Momentum seems to be building for Jared Isaacman to become NASA administrator by Eric Berger on 2025-03-25 18:42 (#6W5RW) "We believe that Jared Isaacman is uniquely qualified to lead NASA."
Apple barred from Google antitrust trial, putting $20 billion search deal on the line by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-03-25 17:03 (#6W5NZ) Google's sizeable payments for Safari defaults could be ending.
After DDOS attacks, Blizzard rolls back Hardcore WoW deaths for the first time by Kyle Orland on 2025-03-25 16:52 (#6W5P0) New policy comes as OnlyFangs streaming guild planned to quit over DDOS disruptions.
Report: Boeing asks Trump admin to weaken penalties in 737 Max crash case by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-25 16:40 (#6W5P1) Boeing plea deal opposed by victims' families might be made even weaker.
Netflix expands HDR support with HDR10+ by Scharon Harding on 2025-03-25 16:17 (#6W5P2) Before, Netflix users could only stream HDR titles in Dolby Vision or HDR10.
Europe is looking for alternatives to US cloud providers by Matt Burgess, wired.com on 2025-03-25 13:12 (#6W5FM) Some European cloud companies have seen an increase in business.
How Polestar engineers EVs that can handle brutal winters by Michael Teo Van Runkle on 2025-03-25 12:44 (#6W5CK) Heat pumps, throttle maps, and a whole lot of going sideways.
As preps continue, it’s looking more likely that NASA will fly the Artemis II mission by Stephen Clark on 2025-03-24 23:08 (#6W53C) The core stage of NASA's Space Launch System is now integrated with the rocket's twin boosters.
UK on alert after H5N1 bird flu spills over to sheep in world-first by Beth Mole on 2025-03-24 22:32 (#6W51S) The UK sheep had inflamed mammary gland much like infected cows in US.
You can now download the source code that sparked the AI boom by Benj Edwards on 2025-03-24 22:14 (#6W51T) CHM releases code for 2012 AlexNet breakthrough that proved "deep learning" could work.
After borking my Pixel 4a battery, Google borks me, too by Nate Anderson on 2025-03-24 21:01 (#6W4ZE) The devil is in the details.
Trump administration accidentally texted secret bombing plans to a reporter by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-24 20:43 (#6W4ZF) "Shocking recklessness" in leak of detailed Yemen bombing plan in Signal chat.
Should we be concerned about the loss of weather balloons? by Matt Lanza, The Eyewall on 2025-03-24 17:31 (#6W4X2) Most of the time, not a big deal. But in critical times, the losses will be felt.
Current SEC chair cast only vote against suing Elon Musk, report says by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-24 17:19 (#6W4X3) SEC case over late disclosure of Twitter stock buy still moving ahead, for now.
How a nephew’s CD burner inspired early Valve to embrace DRM by Kyle Orland on 2025-03-24 17:16 (#6W4X4) Valve's Harrington: Unchecked CD duplication "put our entire business model at risk."
“MyTerms” wants to become the new way we dictate our privacy on the web by Kevin Purdy on 2025-03-24 17:06 (#6W4X5) It's not a "do not track" request, it's a set of terms you demand from sites.
Oops: Google says it might have deleted your Maps Timeline data by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-03-24 16:56 (#6W4X6) Google Maps switched to local-only Timeline storage in December.
Did Red Bull build an undriveable car? Questions from the Chinese Grand Prix. by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-03-24 16:46 (#6W4X7) F1 reminds us it's entertainment, not just engineering and sport.
Genetic testing company 23andMe declares bankruptcy by John Timmer on 2025-03-24 14:55 (#6W4QF) Former CEO wants to buy it, but the fate of its customers' genetic data is unclear.
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq: Sensibly sized and improves on the Equinox EV by Michael Teo Van Runkle on 2025-03-24 12:00 (#6W4N2) The AWD Optiq is quite competitive in the sub-$60,000 EV crossover segment.
Can we make AI less power-hungry? These researchers are working on it. by Jacek Krywko on 2025-03-24 11:00 (#6W4JP) As demand surges, figuring out the performance of proprietary models is half the battle.
David Blaine shows his hand in Do Not Attempt by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-03-23 20:17 (#6W4AD) NatGeo docuseries follows Blaine around the world to learn the secrets of ordinary people doing remarkable feats.
This launcher is about to displace the V-2 as Germany’s largest rocket by Stephen Clark on 2025-03-23 16:06 (#6W47A) Isar Aerospace's first Spectrum rocket will launch from Andoya Spaceport in Norway.
Trump administration’s blockchain plan for USAID is a real head-scratcher by Vittoria Elliott, wired.com on 2025-03-23 11:05 (#6W436) Whatever happens to USAID, it will apparently "leverage blockchain technology."
Sometimes, it’s the little tech annoyances that sting the most by Nate Anderson on 2025-03-22 11:07 (#6W3QJ) macOS wouldn't remember mouse settings? This means war!
