Biden administration announces new labels for gadgets that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks
The next time you're in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you could see a new US government-backed label identifying some products as being particularly hardened against hackers......»»
White House pledges $100 million to help small suppliers shift to EV parts
The Biden administration on Monday said it will spend more than $100 million to help small and medium-sized suppliers retool or expand their factories and improve their energy and cybersecurity infrastructures......»»
9to5Mac Overtime 017: Like running through water
Jeff & Fernando discuss Sonos, Rabbit R1 and Humane Pin personal AI gadgets, Apple M4 chip AI, and another iPad wishlist with a few crazy ideas. more….....»»
The US Is Cracking Down on Synthetic DNA
Synthetic DNA could be used to spark a pandemic. A move by President Biden aims to create new standards for the safety and security of mail-order genetic material......»»
New Nevada experiments aim to improve monitoring of nuclear explosions
On an October morning in 2023, a chemical explosion detonated in a tunnel under the Nevada desert was the launch of the next set of experiments by the National Nuclear Security Administration, with the goal to improve detection of low-yield nuclear e.....»»
The Rabbit R1 is one of the worst gadgets I’ve ever reviewed
The Rabbit R1 was supposed to be an AI smartphone companion that would make your life simpler. As it turns out, it does the exact opposite......»»
Apple announces Q2 2024 earnings, slightly beating expectations with $90.75 billion revenue
Apple has disclosed its fiscal year 2024 Q2 earnings results. The company reports $90.75 billion in revenue during the three-month period, dropping 4.31% year over year. Analysts expected revenue around $90.33 billion. Apple netted $23.64 billion i.....»»
AT&T announces $7 monthly add-on fee for “Turbo” 5G speeds
AT&T Turbo puts you in a faster lane but requires unlimited data and extra fee. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) AT&T is now charging mobile customers an extra $7 per month for faster wireless data speeds. AT&T.....»»
Apple Watch AFib feature gets new FDA seal of approval
The Apple Watch AFib feature – which detects abnormal heartbeat patterns indicative of atrial fibrillation – has received a new tick of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doctors have already credited the health feature with.....»»
CDC, FDA, USDA answer big questions about the growing bird flu outbreak
Representatives with multiple agencies including the CDC, the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration on May 1 discussed the latest news about bird flu in the U.S......»»
The Rabbit R1 is hiding a big secret
The Rabbit R1 is one of the hottest AI gadgets on the market right now — and it looks like it's hiding an Android-scented secret......»»
Some communities are more vulnerable to weather-related power outages in New York State
Weather-related power outages in the United States have become nearly twice as common in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. These outages, which can last most of a day, are more than an inconvenience: lack of power and related indoor.....»»
Here’s your chance to own a decommissioned US government supercomputer
145,152-core Cheyenne supercomputer was 20th most powerful in the world in 2016. Enlarge / A photo of the Cheyenne supercomputer, which is now up for auction. (credit: US General Services Administration) On Tuesday, the.....»»
DEA to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, reports say
Marijuana to move from Schedule 1, the most dangerous drug group, to Schedule 3. Enlarge / Medical marijuana growing in a facility in Canada. (credit: Getty | Richard Lautens) The US Drug Enforcement Administration is pr.....»»
Habitats much more vulnerable for nitrogen deposition than previously thought
Nitrogen deposition is one of the four main pressures on nature in Europe. Many of the Natura 2000 sites suffer from an excessive input of ammonium and nitrate from farming, industry, traffic and households, leading to the disappearance of many plant.....»»
TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US
Hugely popular video app TikTok could be banned in Europe as well as the US, according to remarks made by the president of the European Commission. TikTok is also under two separate EU investigations, and President Biden last week signed a bill wh.....»»
Peacock announces price increase for both new and existing subscribers
Paying for streaming platforms has been getting more expensive, and now there’s some bad news for Comcast’s Peacock subscribers. The company announced this week that subscription prices will increase soon for both new and existing subscribers. Re.....»»
AI is creating a new generation of cyberattacks
Most businesses see offensive AI fast becoming a standard tool for cybercriminals, with 93% of security leaders expecting to face daily AI-driven attacks, according to Netacea. Offensive AI in cyberattacks The research, “Cyber security in the age o.....»»
TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say
Professor: US faces "uphill battle" justifying law against First Amendment suit. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) TikTok owner ByteDance is preparing to sue the US government now that President Biden has signed.....»»
20% of grocery store milk has traces of bird flu, suggesting wider outbreak
The milk is still considered safe, but disease experts are alarmed by the prevalence. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Jeffrey Greenberg) The Food and Drug Administration reported late Thursday that about 20 percent of retail mi.....»»
Nixon administration could’ve started monitoring CO2 levels but didn’t
President Nixon's science advisors recommended building global CO2 monitoring network. Enlarge / A newly revealed research proposal from 1971 shows that Richard Nixon’s science advisors embarked on an extensive analysis of the.....»»