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Calif. passes strongest right-to-repair bill yet, requiring 7 years of parts
Repair shops must disclose if they're using "non-authorized" parts.
Biden called Arizona fab a “game-changer.” Analyst calls it a “paperweight”
Advanced chips made in America would still be shipped to Taiwan, report says.
A NASA astronaut will finally spend a full year in space
"I'm really excited to see how my body does when I return."
Feds open up $100 million funding for EV charger reliability grants
The first round of funds will go to repairing or replacing current infrastructure.
SpaceX projected 20 million Starlink users by 2022—it ended up with 1 million
Starlink has a fraction of the projected $12B revenue and 20M users, WSJ says.
Unity’s new “per-install” pricing enrages the game development community
Fees of up to $0.20 per install threaten to upend large chunks of the industry.
For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic
The birds can associate images with distinct reward probabilities.
Ford wants to double sales of hybrid F-150 pickup trucks, cuts price
10 percent of F-150 sales are hybrid; Ford wants that to be 20 percent for MY24.
What would it take to build a self-sustaining astronaut ecosystem on Mars?
We're getting closer to bioregenerative life support systems for astronauts.
Coca-Cola embraces controversial AI image generator with new “Y3000” flavor
Tie-in Coca-Cola mobile app uses Stable Diffusion to modify your photos.
The physics of saltwater taffy
Air bubbles, oil droplets are the primary factors, plus emulsifiers for extra chewiness.
Everyone should get a COVID booster this fall, CDC says
Not everyone is at the same risk, but advisers called for simplicity and equity.
RIP to the Microsoft Surface Duo’s support window, an unmitigated disaster
The $1,400 device never ran a current version of Android.
The iPhone 13 mini is dead, leaving small-phone lovers in a lurch
One-handed phones are a dying breed. It makes sense, but it's also a bummer.
Password-stealing Linux malware served for 3 years and no one noticed
It's not too late to check if a Linux device you use was targeted.
This student-built EV just set a new world record for 0–62 mph
This student-built electric racer needed just 12.3 meters to hit 62 mph.
macOS 14 Sonoma will release on September 26, weeks earlier than usual
It's the first time a macOS update has released in September since 2018.
Judge in US v. Google trial didn’t know if Firefox is a browser or search engine
Google accused DOJ of aiming to force people to use inferior" search products.
iOS 17 hits supported devices on September 18
StandBy for the new Journaling app (and a lot more).
Apple’s iPhone 15 adds Dynamic Island and switches to USB-C
iPhone 15 starts at $799, iPhone 15 Plus starts at $899. Available September 22.
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro gets new chips, better cameras, and a titanium frame
iPhone 15 Pro still starts at $999, Pro Max at $1,199, available September 22.
Apple announces the Apple Watch Ultra 2, with a blazing 3,000-nit display
It's a modest update spearheaded by a super-bright new display.
New Apple Watch Series 9 improves Siri processing, iPhone-finding, and more
New models are $399, available Sept. 22, with new "Double Tap" finger gestures.
Researchers sequence genomes of rare parrot to help it thrive
Variations linked to fertility, survival still present in a small population.
Liveblog: Apple’s “Wonderlust” event and the newest iPhones
See the latest from Apple.
US government slams Musk in court filing describing “chaotic environment” at X
US says FTC probe uncovered privacy risks caused by Musk's drastic changes.
Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows
Universal standards for print and scan drivers have become more popular.
Autonomous truck platoons are a bust, but they work if you put them on rails
The ARPA-E backed train from Parallel Systems is now in its second generation.
Toxic algae blooms are the new normal as CO2 levels keep rising
Ponds, rivers, and lakes all over are getting hit by blooms of blue-green algae.
Here’s exactly what Google will argue to fight the DOJ’s antitrust claims
10-week trial probing Google's search business kicks off Tuesday.
Intel confirms Thunderbolt 5 name, 120Gbps tech arrives in 2024
Thunderbolt 4 expected to be the mainstream choice for at least a couple years.
A year after New Shepard’s accident, Blue Origin may return to flight next month
New Shepard is scheduled to launch in early October on its return-to-flight mission.
FDA approves and authorizes updated COVID boosters for everyone 6 months and up
The fall boosters target XBB.1.5 and have shown effectiveness against current variants.
Top-end Roomba can now refill itself with water via furniture-sized dock
The do-it-all dock has a faux wood top, making it look like a small table.
Unearthed touchscreen iMac G3 prototype evokes a very different era of Apple
25 years ago, Apple was cool with firms hacking up kiosk-friendly touch iMacs.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 is a truly luxurious electric SUV
It's quick, comfortable, and almost silent. And it fast-charges in 18 minutes.
Scientists figured out how to write in water
German physicists used an ion-exchange microbead as a very tiny "pen."
Order limiting Biden admin contacts with social networks is mostly overturned
Court: White House likely violated 1st Amendment, but injunction went too far.
Report: Apple’s expected M3 MacBooks may not be coming this year
Apple's 13-inch notebooks were last updated in July 2022.
Qualcomm strikes new Apple deal on 5G chips
Extension signals that Apple can't perfect the technology for itself.
Telesat books 14 launches with SpaceX, bypassing Blue Origin and Relativity
Telesat picks the "most reliable and only reusable orbital rocket flying today."
Dealmaster: Trackers, Garmin watches, Tempurpedic chairs, and more
Keep track of your valuables with AirTag and Pebblebee trackers and tracking accessories.
US rejects AI copyright for famous state fair-winning Midjourney art
Controversial AI art piece from 2022 lacks human authorship required for registration.
ULA’s Atlas V rocket has launched for the first time in nearly a year
Launching Amazon's first two Kuiper satellites is next on ULA's Atlas V schedule.
The truth is out there: Celebrate 30 years of The X-Files with our 30 favorite episodes
From alien abductions to monsters of the week, this sci-fi series had something for everyone.
Microsoft offers legal protection for AI copyright infringement challenges
"Some customers are concerned about the risk of IP infringement claims," says Microsoft.
Teen’s death after eating a single chip highlights risks of ultra-spicy foods
The hot pepper linked to teen's death can cause arteries in the brain to spasm.
The MonsterVerse comes to Apple TV+ with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters teaser
"If you come with me, you'll know everything, I promise."
X sues Calif. to avoid revealing how it makes “controversial” content decisions
X decried law's "draconian financial penalties," up to $15K per violation per day.
FTC judge rules Intuit broke law, must stop advertising TurboTax as “free”
Intuit plans appeal, slams FTC's "predetermined decision."
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