Researchers at the University of Geneva have confirmed the existence of an Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting in the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/exoplanet-proxima-centauri-b-confirmed…
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Slack Now Strips Location Data From Images
Slack has started to strip uploaded photos of their metadata. What may seem like an inconsequential change to how the tech giant handles storing files on its servers, it will make it far more difficult to trace photos back to their original owners. From a report: Almost every digital file — from documents on your computer to photos taken on your…
The Supreme Court Says States Cannot Be Sued For Copyright Infringement
sandbagger shares a report from PetaPixel: The Supreme Court of the United States dealt a major blow to photographers’ copyright protections when it declared that states cannot be sued for copyright infringement because they have “sovereign immunity.” The opinion came down as part of a writ of certiorari regarding the case of Allen v Cooper. A writ of certiorari is basically…
See record-high temperatures strip Antarctica of huge amounts of ice
Antarctica saw two record-high temperatures set between Feb. 6 and Feb.9, and that took a huge toll on the continent’s ice, as seen in NASA images. Source: https://www.livescience.com/antarctica-island-melting-ice.html
Using radio waves to discover and study exoplanets
A new study from researchers in the Netherlands shows how scientists can detect exoplanets orbiting red dwarf stars, and learn about their environments, from the radio waves generated by auroras on those worlds. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/exoplanets-red-dwarfs-radio-waves-auroras…
Is there a 2nd planet orbiting Proxima Centauri?
Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our sun, may have a second planet, according to researchers from the National Institute of Astrophysics. If confirmed, it would be an ideal candidate for direct imaging by new upcoming space telescopes. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/is-there-a-2nd-planet-orbiting-proxima-centauri…
The Boring Company’s Las Vegas Tunnel Is Nearly 50 Percent Complete
According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Elon Musk’s Boring Company is now about 50% complete with its underground tunnel. It’s about six football fields in length. Teslarati reports: The Boring Company officially started tunneling for the people mover after a ceremonial groundbreaking event on November 15. In just two months, the project is nearly halfway completed. The company’s…
Sonos Gives a Lame Reason For Bricking Older Devices in ‘Recycle Mode’
Sonos has a good reputation for building quality speakers, but its latest move has disappointed some buyers, reports Engadget. From a report: Recently, the company offered a trade-up program, giving legacy customers 30 percent off the latest One, Beam or Port. In exchange, buyers just had to “recycle” their existing products. However, what Sonos meant by “recycle” was to activate a…
Free Software Foundation Offers Benefits and Merchandise In Its Annual Fundraiser
An anonymous reader writes:
The Free Software Foundation is holding its annual fundraiser, with a goal of attracting 600 new members by the end of December. (New members so far: 112.) “We are still fighting the oppressive nature of proprietary software,” explains the campaign’s web page. “We have made solid inroads, and the community is as passionate as ever.” As a 501(c)(3)…
Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Event as It Tries To Contain Backlash
Activision Blizzard, reeling from harsh reactions after it punished a tournament player for backing Hong Kong’s anti-Beijing protesters, canceled a New York launch event for an edition of its Overwatch game. From a report: The event, scheduled for Wednesday at Nintendo’s store in Rockefeller Center, was planned to support the release of Overwatch: Legendary Edition for the Nintendo Switch portable game…