Feb 11, 2025The Hacker NewsIoT Security / Cloud SecurityGcore's latest DDoS Radar report analyzes attack data from Q3Q4 2024, revealing a 56% YoY rise in the total number of DDoS attacks with the largest attack peaking at a record 2 Tbps. The financial services sector saw the most dramatic increase, with a 117% rise in attacks, while gaming remained the most-targeted industry. This period's findings emphasize the need for robust, adaptive DDoS mitigation as attacks become more precise and frequent. Let's dive into the numbers.Key takeaways: the future of DDoS defenseHere are the four key takeaways from Gcore Radar:DDoS attacks are increasing in volume and sophistication. The 17% growth in total attacks and new peak volume of 2 Tbps highlight the need for advanced protection.Financial services face growing risks. With a 117% increase in attacks, this sector requires heightened security measures.Shorter, high-intensity attacks are now the norm. Traditional mitigation approaches must adapt to rapid burst attacks that can evade detection.Geopolitical factors influence attack patterns. Understanding attack origins can help strengthen defenses in high-risk regions.DDoS attack frequency increases to new highThe report highlights a sustained increase in attack frequency. Compared to Q3Q4 2023, DDoS attacks have risen by 56%, underscoring the long-term growth trend.Gcore identifies several technological and environmental factors that are likely contributing to the rising number of attacks:Easy access to attack tools: DDoS-for-hire services and botnets have lowered the barrier for launching attacks.Expanding IoT vulnerabilities: Poorly secured IoT devices continue to fuel larger botnets.Geopolitical and economic tensions: Political conflicts and financial motivations drive targeted attacks.More sophisticated attack strategies: Multi-vector and application-layer attacks make mitigation more difficult.Largest attack reaches 2 TbpsThe largest recorded attack in Q3Q4 2024 hit 2 Tbps, targeting a major global gaming company. This represents an 18% increase from the previous peak of 1.7 Tbps in Q1Q2 2024.While large-scale attacks like these are often mitigated quickly, their destructive potential continues to grow. Terabit-level attacks can cause widespread service outages and financial losses, particularly for businesses reliant on real-time operations.Financial services face attack surge, but gaming remains the top targetGaming remains the most-attacked sector, though its share of total attacks dropped from 49% in Q3Q4 2023 to 34%. Possible explanations include:Improved DDoS protection forcing attackers to shift focusOngoing motivation for attacks due to competitive gaming and financial incentivesHigh revenue impact from service downtimeAlso notable is the uptick in attacks on financial services, rising from 12% to 26% of total incidents. The sector's heavy regulation, critical online services, and susceptibility to ransom-based attacks make it a prime target.The full Gcore Radar report shares industry data for media and entertainment, retail, telecommunications, technology, and other industries.Rise of ACK floods and shorter burstsThe distribution of DDoS attacks across the network and application layers during H2 2024 highlights a greater prevalence of network-layer attacks.At the network layer, UDP flood attacks remain the most common method, accounting for 60% of all network-layer attacks. However, ACK flood attacks are on the rise, now making up 7% of total attacks. These attacks mimic legitimate traffic, making mitigation more challenging.At the application layer, L7 UDP flood attacks accounted for 45%, while L7 TCP flood attacks rose to 37%. Gcore notes that the latter is gaining traction due to its ability to evade traditional filtering mechanisms.Shorter but more disruptive attacksOne of the most notable shifts is the decrease in attack duration. The longest recorded attack in Q3Q4 2024 lasted just five hours, compared to 16 hours in the previous period.Shorter, high-intensity burst attacks are becoming more common. These attacks:Disrupt services quickly while avoiding sustained detection.Mimic legitimate traffic patterns, making mitigation more complex.Serve as smokescreens for other cyberattacks, including ransomware.Geopolitical influencesGeopolitical tensions and economic rivalries continue to shape the DDoS landscape, with politically motivated attacks targeting financial services, critical infrastructure, and high-value enterprises. Meanwhile, regions with dense internet infrastructuresuch as the Netherlands, the US, and Chinaserve as both launch points and battlegrounds for cybercriminal groups leveraging botnets, proxy networks, and DDoS-for-hire services.The report identifies key regions contributing to DDoS attack traffic:The US and the Netherlands are top sources for both attack layers.Brazil is a growing hub for network-layer attacks.China and Indonesia both contribute significantly to global attack volumes.Download the full report for application-layer attack geographic data.Gcore DDoS Protection: mitigating the new wave of attacksGcore DDoS Protection leverages 200+ Tbps filtering capacity across six continents to neutralize attacks in real time. As DDoS threats evolve, organizations must adopt proactive defense strategies to safeguard their digital assets.Note: This article is expertly written and contributed by Andrey Slastenov, Head of Security at Gcore.Found this article interesting? 