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Homeopath “treated” 4-yr-old boy’s behavior problems with saliva from rabid dog
Homeopath: It treated “slightly rabid dog state.” Critic: That’s “patently absurd.”
Westworld producers are set to adapt a William Gibson novel for Amazon
The trend of streaming TV adaptions of classic sci-fi works continues.
San Francisco to scooter startups: Your customers are terrible
City Attorney: companies are allowing customers to block public sidewalks.
Former Microsoft designer leaks likely future of Windows and Xbox “avatars”
Originally slated to launch by end of 2017; closely resembles last E3's reveal.
In effort to shut down Telegram, Russia blocks Amazon, Google network addresses
Russian censors up ante in effort to block secure chat by political opposition.
Acceptance of climate science can reach saturation
Telling people what scientists think makes conservative states look liberal.
First XDR typhoid is on the verge of being untreatable, spreading globally
Health experts say outbreak is a "clarion call" for health authorities worldwide.
The FCC loses a fierce consumer advocate as Mignon Clyburn resigns
Clyburn, the "conscience" of FCC, advocated for net neutrality and poor people.
Dealmaster: Grab an unlocked Essential Phone for $399.99
Plus deals on Jaybird exercise headphones, Vizio and Sony 4K TVs, and more.
It’s anyone’s guess when the next major Windows 10 update will be out
The name, if it has one, is still a mystery.
IRS E-File system crashes on Tax Day [Updated]
You can still e-file, but be careful.
Ajit Pai’s ex-broadband advisor arrested on charge of forging fiber contracts
Ex-CEO and committee chair accused of defrauding investors with fake contracts.
New Boosted Boards have more affordable shortboard and better batteries
Four new boards include two samey longboards and first Boosted shortboards.
Billy Mitchell says he’s “not going to stop now” after scoreboard ban [Updated]
Disgraced score-chaser promises witnesses, documents will redeem his name.
People who paid Tesla $3,000 for full self-driving might be out of luck
Why selling full autonomy before it's ready could backfire for Tesla.
Apple may debut its own news subscription service within the next year
An upgraded Apple News app could be home to the company's trusted news sources.
Intel, Microsoft to use GPU to scan memory for malware
The company is also using its processors’ performance monitoring to detect malicious code.
It’s official: SpaceX will build its monster rocket in California
“This vehicle holds the promise of taking humanity deeper into the cosmos.”
T-Mobile deceived customers with “false ring tones” on failed phone calls
FCC fines T-Mobile $40M for rural call failures but requires no refunds.
Microsoft’s bid to secure the Internet of Things: Custom Linux, custom chips, Azure
This is Redmond’s first-ever Linux distribution.
Russian hackers mass-exploit routers in homes, govs, and infrastructure
The hacks steal passwords and clear the way for future attacks, officials warn.
“Not too fond of Facebook”: A dating app removes its linked-profile requirement
Could be the first of many apps to dump FB requirements in wake of recent disclosures.
AT&T and cable lobby are terrified of a California net neutrality bill
ISPs hate California bill even more than the FCC rules they helped kill.
Portugal is showing that ambitious renewable energy goals are within reach
Hydro and wind were the big players last month.
Wireless version of the classic Koss Porta Pro headphones could be on the way [Updated]
FCC reveals a new model of a venerable headphone for a world without 3.5mm jacks.
Sony’s flagship smartphone pairs a 4K display with a design from 2013
Slim-bezel smartphones are all the rage, unless you're Sony.
Sophisticated APT surveillance malware comes to Google Play
Attackers pushing mobile surveillance-ware are stepping up their game.
The Apple Watch may support third-party watch faces in the future
Apple currently sanctions all watch faces for its wearable, even the Disney ones.
The billion-dollar question: How does the Clipper mission get to Europa?
“I want to make sure the SLS Block 1 is the rocket you need, and it’s on time.”
Perry seems in favor of emergency order to bail out coal, nuclear plants
Comments suggest struggling firm FirstEnergy could get help from the DOE.
Nintendo’s new multi-screen patent isn’t just crazy—it might already hide in Switch
Is this vaporware? A new system? Or a soon-to-be Switch feature?
Google refuses to fix Waze so it won’t route people on 32%-grade road
LA city councilman: “That’s not good corporate citizenship.“
Are external GPUs for Macs viable in macOS 10.13.4? We tested to find out
Performance doesn’t disappoint, but lack of strong software support does.
Dinosaur Island review: Get Jurassic on your theme park!
Grow your own dinos from frozen DNA in this hot new strategy game.
We’ve found the cells norovirus targets—we just don’t know what they do
Targeting a small population of cells seems to be enough for some big effects.
YouTube demonetized my tuba videos (also, I make tuba videos)
YouTube can’t decide if I can make money off my 10-year-old Legend of Zelda video or not.
Fortnite studio called out by Gears of War director over hiring practices
Asks Epic to “please stop trying to hire away my team”—after major December defection.
Cop won’t be charged in “swatting” death of Kansas man
Victim’s family is “devastated” by the decision, their lawyer says.
Apple memo warning employees about leaking gets leaked
Apple warns leakers that “they’re getting caught faster than ever.”
“Privacy is not for sale,” Telegram founder says after being banned in Russia
Russian authorities are demanding a universal key. Telegram says it doesn’t exist.
Google shows off Android P’s gesture navigation, quickly deletes image
Google’s developer blog leaks iPhone X-style navigation gestures.
Google works out a fascinating, slightly scary way for AI to isolate voices in a crowd
Google researchers try to replicate the “cocktail party effect” for computers.
A different kind of regret: Trying White Castle’s new Impossible Slider
The plant-based Impossible Burger shows up at White Castle in slider form.
Gmail.com redesign includes self-destructing emails
Set expiration dates and password requirements on your sensitive emails.
Formula 1’s streaming service goes live with the Spanish GP in May
You'll need a browser to watch it at first, but mobile and TV apps are coming.
A physical constant’s value shouldn’t depend on how you measure it
The Fine Structure Constant may help tell us what's beyond the Standard Model.
Win Mazda’s new iRacing challenge to get a test in an MX-5 race car
The winners of online and at-track rounds will compete at Daytona in 2019 for the test.
Second-gen Ryzens out for preorder now, shipping next week
The top-end part also bumps up the power draw.
Lost in Space Netflix review: Danger, Will Robinson (and fans of rational plots)
Stellar teen acting, surprising polish, but one too many gaping plot holes.
Westworld season 2: “The puppet show is over and we are coming for you”
A spoiler-free preview of a journey into deepest, darkest night.
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