“Selfish Idiocy:” Infected lawmaker blasts Republicans for bunkering maskless [Updated]
"Several Republicans not only cruelly refused to wear a mask but mocked colleagues." Enlarge / Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, July 29, 2020. (credit: Getty | Graeme Jennings) UPDATE 1/12/2021, 11:15.....»»
“Fascists”: Elon Musk responds to proposed fines for disinformation on X
“Elon Musk’s had more positions on free speech than the Kama Sutra," says lawmaker. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Dan Kitwood ) Elon Musk has lambasted Australia’s government as “fascists” over proposed laws.....»»
2025 VW Taos refresh gains additional power, design tweaks inside and out
The 2025 refresh is the first time VW has significantly updated the small crossover since it joined the lineup in 2021......»»
As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft has updated a key cryptographic library with two new encryption algorithms designed to withstand attacks from q.....»»
I couldn’t be more disappointed by the AirPods Max update
Apple's AirPods Max have been updated, but it's not what we were hoping for......»»
The PS5 Pro just stole the best feature of PC gaming
Sony's updated PS5 Pro is more powerful, but it comes with a unique feature ripped straight from the playbook of PC gaming......»»
New iPad mini not expected to debut next week, report says
It’s been a while since Apple last updated the , and a recent report suggested that the next generation is indeed coming soon. However, contrary to what some may have thought, it seems that Apple won’t be announcing new iPads next week alongside.....»»
Australian government trial finds AI is much worse than humans at summarizing
Llama2-70B failed to capture "complex context," but updated models might do better. Enlarge / ASIC evaluators found AI summaries were often "wordy and pointless—just repeating what was in the submission." (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Record measles outbreak in Oregon blamed on vaccine exemptions
Vaccine exemptions at nearly 9% in the state, enabling sustained transmission. Enlarge / A US child infected with measles during a 2024 outbreak. The child’s cheek shows the characteristic rash associated with this viral infect.....»»
Volvo cashes in on hybrid hype with updated XC90 crossover
The 2025 Volvo XC90, which has mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants, sports styling cues from its new battery-powered sibling......»»
Volvo’s updated XC90 continues to make the case for plug-in hybrid SUVs
Small updates aim to remind customers about the Volvo XC90 SUV's efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain......»»
Apple to ditch Japanese display suppliers after iPhone SE switch to OLED
It’s been a while since Apple last updated the iPhone SE, and rumors suggest that a new version of this iPhone is coming next year with significant upgrades – including an OLED panel. If true, this also means that Apple will ditch its Japanese di.....»»
Microsoft says Apple makes it impossible for cloud gaming services to exist on the App Store
Apple and Microsoft are again fighting about the topic of cloud gaming services and the App Store. Apple updated its App Store policies earlier this year to allow cloud gaming apps. However, Microsoft has blasted the company in a submission to a gove.....»»
watchOS 11: Everything you need to know about the Apple Watch update
There are a number of new and updated tools for the Apple Watch in watchOS 11. Here are the features we like the most and how you can benefit from using them......»»
A new iPad mini 7 may be close -- what the rumor mill says is coming
Apple is rumored to be just weeks away from introducing an updated iPad mini. Here's what the rumor mill expects what features it will have, and what it probably wont.iPad mini 6The last update to the iPad mini was in September 2021, making it close.....»»
Google Play Store finally supports updating multiple apps at the same time
It looks like Google has finally updated the Play Store to support updating multiple Android apps at the same time. The post Google Play Store finally supports updating multiple apps at the same time appeared first on Phandroid. If you own.....»»
Revised Raspberry Pi 5 chip comes with unexpected power savings
What we don't know is whether 4GB or 8GB Pis will get the tweaked chip design. Enlarge / The Broadcom SoC used in the original 4GB and 8GB Raspberry Pi 5. The 2GB version uses an updated revision with several small but significan.....»»
Google Maps has been updated with a subtle but important design change
Google has redesigned the pins it uses in the Google Maps app with a new, more rounded design......»»
Avian flu has infected dairy cows in more than a dozen states—a microbiologist explains how the virus is spreading
The current strain of avian flu, H5N1, is responsible for the culling of millions of domestic birds and has sickened more than a dozen farmworkers in 2024, most recently in Colorado......»»
Xiaomi Announces an Updated Version of the POCO Pad
It's essentially the same model as the earlier one, albeit with 5G connectivity. The post Xiaomi Announces an Updated Version of the POCO Pad appeared first on Phandroid. Xiaomi recently unveiled a newer version of the POCO Pad, which now.....»»
Android malware steals payment card data using previously unseen technique
Attacker then emulates the card and makes withdrawals or payments from victim's account. Enlarge (credit: d3sign) Newly discovered Android malware steals payment card data using an infected device’s NFC reader and rela.....»»