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Once confined to narrow applications, artificial intelligence is now mainstream. Its driving innovations that are reshaping industries, transforming workflows, and challenging long-standing norms.In 2024, generative AI tools became regular fixtures in workplaces, doubling their adoption rates compared to the previous year, according to McKinsey.This surge in adoption highlights AIs transformative potential. At the same time, it underscores the urgency for businesses to fully grasp the opportunities and significant responsibilities that accompany this shift.AIs applications are astonishingly broad, from personalized healthcare diagnostics and real-time financial forecasting to bolstering cybersecurity defenses and driving workforce automation. These advancements promise substantial efficiency gains and insight, yet they also come with profound risks. For enterprise IT managers, who often spearhead these initiatives, the stakes have never been more significant or more complex.The years ahead likely will be defined by how adeptly businesses can navigate this duality. The immense promise of transformative AI innovation is counterbalanced by the equally critical need to mitigate risks through robust data validation, human-in-the-loop systems, and proactive ethical safeguards. As we head into 2025, these three themes will drive the future of AI.Related:Human-Machine Interaction Will GrowThe promise of AI lies not in replacing human oversight but in enhancing it. The increased adoption of AI means it increasingly will integrate into workflows where human judgment remains essential, particularly in high-stakes sectors such as healthcare and finance.In healthcare, AI is revolutionizing diagnostics and treatment planning. Systems can process vast amounts of medical data, highlighting potential issues and providing insights that save lives. Yet, the final decision often rests with clinicians, whose expertise is essential to interpreting and acting on AI-generated recommendations. This collaborative approach safeguards against over-reliance on technology and ensures ethical considerations remain central.Similarly, in financial services, AI aids in risk assessment and fraud detection. While these tools offer unparalleled efficiency, they require human oversight to account for nuances and contextual factors that algorithms may miss. This balance between automation and human input is critical to building trust and achieving sustainable outcomes.Deploying AI responsibly requires enterprise IT managers to prioritize systems that maintain this collaborative framework. Setting the stage for responsible use requires implementing mechanisms for continuous oversight, designing workflows that incorporate checks and balances, and ensuring transparency in how AI tools arrive at their outputs.Related:AI Accuracy Is Even More ImportantAccurate AI systems are critical in fields where errors can have far-reaching consequences. For example, a health misdiagnosis resulting from faulty AI predictions could endanger patients. In finance, an erroneous risk assessment could cost organizations millions. One key challenge is ensuring that the data feeding these systems is reliable and relevant. AI models, no matter how advanced, are only as good as the data they are trained on. Inaccurate or biased data can lead to flawed predictions, misaligned recommendations and even ethical lapses. For instance, financial models trained on outdated or incomplete datasets may expose organizations to unforeseen risks, while medical AI could misinterpret diagnostic data.But capitalizing on what AI has to offer requires more than just accurate, clean data.The selection of the right model for a given task plays a crucial role in maintaining accuracy. Over-reliance on generic or poorly matched models can undermine trust and effectiveness. Enterprises should tailor AI tools to specific datasets and applications, integrating domain-specific expertise to ensure optimal performance.Related:Enterprise IT managers must adopt proactive measures like rigorous data validation protocols, routinely auditing AI systems for biases, and incorporating human review as a safeguard against errors. With these best practices, organizations can elevate the accuracy and reliability of their AI deployments, paving the way for more informed and ethical decision-making.Regulatory Focus Will Be NarrowAs AI continues to evolve, its growing influence has prompted an urgent need for thoughtful regulation and governance. With the incoming administration prioritizing a smaller government impact, regulatory frameworks will likely focus only on high-stakes applications where AI poses significant risks to safety, privacy and economic stability, such as autonomous vehicles or financial fraud detection. Regulative attention could intensify in sectors like healthcare and finance as governments and industries strive to mitigate potential harm. Failures in these areas could endanger lives and livelihoods and erode trust in the technology itself.Cybersecurity is another area where governance will take center stage. The Department of Homeland Security recently unveiled guidance for how to use AI in critical infrastructure, which has become a target for exploitation. Regulatory measures may require organizations to demonstrate robust safeguards against vulnerabilities, including adversarial attacks and data breaches.However, regulation alone is not enough. Enterprises must also foster a culture of accountability and ethical responsibility. This involves setting internal standards that go beyond compliance, such as prioritizing fairness, reducing bias, and ensuring that AI systems are designed with end-users in mind.Enterprise IT managers hold the keys to striking this balance by implementing transparent practices and fostering trust. By acting thoughtfully now, organizations can harness AI to drive innovation while addressing its inherent risks, ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of progress for years to come.

