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23andMe to be acquired by Regeneron 23andMe to be acquired by Regeneron DNA testing company 23andMe (MEHCQ) is being purchased out of bankruptcy by large-cap drugmaker Regeneron (REGN), for $256 million. The deal includes “substantially all assets,” but excludes the telehealth platform, pharmacy fulfillment business, and lab and test ordering services under Lemonaid Health, according to the agreement filed in the US Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Missouri. The deal is scheduled to close July 1. The news sent 23andMe’s stock up more than 26% in pre-market trading. Regeneron’s stock was up just over 1%. The steep discount on the once highly-valued testing firm puts to end concerns about the fate of sensitive genetic data of millions of customers. It also aligns with a strategy the 23andMe had been efforting for year. KIEV, UKRAINE – 2019/01/02: In this photo illustration, the Regeneron Biotechnology company logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) · SOPA Images via Getty Images “Regeneron intends to acquire 23andMe’s Personal Genome Service (PGS), Total Health and Research Services business lines, together with its Biobank and associated assets, for $256 million and for 23andMe to continue all consumer genome services uninterrupted. Subject to bankruptcy court and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025,” Regeneron said in a statement Monday. 23andMe, which launched in 2006, was famously lead and co-founded by Anne Wojcicki — ex-wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. The company had tried for 10 years to create a robust business segment pairing its DNA data bank with drug discovery — hoping to make it a more efficient process as the industry turned to more personalized and targeted treatments. But the few partnerships it succeeded in securing over the years produced little. Regeneron is already in the business of linking de-identified genetic data to drug discovery, according to co-founder and board chair George Yancopoulos. “We have deep experience with large-scale data management, having worked with collaborators around the world to link deidentified DNA sequences from nearly three million consented participants to electronic health records, safely and securely enabling future medical advances. We believe we can help 23andMe deliver and build upon its mission to help those interested in learning about their own DNA and how to improve their personal health, while furthering Regeneron’s efforts to use large-scale genetics research to improve the way society treats and prevents illness overall,” he said in a statement Monday. 23andMe began shutting down clinical trials in November of last year, and filed for bankruptcy in March. Story Continues Despite having a popular consumer test, 23andMe struggled to turn a profit since going public. It went public via a SPAC, via Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, in 2021, and raised $592 million in gross proceeds. The company was valued at $3.5 billion then. But industry watchers believe the consumer testing model still holds value. “Consumer-facing testing startups are still raising, and young consumers show the most interest of any generation in at-home testing across fertility, microbiome, and hormone health,” according to Rock Health, a venture funding firm, in an email to clients in March. That has been evidenced by the recent FDA approval of an at-home cervical ******* screening kit. Regeneron said in a statement Monday that it intends on ensuring the data is kept secure and individuals’ privacy is paramount. The pharma company isn’t new to genetic testing and data banks, as it has been doing so through clinical trials for years. “We assure 23andMe customers that we are committed to protecting the 23andMe dataset with our high standards of data privacy, security and ethical oversight and will advance its full potential to improve human health,” said Aris Baras, senior vice president and head of the Regeneron Genetics Center, in a statement. “Since 2013, the Regeneron Genetics Center has sequenced the genetic information of nearly three million people in research studies, using this deidentified data to make meaningful discoveries at speed and scale,” Baras said. Yahoo Finance senior legal reporter Alexis Keenan contributed to this article. Anjalee Khemlani is the senior health reporter at Yahoo Finance, covering all things pharma, insurance, care services, digital health, PBMs, and health policy and politics. That includes GLP-1s, of course. Follow Anjalee as AnjKhem on social media platforms X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky @AnjKhem. For the latest earnings reports and analysis, earnings whispers and expectations, and company earnings news, click here Read the latest financial and business news from Yahoo Finance Source link #23andMe #acquired #Regeneron Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nvidia in talks to invest in PsiQuantum Nvidia in talks to invest in PsiQuantum A new report from The Information suggests that Nvidia is involved in serious talks to invest in PsiQuantum—a quantum computing startup company dedicated to making what they describe as “the world’s first useful quantum computers”. Many quantum computing hurdles have yet to be overcome so the technology isn’t readily available, especially on a commercial scale. This puts Nvidia in a leading position to support and likely influence this new technology long before it becomes a new standard. As far as we know, this is some of the only investing we’ve seen Nvidia put towards the development of a quantum computer. Although it shouldn’t be surprising after Nvidia’s collaboration with SandboxAQ, which is known for the development of quantum computing software algorithms. The timing of this investment is eye-catching, however, as just a few months ago, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang caused a dip in the stock market after some serious remarks about quantum computing. The biggest claim was that quantum computing technology wouldn’t be particularly useful for another few decades. That said, Huang is still very much interested in quantum computing and is putting his money where his mouth is. Just because it isn’t immediately available doesn’t mean he wants Nvidia lagging behind as this technology develops. You may like According to The Information, neither PsiQuantum nor Nvidia provided any official statement regarding the subject. All we know for sure is that Nvidia is increasingly showing interest in quantum computing as the next technological nexus beyond AI. It’s important to emphasize again that these are rumors of talks and no official investment has been made. Quantum computing is still very much in its early days. PsiQuantum has no products to offer but pays its engineers for the development of future machines. PsiQuantum aims to be among the first companies to create a totally viable quantum computer and Nvidia might be a key player in bringing that reality to light. Follow Tom’s Hardware on Google News to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Nvidia #talks #invest #PsiQuantum Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker – Tom's Guide Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker – Tom's Guide Where to buy RTX 5060 — live updates and stock checker Tom’s GuideNvidia RTX 5060 review live: we’ve been ******-listed for this review, but I’m a professional so we’re doing this live! PC GamerNvidia’s original customers are feeling unloved and grumpy The EconomistNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB GPU Launched At $299, Aims 1080p Gaming With 100+ FPS Using DLSS 4 WccftechNvidia RTX 5060 Is Finally Here, But You Might Want to Wait IGN Source link #buy #RTX #live #updates #stock #checker #Tom039s #Guide Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Mobile Legends Bang Bang Lite has soft launched in select African countries Mobile Legends Bang Bang Lite has soft launched in select African countries MLBB Lite has soft-launched in Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa It’s targeted towards low-spec devices and limited internet connections Expect the core gameplay to remain the same A lighter version of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang has quietly soft-launched for Android in Algeria, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa. While Moonton hasn’t officially detailed what Lite entails, it’s a safe bet this version targets low-spec devices and limited internet connections, similar to what we’ve seen with other Lite adaptations in the mobile space. What’s clear is that the core remains intact. The current store listing highlights the same fast-paced multiplayer experience that made MLBB a global hit. You’ll still dive into real-time 5v5 battles, pick from tanks, mages, marksmen and assassins, and fight your way through classic three-lane maps with turrets, jungle zones, and bosses. Matchmaking takes seconds, matches last around ten minutes, and strategy, timing, and teamwork are just as important as ever. The Lite part probably comes down to how it runs, not how it plays. Think smaller download sizes, optimised performance, and pared-back visuals. It’s likely aimed at reducing strain on older phones and minimising data usage, especially in areas where mobile hardware or connectivity might not match the standards of ******* markets. Moonton’s use of Lite may also include fewer animations, simplified effects, and perhaps limited background processes to keep battery drain low and frame rates stable. What isn’t yet known is how much has been trimmed under the hood. It’s also unclear if the full hero roster is available or if rotations are more limited. But from what’s been shown, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Lite still delivers the same high-stakes team-fighting and MOBA fundamentals, just in a lighter package. Looking for more? Here’s a list of the best MOBAs to play on Android right now! This rollout could be a testbed for broader expansion. If the Lite version finds success, especially in regions where high-performance phones aren’t the norm, it could release globally or bring Lite mode options to existing platforms. For now, select Android users can get an early shot at Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Lite by clicking on the link below. Source link #Mobile #Legends #Bang #Bang #Lite #soft #launched #select #African #countries Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump says he hopes for ceasefire progress ahead of calls with Putin, Zelenskyy – National Trump says he hopes for ceasefire progress ahead of calls with Putin, Zelenskyy – National U.S. President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed his hopes for a “productive day” Monday — and a ceasefire — in a social media post over the weekend. His effort will also include calls to NATO leaders. