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AI plus MRI yields the ability to recognize what the mind is hearing
System can also reconstruct speech a person imagines.
Stone-hearted researchers gleefully push over adorable soccer-playing robots
DeepMind tests "robustness to pushing" in football robot breakthrough.
F1 wants to ban tire heaters—here’s why that’s a good idea
Spectacular sportscars at Spa put F1's Azerbaijan snoozefest to shame.
Apple uses iOS and macOS Rapid Security Response feature for the first time
Rapid Security Response updates haven't been released to the public until today.
Environmental groups sue the FAA over SpaceX launch from Texas
The launch on April 20 kicked up a lot of dust and concrete.
Report: Halo’s final survival attempts made even Amazon’s workers concerned
Halo reportedly tried surviving on targeted ads, user data, & creepy AI dreams.
Warning of AI’s danger, pioneer Geoffrey Hinton quits Google to speak freely
"Most people thought it was way off. And I thought it was way off."
OpenAI gives in to Italy’s data privacy demands, ending ChatGPT ban
Italy requested a PSA showing users how to opt out of ChatGPT data sharing.
Film studios lose bid to unmask Reddit users who wrote comments on piracy
Judge voids subpoena, says film studios sought info that isn't relevant to case.
Official Pixel Fold images show off big bezels, inner display
Nice-looking UI, that trademark camera bar... and maybe a bit too much bezel.
Elon Musk provides detailed review of Starship’s first launch—and what’s next
"Weirdly, we did not see evidence of the rock tornado actually damaging engines."
Two core Unix-like utilities, sudo and su, are getting rewrites in Rust
AWS-backed group believes command is too central to the web to keep as-is.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV is incredibly efficient and a great all-around car
We achieved more than 4 miles/kWh without much effort.
Those scary warnings of juice jacking in airports and hotels? They’re nonsense
Juice jacking attacks on mobile phones are nonexistent. So why are we so afraid?
Driving across the American West in techno-excess with the BMW XM
"Hey Batman, turn on the seat massage."
Curious about screen-based fitness machines? Here are the best we’ve found
We tried the most interesting devices on the market to see what's worth your dollar.
An ominous heating event is unfolding in the oceans
Average sea surface temperatures have soared to record highs—and stayed there.
Sensitive data is being leaked from servers running Salesforce software
There's disagreement about how easy it is to configure Salesforce Community.
Report describes Apple’s “organizational dysfunction” and “lack of ambition” in AI
Sources say Apple's conservative approach makes it less competitive.
Diagnosing deception: How doctors solved a woman’s dramatically faked condition
The woman said she had a rare, serious condition, but the details didn't add up.
Tile should—and needs to—do better than the DIY-looking “Tile for Cats”
One Tile tracker sold in a plastic collar attachment is not an innovation.
Top Twitter influencers flee to Bluesky amid Musk’s continued debasing
Bluesky's CEO clarified: "Twitter does not own us."
It’s the end of the line for yearly Windows 10 updates, says Microsoft
Windows 10 will still get security updates until mid-October 2025.
FBI agents search home of FTX exec who gave millions to Republicans
Ryan Salame formed "megadonor" team with SBF, gave $24M to mostly GOP candidates.
I, for one, welcome our new Steam Deck-killing, Windows-running overlords
How the Asus ROG Ally and other handheld PCs could make Steam Decks even better.
YouTube podcasts go live in the US with inclusion in YouTube Music
YouTube podcasts landed on the web last year, and now there's app support.
Microsoft-branded mice and keyboards are going away after 40 years
Higher-end Surface-branded accessories will carry on, at least for now.
Despite UK ruling, Microsoft/Activision merger might not be dead just yet
Appeals could take months, but a carveout could preserve the deal outside the UK.
Nuke-launching AI would be illegal under proposed US law
Markey and Lieu seek to ban fed funds for nuke launches without "meaningful human control."
Daimler is setting up a $650 million charging network for commercial EVs
Greenlane will build sites along freight routes, starting in Southern California.
Old smartphones should be usable as single-board computers, just as this one is
Why can't more old Android phones become cool, Spotify-for-you music servers?
Intel loses $2.8 billion in another not-great quarter, down 36% year over year
And Intel's leadership says it will still take time to turn things around.
What the US needs for future nuclear power tech to get off the ground
The National Academies call for the US to be smart about new reactor designs.
Europe’s major new interplanetary spacecraft has a slight problem
Various options are still available to nudge the important instrument.
Dealmaster: Vitamix 5200, LG C2 4K TV, Samsung and SK Hynix SSDs, and more
The Vitamix 5200 rarely sees discounts outside of Black Friday.
OnePlus Pad hands-on: I did not know they still made displays this bad
$479 for an 11-inch, 144 Hz tablet sounds too good to be true, and it is.
Rocket Report: Feds assess Starship fallout; Sweden accidentally bombs Norway
"It is crucial that those responsible immediately inform the relevant Norwegian authorities."
OLED is great, but where are all the Mini LED laptops?
We dig into the research and interview companies about the potential of Mini LED.
WebOps platform Pantheon defends hosting “hate groups” as developers quit
Developers quit Pantheon over its stance on hosting SPLC-designated hate groups.
Raw milk from farm with no electricity sparks outbreak that nearly killed baby
Raw milk is dangerous for everyone, but especially younger children.
Judge slams Tesla for claiming Musk quotes captured on video may be deepfakes
Court will likely require Musk deposition in Tesla Autopilot wrongful death case.
Massive West Nile Virus outbreak in Arizona shattered records, killed 101
The cause is unclear, but climate change and the pandemic likely played roles.
Scientists sequenced the genome of Balto, famous sled dog of 1925 “Serum Run”
Balto was just part Siberian husky and, contrary to popular legend, not part wolf.
New BIOS updates try to keep Ryzen 7000X3D processors from frying themselves [Updated]
AMD is putting more voltage limitations in place in future BIOS updates.
Samsung makes its stunning 95 percent profit drop official for Q1 2023
A glut of memory chips leaves Samsung with its lowest profits since 2009.
Super Smash Bros. retro demake puts Wi-Fi into an NES cartridge
8-bit love letter to Super Smash Bros. reaches Kickstarter goal within 48 hours.
Magna’s new rearview mirror cleverly integrates a driver-monitoring system
It will debut in Europe early next year and in the US in late 2024.
UK government says the Nintendo Switch can’t handle Call of Duty
Any port wouldn't match PlayStation/Xbox "in terms of quality of gameplay and content."
As sea levels rise, the East Coast is also sinking
Coastal lands are subsiding and losing elevation, making rising seas all the worse.
Apple Watch buying guide: Which wearable is best for you?
The Apple Watch Ultra's launch shook things up, but you probably don't need it.
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