Measles arrives in Kansas, spreads quickly in undervaccinated counties by Beth Mole on 2025-03-21 21:53 (#6W3G1) Since a single case last week, at least 9 more have been reported, with more pending.
Cloudflare turns AI against itself with endless maze of irrelevant facts by Benj Edwards on 2025-03-21 21:14 (#6W3G2) New approach punishes AI companies that ignore "no crawl" directives.
California bill would force ISPs to offer 100Mbps plans for $15 a month by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-21 20:46 (#6W3G3) Like New York law, Calif. bill demands cheap plans for people with low incomes.
Italy demands Google poison DNS under strict Piracy Shield law by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-03-21 19:52 (#6W3G4) A lawsuit claims Google has not blocked football streams as required in Italy.
“Infantile amnesia” occurs despite babies showing memory activity by John Timmer on 2025-03-21 19:41 (#6W3G5) It looks like humans actively suppress our earliest memories.
Anthropic’s new AI search feature digs through the web for answers by Benj Edwards on 2025-03-21 19:08 (#6W3DH) Anthropic Claude just caught up with a ChatGPT feature from 2023-but will it be accurate?
Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social Security by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-21 18:18 (#6W3DJ) Restraining order blocks DOGE's "unlimited access" to Social Security records.
Trump White House drops diversity plan for Moon landing it created back in 2019 by Eric Berger on 2025-03-21 17:07 (#6W3B9) "We're updating our language regarding plans to send crew to the lunar surface."
Boeing will build the US Air Force’s next air superiority fighter by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-03-21 16:35 (#6W3BA) The classified aircraft will replace the F-22 sometime in the 2030s.
CEO of AI ad-tech firm pledging “world free of fraud” sentenced for fraud by Kevin Purdy on 2025-03-21 16:27 (#6W3BB) Prosecutors: Firm offering "300% more" fraud detection oversold revenue by 700%.
We probably inherited our joints from… a fish by Elizabeth Rayne on 2025-03-21 14:31 (#6W38H) Cartilaginous fish form the same style of joint that we do, while jawless fish don't.
The Wheel of Time delivers on a pivotal fan-favorite moment by Andrew Cunningham & Lee Hutchinson on 2025-03-21 14:00 (#6W38J) A trip to the city in the clouds yields a truth that some characters can't handle.
How the language of job postings can attract rule-bending narcissists by Jonathan Gay, The Conversation on 2025-03-21 13:49 (#6W38K) Looking to hire someone? Check your wording very carefully.
Why Anthropic’s Claude still hasn’t beaten Pokémon by Kyle Orland on 2025-03-21 13:49 (#6W38M) Weeks later, Sonnet's "reasoning" model is struggling with a game designed for children.
Rocket Report: Falcon 9 may smash reuse record; Relativity roving to Texas? by Eric Berger on 2025-03-21 11:00 (#6W312) "It is what he has always dreamt of."
The ax has become an important part of the Space Force’s arsenal by Stephen Clark on 2025-03-21 00:02 (#6W2TC) "I've terminated 11 major contracts in less than three years."
After “glitter bomb,” cops arrested former cop who criticized current cops online by Nate Anderson on 2025-03-20 21:58 (#6W2QX) When are Facebook posts "false personation"?
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr starts granting telecom lobby’s wish list by Jon Brodkin on 2025-03-20 21:44 (#6W2QY) Rule eliminations make it easier to replace copper networks with wireless.
Apple loses $1B a year on prestigious, minimally viewed Apple TV+: report by Scharon Harding on 2025-03-20 21:32 (#6W2QZ) The Information report claims notable losses for Apple's only service in the red.
Hands-on with Frosthaven’s ambitious port from gigantic box to inviting PC game by Kevin Purdy on 2025-03-20 21:18 (#6W2R0) Checking out an early version, headed by X-COM creator Julian Gollop.
Apple reportedly planning executive shake-up to address Siri delays by Ryan Whitwam on 2025-03-20 19:19 (#6W2K1) Apple is looking to right the ship after key Siri features delayed to 2026.
Racer with paraplegia successfully test drives Corvette with hand controls by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-03-20 19:01 (#6W2K2) Bosch's new electronic braking system is enabling Wickens' return to the top level.
Cybertrucks’ faulty trim prompts biggest recall yet, stokes Tesla investor panic by Ashley Belanger on 2025-03-20 18:46 (#6W2K3) Recall forces Tesla to reveal just how many Cybertrucks were sold.
Mom of child dead from measles: “Don’t do the shots,” my other 4 kids were fine by Beth Mole on 2025-03-20 18:26 (#6W2K4) The interview downplayed the disease, maligned vaccines, touted unproven treatments
The early 2000s capacitor plague is probably not just a stolen recipe by Kevin Purdy on 2025-03-20 18:04 (#6W2K5) Video takes a wider look at the busted caps of early 2000s PCs and other gear.