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to the media Monday that Putin and Trump will speak at 5 p.m. Moscow time (1400 GMT), about 10 a.m. Eastern, and called the conversation “important, given the talks that took place in Istanbul” last week between Russian and Ukrainian officials, the first such negotiations since March 2022. Trump has struggled to end a war that began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, and that makes these conversations a serious test of his reputation as a deal maker after having claimed he would quickly settle the conflict once he was back in the White House, if not even before he took office. Story continues below advertisement “He’s grown weary and frustrated with both sides of the conflict,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Monday ahead of the call. “He has made it clear to both sides that he wants to see a peaceful resolution and ceasefire as soon as possible.” The Republican president is banking on the idea that his force of personality and personal history with Putin will be enough to break any impasse over a pause in the fighting. “His sensibilities are that he’s got to get on the phone with President Putin, and that is going to clear up some of the logjam and get us to the place that we need to get to,” said Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. “I think it’s going to be a very successful call.” More on World More videos Trump’s frustration builds over failure to end war Still, there are fears that Trump has an affinity for Putin that could put Ukraine at a disadvantage with any agreements engineered by the U.S. government. Bridget Brink said she resigned last month as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine “because the policy since the beginning of the administration was to put pressure on the victim Ukraine, rather than on the aggressor, Russia.” Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Brink said the sign that she needed to depart was an Oval Office meeting in February where Trump and his team openly berated Zelenskyy for not being sufficiently deferential to them. Story continues below advertisement “I believe that peace at any price is not peace at all,” Brink said. “It’s appeasement, and as we know from history, appeasement only leads to more war.” Trump’s frustration about the war had been building before his post Saturday on Truth Social about the coming calls. Trump said his discussion with Putin would focus on stopping the “bloodbath” of the war. It also will cover trade, a sign that Trump might be seeking to use financial incentives to broker some kind of agreement after Russia’s invasion led to severe sanctions by the United States and its allies that have steadily eroded Moscow’s ability to grow. Trump’s hope, according to the post, is that “a war that should have never happened will end.” His treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Trump had made it clear that a failure by Putin to negotiate “in good faith” could lead to additional sanctions against Russia. Bessent suggested the sanctions that began during the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden were inadequate because they did not stop Russia’s oil revenues, due to concerns that doing so would increase U.S. prices. The United States sought to cap Russia’s oil revenues while preserving the country’s petroleum exports to limit the damage from the inflation that the war produced. 0:30 Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in 1st meeting with Zelenskyy Trending Now Mark Carney meets Pope Leo XIV after inaugural mass at the ******** Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate ******* Putin recently rejected an offer by Zelenskyy to meet in-person in Turkey as an alternative to a 30-day ceasefire urged by Ukraine and its Western allies, including Washington. Story continues below advertisement Those talks ended Friday after less than two hours, without a ceasefire in place. Still, both countries committed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each, with Ukraine’s intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, saying on Ukrainian television Saturday that the exchanges could happen as early as this week. While wrapping up his four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump said Friday that Putin had not gone to Turkey because Trump himself wasn’t there. “He and I will meet, and I think we’ll solve it or maybe not,” Trump told reporters after boarding Air Force One. “At least we’ll know. And if we don’t solve it, it’ll be very interesting.” Zelenskyy met with Trump’s vice president, JD Vance, and top diplomat, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Rome on Sunday, as well as European leaders, intensifying his efforts before the Monday calls. The Ukrainian president said on the social media site X that during his talks with the American officials, they discussed the negotiations in Turkey and that “the Russians sent a low level delegation of non-decision-makers.” He also said he stressed that Ukraine is engaged in ”real diplomacy” to have a ceasefire. “We have also touched upon the need for sanctions against Russia, bilateral trade, defense cooperation, battlefield situation and upcoming prisoners exchange,” Zelenskyy said. “Pressure is needed against Russia until they are eager to stop the war.” Story continues below advertisement The ******* government said Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French, British and Italian leaders spoke with Trump late Sunday about the situation in Ukraine and his upcoming call with Putin. A brief statement gave no details of the conversation, but said the plan is for the exchange to be continued directly after the Trump-Putin call. In a post on X about the conversation, French President Emmanuel Macron said that Putin on Monday “must show he wants peace by accepting the 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by President Trump and backed by Ukraine and Europe.” The push came as the Kremlin launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, firing a total of 273 exploding drones and decoys, Ukraine’s air force said Sunday. The attacks targeted the country’s Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk regions. Witkoff spoke Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” and Brink appeared on CBS’ “Face the Nation Source link #Trump #hopes #ceasefire #progress #ahead #calls #Putin #Zelenskyy #National Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Even Divers Are Stunned at How Aggressive the SPEAR Gets Once Fired Even Divers Are Stunned at How Aggressive the SPEAR Gets Once Fired The Illuminate invasion has taught Super Earth’s finest many valuable lessons. Chief among them: never underestimate a missile with a grudge. The FAF-14 SPEAR, once the forgotten stepchild of Helldivers 2′s anti-tank arsenal, has suddenly developed quite the reputation. It turns out this temperamental weapon wasn’t broken—it was just waiting for the right enemy to unleash its full wrath upon. And those fancy new Illuminate Stingrays? They’ve awakened something terrifying in the SPEAR’s guidance system that has veterans questioning whether High Command programmed actual hatred into these missiles. When missiles take freedom personally The SPEAR’s transformation from mediocre stratagem to aerial vengeance machine has been nothing short of spectacular. Against the lightning-fast Stingrays, these missiles display a level of commitment that would make even the most decorated Helldiver blush. Where other weapons admit defeat against the Interlopers’ evasive maneuvers, the SPEAR simply… doesn’t. It follows these squid aircraft with such dogged persistence that you’d think each missile has a tiny pilot inside screaming “FOR DEMOCRACY!” the entire journey: What we’re witnessing isn’t just a missile strike—it’s a declaration of principles. That Stingray thought it could outrun liberty itself. The SPEAR politely disagreed, following the squid through what appears to be three different time zones before delivering its explosive verdict. I thought it would blow up mid flight so I reloaded and readied to fire again for the next pass but that little ******* refuse to give up until its job was done. The weapon’s sudden rise to fame has created a new spectator sport among Helldivers 2 players. Launch a SPEAR at an Interloper, then grab some popcorn and watch the ensuing chase scene that would make most action movie directors jealous. Comment byu/TheStig468 from discussion inHelldivers Veterans speculate that something about the Illuminate’s energy signatures triggers a particularly aggressive response from the SPEAR’s guidance systems. Others believe the weapon simply developed sentience and chose violence: Comment byu/TheStig468 from discussion inHelldivers Comment byu/TheStig468 from discussion inHelldivers The missile’s selective aggression has become both a tactical advantage and a source of entertainment. Nothing says “managed democracy” quite like a missile that refuses to take no for an answer. From laughingstock to legend Managed democracy’s unmanageable missile. | Image Credit: Arrowhead Game Studios Before the Illuminate invasion, the SPEAR was the weapon you’d call when you wanted to miss spectacularly or hit your teammate instead of the enemy. Its 4000 damage potential was theoretical at best when the missile seemed more interested in scenic routes than direct hits. The Recoilless Rifle dominated loadouts with its reliability and straightforward approach. Meanwhile, the SPEAR sat neglected in the armory, waiting for its moment to shine. And now, that moment has finally arrived—with the Illuminate and their smug, zippy aircraft. Comment byu/TheStig468 from discussion inHelldivers The SPEAR’s renaissance reveals an uncomfortable truth about Super Earth’s military doctrine: sometimes, specialized tools outperform general solutions. Against the bugs and bots, brute force worked fine. The Illuminate demand a more… persistent approach: Comment byu/TheStig468 from discussion inHelldivers What makes this development particularly satisfying is watching Helldivers who once mocked the weapon now frantically calling it down during Illuminate encounters. The SPEAR isn’t just effective—it’s vindictive in its efficiency, as if making up for months of being overlooked. For Helldivers facing the Illuminate onslaught, the lesson couldn’t be clearer: sometimes the best weapon isn’t the most popular one, but the one with the biggest chip on its shoulder. In the case of the SPEAR vs. Stingrays, that chip has evolved into a mountain-sized grudge. Have you witnessed the SPEAR turning an Illuminate encounter into an aerial demolition derby? Share your missile chase stories below! Source link #Divers #Stunned #Aggressive #SPEAR #Fired Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 20 (game #1212) Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, May 20 (game #1212) Looking for a different day? A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 19 (game #1211). Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc’s Wordle today column covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like Quordle today (game #1212) – hint #1 – Vowels How many different vowels are in Quordle today? • The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*. * Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1212) – hint #2 – repeated letters Do any of today’s Quordle answers contain repeated letters? • The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1. Quordle today (game #1212) – hint #3 – uncommon letters Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today? • No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today’s Quordle answers. Quordle today (game #1212 – hint #4 – starting letters (1) Do any of today’s Quordle puzzles start with the same letter? • The number of today’s Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0. If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you’re not ready yet then here’s one more clue to make things a lot easier: Quordle today (game #1212) – hint #5 – starting letters (2) What letters do today’s Quordle answers start with? • D • S • M • P Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals Quordle today (game #1212) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle, game #1212, are… Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Although I completed this round after seven guesses this felt like a tough one as I took so long trying to think of words. My method when I’m stuck involves putting down the letters I know are correct along with some educated guesses and X’s in spots I’m less sure about – so for DECOY I had D-E-X-O-X. It works for me. Today I had to do this for every word. The technique also stops me making silly mistakes like almost tapping out PUREE instead of PURER. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Daily Sequence today (game #1212) – the answers (Image credit: Merriam-Webster) The answers to today’s Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1212, are… Quordle answers: The past 20 Quordle #1211, Monday, 19 May: LINK, HANDY, DITCH, WAIVE Quordle #1210, Sunday, 18 May: QUACK, ******, PURGE, DOWNY Quordle #1209, Saturday, 17 May: STRIP, RANGE, UNITE, GEESE Quordle #1208, Friday, 16 May: SHEEP, SNUCK, DRIFT, BREAK Quordle #1207, Thursday, 15 May: PAINT, CROUP, PEDAL, FLUKE Quordle #1206, Wednesday, 14 May: FAVOR, METER, PICKY, MAKER Quordle #1205, Tuesday, 13 May: SCENT, AGAPE, POLAR, YEARN Quordle #1204, Monday, 12 May: ROYAL, ARGUE, BUNCH, READY Quordle #1203, Sunday, 11 May: QUASH, MUNCH, ALTER, UNDUE Quordle #1202, Saturday, 10 May: RELIC, BADGE, CHAMP, SATIN Quordle #1201, Friday, 9 May: MINUS, CRIME, NOSEY, SLAIN Quordle #1200, Thursday, 8 May: ELUDE, GREET, POPPY, ELITE Quordle #1199, Wednesday, 7 May: QUOTH, TRUNK, BESET, NAIVE Quordle #1198, Tuesday, 6 May: UNITE, SOGGY, FILET, PORCH Quordle #1197, Monday, 5 May: WREAK, COWER, STEAD, ****** Quordle #1196, Sunday, 4 May: PINCH, SMOKE, SCARY, CANNY Quordle #1195, Saturday, 3 May: PLUSH, VERGE, WROTE, CONDO Quordle #1194, Friday, 2 May: CAUSE, RISEN, MACAW, SMELT Quordle #1193, Thursday, 1 May: IDIOM, EXILE, SPOOF, DRAPE Quordle #1192, Wednesday, 30 April: BATON, TORSO, ANNEX, DROWN Source link #Quordle #hints #answers #Tuesday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Best Buy can continue its post-China trade agreement rally, says UBS Best Buy can continue its post-China trade agreement rally, says UBS Best Buy stock could be poised to add to its rally in response to cooling trade tensions between the U.S. and China, according to UBS. “Some uncertainty lingers, but favorable tariff developments and sales momentum should support shares,” analyst Michael Lasser wrote in a Friday note. “While BBY’s stock has rallied a bit in response to temporarily lowered tariffs on ******** imports, we still see a risk-reward that’s tilted to the upside.” Shares are down more than 15% in 2025, but have advanced roughly 8% so far in May. Stock in the retailer surged 6% last Monday following news that the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily lower tariffs on each other from their highest levels. BBY YTD mountain Best Buy stock in 2025. And even if the current tariff level of 30% on China remains in place, that is still a workable situation that Best Buy can effectively navigate, Lasser added. “A ~30% tariff on ******** imports and a lower rate for certain CE products should create a much more manageable backdrop for the retailer,” the analyst said. “Even if temporary, it should put the co. in a better position to control inventory flow and pricing of its products over the next few months.” Source link #Buy #continue #postChina #trade #agreement #rally #UBS Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Right to disconnect laws lifts staff engagement, productivity: *********** HR Institute report Right to disconnect laws lifts staff engagement, productivity: *********** HR Institute report More than half of employers say new laws cracking down on workplace communications after business hours have led to an increase in productivity and lower employee stress, according to a new report. Under contentious right to disconnect laws, which came into effect for most workers last August, employers are allowed to reasonably refuse to respond during out-of-work hours. This includes not having to take calls or answer to emails. Many employer groups hit out against the laws, flagging concerns about vexatious claims going to the Fair Work Commission. But in its new outlook report for the upcoming June quarter, the *********** HR Institute found nearly 60 per cent of employers said the right to disconnect had improved staff engagement and productivity, while 37 per cent observed a reduction in employee stress. The survey of over 600 senior business decision-makers — including HR officers — found 39 per cent reported improved work-life balance among staff since legislation came into effect, with just 3 per cent observing a negative change. AHRI chief executive Sarah McCann-Bartlett said overall, employers saw positive outcomes from recent workplace legislation. “It’s not necessarily surprising that actually if they’ve been implemented well in the organisation through their HR teams and their managers, that employees have actually seen a positive outcome for themselves and then that has positively led to higher employee engagement,” she said. “What we were slightly surprised about was the extent of how positive employers have seen these changes.” Other key findings from the report show 64 per cent of employers plan to hire staff in the June quarter, with recruitment intentions higher in the public sector at 77 per cent compared with the 61 per cent in the private sector. Employers also expect wages to grow 3.3 per cent over the next 12 months, up from 3 per cent in the March quarter. “Although conditions in the *********** labour market have eased slightly compared with a year ago, the market remains tight,” Ms McCann-Bartlett said. “Many organisations continue to contend with rising wage pressures and persistent challenges in both attracting new employees and retaining existing ones.” Source link #disconnect #laws #lifts #staff #engagement #productivity #*********** #Institute #report Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hideo Kojima Says Physint, His Next Action Espionage Game, Is 5-6 Years Away Hideo Kojima Says Physint, His Next Action Espionage Game, Is 5-6 Years Away Hideo Kojima and PlayStation announced last year they were teaming up to create a new action espionage game called Physint, a welcome genre return for fans of Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid series. In a new interview with French magazine Le Film Français, Kojima said Physint is 5 to 6 years away from release. This timeline isn’t too surprising – Kojima Productions’ next release is Death Stranding 2: On The Beach on June 26, and the studio is already developing its next game after that, OD, for Xbox. Assuming Kojima Productions has no other surprises, Physint is likely up to bat after OD, so the 5 to 6-year timeline makes sense. “Besides Death Stranding 2, there is Physint in development. That will take me another five or six years. Maybe after that, I could finally decide to tackle a film,” Kojima told Le Film Français when asked about directing a movie, as reported by Video Games Chronicle. Kojima also told the magazine he received many offers to direct a movie when he left Konami in 2015. Considering how much Kojima loves films and the people behind them, seeing him direct one wouldn’t be surprising. Consider those extra-long Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding cutscenes practice for his directorial debut. While waiting for Physint, check out Game Informer’s Death Stranding 2 hands-on preview, and then read about how Death Stranding 2’s interactive encyclopedia helps players make sense of the lore. After that, check out this breakdown of the members of Death Stranding 2’s Drawbridge organization. Source link #Hideo #Kojima #Physint #Action #Espionage #Game #Years Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 20 (game #443) NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, May 20 (game #443) Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Monday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 19 (game #442). Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc’s Wordle today page for the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers. You may like NYT Strands today (game #443) – hint #1 – today’s theme What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands? • Today’s NYT Strands theme is… Oh, of course! NYT Strands today (game #443) – hint #2 – clue words Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system. SLIPPERS ZIPPERS DIPPERS DUETS STRESS POET NYT Strands today (game #443) – hint #3 – spangram letters How many letters are in today’s spangram? • Spangram has 10 letters NYT Strands today (game #443) – hint #4 – spangram position What are two sides of the board that today’s spangram touches? First side: left, 3rd row Last side: right, 3rd row Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM. Today’s best Get Better At Wordle deals NYT Strands today (game #443) – the answers (Image credit: New York Times) The answers to today’s Strands, game #443, are… DESSERT SOUP SALAD CHEESE APPETIZERS ENTREE SPANGRAM: FINE DINING My rating: Easy My score: Perfect Today’s Spangram didn’t eat the board like yesterday’s 15-letter long yellow beasty, as we were presented with a half a dozen words connected to the noble pursuit of FINE DINING – yes, of course. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. I once went for a meal that consisted of 12 courses, each one introduced by a small description by the waiter as delicacies of foam and shards of fermentation and leaves of local foraging were presented on a variety of alternatives to plates – a slate slab, some glass, a wooden block. All 12 courses could be described as an ENTREE or APPETIZERS. DESSERT was the first word I found, then SOUP and it immediately triggered thoughts of my favourite song about food – I Can’t Go Back to Savoury Now by John Shuttleworth. It defies description but trust me it’s an earworm you’ll be singing for life should you make the mistake of going too early with your pudding. How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Monday, May 19, game #442) MACKEREL TROUT SALMON SNAPPER HALIBUT SPANGRAM: SOMETHINGS FISHY What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It’s now a fully fledged member of the NYT’s games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. I’ve got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you’re struggling to beat it each day. Source link #NYT #Strands #hints #answers #Tuesday #game Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nvidia, Qualcomm, Netflix: Trending Tickers Nvidia, Qualcomm, Netflix: Trending Tickers 00:00 Speaker A It’s now time for some of today’s Trending Tickers. This morning, we’re watching Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Netflix. First up, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announcing the development of humanoid robots while at a tech expo today. The chipmaker also opening up its high-powered NVLink technology, which allows companies to build semi-custom AI servers within Nvidia’s infrastructure. Next up, Qualcomm returning to the data center market. The company says it’ll make custom data center central processing units or CPUs that use technology from Nvidia to connect to Nvidia’s AI chips. And finally, Netflix downgraded to neutral from overweight at JP Morgan. Analysts citing reduced risk reward appeal following the stock’s recent rally. It’s valuation issue for them, but still they increased their price target from 1150 to 1220. The stock is up more than 90% over the last year, hence that valuation call. And you can scan the QR code on your screen and check the best and worst performing stocks with Yahoo! Finance’s Trending Tickers page. Source link #Nvidia #Qualcomm #Netflix #Trending #Tickers Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

