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Updated 2024-11-25 06:00
After 17th court hearing, woman with TB ordered to jail for refusing treatment
Washington judge issued an arrest warrant and ordered her to involuntary detention.
The 8 best fitness trackers for each type of user
We tested trackers of all types and prices to deliver the top picks.
Rocket Report: Rocket Lab may drop helicopter recovery; ULA up for sale?
"This turned out to be quite a happy turn of events."
Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
Amid an onslaught of cyberespionage and ransomware, Biden calls on tech to step up.
Scientists have mapped a secret hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza
The corridor is 30 feet long and likely slopes upward. Where it leads is still a mystery.
Pixel Watch bill of materials estimate can’t explain the sky-high price
Counterpoint Research says the Pixel Watch costs just $123 to build.
Developers of disabled third-party Twitter clients ask users to forgo refunds
Musk's Twitter abruptly shut off API access for third-party clients in January.
With peer group benchmarks, Apple undercuts third-party app analytics tools
Comparative app metrics debut within App Store Connect.
Exotic bacteria species show promise as rare-earth element recyclers
Researchers think they’ve found the ideal bacteria to recover wasted elements.
Dealmaster: Save on Ring home security systems before features get paywalled
Secure your home with these Ring security system discounts.
Reddit tells court: Film studios spewed “nonsense” in demand for users’ names
First Amendment covers users who anonymously discussed piracy, Reddit tells court.
Waymo hit by second round of layoffs, has cut 8 percent of staff this year
Waymo says the cuts will let it “focus on commercial success.”
SBF tries to revise bail conditions after judge noted suspicious VPN use
A judge threatened to revoke his bail package entirely over online activity.
Musk’s bid to start Neuralink human trials denied by FDA in 2022, report says
FDA reportedly listed dozens of "deficiencies," including serious safety concerns.
Ford files patent for system that could remotely repossess a car
Ford says it has no plans to deploy such a system; it just files a lot of patents.
Why it’s time to get over your EV range anxiety
New research comes to some surprising conclusions that should put consumers’ minds at ease.
Here’s what Redwood learned in its first year of EV battery recycling
The company recycled 500,000 lbs of material from 1,268 EV battery packs.
Tesla’s underwhelming investor day fails to impress investors
Tesla fans expecting info about new models were sadly disappointed.
After flying four astronauts into orbit, SpaceX makes its 101st straight landing
"I just feel so lucky that I get to fly on this amazing machine."
Microsoft unveils AI model that understands image content, solves visual puzzles
Microsoft believes a multimodal approach paves the way for human-level AI.
Medieval manuscripts may have described “new” whale feeding trick centuries ago
Old Norse hafgufa, medieval bestiaries seem to depict "trap feeding."
First wave of PCIe 5.0 SSDs arrives with high prices and ridiculous heatsinks
You really, really don't need these. But other, better versions will come later.
Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices after years of outrage
Advocates say it's a long overdue start to fixing outrageously high prices.
Texas Republican wants ISPs to block a wide range of abortion websites
Proposed law targets websites that help women get abortions or abortion pills.
Nvidia’s new AI upscaling tech makes low-res videos look sharper in Chrome, Edge
Most noticeable with slow-moving content.
“Moto Rizr” rollable phone shows why rollables don’t work in the real world
A really cool expanding display, but durability and battery issues hold it back.
ChatGPT and Whisper APIs debut, allowing devs to integrate them into apps
New ChatGPT API can generate text that's a tenth of the cost of previous models.
NASA’s DART impactor shows how planetary defense can work
Most of the orbital change came from the momentum carried away by debris.
Meta says $725M deal ends all Cambridge Analytica claims; one state disagrees
The settlement agreement approval process begins tomorrow.
Meta’s hardware plans include thinner Quest this year, ad-supported AR in 2027
Employee roadmap also has 2024 VR headset at "the most attractive price point."
Sources say prominent US rocket-maker United Launch Alliance is up for sale
The potential sale of ULA comes with many questions for a buyer.
Is the future of computing biological?
Human brains have a leg up on computers—so what’s the next logical step?
DALL-E 2 and Midjourney can be a boon for industrial designers
AI lets designers input abstract concepts and turn them into a flood of images.
Fast-moving Musk makes very slow progress turning Twitter into “everything app”
Musk has said it would take three to five years to launch X, the everything app.
Google adds client-side encryption to Gmail and Calendar. Should you care?
New service occupies a middle ground between E2EE and mere server-side encryption.
Robots let ChatGPT touch the real world thanks to Microsoft
A new API allows ChatGPT to control robots through natural language commands.
FDA official behind Alzheimer’s drug scandal steps down
Investigations alleged Billy Dunn had inappropriately close relationship with drug maker.
Breaks taken during psych experiments lower participants’ moods
The lowered mood could throw off the results of studies with rest breaks.
Tesla shareholder suit says Musk and co. lied about Full Self-Driving safety
Investor lawsuit cites recall of Tesla cars that act dangerously in intersections.
The Pixel Watch’s promised fall detection is finally rolling out
Just like a 2018 Apple Watch, the Pixel Watch can call 911 after a hard fall.
Beyond Good & Evil 2 studio rocked by reported gov’t labor investigation
Management shake-up comes as dozens call in sick for stress and/or burnout.
Dealmaster: Best tablet deals for Samsung Galaxy Tab
Savings on Samsung's slates for both new and refurbished models.
Watch these glassy-winged sharpshooters fling pee bubbles with anal catapult
This "superpropulsion mechanism" could help remove water from smartphones, watches.
Dell refreshes XPS desktop, announces updates to XPS 15 and 17 laptops
Dell sticks to chip upgrades for the latest models.
Russia fines Wikipedia for publishing facts instead of Kremlin war propaganda
Third fine since Ukraine invasion targets articles about Russian military units.
YouTube video causes Pixel phones to instantly reboot
Google's Tensor chips seem to choke on this 4K HDR clip of Alien.
Meet the space billionaire who is interested in something other than rockets
Vast's acquisition of Launcher shows that Jed McCaleb is serious about this space thing.
Bandai Namco announces the first Elden Ring expansion is in development
"Shadow of the Erdtree" promises "new adventure in the Lands Between."
Preview: Final Fantasy XVI is a bold new direction for the series
From action-RPG combat to narrative design, Final Fantasy XVI marks a new era.
Chipmakers receiving US federal funds can’t expand in China for 10 years
Chipmakers must also provide affordable childcare and are barred from stock buybacks.
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