To support our mission of advancing renewable energy through cutting-edge technology, were seeking an experienced Technical Architect to help us build our newest product Farsight. This role involves defining and overseeing the architecture of systems that interface with OPC (UA, DA) and similar protocols, ensuring seamless data collection, processing, and storage in a cloud-native environment. If you have a strong background in industrial data systems and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you!What You'll DoDesign and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data collection systems for industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)Define system requirements, architecture patterns, and best practices for integrating with cloud environments, especially AWSLead the selection and implementation of data streaming and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka)Oversee the design and optimization of time-series data storage using TimescaleDB and PostgreSQLProvide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principlesCollaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needsEvaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system capabilitiesEnsure the architecture complies with industry standards, data security, and privacy regulationsAbout youSmart and gets things doneYou have 8+ years of experience in software architecture and development, with at least 5 years focusing on cloud-based industrial data systemsYou bring expertise in OPC (UA, DA) and are familiar with other industrial communication protocols like Modbus and MQTTYou are proficient in data streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka and time-series databases like TimescaleDB. You possess advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database scalingYou are located in or have a 4-hour overlap with CET (-4 to +4) time zones.Youre eligible to obtain a visa and can travel to Italy within three months of hiringWhy Join BaxEnergy?Be part of a team driving innovation in the renewable energy sector through advanced technologyJoin a remote-first organization that values inclusivity, technical excellence, and work-life balanceEnjoy a competitive salary, over 30 days of paid vacation, and comprehensive sick leaveParticipate in annual retreats with paid travel arrangements to connect with colleagues in personReceive paid hardware and tools to excel in your roleApply NowLet's start your dream job Apply now

Fully Remote Salary 110,000 + Equity + Performance Bonus Reporting to Vitor Paladini, Engineering Manager Working in the Engineering TeamAre you a Staff Software Engineer who loves working across the stack but thrives when building user-facing web applications with React and TypeScript? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems while collaborating closely with product teams?Were looking for a Full-Stack Engineer with a front-end lean who can balance hands-on development with shaping how our product is built. Someone who understands the interplay between engineering and product decisions and isnt afraid to propose alternative solutions when needed.If this sounds like you, and youre looking to join a fully remote, independent, and profitable company with a friendly, experienced team, keep reading. If youre a pragmatic engineer who thrives on autonomy, takes ownership, and wants to make a real impact, we think youll feel right at home here.Want to know more?We are fully remoteOur Co-founders are in different countries, and our team is spread across Europe, Brazil, and Canada. We dont have an office!Flexible, asynchronous workingIt gives us task flexibility and work-life balance. Minimal meetings allow you to focus on deep work and get things done.Profitable. Independent. Long-Term Focus.We're a profitable company with a strong foundation. We operate independently, prioritizing long-term success and innovation.Equity options for everyoneWork at Circuit for at least one year to qualify, and your equity vests over 5 years.Annual company performance bonusPaid in January and pro-rated to your start date in your joining year.The right laptop for youWell give you 3200 every three years to buy the laptop of your choice.500 a year for new tech/home officeDo you need a new desk, chair, keyboard, or headphones? Build a space to do your best work.32 days of paid holiday per yearYou can use it whenever you like. Four weeks in one go, one day off (almost) every other week, or anything in between.Invest in your wellbeing1000 a year for gym memberships, fitness classes, sports equipment, alternative therapies, mental health resources, and more.Annual team meet-ups in 5-star locationsWe get together once a year as a team to collaborate, get to know each other, and have fun!Enhanced parental leave16 weeks on full pay and up to 52 weeks in total; through birth or adoption, have the time and resources to welcome your new addition.Connect with each other1,000 a year for self-organized in-person work sessions. Plan team meetups