GTA 6 Exec Suggests No More Delays, Says Recent Push Is Less Than 6 Months GTA 6 Exec Suggests No More Delays, Says Recent Push Is Less Than 6 Months Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has commented on GTA 6’s recent delay, confirming the push was less than six months, while he stressed that another delay is unlikely. Speaking to CNBC, Zelnick said GTA 6’s delay was “pretty short,” amounting to “less than six months.” GTA 6’s new release date is May 26, 2026. Six months prior to that is November 26, 2025. Rockstar never confirmed a specific GTA 6 release date, only stating that it would come out in Fall 2025. If the delay was less than six months, as Zelnick said, this suggests the company was originally eyeing a late-November or December release date for GTA 6. But of course, nothing is absolutely confirmed on that front. Now that GTA 6 has a specific release date, Zelnick said it’s unlikely that the game will be delayed again. “Generally, when we announce a date, we’re able to hit that date,” he said. A delay for GTA 6 was always likely, as every Rockstar game in the past 10+ years has been delayed. It is indeed true that when Take-Two announces a specific date–not a vague release window–that the company sticks to its plans. That’s not always true, though. GTA V’s PS5 and Xbox Series X|S edition, for example, was given a November 11, 2021 release date before shifting to March 2022. For GTA 6, Zelnick said Rockstar’s ambition to create something truly special is an effort that takes time. “Rockstar is trying to create the best thing anyone has ever seen in entertainment. Not just interactive entertainment. That’s a tall order,” he added. “I don’t play video games” Also in the interview, Zelnick was asked if he’s played GTA 6. He apparently has not, as the executive replied, “I’m not a gamer. I don’t play video games.” Zelnick said he does share his opinions “pretty openly” about what he sees with regards to game designs and concepts. However, he said his job as Take-Two’s CEO is to attract, motivate, and retain the video game industry’s best talent, and then to “get out of their way.” In other Rockstar news, it’s been reported that the studio may be working on ports of GTA 4 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S and Red Dead Redemption II for Switch 2. Source link #GTA #Exec #Suggests #Delays #Push #Months Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Suspected SK hynix HBM tech leaker arrested boarding flight to China Suspected SK hynix HBM tech leaker arrested boarding flight to China A man suspected of attempting to smuggle SK hynix tech secrets to China was apprehended at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport earlier this month. DigiTimes reports that the former employee subcontractor aimed to leak the firm’s proprietary high-bandwidth memory (HBM) packaging technology to entities based in China. According to the source report, authorities had been aware of the activities of suspect ‘Mr Kim’ for several months. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Industrial Technology Security Investigation Unit made the dramatic airport arrest, moments before flight boarding, and charged Kim with violating South Korea’s trade secret and unfair competition laws. Its investigators say that Kim stole critical data about HBM at around the same time he resigned as a subcontractor at SK hynix, at the beginning of the year. (Image credit: SK hynix) Investigators found 11,000 document images Korean prosecutors allege that Kim kept printed and photographed records from his time at SK hynix. He went as far as removing SK hynix branding and ‘confidential’ markings from any material he captured, it is claimed. In total, reports say Kim was caught with a haul of 11,000 images from his time at SK hynix. Boldly, Kim is even said to have cited some of these stolen documents in job applications to ******** firms, including Huawei’s HiSilicon. You may like Above, we mentioned that the stolen proprietary data was mostly about HBM technology. More precisely, the almost-leaked SK hynix secrets were focused on the backend packaging stage of HBM, and hybrid bonding techniques, says reports. HBM is widely used in AI accelerators, so it is understandable that ******** rivals would covet SK hynix’s work on fine-tuning the production of this kind of computer memory. The case of Mr Kim is possibly only the tip of the iceberg, and there have been several other high-profile tech leaks to China involving rival companies like Samsung, for example. South Korea already has reasonably strong deterrents to stem semiconductor IP theft. Individuals can face fines up to the equivalent of US$71,000 and up to 10 years behind bars. Harsher penalties and sentences can be imposed where strategic sectors fall victim to IP theft. Nevertheless, Korean authorities are making efforts to bolster legal deterrents, say reports. Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. Source link #Suspected #hynix #HBM #tech #leaker #arrested #boarding #flight #China Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Rain or shine, snow or sleet, for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Jay and the other guards on watch duty serve as both protectors and commemorators of a national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members. With Jay’s final walk scheduled for June 2, this Memorial Day will hold special significance for him as the cemetery prepares for a string of events honoring those who paid the ultimate price for their country. “It’s meant a lot,” Jay, 38, told The Associated Press. “I’m going to try to make sure it doesn’t define me, but it was definitely a defining moment in my career.” Jay, who is from Indianapolis, volunteered for the position after serving in the Tennessee-based 101st Airborne Division, which specializes in air assault operations and is known for its record in World War II. He trained for almost 18 months for the guard duty. “The training is unlike anything I’ve ever done in my career so far,” he said. “It’s more than the physical aspect of any other Army school you might think of.” The guards, also known as sentinels for their watchful duty, train even on their off-days, walking on the mat for two hours straight to build up muscular endurance. But that isn’t the only endurance required of the sentinels. “It’s a lot of mental ability,” Jay said. “You have to be locked in for a nine-minute guard change, but then also your 30-minute walk. So, what you’re thinking about kind of varies between soldier to soldier.” The sentinels spend half an hour walking the mat in the colder months and an hour during warmer months. They perform a dramatic changing of the guard at the grave site that visitors to the Washington area flock to see, marching 21 steps down the mat, turning and facing east for 21 seconds, then north for 21 seconds and then back down the mat for 21 more, repeating the process. The number refers to the high military honor of the 21-gun salute, which can be heard booming throughout the cemetery and surrounding areas during military funerals on the grounds. There are currently three unidentified U.S. service members buried in the tomb: one from World War I, one from World War II and one from the Korean War. With Memorial Day approaching, the cemetery — which is run by the U.S. Army and has 3 to 4 million visitors annually — will hold a number of events to honor fallen service members. Just before Memorial Day weekend, the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment places American flags at the grave sites of more than 260,000 service members buried at the cemetery — an event known as “Flags In.” On the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, the public is invited to leave flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Flowers of Remembrance Day. “Memorial Day still retains the purpose that it had back in 1868 during that first official observance here in Arlington,” said Allison Finkelstein, the senior historian of Arlington National Cemetery. “It is the day to remember and honor our war dead.” There have been 733 tomb guards since 1958. On average, seven to nine tomb guards work every day. “The honor of guarding them isn’t just about the Three Unknowns, it’s about everybody that lays here in the cemetery and what they gave in the pursuit of freedom,” Jay said. ___ Source link #sentinel #final #walk #Arlingtons #Tomb #Unknown #Soldier Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What is a Firewall and Why Do I Need One? What is a Firewall and Why Do I Need One? A firewall is a network security device that prevents unauthorized access to a network by inspecting incoming and outgoing traffic using a set of predetermined security rules. The main purpose of a firewall is to act as a barrier between a trusted internal network, such as a home or business network and untrusted external networks, such as the internet, to help prevent unauthorized access, cyberattacks and data breaches. A firewall can be physical hardware, digital software, software as a service (SaaS) or a virtual private cloud. Firewalls are used in both personal and enterprise settings, and many devices, including Mac, Windows and Linux computers, come with a built-in firewall. They’re widely considered an essential component of network security. History of Firewalls The history of firewalls mirrors the evolution of the internet and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. Here’s a timeline of the key stages of firewalls: The origins of firewalls. In the 1980s, as networks began to connect, routers played a basic role in separating these networks and could filter packets that crossed between networks based on fundamental information. These basic systems laid the foundation for more advanced security measures in the future.