Leben (Life aka misc) Technology
Captcha Is Asking Users To Identify Objects That Don’t Exist
People trying to use Discord are being asked to identify an object that does not exist. The object in question is a “Yoko,” which appears to be a kind of mix between a snail and a yoyo. Multiple people have reported seeing a prompt to identify a Yoko when asked Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) Technology
Tesla Model Y Is Now the World’s Best-Selling Car, First EV To Do So
The Tesla Model Y has become the world’s best-selling car in the first quarter of 2023, according to industry analyst JATO Dynamics, making it the first time an electric vehicle (EV) has achieved this milestone. The Model Y has dethroned the Toyota Corolla as the world’s best-selling car in Q1 Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Solar Power To Overtake Oil Production Investment For First Time
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), investment in clean energy is set to surpass spending on fossil fuels in 2023, with solar projects expected to outpace oil production for the first time. Annual investment in renewable energy is up by nearly a quarter since 2021 compared to a 15% Read more…
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Researchers Induce Hibernation In Non-Hibernating Species With Ultrasound
Researchers have induced hibernation in a non-hibernating species (rats) with ultrasound, indicating the potential to do the same in humans with applications for medical trauma and spaceflight. The research has been published in the journal Nature Metabolism. Ultrasound is the only available energy form that can noninvasively focus on any Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) Technology
Nvidia Short Sellers Lose $2.3 Billion in One Day as Stock Soars
Traders betting against Nvidia suffered massive losses as the chipmaker’s stock surged to a record high after it forecasts sales that far surpassed the average analyst estimate. Short sellers are facing $2.3 billion in paper losses on Thursday alone amid the tech giant’s 27% intraday jump, data from S3 Partners Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Microsoft Warns That China Hackers Attacked US Infrastructure
Microsoft has issued a warning that Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as “Volt Typhoon,” have compromised “critical” U.S. cyber infrastructure across various industries with a focus on gathering intelligence. The Chinese hacking group, codenamed “Volt Typhoon,” has operated since mid-2021, Microsoft said in an advisory. The organization is apparently working to Read more…