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Updated 2024-05-20 13:30
Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants
The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown.
Google mocks Epic’s proposed reforms to end Android app market monopoly
Google should be barred from treating Epic differently," Epic Games says.
The DiskMantler violently shakes hard drives for better rare-earth recovery
A nifty HDD disassembly tool, sure, but we also have a larger global need for magnets.
SpaceX’s most-flown reusable rocket will go for its 20th launch tonight
Remarkably, SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket almost every day over the last week.
Google kills “One” VPN service, says “people simply weren’t using it”
Did anyone want a VPN from the Internet's largest data collector?
“Ban Chinese electric vehicles now,” demands US senator
China's EV industry benefits from billions of dollars in government subsidies.
Nintendo targets Switch-emulation chat servers, decryption tools with DMCA
Legal fallout continues following Yuzu lawsuit.
Elon Musk’s X to stop allowing users to hide their blue checks
X previously promised to "evolve" the "hide your checkmark" feature.
TSMC’s $65 billion bet still leaves US missing piece of chip puzzle
TSMC will begin making 2 nm chips in Arizona starting in 2028.
Why there are 861 roguelike deckbuilders on Steam all of a sudden
9 answers from 8 devs about why combat card games on screens have blown up.
Rocket Report: Delta IV’s grand finale; Angara flies another dummy payload
We heard loud and clear from customers they wanted these services."
A supernova caused the BOAT gamma ray burst, JWST data confirms
But astronomers are puzzled by the lack of signatures of expected heavy elements.
The Space Force is planning what could be the first military exercise in orbit
"The vendors will exercise a realistic threat response scenario."
Researchers find a new organelle evolving
A "nitroplast" converts nitrogen from the air to a chemically useful form.
Three episodes in, the Fallout TV series absolutely nails it
Hyperviolence, strong characters, cool visuals, and some humor make a good show.
Sketchy Botox shots spark multistate outbreak of botulism-like condition
So far at least six people in two states have fallen ill; four of them were hospitalized.
Amazon virtually kills efforts to develop Alexa Skills, disappointing dozens
Most devs would need to pay out of pocket to host Alexa apps after June.
Intel’s “Gaudi 3” AI accelerator chip may give Nvidia’s H100 a run for its money
Intel claims 50% more speed when running AI language models vs. the market leader.
US lawmaker proposes a public database of all AI training material
Proposed law would require more transparency from AI companies.
No one needs this cryptocurrency-powered Steam Deck competitor
Playtron's SuiPlay0X1 is a "web3 gaming" fever dream I thought we'd all woken up from.
Elon Musk’s X botched an attempt to replace “twitter.com” links with “x.com”
Automatic text replacement let users spoof URLs ending in x, like netflix.com.
Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch
Announcement arrives as Colorado's Senate hears a bill banning parts pairing.
Hackable Intel and Lenovo hardware that went undetected for 5 years won’t ever be fixed
Multiple links in the supply chain failed for years to identify an unfixed vulnerability.
Measles could once again become endemic in the US, the CDC warns
This year's measles cases are over 17x higher than cases seen in the first quarters of 2000 to 2023.
Google Photos’ AI editor goes freemium, hopes you’ll join $100/year plan
Photo Unblur and AI-erase are now free, while the editor offers 10 free saves a month.
Solving an early medieval money mystery with lead isotope and trace analysis
Anglo-Saxon England experienced trade revival, surge in silver coins in 660-750 CE.
EV prices drop up to 20% as new and used inventory surges
Inventory is growing, and prices are falling for new and used EVs.
More legal acrimony for Truth Social, as executive says he was hacked
Founding CEO says former assistant plotted "coup d'etat," hacked his accounts.
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions
Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
How to cheat at Super Mario Maker and get away with it for years
Creator says he "was just at the right place at the right time" to abuse TAS techniques.
Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Survivors meets Contra, and other “Triple-i” games
More than 30 games in 45 minutes, and a lot of them look wishlist-able.
AT&T: Data breach affects 73 million or 51 million customers. No, we won’t explain.
When the data was published in 2021, the company said it didn't belong to its customers.
Computer scientist wins Turing Award for seminal work on randomness
Avi Wigderson helped prove that randomness is not required for efficient computation.
New AI music generator Udio synthesizes realistic music on demand
But it still needs trial and error to generate high-quality results.
Starting today, ISPs must display labels with price, speeds, and data caps
ISPs comply with FCC rule after protesting requirement to list all fees.
Sims show problems with F1’s plan for moveable wings in 2026
In low-drag configuration, the cars were "undriveable."
The urban-rural death divide is getting alarmingly wider for working-age Americans
The cause is unclear, but poverty and worsening health care access are likely factors.
EPA’s PFAS rules: We’d prefer zero, but we’ll accept 4 parts per trillion
For two chemicals, any presence in water supplies is too much.
Google Cloud rolls out self-designed Arm chips in its data centers
Google Axion-based VMs will be out in preview in the coming months.
Fairbuds are Fairphone’s proof that we really could make better tiny gadgets
Swap the batteries, tips, charging case, shell, or even just individual buds.
Movie industry demands US law requiring ISPs to block piracy websites
Opponents say SOPA-like proposal would block plenty of legitimate websites.
Report: People are bailing on Safari after DMA makes changing defaults easier
Indie browsers report significant spikes in users in the past month.
5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until 2030
"We have a technical debt that stretches back many decades."
Is this plug taken? EV charging etiquette comes to “Modern Manners” book.
Be polite, plan ahead, don't jump the line, and other charging tips to ensure harmony.
Speed of AI development is outpacing risk assessment
Traditional methods of evaluating accuracy and safety are flawed.
Kobo adds color to its e-reader lineup for the first time, starting at $149
New Kobos are a lot cheaper than most no-name color e-readers you can buy.
Joaquin Phoenix meets his perfect match in Joker: Folie à Deux teaser
"I'm not alone anymore": Lady Gaga costars as Harley Quinn.
The most metal of rockets has gone into the great mosh pit in the sky
The Delta IV booster seems hardly like a champion for commercial launch, but here we are.
The 2024 Fiat 500e is a $34K EV that appeals to emotion, not logic
It fits a niche, but it won't suit everyone's needs.
After a fiery finale, the Delta rocket family now belongs to history
"It is bittersweet to see the last one, but there are great things ahead."
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