​ First-generation firewalls. The first dedicated firewall technologies emerged in the late 1980s. These early firewalls, known as packet filters, analyzed network traffic at the network layer by inspecting individual packets based on their source and destination IP addresses, port numbers, and protocols. They would permit or block traffic according to a predefined set of rules, called an access control list. While this was an important initial step in network security, these early firewalls were stateless, meaning they did not retain information about past traffic or the context of a connection. As a result, they were vulnerable to various attacks, as they could not inspect the actual content of the packets. Second-generation firewalls. In the early 1990s, stateful inspection firewalls emerged as a significant advancement in network security. These firewalls maintained a table of active connections and made decisions based on the state and context of network traffic. By tracking the status of these connections, they could determine whether a packet was part of an existing, legitimate connection or a potential threat. One of the first commercially available stateful inspection firewalls was Check Point’s FireWall-1, which was released in 1993. Third-generation firewalls. As web-based applications became increasingly prevalent and threats grew more complex, application-layer firewalls, also known as proxy firewalls, emerged. These firewalls operate at the application layer or Layer 7 of the OSI model, enabling them to analyze the actual content of network traffic. These firewalls provide more granular control and the ability to block threats specific to certain apps, such as HTTP or File Transfer Protocol (FTP). They serve as intermediaries, inspecting traffic in both directions. Fourth-generation firewalls. Around 2008, the concept of next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) gained prominence. These firewalls combined traditional firewall functionalities with advanced security features, including deep packet inspection (DPI), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), application awareness and control, user identity awareness and URL filtering. NGFWs marked a major shift toward more proactive and comprehensive security measures. Fifth-generation firewalls. Beginning in the early 2020s, the latest advancement in firewall technology has involved the integration of machine learning (ML) to improve threat detection and response. ML-powered firewalls analyze network traffic patterns in real time to identify anomalies and potential threats. This proactive approach enables the detection of zero-day vulnerabilities and other sophisticated threats that traditional methods might overlook. This diagram illustrates how a traditional firewall works. Why are firewalls important? Firewalls serve as the first line of defense against external threats, such as hackers and malware attacks. In particular, firewalls combined with an IPS are crucial in preventing malware and certain application layer attacks. Firewalls first emerged in the early days of the internet when networks needed new security methods that could handle increasing complexity. They’ve since become the foundation of network security in the client-server model — the central architecture of modern computing. Overall, firewalls play an important role in preventing cyberattacks, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining the privacy and security of computer systems and networks. How does a firewall work? A firewall establishes a border between an external network and the network it guards. It’s inserted inline across a network connection and inspects all packets entering and leaving the guarded network. As it inspects, it uses a set of preconfigured rules to distinguish between benign and malicious traffic or packets. The term packet refers to a piece of data formatted for internet transfer. Packets contain the data itself and information about the data, such as where it came from, source and destination IP addresses, the port numbers being used and the protocols such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or User Datagram Protocol (UDP). Firewalls can use this packet information to determine whether a given packet abides by the rule set. If it doesn’t, the packet is barred from entering the guarded network. Rule sets can be based on several things indicated by packet data, including source, destination and content. These characteristics can be represented differently at different levels of the network. As a packet travels through the network, it’s reformatted several times to tell the protocol where to send it. Different types of firewalls exist to read packets at different network levels. Benefits of using firewalls Firewalls are used in both corporate and consumer settings. Modern organizations incorporate them into a security information and event management strategy along with other cybersecurity devices. Firewalls are often used alongside antivirus applications. Unlike corporate ones, personal firewalls are usually a single product rather than a collection of various products. They can be software or a device with firewall firmware embedded. The following are some use cases of firewalls: Threat defense. Firewalls can be installed at an organization’s network perimeter to guard against external threats, such as malware attacks or hacking attempts, or within the network to create segmentation and guard against insider threats. Logging and audit functions. Firewalls keep a record of events that administrators can use to identify patterns and improve rule sets. Rules should be updated regularly to keep up with ever-evolving cybersecurity threats. Vendors discover new threats and develop patches to cover them as soon as possible. Traffic filtering. In a single home network, a firewall can filter traffic and alert the user to intrusions. They’re especially useful for always-on connections, such as Digital Subscriber Line or cable modems, because those connection types use static IP addresses. A firewall ensures that only intended and nondestructive content from the internet passes through. Controlling and blocking access. Firewalls can be used for controlling and blocking access to certain websites and online services to prevent unauthorized use. For example, an organization can use a firewall to block access to objectionable websites to ensure employees comply with company policies when browsing the internet. Secure remote access. Firewalls can be used to grant secure remote access to a network through a virtual private network (VPN) or other secure remote access technology. Network segmentation. Firewalls enhance security by separating different parts of a network into distinct security zones with varying access levels. This isolates sensitive data and systems from general network traffic. Virtual LANs can be employed for improved network management. Types of firewalls Firewalls are either categorized by the way they filter data or by the system they protect. When categorized by what they protect, the two types are network-based and host-based. Network-based firewalls guard entire networks and are often hardware. Host-based firewalls guard individual devices — known as hosts — and are often software. When categorizing by filtering method, the main types are as follows: Packet-filtering firewalls. For examining data packets in isolation and don’t know the packet’s context. Stateful inspection firewalls. For examining network traffic to determine whether one packet is related to another packet. Circuit-level gateway firewalls. For providing security by monitoring TCP handshaking between packets from trusted clients or servers to untrusted hosts and vice versa. Proxy firewalls, or application-level gateways. For inspecting packets at the application layer of the OSI reference model. NGFWs. They use a multilayered approach to integrate enterprise firewall capabilities with an IPS and application control. Threat-focused NGFWs. For combining traditional firewall technology with enhanced functionality to thwart modern threats, including application layer and advanced malware attacks. Virtual firewalls. Also known as cloud firewalls, they provide traffic filtering and monitoring for virtual machines (VMs) in a virtualized environment. Cloud-native firewalls. For automated scaling features that enable networking and security operations teams to run at fast speeds. Web application firewall. WAF protects web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP/HTTPS traffic between a web application and the internet. This chart illustrates the different firewall types and their advantages and disadvantages. Each type of firewall in the list above examines traffic with a higher level of context than the one before; for example, a stateful firewall has more context than a packet-filtering firewall. Packet-filtering and network layer firewalls When a packet passes through a packet-filtering firewall, its source and destination address, protocol and destination port number are checked. The packet is dropped, meaning it isn’t forwarded to its destination if it doesn’t comply with the firewall’s rule set. For example, if a firewall is configured with a rule to block Telnet access, then the firewall drops packets destined for TCP port number 23, the port where a Telnet server application would be listening. A packet-filtering firewall works mainly on the network layer of the OSI reference model, although the transport layer is used to obtain the source and destination port numbers. It examines each packet independently and doesn’t know whether any given packet is part of an existing stream of traffic. The packet-filtering firewall is effective, but because it processes each packet in isolation, it can be vulnerable to IP spoofing attacks and has largely been replaced by stateful inspection firewalls. Stateful inspection firewalls Stateful inspection firewalls — also known as dynamic packet-filtering firewalls — monitor communication packets over time and examine both incoming and outgoing packets. This type of firewall maintains a table that keeps track of all open connections. When a new packet arrives, it compares information in the packet header to the state table — its list of valid connections — and determines whether the packet is part of an established connection. If it is, the packet is let through without further analysis. But, if the packet doesn’t match an existing connection, it’s evaluated according to the rule set for new connections. Although stateful inspection firewalls are quite effective, they can be vulnerable to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. DoS attacks take advantage of established connections that this type of firewall generally assumes are safe. Circuit-level gateway firewalls When a trusted client or server sends a packet to an untrusted host and vice versa, a circuit-level gateway firewall examines the TCP handshaking between the two packets. It controls network traffic at the session level and keeps track of the OSI model’s session layer. Instead of examining the content of the packets, this firewall inspects the protocol headers of the packets to determine if a session is legitimate. Whenever a circuit-level gateway firewall receives a request from a trusted client or server to connect to an untrusted host, it starts a three-way handshake with the destination host to establish a session. It then forwards the packets between the two hosts without further inspecting the content of the packets. This type of firewall can provide a higher level of security than packet-filtering firewalls because it can detect and prevent certain attacks, such as port scanning and DoS attacks. However, because it doesn’t examine the packet content, a circuit-level gateway firewall can’t offer the same level of security as an application layer firewall. Application layer and proxy firewalls This type of firewall is referred to as a proxy-based or reverse-proxy firewall. They provide application layer filtering and can examine the payload of a packet to distinguish valid requests from malicious code disguised as a valid request for data. As attacks against web servers became more prevalent, so did the need for firewalls to protect networks from attacks at the application layer. Packet-filtering and stateful inspection firewalls can’t do this at the application layer. Since this type of firewall examines the payload’s content, it gives security engineers more