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.
Discord heightens ad focus by introducing video ads to mobile apps in June by Scharon Harding on 2025-03-20 16:12 (#6W2GG) Discord looks for more ways to make money ahead of expected IPO.
Mom horrified by Character.AI chatbots posing as son who died by suicide by Ashley Belanger on 2025-03-20 16:01 (#6W2GH) Character.AI takes down bots bearing likeness of boy at center of lawsuit.
DOT must not give Tesla or other automakers a free pass, advocates say by Jonathan M. Gitlin on 2025-03-20 15:08 (#6W2DD) Will Elon Musk's Tesla get special treatment?
A mathematician unpacks the science of “bracketology” by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-03-20 14:49 (#6W2DE) Crafting the perfect bracket is nearly impossible, but there are solid strategies to improve your odds.
What’s behind the changed relationship between Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump? by Anna Nicolaou, Stephen Morris, Rafe Uddin, and Ale on 2025-03-20 14:33 (#6W2DF) Amazon founder has executed a sharp public reversal in his relationship with Trump.
Dad demands OpenAI delete ChatGPT’s false claim that he murdered his kids by Ashley Belanger on 2025-03-20 04:01 (#6W20K) Blocking outputs isn't enough; dad wants OpenAI to delete the false information.
Bird flu continues to spread as Trump’s pandemic experts are MIA by Beth Mole on 2025-03-19 22:28 (#6W1Y3) Vacancies in a key office of pandemic preparedness raise concern.
Study finds AI-generated meme captions funnier than human ones on average by Benj Edwards on 2025-03-19 22:12 (#6W1W2) Mollick proclaims "the meme Turing Test has been passed," but a new study offers a key caveat.
Hints grow stronger that dark energy changes over time by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-03-19 22:00 (#6W1W3) Latest DESI results fall short of discovery threshold but strengthen evidence for dynamical dark energy.
John Wick has a new target in latest Ballerina trailer by Jennifer Ouellette on 2025-03-19 21:34 (#6W1W4) "This is your fate, and you cannot change it."
HP avoids monetary damages over bricked printers in class-action settlement by Scharon Harding on 2025-03-19 21:12 (#6W1W5) HP has previously paid millions for bricking printers, but not this time.