to connect and build stronger bonds. There is so much more to tell you, but we cant fit it all into one job advert! Visit our Careers Page and check out our Company Handbook to see if we are right for you - getcircuit.com/careers.What youll be doingYoull be joining our CFT Engineering team, working primarily on Circuit for Teams, a web-based product designed for delivery businesses. Expect a mix of front-end (React/TypeScript) and back-end (Node.js) work, with around 70% front-end and 30% back-end.Your Typical day-to-dayBuilding new features and improving existing ones across the full stack, making sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.Working closely with product managers and designersfiguring out what needs to be built, suggesting better ways to do it, and making sure the end result is great for users.Writing clean, maintainable code and making improvements where things could be simpler or faster.Debugging tricky issues and solving problems that help keep our app reliable and scalable.Sharing your thoughts in technical discussions, helping to shape how we build things, and making sure were using the best approach.Keeping an eye out for ways to improve performance, user experience, and how we work as a team.What you wont be doingLots of meetings. Expect ~one meeting per week. If you rely on frequent check-ins to stay on track, were not the right fit.Working to unrealistic deadlines. We optimize for long-term progress, not burnout!Strictly following specs without questioning. Youll collaborate with PMs and designers to define the best approach.Managing people. While youll share knowledge and manage your own projects, this is a hands-on individual contributor role.Being siloed in your work. Were a small team that values cross-functional collaboration.Wed love to hear from you if you:Would describe yourself as a highly skilled web engineer who knows React and TypeScript inside out.Are comfortable working on the backend with Node.js when needed.Work well independently and can figure things out, even when requirements change.Enjoy solving tricky problems and know how to balance speed, quality, and complexity.Communicate clearly and enjoy working with PMs and Designers to build the best possible product.Have built user-facing web apps before and understand what makes a great experience.Can spot a simpler way to do something and arent afraid to suggest it.It would be nice if you have:Experience with Firebase, monitoring tools, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).Experience working in a product-led company.Prior exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.Experience in open-source contributions or leading technical initiatives.Who we are, what we do, and how its goingBack in 2017, we saw an issue with last-mile deliveryit was too complicated and stressful for drivers. Circuit started a mission to change that by choosing to develop an app that put the driver, and their customers, first.We were astounded by the response we received. Within our first year, we had almost 1,000 customers, $100k in ARR, and a team consisting of our two co-founders, Jack and Pol. With a lean team of ~40, weve grown to $25M ARR, helping over 100,000 drivers deliver more than 1 billion packages worldwideabout 20 every second!Our Hiring ProcessOur hiring process for this role has five stages (if we include the 10-minute application!) and usually takes ~three weeks for the whole process. At every step, you will be able to ask questions of your own and make sure that we are the right choice for you.ApplyUpload your resume and fill out our application form. It takes about 10 minutes to complete, and we dont ask you to repeat anything thats already on your CV!Meet our TA Manager Youll have a 45-minute video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager, Sadie. She will tell you more about Circuit and ask questions to help get to know you too.Technical interview with the hiring teamYoull have a 60-minute video call with the hiring manager, Vitor, and Principal Engineer Christian. To help them get to know you, they will ask about your work history, technical achievements, and for your take on engineering culture.Take-home assignmentWell send you a take-home assignment designed to reflect the kind of work we do day-to-day, giving you a glimpse into the types of projects you might tackle here. It should take around 8 hours to complete, and well pay you for your time Meet the CEOYoull have a 30-minute final video call with our Co-Founder & CEO, Jackan informal chat and a chance for both sides to ensure theres a great fit. This is an opportunity for you to get a real feel for the company, our culture, and visionstraight from the person who built it. Offer!We invite you to join our team. If you need us to make any adjustments to our interview process, or if there is any way I can make you more comfortable for our first call, please let me know. SadieKeywords: Web Engineer, Software Engineer, Front-end Engineer, Full-stack Engineer, Software Developer, Web Developer, Full-Stack Developer, Front-end Developer, TypeScrript, React, Node.js, Staff, Lead, Senior +, Individual Contributor