granular control over network traffic. For example, it can allow or deny a specific incoming Telnet command from a particular user, whereas other types of firewalls can only control general incoming requests from a particular host. When this type of firewall lives on a proxy server — making it a proxy firewall — it becomes harder for an attacker to discover where the network is and creates yet another layer of security. Both the client and the server are forced to conduct the session through an intermediary — the proxy server that hosts an application layer firewall. Each time an external client requests a connection to an internal network server or vice versa, the client opens a connection with the proxy instead. If the connection request meets the criteria in the firewall rule base, the proxy firewall opens the connection. The key benefit of application layer filtering is the ability to block specific content, such as known malware or certain websites, and recognize when certain applications and protocols, such as HTTP, FTP and domain name system, are being misused. Application layer firewall rules can also be used to control the execution of files or the handling of data by specific applications. Next-generation firewalls This type of firewall is a combination of the other types with additional security software and devices bundled in. The benefit of an NGFW is that it combines the strengths of each type of firewall to cover each type’s weaknesses. An NGFW is often a bundle of technologies under one name, as opposed to a single component. Modern network perimeters have so many entry points and different types of users that stronger access control and security at the host are required. This need for a multilayer approach led to the emergence of NGFWs. An NGFW integrates three key assets: traditional firewall capabilities, application awareness and an IPS. Similar to the introduction of stateful inspection to first-generation firewalls, NGFWs bring additional context to the firewall’s decision-making process. NGFWs combine the capabilities of traditional enterprise firewalls, including network address translation, URL blocking and VPNs, with quality of service functionality and features not traditionally found in first-generation products. NGFWs support intent-based networking by including Secure Sockets Layer and Secure Shell inspection and reputation-based malware detection. NGFWs also use DPI to check the contents of packets and prevent malware. When an NGFW, or any firewall, is used in conjunction with other devices, it’s termed unified threat management. Virtual firewalls A virtual firewall runs entirely within a virtualized environment and provides the same security and inspection capabilities as a hardware firewall. It monitors and inspects network traffic between VMs and between VMs and the outside world. The firewall is situated between the VMs and the hypervisor that provides the virtualization layer and inspects traffic at the network layer to determine whether to allow or block packets based on a set of predefined rules. Virtual firewalls can filter traffic based on IP address, ports, protocols and other factors and provide the same security and inspection capabilities as physical firewalls. Some virtual firewalls also offer security capabilities, including application-level security, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention. SonicWall NSv Series and Juniper vSRX Virtual Firewall are examples of virtual firewalls. Cloud-native firewalls A cloud-native firewall is a type of virtual firewall that’s specifically designed to operate within a cloud-based infrastructure. It’s a network firewall security system that provides traffic filtering and monitoring for VMs and containers running in a cloud environment. Cloud-native firewalls provide the same security and inspection capabilities as traditional virtual firewalls but are optimized for the dynamic and scalable nature of cloud-based environments. They’re designed to integrate with cloud orchestration platforms, such as Kubernetes, and provide automated security policy enforcement across a large number of cloud resources. Web application firewall A WAF is designed to protect web applications by filtering, monitoring and blocking malicious HTTP/HTTPS traffic between a web application and the internet. Unlike traditional firewalls that operate at lower layers of the OSI model, WAFs function at the application layer, enabling them to identify and mitigate threats that target specific vulnerabilities in web applications. Common threats blocked by WAFs include SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery and file inclusion attacks. WAFs inspect incoming and outgoing HTTP requests and apply a set of predefined rules or policies to determine whether the traffic is benign or malicious. These rules can be based on known attack patterns, anomaly detection, or behavioral analysis. WAFs can be deployed in various forms, including network-based appliances, host-based software, or cloud-based services, providing flexibility to match an organization’s infrastructure and security needs. Understanding firewall vulnerabilities Less advanced firewalls — packet-filtering firewalls, for example — are vulnerable to higher-level attacks because they don’t use DPI to fully examine packets. NGFWs were introduced to address that vulnerability. But NGFWs still face challenges and are vulnerable to evolving threats. For this reason, organizations should pair them with other security components, such as intrusion detection systems and intrusion prevention systems. Examples of modern threats that a firewall can be vulnerable to include the following: Insider attacks. Organizations can use an internal firewall on top of a perimeter firewall to segment the network and provide internal protection. If an attack is suspected, organizations can audit sensitive data using NGFW features. All the audits should measure up to baseline documentation within the organization that outlines best practices for using the organization’s network. Examples of behavior that might indicate an insider threat include the following: Transmission of sensitive data in plain text. Resource access outside of business hours. Sensitive resource access failure by the user. Third-party users accessing network resources. Distributed DoS attacks. A DDoS attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted network by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of traffic. It uses multiple compromised computer systems as sources of attack traffic. Exploited machines can include computers and other networked resources, such as internet of things (IoT) devices. A DDoS attack is similar to a traffic jam preventing regular traffic from arriving at its destination. The key concern in mitigating a DDoS attack is differentiating between the attack and normal traffic. Many times, the traffic in this attack type can come from seemingly legitimate sources and requires cross-checking and auditing from several security components. Malware. Malware threats are varied, complex and constantly evolving alongside security technology and the networks it protects. As networks become more complex and dynamic with the rise of IoT, it becomes more difficult for firewalls to defend them. Firewalls are also susceptible to fileless malware attacks that operate in memory and use legitimate system tools to execute malicious activities, making it difficult for traditional firewalls to detect. Patching and configuration. A poorly configured firewall or a missed vendor update can be detrimental to network security. IT admins should be proactive in maintaining their security components. Exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities. Attackers can exploit unknown vulnerabilities in firewall software before vendors release patches. For example, the ArcaneDoor campaign targeted Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliances by exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities, enabling attackers to execute malicious code and maintain access even after reboots or updates. This campaign compromised numerous global government networks, highlighting the dangers of unpatched firewall devices. Supply chain attacks. Supply chain attacks represent a sophisticated cyberthreat where attackers bypass traditional firewall defenses by compromising trusted third-party vendors and their software distribution channels. Instead of directly attacking an organization’s network, cybercriminals infiltrate the trusted vendors’ systems and insert malicious code into legitimate software updates. The SolarWinds incident of 2020 exemplifies this approach, where attackers successfully embedded malicious code into routine software updates, which were then distributed to thousands of organizations worldwide through authorized channels. Firewall vendors Enterprises looking to purchase a firewall should understand their needs and network architecture. There are many different types of firewall vendors offering a range of features. According to Gartner Peer Insights and Informa TechTarget’s independent research, the following NGFW vendors are recognized for their performance and market presence: Check Point Quantum. It delivers advanced, AI-powered threat prevention, unified policy management, and scalable performance to protect enterprise networks, data centers and remote users from sophisticated cyber threats. Fortinet FortiGate. It offers intrusion protection and other AI-powered services designed for smaller organizations, as well as enterprise data centers. Palo Alto Networks PA Series. With ML-based threat detection and intrusion, it offers options for small and medium-sized businesses, large enterprises and managed service providers. SonicWall Network Security appliance Series. It offers advanced threat protection, as well as URL filtering, malware detection and intrusion protection. HUAWEI Unified Security Gateway. USG combines advanced firewall protection, high-performance routing, and seamless integration with UniFi’s centralized management system to deliver secure and efficient network operations. Firewall best practices The following are some common firewall best practices that most organizations should follow: Block all traffic by default and only permit specific traffic. Follow the principle of least privilege, and grant users only the minimal level of access required to complete their duties. Perform regular security audits to check for any vulnerabilities. Administer firewall change control to manage and track changes to firewall rules. Keep the firewall software current to ensure it can detect and block any new threats. Optimize firewall rules to reduce unnecessary processing and boost performance. Divide the network into distinct segments, such as internal, external or guest, to contain potential breaches and enforce tailored security policies for each zone. Protect the firewall with strong passwords, multifactor authentication and role-based access control, and limit who can make changes to the firewall configuration. Bring security awareness to the users by educating them about phishing, social engineering and other threats that might try to bypass the firewall. This diagram illustrates the placement of multiple firewalls in an enterprise network. Controversial uses of firewalls While firewalls are primarily seen as security tools, their capabilities can be used in ways that raise ethical, political or social concerns. Here are some