Branson to take balloon ride to edge of space • The Register
2 days ago · Richard Branson is taking to the skies again, this time hitching a ride to the top of the Earth's atmosphere in a Space Perspective balloon. The mission, planned for 2025, was announced in the wake of a successful development flight in September when an uncrewed test capsule was taken 100,000 feet up and back during a six-hour trip.. Further uncrewed tests are scheduled before Space ...
Server-maker Wiwynn expands lawsuit against X • The Register
2 days ago · Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wiwynn has added two more counts to its complaint against Elon Musk's social network X, alleging hasn't paid for hardware it had contracted to buy. Wiwynn filed a complaint [PDF] against X in August, stating that in 2014 it contracted with Twitter to provide "unique ...
More WhatsApp privacy concerns over OS, device info leaks
4 days ago · An analysis of Meta's WhatsApp messaging software reveals that it may expose which operating system a user is running, and their device setup information – including the number of linked devices. That analysis comes from security researchers at cryptocurrency wallet maker Zengo, who previously ...
Google's memory safety plan still involves unsafe C/C++
4 days ago · The repeated citation of such statistics over the past few years has led to an international campaign – backed by government cyber security agencies – to use MSLs where possible, as well as initiatives to convert existing unsafe code into something more sound.. DARPA pays $6M to see fully autonomous Black Hawk helicopters
Epic judge orders Google to let rivals set up app stores
Oct 7, 2024 · "These Epic-requested changes stem from a decision that is completely contrary to another court's rejection of similar claims Epic made against Apple – even though, unlike iOS, Android is an open platform that has always allowed for choice and flexibility like multiple app stores and sideloading," wrote Lee-Anne Mulholland, VP of regulatory affairs at Google.
NHS England exploring extending Covid-era rules for data
4 days ago · "NHS England [has said] that the ongoing engagement / transparency would be undertaken concurrently with the progression / launch of the Direction; however, it was suggested by the Group, that the Direction does not progress further without a communication / engagement plan being in place," it states.. NHS England first announced the platform expansion last year.
Strengthen your cybersecurity with automation • The Register
4 days ago · Webinar In an era of ever-evolving cyber threats, staying ahead of potential security risks is essential. For IT professionals, it's not just about working harder - it's about working smarter. That's where Google Security Operations comes in. We invite you to join the Google Cloud webinar ...
Internet Archive wobbles back online • The Register
4 days ago · The Internet Archive has come back online, in slightly degraded mode, after repelling an October 9 DDoS attack and then succumbing to a raid on users' data. For several days after the attack, the Archive loaded into the basic page depicted below. At the time of writing (0400 Wednesday UTC, 2100 ...
Keeping one step ahead of cyber security threats • The Register
Mar 1, 2024 · Webinar Dealing with cyber security incidents is an expensive business. Each data breach costs an estimated $4.35 million on average and it's not as if the volume of cyber attacks is falling - last year, they rose by 38 percent according to Google Cloud.
Beyond the hype, AI promises leg up for scientific research
Aug 2, 2023 · The last decade has seen great strides in the application of artificial intelligence to scientific discovery, but practitioners need to know when and how to improve their use of AI and must challenge poor data quality.