King Charles, Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner made a joint visit to an Adam Architecture-designed housing development in Cornwall yesterday. The visit marks a significant moment for the Duchy of Cornwalls regeneration scheme at Nansledan, where 800 homes have now been completedSource: Number 10King Charles, prime minister Keir Starmer, and deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner made a rare joint visit to NansledanKing Charles, prime minister Keir Starmer and deputy prime minister and housing secretary Angela Rayner made a rare joint visit to Nansledan, Cornwall, to tour the Duchy of Cornwalls flagship sustainable housing development yesterday. The visit marked a significant moment for Nansledan, which has recently surpassed 800 completed homes.Nansledan, a planned extension to Newquay, has been under development since 2013, with the support of the then Prince of Wales through the Duchy of Cornwall.The masterplan for the site has been led by Hugh Petter of Adam Architecture, with the practice serving as the masterplanner and coordinating architect and Leon Krier as a collaborator on the masterplan. Once complete, the development is expected to provide up to 4,400 homes, alongside shops, businesses, schools and community spaces.During the visit, the King provided Starmer and Rayner with a first-hand look at the project, which integrates traditional building materials, sustainable living principles, and training opportunities.Thevisit has been described as a joint initiative between the King and prime minister following discussions on their shared prority of addressing the need for more housing. It is highly unusual for the monarch to undertake engagements alongside government leaders but the visit is believed to have provided the King with an opportunity to showcase how Nansledan balances heritage-led urbanism with sustainability and placemaking.NansledanSource: Dylan ThomasNansledanSource: Hugh Hastings, Bad Wolf Horizon1/2show captionSince the first residents moved in in 2015, Nansledan has expanded rapidly, with 827 homes now completed across developments by CG Fry & Son, Morrish Homes, and Wain Homes.The community includes around 40 businesses, a primary school, nursery, skate track, playing fields, and nearly 300 acres of green space. Cornwall Council is also nearing completion of the Newquay Strategic Route, a multi-million-pound transport link designed to improve accessibility while supporting pedestrian and cycle-friendly infrastructure.During their tour, the three visited Newquay Orchard, a community-led initiative that combines vocational learning, food production and environmental education. In 2024 alone, the orchard produced 6.8 tonnes of food, supplying local families and contributing to community wellbeing. The trio also met pupils at Nansledan Primary School, which was opened by the King in 2020 and offers a curriculum focused on sustainability and experiential learning.Later, the delegation walked to the Kew An Lergh development, completed in 2023 by local tradespeople and apprentices. This mixed-use area includes a nursery school, retail spaces, creative businesses, and a community centre. They also met with residents and business owners before touring the newly opened Nansledan Community Centre, which provides space for cultural events, support groups, and wellbeing programmes.A key forthcoming projects at Nansledan is Market Street, set to become the commercial hub of the development. The Duchy of Cornwall recently announced Tesco as the supermarket anchor tenant, with a 24,500 sq ft store. A range of smaller retail, food, and office spaces will be made available from 2026.However, the development also highlights some of the broader challenges facing the UKs housing sector. Industry experts warn that skills shortages, an ageing workforce and labour constraints could hinder housing delivery. The construction industry has flagged these as ongoing concerns, with a shortage of trained workers potentially slowing down major projects across the country.Postscript

The Citys planning committee unanimously voted in favour of the plans today (11 February), five months after proposals were submitted on behalf of developer Stanhope and investor Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.The 132m-tall scheme includes the part-retrofit of a 23-year-old Marks & Spencers store and office building at 70 Gracechurch Street, north-west of the Walkie Talkie, to create 50,000m2 of office floor space.KPF's proposal also features a rooftop public gallery, garden terrace and cultural ground floor space. The scheme also reintroduces a pedestrian route through the site.AdvertisementThe scheme is a redesign of a 33-storey proposal approved in 2021. That scheme featured three linked forms containing 73,000m2 of office space and public viewing galleries on the upper floors and a food