controversial uses of firewalls: Government censorship and control. By restricting access to particular websites or content based on political or ideological goals, as in the case of government censorship, firewalls can be used for control or other unethical ends. The Great Firewall of China is an example of how firewalls can be used for ethically questionable purposes. The ******** government uses the Great Firewall to block access to specific websites and restrict access to content deemed politically or socially sensitive. The Great Firewall also monitors online activity and collects personal information, leading to concerns about privacy and individual freedoms. Corporate surveillance and employee monitoring. Some companies have also come under scrutiny for using firewalls to restrict access to lawful websites for employees or to keep tabs on their online activities. Typically, DPI features of firewalls can be used to monitor online activity and collect personal information to infringe on the privacy and personal freedom of internet users. Geo-blocking and market segmentation. Geo-blocking is the practice of using firewalls to control geographic access. While organizations employ it for digital rights management and regional licensing compliance, this practice raises significant concerns about digital equality and fair access. By creating digital borders, geo-blocking restricts users in specific locations from content and services available elsewhere. This disparity affects user experience and fuels worry about digital discrimination and location-based price variations. Weaponization in cyber warfare. Nation-states or malicious actors could potentially manipulate firewall configurations as part of a cyberattack. This could involve creating backdoors, disrupting legitimate traffic, or using the firewall as a point of control within a compromised network. Restricting political dissent. Authoritarian regimes often use firewalls to block activist websites and protest platforms, silencing opposition and limiting political dissent. While justified by claims of national security, these measures are criticized for undermining democratic freedoms. Future of network security In the early days of the internet, when AT&T’s Steven M. Bellovin first used the firewall metaphor, network traffic primarily flowed north-south. This simply means that most of the traffic in a data center flowed from client to server and server to client. In the past few years, however, virtualization and trends such as converged infrastructure have created more east-west traffic, which means that, sometimes, the largest volume of traffic in a data center is moving from server to server. To deal with this change, some enterprises have migrated from the traditional three-layer data center architecture to various forms of leaf-spine architecture. This change in architecture has caused some security experts to warn that, while firewalls still have an important role to play in keeping a network secure, they risk becoming less effective. Some experts even predict a departure from the client-server model altogether. The following are some emerging trends in network security worth exploring: Software-defined perimeter. The use of an SDP is more aptly suited to virtual and cloud-based architectures because it has less latency than a firewall. It also works better within increasingly identity-centric security models because it focuses on securing user access rather than IP address-based access. An SDP is based on a zero-trust framework. Secure Access Service Edge. SASE is becoming increasingly important for protecting networks against new and evolving threats. Firewall as a service. FwaaS resides in the cloud and continues to gain popularity, as it examines traffic for remote employees and servers, while using standard cloud service advantages, such as ready scalability and flexibility. Zero-trust policy. The zero-rust policy assumes that all access requests are potentially malicious and that access is only granted on an as-needed basis. The zero-trust approach is critical to network security going forward. AI and automation. AI and automation are likely to play a greater role in network security, both in terms of threat detection and response. Post-quantum cryptography. With the advent of quantum computing, traditional encryption methods are at risk of becoming obsolete. Post-quantum cryptography focuses on developing encryption algorithms that are resistant to quantum attacks. Many organizations are already integrating post-quantum cryptographic protocols into their services to future-proof data security. The National Institute of Standards and Technology is leading efforts to standardize these algorithms, with a transition target set for 2030. Fifth-generation network security. The arrival of 5G networks will drive a stronger focus on their security. The increased speeds and reduced latency of 5G present new security hurdles, especially concerning connected IoT devices and the integrity of critical infrastructure. Extended detection and response. XDR platforms offer a centralized method for detecting and responding to threats by consolidating data from diverse security layers such as networks, endpoints, and the cloud. This comprehensive visibility empowers organizations to identify and neutralize threats more efficiently, leading to faster response times and a stronger overall security stance. Hybrid mesh firewalls. Organizations are increasingly interested in hybrid mesh firewalls, a new category of unified security platforms that can be deployed as appliances, virtual instances, cloud-native solutions, or as FWaaS. This growing demand is driven by the continued expansion of hybrid environments, where businesses require network firewalls that operate seamlessly across various locations, including cloud infrastructures. According to Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls, this trend is notable, with projections indicating that more than 60% of organizations will have diverse firewall deployments by 2026. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, organizations need to stay proactive in adopting innovative services for mitigating threats and ensuring network security. Given the wide variety of firewalls available on the market, it can be overwhelming to differentiate between them. Explore the distinctions and similarities between the basic categories of firewalls. Source link #Firewall Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Trump and Putin to speak today Trump and Putin to speak today Trump holding Putin, Zelenskyy calls Trump holding calls with Putin, Zelenskyy to push for ceasefire in Ukraine 03:20 President Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday morning about the war in Ukraine and will then talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders. In a post on Truth Social, the president said, “THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE ‘BLOODBATH’ THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE THAN 5000 RUSSIAN AND UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS A WEEK, AND TRADE.” The president is speaking with Putin at 10 a.m. ET, and then with Zelenskyy when the call concludes, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. On Saturday, Mr. Trump said he and Putin would discuss the “bloodbath” in Ukraine. Vice President JD Vance met Sunday in Rome with Zelenskyy, their first face-to-face conversation since their explosive February Oval Office meeting. “I don’t want to get ahead of those very important conversations, but of course, you will hear directly from the president or me after those calls conclude today, so you can expect that” Leavitt said in a Monday morning press briefing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview that aired Sunday on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” that “one of the things that could help break this log jam — perhaps the only thing that can — is a direct conversation between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.” Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Source link #Trump #Putin #speak #today Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

What Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship celebration tells us about the man – The New York Times What Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship celebration tells us about the man – The New York Times What Scottie Scheffler’s PGA Championship celebration tells us about the man The New York TimesThe PGA Championship was a reminder that Scottie Scheffler is still on top of the golf world ESPNWith emphasis at PGA, Scottie Scheffler reminds golf world who’s No. 1 NBC Sports2025 PGA Championship prize money, purse: Payouts for winner Scottie Scheffler, golfers from $19 million pool CBS Sports2025 PGA Championship: Nike drops hilarious ad referencing Scottie Scheffler’s arrest after his win at Quail Hollow Yahoo Sports Source link #Scottie #Schefflers #PGA #Championship #celebration #tells #man #York #Times Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Wyndham scores big with new oval upgrades Wyndham scores big with new oval upgrades There were cheers all round in Wyndham last week as the town officially unveiled new change rooms and lighting towers at Clarrie Cassidy Oval — a major win for sport in the East Kimberley community. Member for Kimberley Divina D’Anna was on hand for the ribbon-cutting and said the upgrades were about more than just bricks and lights. “This project addressed a need for upgraded all-access change room facilities and improved sports lighting on the oval,” Ms D’Anna said. “It highlights a commitment to continuing to provide accessible sporting opportunities in small regional towns.” The state-of-the-art overhaul was made possible through a joint funding push from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, the Kimberley Development Commission and the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley. And speaking of goals, it didn’t take long for the oval to be put to good use. The Port Wyndham Crocs held their first official training session under the new lights on the same night, giving the shiny new set-up a proper workout. “A big shout-out to the mighty Port Wyndham Crocs for celebrating this event with us,” Ms D’Anna said. “ “We hope you enjoy the new facilities at your oval!” With modern, accessible change rooms now in place and lighting that lets teams train and play into the evening, local clubs and athletes are set to benefit for years to come. Source link #Wyndham #scores #big #oval #upgrades Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Hideo Kojima Says Stealth-Action Game Physint Isn’t Coming Any Time Soon Hideo Kojima Says Stealth-Action Game Physint Isn’t Coming Any Time Soon With Death Stranding 2: On The Beach due next month, and multiple other projects announced like the Death Stranding movie and OD, it’s not surprising to hear that Hideo Kojima is a little bit busy these days. There’s one future Kojima project fans are particularly interested in–Physint, the Metal Gear Solid creator’s return to the stealth-action genre–but Kojima himself says that one is going to take a while. Speaking with French outlet Le Film Francais and spotted by VGC, Kojima was talking about all of the different projects he’s currently working on in reference to the Death Stranding film, which is currently in production with A24. Specifically, he was asked if he’d like to work on more film-based projects, and his response will not be music to the ears of those looking to play Physint–it’s still “five or six years” away. You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos. Size:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to remember this setting for all your devices? