-20
New shiny if you run Linux on an M1 or M2 The Fedora 41 version of Asahi Linux is out – the go-to Linux distro for Apple Silicon Macs.…
Liam Proven
Techie fluked a fix and found himself the abusive boss's best friend 2024-12-20
And there his troubles began … On Call Digital technology remains frighteningly finickity, which is why good tech support people are always in demand – and also the reason The Register never tires of telling your support stories each Friday in On Call, the column your generosity makes possible.…
Simon Sharwood
Rocks from Chinese Moon mission suggest Luna's history needs revision 2024-12-20
Meanwhile, NASA signs off on Artemis software upgrade Chinese scientists think it's time to rewrite the Moon's history after analyzing samples returned to Earth by the Chang'e 6 mission.…
Simon Sharwood
Infosec experts divided on AI's potential to assist red teams 2024-12-20
Yes, LLMs can do the heavy lifting. But good luck getting one to give evidence CANALYS FORUMS APAC Generative AI is being enthusiastically adopted in almost every field, but infosec experts are divided on whether it is truly helpful for red team raiders who test enterprise systems.…
Laura Dobberstein
Microsoft coughs up yet more Windows 11 24H2 headaches 2024-12-19
Users report the sound of silence from operating system update Microsoft has logged some new known issues with Windows 11 24H2 and thrown up more safeguard holds until the problems are resolved.…
Richard Speed
Axiom Space shuffles space station assembly sequence – to get it standalone sooner 2024-12-19
Aiming to be freeflying by 2028. Handy if anything should happen to the ISS Axiom Space has shuffled the assembly sequence of its space station to remove any dependence it would have on the International Space Station (ISS) by as soon as 2028.…
Richard Speed
US bipartisan group publishes laundry list of AI policy requests 2024-12-19
Chair Jay Obernolte urges Congress to act – whether it will is another matter After 10 months of work, the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the US house of Congress has unveiled its report, outlining recommendations for federal AI policy.…
Brandon Vigliarolo
Million GPU clusters, gigawatts of power – the scale of AI defies logic 2024-12-19
It's not just one hyperbolic billionaire – the entire industry is chasing the AI dragon Comment Next year will see some truly monstrous compute projects get underway as the AI boom enters its third year. Among the largest disclosed so far is xAI's plan to expand its Colossus AI supercomputer from an already impressive 100,000 […]
Tobias Mann
Stranded in space: Starliner crew to remain in orbit even longer as SpaceX faces delays 2024-12-19
Week-long mission set to stretch into ninth month Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's problem-plagued Starliner are facing another extended delay. …
Brandon Vigliarolo
Apple and Meta trade barbs over interoperability requests 2024-12-19
Both are only thinking about the best interests of users, of course The European Commission (EC) has continued pushing Apple to open up more of iOS to third parties, and Apple has pushed back, warning that doing so risks user privacy.…
Richard Speed
Watchdog deep-sixes job ad that was actually pay-to-play training course 2024-12-19
Misleading listing on a recruitment site? Whatever next? The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has slapped IT Career Change Ltd on the wrist over a September 2024 ad promoting a career in Health & Safety.…
Richard Speed
Asda decided on a 'no go' for 'mass rollout' of store IT conversion 2024-12-19
Amid plans to convert smaller stores, retailer opted to stall December shift as Walmart tech divorce continues Exclusive Asda decided not to go ahead with planned cut-over dates to introduce new systems at some smaller stores earlier this month as part of its technical divorce from Walmart, the previous owner of the UK's third-largest supermarket.…
Lindsay Clark
Humanoid robots coming soon, initially under remote control 2024-12-19
Dodgy AI chatbots as brains – what could go wrong? Feature The first telephone call in 1876 was marked by Alexander Graham Bell's request to his assistant, Thomas, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you."…
Thomas Claburn
Don't fall for a mail asking for rapid Docusign action – it may be an Azure account hijack phish 2024-12-19
Recent campaign targeted 20,000 folk across UK and Europe with this tactic, Unit 42 warns Unknown criminals went on a phishing expedition that targeted about 20,000 users across the automotive, chemical and industrial compound manufacturing sectors in Europe, and tried to steal account credentials and then hijack the victims' Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure.…
Jessica Lyons
Fear of Foxconn reportedly driving possible Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi merger 2024-12-19
The EV race is well and truly running, and no-one wants to be left in the dust The automotive industry has been shaken this week by news that giant Japanese carmakers Nissan and Honda are contemplating a merger, with Mitsubishi Motors apparently keen to become part of the mix.…
Simon Sharwood
Supreme Court to hear TikTok's appeal against law that would force it to shut, or sell 2024-12-19
Will consider free speech arguments just nine days before the clock runs out The US Supreme Court has decided to consider made-in-China social network TikTok's appeal against the law that requires it to shift to local ownership, or close, by January 19.…
Simon Sharwood

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