hall on the ground floor.The City of London approved the earlier scheme despite an objection from Historic England, which said the proposal at the south-west tip of the City Cluster could reduce the significance of both the Tower of London and St Pauls Cathedral.The heritage body added that overshadowing could negatively affect the future sustainability of Leadenhall Market.The AJ reported in April last year that KPF had begun consulting on revised designs after Hong Kong-based developer Tenacity sold the site in 2022 to retail estate giant Stanhope and investor Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.Unlike that design, the revised scheme retains the seven-storey building on the site, designed by BDP and completed in 2001. The block would have been flattened under the 2021 consent.AdvertisementKPF now proposes cladding the existing building in stone while cladding the office floors above in large glass panels and textured horizontal metal spandrels, according to consultation documents.A spokesperson for Stanhope and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan previously told the AJ that KPF's scheme was submitted following an extensive programme of engagement with the local community and City of London Corporation.They said: Our plans will deliver a truly sustainable building at 70 Gracechurch Street with the reuse and retention of substantial elements of the existing structure, which will minimise the carbon impact of redevelopment. There will also be exciting new cultural spaces and public routes around the site.Several consented schemes are being revised in the Square Mile. These include 3XNs plans for 60 Gracechurch Street, on the western edge of the emerging cluster of towers in the City, and Eric Parrys One Undershaft. Fletcher Priest is meanwhile working on proposals for a 40-storey tower neighbouring Foggo Associates' Can of Ham at 70 St Mary Axe.Completion is scheduled for 2032.

As we age, we are at an increased risk for low vitamin consumption, partly because our bodies can no longer effectively absorb certain nutrients. Typically, you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need from a balanced diet. However, if you're dealing with deficiencies, are on specific medications or have particular health conditions, your doctor may advise you to take certain supplements.These are the top six vitamins and minerals that doctors recommend you focus on for healthy aging. Just be sure to talk to your doctor first before adjusting your diet or trying new supplements.1. Magnesium Upgrade your inbox Get cnet insider From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated. Magnesium is a mineral that provides several key functions in the body. It keeps your muscles strong, regulates blood sugar levels and contributes to heart health. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a board-certified internist in integrative medicine, told us that "magnesium is critical for well over 300 reactions in the body." He said an unprocessed diet has about 600 mg of magnesium daily, but the average American diet has less than 250 mg of magnesium after processing. For reference, the daily recommended amount of magnesium is 400 to 420 mg per day for adult men and 310 to 320 mg for women, but more is needed for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.Teitelbaum warned that the effects of low magnesium may include an increased risk of metabolic syndrome. This can lead to heart attacks, strokes and dementia. You may also feel exhausted or experience widespread muscle pain if you're not getting enough magnesium.You can find magnesium in a wide range of ingredients. Dr. Peter Brukner, a specialist sports and exercise physician, said you can find magnesium in nuts, seeds, whole grains and leafy green vegetables like spinach. In extra yummy news, you can also get magnesium from dark chocolate."Some older adults or those who take specific medicines (such as diuretics or drugs for acid reflux) may not receive enough magnesium from their diet and might need a supplement," he said. "However, too much magnesium can cause stomach issues, so be careful."2. B vitamins Laurie Ambrose/Getty ImagesYou also need a range of B Vitamins, including B12 and folate (also called folic acid), to maintain your health as you age. Vitamin B-12 works with folate to help your body make new cells, including blood cells and nerve cells. While you don't usually require more B12 as you age, your body cannot absorb it as well when you get older. Brukner said this is because "stomachs make less acid, and this acid is necessary to take the vitamin from food into the body."Teitelbaum said B vitamins are critical for energy production, and suboptimal levels can affect your health. He warns that B vitamin deficiency has been associated with "a marked increase of dementia(especially folic acid) and increased risk of heart attack and stroke (especially in those with elevated homocysteine levels)." Symptoms of B12 deficiency include weakness or poor balance, loss