The Link Between AWM Proxy & the Glupteba Botnet
On December 7, 2021, Google announced it was suing two Russian men allegedly responsible for operating the Glupteba botnet, a global malware menace that has infected millions of computers over…
FTC Warns LGBTQ+ Community of Scammers Exploiting Dating Apps
Colin Thierry Published on: June 28, 2022 The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned this week of extortion scammers targeting the LGBTQ+ community by exploiting online dating apps like Grindr and…
Pyramid lenses catch light from any angle to boost solar cell efficiency
There’s still room for improvement for solar cells. Stanford engineers have now developed pyramid-shaped lenses that focus sunlight from any angle onto a solar cell, keeping it collecting power from sunrise to sunset. Source of Article
¿Las redes privadas están sobrevaloradas? ¿O a punto de despegar?
Según a quién preguntemos, los despliegues inalámbricos de redes privadas vivirán una explosión en 2022, o se quedarán atrapados en la rueda de hámster de unas perspectivas demasiado ambiciosas. Pero,…
NASA eyes August launch after concluding tests of SLS Moon rocket
NASA has put a patchy few months behind it to officially conclude the testing campaign for its Space Launch System (SLS) and begin preparations for its maiden flight later this year, all going to plan. Source of Article
Rivian opens the first sites in its Adventure Network of EV chargers
One of the lofty ambitions Rivian holds in the electric vehicle space is to establish a vast network of fast-charging locations spanning the US and Canada, and this week it opened of the first sites of its so-called Rivian Adventure Network. Source of Article
Common bone density scan can predict later-life dementia risk
Researchers can now assess a person’s risk of developing late-life dementia using data from a common type of bone density scan. The study revealed calcification within the abdominal aorta can double one’s risk of developing dementia over the age of 80. Source of Article
Electric Norton promises “race performance and touring range”
Great Britain's Norton Motorcycles, now under Indian ownership after some shady management from the previous owner, has announced an interesting electric motorcycle project promising to simultaneously deliver "race performance and touring range." Source of Article
Plant-based plastic strong as PET, degrades into sugars in the environment
Plastics are tough, which is great when in use but not so good in the environment. Scientists have developed a new PET-like plastic derived from waste plant matter that can be chemically recycled or degrade into harmless sugars in the environment. Source of Article
Review: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback is the way to roll
The 2022 model year marks the 11th generation of the Honda Civic. Completely rethought for the new-gen, the Civic looks sharp, handles well, gives the driver good visibility and keeps with Honda's penchant for “fun in the first 10.” Source of Article