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The biggest smartphone makers keep on trucking in the face of component shortages and economic uncertainty.

The amendment would restrict building codes that promote electrification.

Clever coding and graphical compromises get a classic game on more classic hardware.

"It's very clear that in the United States there is a big need for an additional crew vehicle."

"Context bombing" tricks hacking agents into shutting down before they can do harm.

Experts explain how they work, what they can do, and what's still unsettled.

New climate evidence adds context to these long voyages.

It's unclear how the planet avoided its star's bloated red giant stage.

For the first time since 1995, the Bureau of Land Management is rewriting its grazing regulations.

Reinforcement learning uses error information to adjust control algorithms.

More police and firefighters use drones to catch and deter illegal fireworks.

"Clearly, they admire the work that's being done by SpaceX and are trying to replicate it."

The Quest shipwreck is in worse shape than expected, but it has turned into a thriving marine ecosystem.

Six years in prison for man who "sold out the very victims he was hired to represent."

The children who get a combination shot are some of the most vulnerable.

Dozens of titles too taxing for Steam Deck are still unrated for the new hardware.

Affected users will have to configure their lights and settings all over again.

The Earth may not be that massive, but it still distorts space-time.

Digital Services Act may force Meta to make big changes on its platforms.

"Industry finally knows what NASA is asking of them."

VW's plan calls for half as many models but didn't mention closures or job cuts.

"I have been waiting a long time to finally get up there..."

The AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.

"We are delighted to actively help shape the ramp-up of the Ariane 6."

Now it's an arms race between OEMs locking down chips and tuners trying to crack them.

If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought.

In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500.

Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed."

The feud between NightmareEclipse and Microsoft shows no signs of resolving soon.

Broadcom accuses Allstate of dodging VMware audits.

Preclinical trial is testing the feasibility of humanoid robots in surgery.

Judge reluctantly approves $1.5M settlement with SEC over Twitter stock violation.

OpenAI may be sanctioned for hiding, deleting ChatGPT logs in NYT copyright fight.

Oddly, it wasn't the first time this had happened to the man.

"You promised me that you would never take power in your name."

The 4.8 L eight-cylinder generates more than 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm, Ruf says.

State agency's delay could mean free robotaxi rides in company's new Ojai vehicle for a few months.

"I think it's fair to say that Phase 3 did not contemplate this."

"The Starship Pez dispenser demonstrates very smart industrial design and scale."

AI cheating leads to "a failed society," professor says.

More young girls sue X over Grok CSAM; X accused of shielding child predators.

Kalshi tried to ignore gambling laws on its prediction market, NY governor says.

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

But the devices could "easily be reflashed."

The "not interested" feature is your friend, but users must intentionally and constantly curate their FYPs

US military drone losses in Iran war spur Pentagon call for cheap replacements.

"The BOHR mission serves as a pathfinder for future nuclear-powered spacecraft."

Android Bench is evolving, and developers can help guide that process.

The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.

The crust expands at mid-ocean rifts. But how?