Fin-lined nozzles could greatly reduce jet engine noise

Whatever other qualities they may possess, jet fighters are not known for their quiet engines. They could soon become considerably less noisy without any loss in performance, though, thanks to a relatively simply alteration.

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Recently reported Microsoft zero-day gaining popularity with attackers, Kaspersky says

A flaw in the MSHTML engine that lets an attacker use a malicious Office document to install malware is currently being used against the energy, industrial, banking, medical tech and…

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Bamboo bar is claimed to be easier on the hands and arms

While there are now several bamboo-framed bikes on the market, many riders are understandably a little leery of buying one. They might want to consider the Gump bamboo handlebar, though, as it's said to be comfier than aluminum or carbon.

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Want to boost the ROI of data? Invest in DevOps and use innovation metrics that don’t focus on money

Splunk's State of Data Innovation report identifies 9 strategies data leaders use to turn information into action and ideas into reality. Image: mokee81, Getty Images/iStockphoto Everyone is talking about how…

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Have you tried to guess your boss’s password? Lots of workers have, according to a report

An August Beyond Identity report takes a look at people's password protection habits as well as their tendencies to guess other folk's passwords. Image: GettyImages/GaudiLab In recent months, a slew…

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Smart Glasses help you find your way with MicroLED head-up display

Hot on the heels of Facebook's Ray-Ban Stories comes a pair of concept smart glasses from Chinese tech firm Xiaomi that don't just push notifications from a smartphone, but also sport some nifty independent functionality.

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Dell study finds most organizations don’t think they can recover from a ransomware attack

Sixty-seven percent lack confidence in their ability to recover business-critical data, which is troubling given that the amount of data businesses manage has grown by more than 10x since 2016.…

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Top-heavy tower makes space for luxury Manhattan residences

Reaching a height of 250 ft, the Era stands out even among much taller skyscrapers in Manhattan, thanks to an eye-catching top-heavy design that maximizes space for luxurious residences and amenities on the upper levels.

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