of appetite and numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.B12 is found in animal proteins like meat, fish and eggs. Brukner said that if you don't eat these foods, you may want to turn to foods like cereals and nutritional yeast with added B12. "Older people, especially those having certain stomach issues or taking medicine that lowers stomach acid, might need to take a B12 vitamin supplement," he explained.Amelia Ti, a registered dietitian and diabetes educator in New York City, who is also part of CNET's medical review board, adds that people taking medicine that blocks B12 absorption, like omeprazole or metformin, may also need a vitamin B12 supplement.3. CalciumThe National Institute on Aging says that calcium is especially important for older people at risk for bone loss. The Institute recommends 1,000 mg each day for men between the ages of 51 and 70, and 1,200 mg per day for men 71 and older. Women aged 51 and up are recommended to take 1,200 mg each day."Calcium is well-known for making bones strong, but it is also crucial for muscles to work right," Brukner said. "As people become older, their bodies take in less calcium from food, which can cause bones to become weaker." You can get calcium naturally from sources like milk, yogurt and cheese. The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health notes that calcium is also available in kale, salmon, tofu, almonds and spinach.As for supplements, Brukner said, "If you are at risk for bone troubles or don't get enough calcium in your food, taking supplements might be useful. But too much calcium can cause other issues like kidney stones, so talk with your doctor first."4. Vitamin D Malorny/Getty ImagesVitamin D is often called the sunshine vitamin because you typically absorb it through the skin just by being outside. However, during winter months, if you live in a cloudy climate or avoid natural sunlight as you age, you may not get enough. Your body needs vitamin D to properly absorb calcium, making it an important nutrient for bone health.Brukner says that in addition to sunshine, you can get vitamin D from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel, fortified milk and cereals. Your doctor may also recommend a supplement if you're experiencing bone loss or at risk of osteoporosis.In addition to bone health, Teitelbaum said vitamin D can help you fight off disease. He said, "Suboptimal vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity, higher risk of severe infectious diseases (Dr. Fauci noted that he took vitamin D during the COVID [pandemic]) and increased cancer risk."5. Omega-3 fatty acidsOmega-3 fatty acids are essential to many of your body's functions. They play a role in both heart and brain health. However, as Cleveland Clinic points out, your body isn't able to produce enough omega-3s on its own. This means you need to get more from the foods you eat or supplements you take."Omega-3 fatty acids are very good for heart health and can help lessen swelling, which is important for older people," Brukner explained. "They are also beneficial for brain well-being and might help guard against memory loss and diseases such as Alzheimer's." Ti adds that omega-3s help lessen swelling by reducing inflammation.Fatty fish like salmon are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Brukner said you can also turn to flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts but added a warning: "These give a different type of omega-3 that the body does not use so easily." Fish oil and algae oil can serve as supplements, too.6. ZincA 2015 paper, published in Pathobiology of Aging and Age-related Diseases, calls zinc an "essential micronutrient for human health in general, and particularly for the elderly." The authors say zinc plays "an important role in the aging process" and that zinc deficiency may be connected to several age-related chronic illnesses, which include hardening of the arteries, degenerative diseases of the nervous system, age-related changes to the immune system and cancer."When we get older, our immune system becomes weaker, and if we don't have enough zinc, this can make it even worse," Brukner explained.You can find zinc in shellfish, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts and seeds. Brukner said oysters are particularly zinc-rich. He added, "Some older people might find zinc supplements helpful, especially if they often get sick or do not eat enough foods high in zinc. But taking too much zinc can cause problems with other minerals in the body, so it's important to follow advised amounts."The bottom lineEating well can help boost your bones, immune system and more as you age. Along with exercise and other good habits, getting the right minerals and vitamins may improve your health. Try to get enough magnesium, B vitamins, calcium, vitamin D, omega-3s and zinc in your diet each day. Talk to your doctor before you take any supplements to find out how they may interact with your existing medications and health conditions.

