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Apple’s cheaper 14-inch MacBook Pro is killing the old 13-inch version
The M2 MacBook Pro was the last gasp of 2016-era MacBook design.
Apple’s M3 iMac still starts at $1,299, still doesn’t replace the 27-inch model
Jumping straight from the M1 to the M3 gives the new iMac a big speed boost.
Windows CE, Microsoft’s stunted middle child, reaches end of support at 26 years
From netbooks and PDAs to ATMs, voting kiosks, and ungainly presidential phones.
“This vulnerability is now under mass exploitation.” Citrix Bleed bug bites hard
By some estimates, 20,000 devices have already been hacked.
Sundar Pichai explained why Apple gets paid so much more for its default deal
"Done correctly," default deals "can make a difference," Google CEO testified.
Fossil found on the side of the road is a new species of mosasaur
One "big wet lizard" was chewed on by another.
Samsung ships Android 14 in record time
European users are getting the update now, and the US version should come soon.
YouTube fumbles NFL Sunday Ticket streaming
"You pay all this money for streaming services..."
Putin wants to know why Russia can only build 40 satellites a year
"It turned out we weren't ready for this."
Google promises a rescue patch for Android 14’s “ransomware” bug
After ignoring the issue tracker for 10 days, Google is getting its act together.
Creators confused by Elon Musk’s plan to “incentivize truth” on X
Change comes amid EU probe of verified users spreading disinformation on X.
Microsoft issues system-level ban for “unauthorized” Xbox accessories
Crackdown limits some cheat devices but also hurts fighting and accessibility hardware.
I spy with my Cold War satellite eye… nearly 400 Roman forts in the Middle East
Anthropologists suggest forts were built to secure key trade routes through the region.
Biden issues sweeping executive order that touches AI risk, deepfakes, privacy
Order details US admin's approach to AI safety, media authenticity, job loss, and more.
FDA warns of infection risk from 26 big-brand eye drops; stop using immediately
No infections yet linked, but FDA found contamination in manufacturing facility.
The contradiction of environmentally sustainable supercar manufacturing
A visit to Lamborghini's factory involves some beehives, but also a V12 Aventador.
The Daily Telescope: A new perspective on the power behind Psyche
Launch was awesome, but now comes a painfully long wait.
Android 14 review: There’s always next year
Android 14 offers a lightly customizable lock screen and not much else.
Where the heck did all those structures inside complex cells come from?
There are competing theories about the origin of the nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum.
The UK’s problematic Online Safety Act is now law
The government says it will protect kids online; critics say it's a threat to privacy.
Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA
We're building our landers to enable global landing capability on the Moon, day or night."
This is how we could possibly build paved roads on the Moon
Lasers melt a regolith-like material into pavers that could be used for lunar roads.
Microsoft profiles new threat group with unusual but effective practices
Octo Tempest employs tactics that many of its targets aren't prepared for.
Poison expert allegedly poisoned wife—with a shockingly toxic gout drug
Colchicine is centuries old, but the line between toxic and nontoxic is still blurry.
Intel doesn’t think that Arm CPUs will make a dent in the laptop market
"They've been relegated to pretty insignificant roles in the PC business."
Sam Bankman-Fried repeatedly told to “stop talking” during rambling testimony
FTX co-founder scolded for making up his own definition of market manipulation.
Dealmaster: Sparkling TVs, noise canceling cans, Lenovo laptops, and much more
Sweet TVs, ergonomic office chairs, and Apple discounts top today's Dealmaster.
Fall COVID shot uptake is an “abysmal” 7%; wastewater testing impaired
Meanwhile, a quarter of the country's wastewater testing sites are offline.
What caused the volcanic tsunami that devastated a Greek island 373 years ago?
Kolumbo underwater volcano's 1650 eruption killed 70 people on Santorini Island, Greece.
Google loses fight to hide 2021 money pit: $26B in default contracts
CEO Sundar Pichai testifies Monday as Google mounts its defense.
Apple Watch facing potential ban after losing Masimo patent case
Apple plans to appeal the ruling, which is under presidential review.
Android 14’s user-profile data bug seems indistinguishable from ransomware
Users with multiple profiles are getting locked out of local storage and losing data.
People are speaking with ChatGPT for hours, bringing 2013’s Her closer to reality
Long mobile conversations with the AI assistant using AirPods echo the sci-fi film.
A 50 percent more efficient big rig? Meet Super Truck II
It was achieved through a combo of aero, tire, and powertrain improvements.
Elon Musk wants your “entire financial life” on X by 2024
X's success as an everything app will "exceed" China's WeChat, Musk says.
Leica camera has built-in defense against misleading AI, costs $9,125
The M11-P is the first camera to integrate Content Credentials.
It’s a “fake PR stunt”: Artists hate Meta’s AI data deletion process
There's no way to opt out, leading artists to believe Meta's system is badly broken.
Russia renamed its ambitious satellite program after Putin misspoke its name
"So I didn't even make it back and it's already renamed to Sfera."
Daily Telescope: Meet the Flying Bat and Squid nebulae
The Squid Nebula is a recent discovery, first spotted in 2011.
Rocket Report: China launches 3-man crew; SpaceX adds to busy manifest
ABL Space Systems has blamed its launch mount for a January rocket failure.
iPhones have been exposing your unique MAC despite Apple’s promises otherwise
From the get-go, this feature was useless," researcher says of feature put into iOS 14.
Sam Bankman-Fried testifies, says he “skimmed over” FTX terms of service
SBF said he thought loans were legal but didn't fully read FTX terms of service.
Unprecedented diarrheal outbreak erupts in UK as cases spike 3x above usual
Cryptosporidium cases linked to travel and swimming, but at unusually high rate.
Media outlets win fight to gain faster access to Google trial evidence
Here's the link to all the Google trial evidence unlocked by media.
Backlash forces T-Mobile to cancel automatic migrations to pricier plans
Firm drops widely panned idea but still aims to move users "up our price card."
Google Fiber is getting outrageously fast 20Gbps service
For now this is early access, but "most" customers will get upgraded eventually.
The “low-cost MacBook” rumor just won’t die, but it might finally make sense
Apple doesn't do "cheap," but Apple Silicon could make a cheaper MacBook work.
CEO of rocket-maker ULA makes a sales pitch—for the whole company
The company's "complicated" ownership structure is holding it back.
Elon Musk’s chaotic first year at Twitter leaves X Corp. with shaky finances
X has fewer users and a big ad-revenue problem on Musk's first anniversary.
Why Unity felt the need to “rush out” its controversial install-fee program
New report details internal divisions, intense push for mobile ad money.
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