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Locked out of “God mode,” runners are hacking their treadmills
NordicTrack customers were watching Netflix—until the company blocked their access.
DuckDuckGo wants to stop apps tracking you on Android
The latest update promises to block invasive data collection across your whole phone.
Review: Ghostbusters: Afterlife sinks under treacly, over-the-top fan service
Talented cast and a few fun callbacks can't make up for tired retread of a plot.
Adults nationwide eligible for boosters this weekend as CDC gives sign-off
CDC advisers voted unanimously to expand booster eligibility.
Apple has a new work-from-home policy, but it’s still not what employees want
Employees will have to work from the office most days by spring.
Lawsuit: Tesla is like a “frat house” with “frequent groping on the factory floor”
Female Tesla workers face constant sexual comments and groping, lawsuit says.
Rockstar admits GTA remasters “did not… meet our own standards of quality”
Original versions also coming back for download, free for remaster purchasers.
Holmes claimed Theranos could do “more than 1,000 tests”—it did 12
Jury hears first words from Elizabeth Holmes, and they’re pretty damning.
Google Play website gets its first redesign in years, looks like a big app
A huge Play Store website redesign is hitting some users' accounts.
Andrew and Lee dissect The Wheel of Time’s television premiere
Amazon's new series premiered last night, and there's a whole lot to talk about.
Here’s the best video yet of Ingenuity flying across Mars
The mission's planners don't know how long the plucky vehicle will last.
Halo Infinite preview: The more things change…
Choose your own path from point A to point B, soldier.
EA and FIFA’s 30-year videogame union at risk in battle over name
Top soccer players, clubs seek greater share from franchise’s huge success.
FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID boosters for all adults
Booster doses could be available to all adults by this weekend.
Malware downloaded from PyPI 41,000 times was surprisingly stealthy
Malware infiltrating open source repositories is getting more sophisticated.
Keeping science reproducible in a world of custom code and data
Computer analysis is now a central part of science.
Rocket Report: Clipper to fly on used Falcon boosters, BE-4 may slip further
It says something that NASA is entrusting a hugely valuable mission to used rockets.
New study debunks controversial 2015 fossil find: It’s not a four-limbed snake after all
Its anatomy is consistent with that of extinct marine lizards known as dolichosaurs.
At least 25 poisoned, 1 dead from “Real Alkalized Water,” CDC report reveals
What caused acute liver failure in some customers, including children, is still unclear.
Hubble update: One camera back, more to come
Still uncertain of why it misbehaved, controllers are cautiously restoring service.
The best smartwatches for every type of user
We tested smartwatches of every stripe, shape, and price to find the best options for you.
Hyundai and Kia preview EVs due in 2024 with compelling three-row concepts
Upcoming Ioniq 7 and Kia EV9 will bring more EVs to a popular segment.
Apple addresses two iPhone and Apple Watch bugs with iOS 15.1.1 and watchOS 8.1.1
There are no new features, but iOS 15.2 probably isn't far away.
FAA forced delay in 5G rollout despite having no proof of harm to aviation
US delays even as 40 countries use C-band with no reports of harm to altimeters.
We know what invasive species can do on Earth—what about in space?
Invasion science can help keep Earth and other planets safe from alien microbes.
Why modern consoles can’t just “run any… older executable” [Updated]
Licensing agreements can hamper the dream of full console backward compatibility.
Google updates Pixel 6 fingerprint reader, confirms slow 23 W charging
Biometrics should work better after an update, but there's no fixing the charging.
Lord of the Rings $65 artisan keycap makes your keyboard more precious
Resin keycaps mark three iconic locations of the One Ring.
Ford and chipmaker announce noncommittal “partnership” to alleviate shortages
"Non-binding agreement" promises more supply but is light on particulars.
Theranos gave woman false-positive HIV result, then ghosted her
Court hears about ignored patient, missed revenue projections, and more.
Nvidia acquisition of Arm now under scrutiny by FTC
FTC highlights potential objections, adding to UK and European scrutiny of the deal.
Bill Gates’ nuclear power company selects a site for its first reactor
First-of-its-kind reactor to be built in Wyoming with heavy Dept. of Energy backing.
Boosters for all is critical, not a luxury, Fauci says as FDA decision nears
Boosters will help get us to our new normal of endemic COVID-19, Fauci says.
Hackers backed by Iran are targeting US critical infrastructure, US warns
Vulnerabilities already patched by Microsoft and Fortinet are being exploited en masse.
FBI raids home of Trumpist county clerk in probe of voting-system passwords leak [Updated]
FBI, Colorado obtain evidence on Tina Peters, who is already barred from elections.
A physicist studied Ben Franklin’s clever tricks to foil currency counterfeiters
Also: the Roman Emperor Nero was quite fiscally responsible about his coinage.
New firefighting tool delivers water directly to blazing EV batteries
Technique uses less water to bring battery temps down to normal.
Apple will soon send parts and tools to users who want to repair their phones
The change in tune may help address imminent regulatory scrutiny.
New iodine-based plasma thruster tested in orbit
Iodine doesn't need a high-pressure propellant tank, as it can be stored as a solid.
The newest zombie-brand Moto 360 doesn’t run Wear OS
"Moto OS" won't have third-party apps, but it claims two weeks of battery life.
Upcoming smart home products wirelessly charge without cable or pad
Security camera, fitness tracker, and other smart home tech with over-the-air charging announced.
Holmes jury learns how Theranos duped a savvy health care investor
Specialist hedge fund had three analysts investigating Theranos.
New images and analyses reveal extent of Cosmos 1408 debris cloud
"We took a major step backward on Monday."
Today’s best deals: Bose QuietComfort 45, Google Chromecast, and more
Dealmaster also has Garmin trackers, Amazon Fire TV Sticks, and gaming monitors.
Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices
We tear down some infosec conventional wisdom—there's a lot of bad advice out there.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl review: Un-bucking convention
Remakes are true to the originals, at the cost of Sword's and Shield's scale.
Linux has a serious security problem that once again enables DNS cache poisoning
Bizarre behavior overlooked in Linux for more than a decade revives scary attack scenario.
Apple Watch Series 7 review: Time for a minor upgrade
Still the best smartwatch—but an incremental upgrade.
Visitors from other universes converge in new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home
"Scooby-Doo this crap." Please.
Why Thanos couldn’t have snapped his fingers while wearing the Infinity Glove
A "Goldilocks zone" of friction produces the perfect finger snap, study finds.
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