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, but you can’t access this content! Please enter your date of birth to view this video JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you agree to GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy enter Now Playing: Physint – Hideo Kojima’s New Action-Espionage Game Announcment Trailer “Besides Death Stranding 2, there is Physint in development. That will take me another five or six years,” Kojima said in the interview. “Maybe after that, I could finally decide to tackle a film. I grew up with cinema. Directing would be a kind of homage to it. Besides, I’m getting older, and I would prefer to do it while still young.” Physint was one of multiple announcements made by Kojima during a PlayStation State of Play livestream held in January 2024, along with a gameplay trailer for Death Stranding 2. No other information has been shared about the espionage project since that State of Play. Kojima’s next project, meanwhile, is Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and it launches June 26 on PlayStation 5. Preorders are available now for both the standard and Collector’s Edition, which comes with a 15-inch Magellan Man statue, bonus in-game items, and more. Source link #Hideo #Kojima #StealthAction #Game #Physint #Isnt #Coming #Time Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Honor 400 Series China Launch Date Revealed; Confirmed to Offer Battery Upgrade Over Predecessors Honor 400 Series China Launch Date Revealed; Confirmed to Offer Battery Upgrade Over Predecessors Honor has disclosed the launch date of Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro in China. The ******** tech brand has shared new teasers online, revealing the battery and chipset details of the series. Both smartphones will offer significantly larger capacity batteries than their predecessors and will run on Snapdragon chipsets. The Honor 400 series launch will take place on May 22 in markets outside China. They are teased to feature 200-megapixel rear cameras. As per the recent Weibo posts by Honor, the Honor 400 series will be unveiled in China on May 28 at 7:30pm (5:00pm IST). The new lineup is confirmed to feature a metal middle frame and Snapdragon chipsets. The vanilla Honor 400 will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. The Honor 400 Pro is teased to be equipped with the “new generation of Snapdragon flagship chip”; this could be a reference to the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC. Both Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro will be backed by a 7,200mAh battery. This would be a notable upgrade from the 5,300mAh battery of last year’s Honor 300 series. Honor 400 Series Specifications (Global Variants) The global variants of the Honor 400 series have different battery capacities. As per the listing on Honor *** webiste, the Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro have 6,000mAh batteries. The Pro model supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging, while the vanilla model supports 80W wired charging. Honor 400 Pro is listed in Lunar Grey, Midnight ******, and Tidal Blue colour options. It has a triple rear camera unit featuring a 200-megapixel main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor. It gets a 50-megapixel front camera. The phone is IP68 + IP69 certified for dust and water resistance. It will run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. As per the listing, the Honor 400 will be available in Desert Gold, Midnight ******, and Meteor Silver shades. It has a dual rear camera setup including a 200-megapixel main sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. It boasts a 50-megapixel selfie shooter and is listed with the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC. The handset has an IP66-certified build. The Honor 400 series phones are listed to have displays with 5,000-nit peak brightness, 1,280×2,800 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 460ppi pixel density. Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro will go official in European markets on May 22. Source link #Honor #Series #China #Launch #Date #Revealed #Confirmed #Offer #Battery #Upgrade #Predecessors Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]

Trump Demands Investigation Into Beyoncé and Three Other Major Stars Trump Demands Investigation Into Beyoncé and Three Other Major Stars President Trump wants to investigate Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, Bono, and Oprah Winfrey. “HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT? WHY DID HE ACCEPT THAT MONEY IF HE IS SUCH A FAN OF HERS? ISN’T THAT A MAJOR AND ******** CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION? WHAT ABOUT BEYONCÉ? …AND HOW MUCH WENT TO OPRAH, AND BONO??? I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter,” he wrote on Truth Social at 1:34 a.m. on Monday. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment. In addition, this was a very expensive and desperate effort to artificially build up her sparse crowds. IT’S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic ‘entertainers,’ this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!” This is an incredibly useless thing to post so late at night. Trump is irked at Bruce Springsteen talking about how much he dislikes him on tour, so he goes on an unhinged rant calling for a Justice Department investigation that would do nothing for anyone, especially not anyone who actually needs help. It’s rich to read a man who is making shady billion-dollar crypto deals and who just accepted a luxury jumbo jet from the Qatari government speak about what is “CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL.” For what it’s worth, the Harris campaign did come under scrutiny for making some large checks to the production companies of Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé, especially after she was defeated so resoundingly. The Harris campaign paid $165,000 to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Production Media LLC on November 19, and $1 million to Oprah’s Harpo Productions. Source link #Trump #Demands #Investigation #Beyoncé #Major #Stars Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Slip! – Sliding Logic Puzzles is a relaxing puzzler with over 400 hand-crafted levels Slip! – Sliding Logic Puzzles is a relaxing puzzler with over 400 hand-crafted levels Simple and easy swipe controls to complete puzzles Unlock the Infinite Mode after completing 400 levels Watch ads only to gain hints If you’re into logic puzzles and hate getting interrupted by ads every two swipes, Slip! could become your next go-to brain teaser. Now available on iOS and Android, Slip! is a sleek, minimalist sliding puzzle experience packed with 400 handcrafted levels, and if that’s not enough, it doesn’t stop there. Once you conquer the main set of puzzles, Slip! lets you unlock Infinite Mode, where you can generate new challenges endlessly. It’s logic puzzle heaven, especially for fans of games like Sudoku or the old-school sliding tiles. You’ll start with simple moves, then progress into puzzles where one wrong swipe can ruin a perfect three-star finish. The vibe here is clean and chill. No flashing colours, no loud noises, just satisfying swipes and carefully crafted levels that increase in complexity. And yes, it works offline, so it’s perfect for flights, subways, or ghost signal zones. The best part is that there are no forced ads. You only watch them if you want extra hints or golden tickets, and even then, it’s entirely optional. You’ll earn stars by solving levels cleanly, and if you’re really clever, gold stars are waiting if you can pull off a no-hint, no-reset clear. Looking for something similar to enjoy? Here’s a list of the best puzzlers to play on iOS right now! Themes, rewards, and optional mechanics keep things fresh. Plus, if you end up reading the app store description all the way to the bottom, there’s a cheeky secret waiting for you. Speaking of which… I did read the entire thing for you, so here’s your reward: From the main menu, swipe up up down down left right left right and you’ll get 10 free hints. Yup. You’re welcome. Exercise those neurons by downloading Slip! – Sliding Logic Puzzles now by clicking on your preferred link below. It is free-to-play with in-app purchases. Source link #Slip #Sliding #Logic #Puzzles #relaxing #puzzler #handcrafted #levels Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

E-commerce logistics startup Stord acquires UPS subsidiary E-commerce logistics startup Stord acquires UPS subsidiary Imaginima | E+ | Getty Images Logistics startup Stord said Monday that it’s buying UPS subsidiary Ware2Go as it looks to expand its footprint in the e-commerce space. The company declined to provide specifics on the purchase price of the deal. The Atlanta-based company founded by former Thiel Fellow Sean Henry said the acquisition will boost Stord’s competitive edge as it looks to chip away at the e-commerce space dominated by the likes of Amazon. Ware2Go is a third-party delivery company that looks to make quick delivery more accessible for merchants, according to its website. Henry told CNBC the acquisition builds on the company’s push to “level the playing field” against companies like Amazon’s Prime for checkout and fulfillment services for smaller businesses. “The hardest problem for all these independent merchants across the rest of the internet and trying to compete with Prime is really scale,” he said. “Logistics is still a physical world where you need a lot of packages, a lot of inventory spread very close to a lot of consumers to be able to offer that level of rapid delivery.” Stord said the acquisition adds 2.5 million square feet to the company’s existing network of 13 facilities in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Netherlands and over 70 partner sites worldwide. The e-commerce logistics company founded in 2015 has been on an acquisition spree in recent months as it looks to expand its full-cycle fulfillment and shipping services. It scooped up Pitney Bowes’ e-commerce fulfillment business and freight and logistics platform ProPack in 2024. Stord’s backers include Kleiner Perkins, Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, Franklin Templeton and Strike Capital. Source link #Ecommerce #logistics #startup #Stord #acquires #UPS #subsidiary Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content] For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Dow Jones Slides On U.S. Credit Downgrade; Apple, Nvidia, Tesla Sell Off Dow Jones Slides On U.S. Credit Downgrade; Apple, Nvidia, Tesla Sell Off Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and other major stock indexes dropped Monday, as Wall Street reacted to Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government credit rating. Among the losers, Apple (AAPL), Nvidia (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA) all sold off on the stock market today. Ahead of the opening bell, Dow Jones futures dropped 0.6%. S&P 500 futures lost 1%.… Source link #Dow #Jones #Slides #U.S #Credit #Downgrade #Apple #Nvidia #Tesla #Sell Pelican News View the full article at [Hidden Content]