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New algorithm finds lots of gene-editing enzymes in environmental DNA
Some are related to DNA-cutting enzymes. Others are a complete mystery.
Porsche summons old-school cool with the 2024 911 Sport Classic
The limited-production model focuses on driver involvement, not performance stats.
Roar of cicadas was so loud, it was picked up by fiber-optic cables
Brood X made itself known in a way that could change how we monitor insect populations.
Chrome’s next weapon in the War on Ad Blockers: Slower extension updates
When ad blocking is a cat-and-mouse game, make the mouse slower.
A bitter pill: Amazon calls on rival SpaceX to launch Internet satellites
Jeff Bezos' rivalry with Elon Musk takes a back seat to Amazon's launch dilemma.
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised over $8,500 in less than a week.
25M homes will lose broadband discounts if Congress keeps stalling, FCC warns
Funding calls get increasingly urgent as program would run out of money in April.
1960s chatbot ELIZA beat OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 in a recent Turing test study
AI chatbot deception paper suggests that some bots (and people) aren't very persuasive.
Broadcom cuts at least 2,800 VMware jobs following $69 billion acquisition
Broadcom hasn't said how many people will be affected, or much of anything else.
The Universe in a lab: Testing alternate cosmology using a cloud of atoms
We can't experiment with the Universe, but we can make something that works like it.
Neptune-sized exoplanet is too big for its host star
Stars this small shouldn't make planets this big.
What a lovely day: Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga trailer is so shiny and chrome
Chris Hemsworth rocking his Aussie accent as a demented biker-gang warlord? Yes, please!
X advertisers stay away as CEO defends Musk’s “go f*** yourself” interview
"Elon's interview was candid and profound," Yaccarino writes in memo to staff.
Automakers must build cheaper, smaller EVs to spur adoption, report says
16.5% of new car sales are compact crossovers, but only 6% of those are EVs.
Hyundai and Kia completely rethink the EV drive unit with Uni Wheel idea
It moves the reduction gear and CV joint to the wheel hub.
Severe outbreak tied to cantaloupe sickens 117 in 34 states; half hospitalized
Back away from your cantaloupe if you don't know the brand, the CDC warns.
Montana’s TikTok ban blocked by federal judge
Judge rules state was trying to target China rather than protect Montana residents.
Rocket Report: A mysterious explosion in China; Firefly tests new engine
Firefly Aerospace has announced a major milestone for its new medium-lift rocket.
Google researchers report critical 0-days in Chrome and all Apple OSes
Discoveries made by Google's Threat Analysis Group, which tracks nation-state hacking.
Steam drops macOS Mojave support, effectively ending life for many 32-bit games
After February 15, all bets are off for Steam on High Sierra and Mojave Macs.
Automatic bike transmission concept is wild and spiky—and could be a big shift
Solo inventor says he's not out to replace gears, just offer an alternative.
Elon’s Edsel? The Tesla Cybertruck went on sale today
Tesla handed over the first 10 trucks to customers, with more deliveries in 2024.
Reddit updates look after rough 6 months and ahead of reported IPO
"Edit: Obligatory 'F--- Spez' for karma."
Millions of lead pipes would finally be ripped out under proposed EPA rule
The rule could generate up to $34.8 billion in health benefits each year.
New chip-packaging facility could save TSMC’s Arizona fab from “paperweight” status
Apple will be "first and largest customer" at new $2 billion packaging facility.
The Great Google Account Purge starts tomorrow for inactive users
Any accounts lined up for deletion should have gotten warning emails by now.
Meta sues FTC, hoping to block ban on monetizing kids’ Facebook data
Accused of violating kids' privacy, Facebook owner challenges FTC authority.
Meta’s “overpriced” ad-free subscriptions make privacy a “luxury good”: EU suit
Meta's terms for data collection are still too vague, consumer groups allege.
ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world.
Examining 365 days with OpenAI's bot: The good, the bad, the ugly-and the productive?
Hyundai Ioniq 6 tops list of fastest-charging EVs; Chevy Bolt ranks last
The consumer advice publication tested 43 EVs to see which added the most miles fastest.
Sam Altman officially back as OpenAI CEO: “We didn’t lose a single employee”
Altman forgives Sutskever; Microsoft will serve observer role on new OpenAI board.
How Huawei made a cutting-edge chip in China and surprised the US
China's flagship smartphone maker pulled off the feat despite sanctions.
FDA warns chemical company not to mix brake cleaner into hand sanitizer
It's not the first time the regulatory agency chided the chemical company for this.
My long quest to revive a ’90s Windows gaming cult classic
Pendulumania is a testament to addictive game design and Windows app portability.
Elon Musk on X antisemitism controversy: “Don’t advertise. Go f*** yourself”
Musk says X advertiser backlash is "going to kill the company."
2 municipal water facilities report falling to hackers in separate breaches
The facilities in Pennsylvania and Texas serve more than 2 million residents.
With another record broken, the world’s spaceports are busier than ever
No turning back? We can expect even more launches worldwide next year.
Nvidia CEO: US chip independence may take 20 years to achieve
US may take twice as long as Biden expects to build its own chip supply chain.
Netflix lands its first big-name games with Grand Theft Auto trilogy
Package includes GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas.
Google to pay Canada’s “link tax,” drops threat of removing news from search
Google previously threatened to remove Canadian news links from search and News.
Stable Diffusion XL Turbo can generate AI images as fast as you can type
Even at home, SDXL Turbo can create detailed images with startling speed.
Are big international teams leaving creativity out of science?
Study finds lower impact from widely spread-out teams, but is it cause or effect?
Google caught placing big-brand ads on hardcore porn sites, report says
Brands demand transparency from Google after ads spotted in undesirable places.
Web browser suspended because it can browse the web is back on Google Play
Downloader app was suspended twice despite clear problems in DMCA notices.
Nikola Tesla’s historic Wardenclyffe lab site at risk after devastating fire
The crowdfunded Tesla Science Center has launched a new fundraiser to repair the damage.
EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas cars, says Consumer Reports
Teething problems abound with new electric powertrains.
Amazon unleashes Q, an AI assistant for the workplace
Aimed at the office, Amazon Q can summarize docs and assist with programming tasks.
Unity lays off hundreds of Weta Digital engineers as it pivots back to games
More cuts likely as troubled engine maker seeks to "increase our focus on our core."
Report: Apple and Goldman Sachs are breaking up over money-losing Apple Card
Goldman Sachs has lost billions of dollars on its consumer-focused businesses.
Tough battery-sourcing requirement for EV tax credit may be relaxed
It all hinges on how the US Treasury defines "foreign entities of concern."
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