Apple released iOS 18.3in December, and that update brought some bug fixes to your iPhone. But when Apple releasediOS 16.4in 2023, it introduced a feature that significantly improves the sound quality of your calls: Voice Isolation.While Apple had already added Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum to FaceTime calls withiOS 15in 2021, only Voice Isolation is currently available for regular phone calls. CNETRead more:Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18When enabled, Voice Isolation muffles distracting background noises that interrupt your phone call. That way, if you're on a business call or catching up with friends, you won't be interrupted by your dog's barking or construction outside your home.To enable Voice Isolation, you have to be on an active phone call, as the feature isn't located in Settings. Once activated, Voice Isolation will remain on for all future calls unless you manually turn it off.Here's how to activate and disable Voice Isolation for phone calls.How to enable Voice Isolation Apple/Screenshot by CNET1. Tap your Phone app.2.While in a phone call, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access your Control Center.3. Tap Phone Controlsnear the top of your screen.4. Tap Voice Isolation.To disable Voice Isolation, follow the same steps above and tap Standard in Phone Controls. This will return your microphone back to its default setting.What is Wide Spectrum? Apple/Screenshot by CNETNext to Voice Isolation in Phone Controls, you'll also find Wide Spectrum. Unlike Voice Isolation -- which muffles background sounds -- Wide Spectrum amplifies background sounds without affecting your voice.Wide Spectrum is useful for calls with multiple people on one phone line. That way, everyone can be heard, not just the person holding the phone.Currently, Wide Spectrum is only available for FaceTime calls. Since the feature is still present in Phone Controls, it could become available for phone calls in the future.For more on iOS 18, here's what you need to know aboutiOS 18.3andiOS 18.2. You can also check out ouriOS 18 cheat sheet. Watch this: Apple Invites Is Here: Tips for Using Apple's Party Invitation App 06:24

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After controversial and explicit projects, Robert Yang's next game is a "sportslike" rugby turn-based RPGExploring the people behind the sport.Image credit: Grapefruit Games News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Feb. 11, 2025 Robert Yang's next game is Tryhard, a turn-based RPG in the world of rugby described as part of the "sportslike" genre.Yang is known for his controversial games exploring explicit queer themes of sexuality, from bathroom simulator The Tearoom to sexy lumberjack game Logjam.Tryhard is decidedly more tame, though judging by its trailer it still includes LGBT+ representation with its relationships.Tryhard - upcoming indie sports RPG about managing a rugby club in New ZealandWatch on YouTubeSet in New Zealand, players will be tasked with managing an underdog rugby club. "Everyone expects you to fail," the Steam description reads. "You've never even played rugby before! But you'll prove them wrong, challenge the champs, and win the Ramphorlie Shield." How very Ted Lasso!There will be management sim elements, a branching story, relationships to manage and - perhaps most interestingly - rugby matches based on turn-based battles between mixed gender teams.There's even a dog who can join your team.Tryhard will be the first full release from Grapefruit Games, a studio co-founded by Yang that has previously worked on artistic and support projects.As part of the game's announcement, the studio has released its "sportslike manifesto" to establish the genre. "The sports game is too busy," it reads. "Everyone expects franchise-career modes, motion captured stadiums, sweaty grass physics, and the latest microtransactions."By contrast, a sportslike game focuses on the way people interact with a sport - not just playing the sport itself, but the people behind the scenes, its news and history, and the lives of players.The studio suggests a number of already-released games that could be considered sportslikes, including 2017's Golf Story and 2023's Roller Drama. Presumably the RPG mode of Mario Golf's Game Boy outing would count too.Tryhard is yet to receive a release date, but is available to wishlist now on Steam.Sifu developer Sloclap is another studio attempting to redefine the sports genre, as its next game - Rematch - is a fresh take on football action.