When someone says “that device is a lifesaver,” it’s usually a statement: A battery pack that recharges a phone on a long trip, for example. But for some devices these days, it can be a very real statement. Just ask Apple: The company often launches its products for the Apple Watch by showing testimonial videos … Read more
When Russian authorities banned the popular gaming platform Roblox last year for what they said “justifies terrorism and LGBTQ issues,” young people quickly found a solution. “Everyone at school has a VPN,” one teenager told The Moscow Times, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Not just for the ambassadors, but for the game.” Virtual private networks … Read more
When Russian authorities banned the popular gaming platform Roblox last year for what they said “justifies terrorism and LGBTQ issues,” young people quickly found a solution. “Everyone at school has a VPN,” one teenager told The Moscow Times, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Not just for the ambassadors, but for the game.” Virtual private networks … Read more
Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev said On Monday the government will begin banning the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, a common tool that Russians have been turning to in recent years for online surveillance and monitoring. “We have the responsibility to fulfill the tasks set before us. In this case, the … Read more
Inside Short Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of California Santa Barbara have demonstrated laser and ion-trap devices that could significantly reduce quantum computing resources. The study shows that the large, complex optical systems used to control confined qubits can be replaced by integrated photonic chips while maintaining high fidelity performance. … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant guests. As more restaurants use digital payment methods that offer free choice tips, the debate is rising about whether those tips should be counted before tax or after tax. The issue of tipping and etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion gained attention recently in the wake … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO — Internet trailblazer Yahoo explores the next frontier of technology with Scout, an answer engine powered by artificial intelligence. Scout appears to have some insight, based on its response to a question posed by The Associated Press about why one of Silicon Valley’s brightest stars disappeared over the past decade. “Yahoo’s journey shows … Read more
In September, Apple launched its latest line of smartwatches, including the Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3. Each has its own pros and cons, but the introduction of Apple’s new wearables also means that there are now more Apple Watch models on the market than ever before — and many more deals … Read more