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Updated 2024-11-25 13:00
Someone paid $95,000 for this pair of jeans recovered from 1857 shipwreck
Work pants were recovered from wreck of the SS Central America, which sank in 1857.
Amazon ad verification program buys access to your phone’s soul for $2 a month
Privacy concerns shuttered similar data collection schemes from Google, Facebook.
In win for EU, Amazon will settle high-profile antitrust probes
Ecommerce group commits to increasing visibility of rivals’ products.
Stalkers’ “chilling” use of AirTags spurs class-action suit against Apple
Class action covers anyone in the US who owns iOS or Android devices.
Pixel 7 gets 500MB update including “clear calling,” lots of bug fixes
There are 200+ security and bug fixes, Google recorder improvements, and more.
Neuralink faces federal probe over alleged animal abuse, “hack job” surgeries
Current and former employees blame mishaps and abuse on pressure from Musk to go faster.
Paying for a power boost in an EV—good idea or worst idea?
Polestar and Mercedes show different approaches to over-the-air power upgrades.
Elden Ring opens up its colosseums to multiplayer brawls in free DLC
The free download, out December 7, takes new PvP modes into battle-ready arenas.
After lunar flyby, NASA’s Orion spacecraft is set to splash down on Sunday
NASA is now three weeks into a 25.5-day test flight of the Orion spacecraft.
Meta told to overhaul moderation system for high-profile users like Donald Trump
Facebook accused of leaving dangerous content online to serve business interests.
Elizabeth Holmes appeals conviction, 11-year sentence despite bleak outlook
Holmes is currently scheduled to report to prison in April.
The ingenious way that marsh grass shrimp reduce drag while swimming
The shrimp flexes its legs on the recovery stroke and keeps them close together.
No Linux? No problem. Just get AI to hallucinate it for you
ChatGPT-generated command line can create virtual files, execute code, play games.
Pfizer seeks FDA greenlight for bivalent COVID dose in kids under 5 years
Bivalent vaccine wouldn't be a booster, but part of an updated primary series.
Syntax errors are the doom of us all, including botnet authors
A command typo might have dismantled most of an advanced malware's network.
Respiratory illnesses slam US: “Perfect storm for a terrible holiday season”
Respiratory illnesses are slamming the US, and things could get worse.
Grandmother sues cop who wrongly targeted her home using “Find My” app
Denver Police Department vows to train officers on how "Find My" app works.
Microsoft games like Starfield will cost $70 starting next year
Company says new price ceiling reflects "technical complexity" of major games.
Callisto Protocol devs say “damn clerical error” caused PC frame rate issues
New patch fixes widespread stuttering caused by "rushed" shader compilation update.
After more than 5 years, Nvidia’s GTX 1060 is no longer Steam’s most-used GPU
Shortages and price increases have given the GTX 1060 an unusually long life.
When HBO Max and Discovery+ merge, they’ll have a new name
The more neutral name is intended to protect the premium HBO brand.
Cooler Master’s massive workstation pod is an extravagant alternative to desks
Cooler Master announces waitlist for long-awaited Orb X.
Google kills “Duplex on the Web,” an automated website navigation feature
Google wanted to click through websites on your behalf, but did that solve a problem?
Former Twitter employees explain why Apple actually paused ads
Apple has "fully resumed" Twitter advertising after Musk misunderstanding.
Dwarf Fortress’ graphical upgrade provides a new way into a wildly wonky game
The cryptic game's new interface welcomes newcomers but preserves the chaos.
Dmitry Rogozin may be in some trouble in Russia
Wagner Group soldiers are well-trained to identify those attired in NATO clothing.
US Forest Service is the latest government agency to try electric trucks
By 2027, all light-duty vehicles bought by the federal government must be EVs.
After the Artemis I mission’s brilliant success, why is an encore 2 years away?
"I would say that we’re going to try our best to get there."
DHL is buying 2,000 electric Ford E-Transits as delivery vans
The electrified version of Ford's best-selling van is finding new friends.
As the Arctic warms, beavers are moving in
Scientists are just beginning to study the impacts of beaver dams on the tundra.
How Chinese netizens swamped China’s Internet controls
Citizens protesting zero-COVID policies proved smartphones can help fuel mass action.
Darknet markets generate millions in revenue selling stolen personal data
A handful of markets were responsible for trafficking most of the data.
OLED monitor selection is pathetic. 2023 can change that
There's reason to hope for greater OLED monitor variety in the new year.
Apple slices its AI image synthesis times in half with new Stable Diffusion fix
Creating AI-generated images on Macs, iPhones, and iPads just got a lot faster.
Samsung’s Android app-signing key has leaked, is being used to sign malware
The cryptographic key proves an update is legit, assuming your OEM doesn't lose it.
Never-before-seen malware is nuking data in Russia’s courts and mayors’ offices
CryWiper masquerades as ransomware, but its real purpose is to permanently destroy data.
Report: Apple’s upcoming VR and AR operating system has a new name
Bloomberg report claims that Apple has begun referring to it as "xrOS."
FCC lets Starlink start deploying Gen2 satellites as Gen1 speeds keep falling
US speeds have dropped from 105Mbps to 53Mbps—but 7,500 new satellites will help.
No, physicists didn’t make a real wormhole. What they did was still pretty cool
"Don't hold your breath about sending your dog through a wormhole."
Ohio measles outbreak nearly triples, expected to last “several months”
"Don't wait. Don't wait until after the holiday. Get them vaccinated now."
PCI standards group deflects, assigns blame for melting GPU power connectors
"Members are responsible for safety testing of their products."
Parler and Twitter both cut ties with Kanye West as he says, “I like Hitler”
Parler announced deal termination after Ye told Alex Jones, "I also love Nazis."
Tesla finally delivers first electric Semi to Pepsi after years of delay
Most recently, Tesla promised to produce 50,000 Semis in 2024.
Proton Calendar rounds out security-focused Big Tech alternative on iOS
App promises end-to-end encryption, advanced cryptography for your schedule.
After bankruptcy and war, OneWeb turns to a competitor for help
OneWeb, as ever, is doing what it needs to do to survive.
Twitter dangles incentives to try to lure advertisers back
"They sound like the guy playing the violin on the Titanic," says a senior media buyer.
Rocket Report: SpaceX launch delayed indefinitely; Virgin Orbit cancels funding round
"Due to current market conditions, the company has elected not to proceed."
The 2023 Ferrari 296 GTS—we drive Ferrari’s plug-in hybrid convertible
Maranello moves to a V6 plus electric motor for its latest mid-engined supercar.
The Callisto Protocol review: A relentless horror spectacle
A new vision of sci-fi survival-horror updates the pace for classic scares.
Prescription poop is here: FDA approves fecal slurry for unshakeable diarrhea
It's a win for those with C. diff and a milestone for microbiome-based therapies.
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