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Details of 9 puzzling hepatitis cases rule out SARS-CoV-2 as culprit, CDC says
In new data, CDC notes none of the first 9 cases had history of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Webb’s mirror alignment is done—now it’s on to the instruments
The mirror is now working with all five instruments, and limited only by physics.
Bandcamp says it can’t afford Google Play billing, Epic files injunction [Updated]
Epic bought Bandcamp last month. Now Bandcamp is a weapon against app store owners.
USPS sued by states and environmental groups over purchase of 8.6 mpg trucks
Lawsuits allege USPS purchase of inefficient vehicles violates environmental law.
So long, Wordle—Knotwords is my new daily word-game obsession
The unique, logic-heavy combo of crosswords and kenken tickles my brain just right.
Opening credits for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is giving us all the feels
It's a visually stunning tribute to iconic opening credits of The Original Series.
GeForce Now adds Apple Silicon support, making it sort of possible to game on a Mac
Native Apple Silicon support promises lower power use, faster startup times.
Can semiconductor makers meet surging demands sustainably?
It will likely take more than pledges to make the chip industry sustainable.
Terahertz imaging reveals hidden inscription on 16th-century funerary cross
The technique is also useful for analyzing historic paintings and detecting skin cancer.
Joe Manchin calls EV tax credits “ludicrous” in Senate hearing
The coal millionaire says EVs are in short supply, so they don't need subsidies.
After flying 150th Falcon 9, SpaceX continues to make efficiency gains
“For those that know rockets, this is a ridiculously hard thing."
Rocket Report: FAA decision day, or another delay? Using a balloon first stage
"They’re going to scatter my bones or ashes on this property."
The best games we played at PAX East 2022
Turtles, bungee grappling hooks, and the French countryside all feature.
Apple has made nearly $100 billion so far this year
Tim Cook credited supply constraints for a year-over-year dip in iPad revenue.
First possible US death reported in international outbreak of child hepatitis
At least 5 states have now reported cases of unexplained severe liver inflammation.
Genetics goes to the dogs, finds there’s not much to breed behavior
One of the strongest genetic associations is "gets stuck behind objects."
One of the most powerful DDoSes ever targets cryptocurrency platform
15.3 million requests per second is HUGE, especially when delivered through HTTPS.
Belkin may not release an over-the-air charging device this year after all
It looks like we won't see true wireless charging in homes as soon as we thought.
Activision news flurry: Shareholder vote, WarCraft smartphone game tease
But share prices falter while critics allege "undue concentration of market power."
Want to reduce waste? These are some unique semi-green gadgets
Sustainability is a big problem, but these gadgets aim to make a small impact.
Formula E’s new electric race car is lighter, more powerful, more nimble
Next season's machine gets a second motor-generator and a lot more speed.
Qualcomm’s M1-class laptop chips will be ready for PCs in “late 2023”
Qualcomm's early-2021 Nuvia acquisition is taking time to bear fruit.
The Blackberry-style Unihertz Titan Slim fails to impress reviewers
Unihertz builds a QWERTY bar phone with a janky keyboard and bad screen.
Judge rejects Musk’s claim that limits on his tweets violate First Amendment
Musk loses bid to terminate SEC settlement over false "funding secured" tweets.
The doomsday clock is ticking in new Jurassic World Dominion trailer
"If our world's gonna survive, what matters is what we do now."
Sony stops “stacking” of cheap PS Plus subscriptions ahead of relaunch
Existing subscription time will be converted to tiered structure in June.
Paul Sutter walks us through the future of climate change—and things aren’t great
This episode of Edge of Knowledge focuses on our rapidly transforming world.
Elon Musk, Twitter’s next owner, provides his definition of “free speech”
Amid Twitter buyout, Musk says free speech is simply "that which matches the law."
New EV vs. old beater: Which is better for the environment?
EVs require more energy to build, but they are far more efficient to operate.
There she blows: Polestar shows off its wind tunnel testing
It brought cameras along to document the Precept concept's development.
Moderna’s vaccine for kids under 6 now with FDA for authorization
"Getting protected sooner is what matters."
Musk has “huge responsibility” to fight health misinfo on Twitter, WHO says
"In cases like this pandemic, good information is life-saving," WHO official says.
Call of Duty cheaters are being struck blind by anti-cheat software
"Cloaking" mitigation makes cheaters unable to see opponents, incoming bullets.
Russia wages “relentless and destructive” cyberattacks to bolster Ukraine invasion
Cyberattacks complement and are sometimes timed to military actions.
Apple launches self-service repair program for iPhone users in the US
Users can either purchase or rent tools and parts to fix the latest iPhones.
Atomically thin electronics built using chemical reactions
A possible step toward mass-producing molecular-scale electronics.
Today’s best deals: Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro, Google Nest devices, and more
Dealmaster also has Nintendo gift cards, 1TB microSD cards, and a range of Roombas.
Belkin to release cable-free wireless charging tech this year
We just don't know what the product is yet.
So long, Bethesda Launcher: Here’s how to move its games to a Steam account
Bethesda Launcher will shutter on May 11. Act now (or, honestly, later if you want).
Businesses are adopting Windows 11 more quickly than past versions, says Microsoft
Windows, Surface, Office, Xbox, and LinkedIn all earned more money than in 2021.
Google calls the Pixel 6 “the fastest-selling Pixel ever”
It's probably only a few million units, but that's a big deal for Google hardware.
Staring death in the face: Chimpanzees are drawn to skulls of their own species
But they're still a long way from solemnly reciting Hamlet.
F1 cars in 2026 will have less drag and no MGU-H, FIA says
For 2023, expect six sprint races and mandatory helmet cameras for all drivers.
Review: Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe is a mandatory game for comedy fans
The original game held a wealth of surprises. Its meta-obsessed follow-up has even more.
SpaceX sends four astronauts into orbit for the second time in a month
"I just want to reiterate that safety is still and always the top priority."
This horizontal mouse concept claims to be ergonomic—we’re not so sure
Kickstarter claims to reduce strain and boost comfort, but we have our doubts.
75% of US children have now had COVID, up from 44%, due to omicron
A third of all US children were newly infected with COVID during omicron wave.
Microsoft finds Linux desktop flaw that gives root to untrusted users
Elevation of privilege vulnerabilities can be used to gain persistent root access.
Spider fossils glow under UV light, a clue to their remarkable preservation
Combination of anaerobic environment and sulfurization created stable carbon-rich films.
Apple releases beta update with fixes for Studio Display’s mediocre webcam
Firmware 15.5 includes fixes for "noise reduction, contrast, and framing."
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