Activists are reaching Russians behind Putin’s propaganda wall
Tinder, other apps give activists a way to share what's really happening in Ukraine. Enlarge (credit: Nikolai Vinokurov | Getty Images) René has nothing to do with the invasion of Ukraine. The 34-year-old lives more than 1,00.....»»
A Watershed Moment: Apple’s Endorsement of Right to Repair in California
For years, we’ve been fighting for your right to fix your stuff, and it’s finally paying off. In a move that’s tantamount to the Berlin Wall of tech monopolies crumbling, Apple has officially endorsed California’s Right to Re.....»»
New smart home controls, Tesla gains Shortcuts, & more on the HomeKit Insider Podcast
On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts walk through the new Brilliant panel, Tesla's Shortcuts, and more smart home news.HomeKit InsiderBrilliant introduced a new version of its smart wall panel this past week. It still sup.....»»
Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens near Mexico, heads to Florida
Tropical Storm Idalia was strengthening in the Caribbean on Monday, buffeting southeastern Mexico with wind and rain, with forecasters predicting it will become a major hurricane before reaching Florida later in the week......»»
Brilliant launches plug-in Smart Home Control with Siri support
Brilliant's latest HomeKit-compatible accessory is a panel with a dedicated display that you can simply plug into a wall.Brilliant plug-in Smart Home ControlThere are several different ways to offer smart features in a house or apartment, like adding.....»»
Disabled people are disproportionately affected by homelessness, and getting support feels "nearly impossible"
Homelessness is reaching record highs in the UK. The latest statistics on statutory homelessness show that in March 2023, 104,510 households—including more than 131,000 children—were living in hotels, hostels, B&Bs and the like. But disabled peop.....»»
VinFast shares more than double to highest since market debut
VinFast's shares VFS.O more than doubled on Tuesday to the highest since Vietnamese electric vehicle maker's blowout Wall Street debut after Reuters reported that South Korea's Star Group Industrial plans to open factory in Vietnam......»»
The failure of Luna 25 cements Putin’s role as a disastrous space leader
"There is no place for modernization, there is only the mission of survival." Vladimir Putin, center, and Dmitry Rogozin, far right, tour Russia's new Vostochny Cosmodrome in October 2015. (credit: Kremlin) On Saturday,.....»»
Using only "brain recordings" from patients, scientists reconstruct a Pink Floyd song
The famous Pink Floyd lyrics emerge from sound that is muddy, yet musical: "All in all, it was just a brick in the wall.".....»»
Peter Beck pushes toward a Neutron debut in 2024, but acknowledges challenges
"We don’t believe in signing janky, fake contracts." Enlarge / Hello, Hungry Hippo fairing on Neutron. (credit: Rocket Lab) Rocket Lab is having a pretty good year with a rising stock price and reaching a monthly launc.....»»
Snapchat AI went rogue – company says glitch, not sentience
Snapchat’s AI chatbot caused a mix of concern and amusement yesterday, when it apparently went rogue. Multiple users reported that it appeared to have created a video of their wall and ceiling, posted a live story, and then stopped responding when.....»»
AI chatbot scares Snapchat users by posting mysterious video
"I swear I thought that was my wall." Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / Snap Inc.) It's not Halloween yet, but some users of Snapchat feel like it is. On Tuesday evening, Snapchat's My AI chatbot posted a mysterious one-se.....»»
Right to Information: Will this hard-won Indian law get weaker?
A crucial new law will make it hard to use the landmark right to information legislation, activists say......»»
Data protection bill: Will India"s hard-won information law get weaker?
A crucial new law will make it hard to use the landmark right to information legislation, activists say......»»
Montana loses fight against youth climate activists in landmark ruling
Emotional testimony leads to plaintiffs' win in first youth-led climate trial. Enlarge / Youth plaintiffs are greeted by supporters as they arrive for the nation's first youth climate change trial at Montana's First Judicial Dist.....»»
Arctic monitoring program plays vital role in global pollution reduction efforts
Historically, the Arctic was considered a pristine region, but scientific research spanning the last three decades has revealed the harsh reality of long-range transported pollutants reaching the Arctic from different corners of the world. In respons.....»»
Scientists name new species of extinct giant amphibian from fossil found in retaining wall
Arenaerpeton supinatus was discovered in rocks cut from a nearby quarry that were intended for the building of a garden wall......»»
Encrypted iMessage chats lead to record-breaking SEC fines for Wells Fargo, Wall Street
Several banks and Wall Street firms have just been fined millions of dollars for hiding messages in a variety of different messaging apps, including Apple's own iMessage.Securities and Exchange CommissionApple, along with other messaging companies, f.....»»
Experiments identify important new role of chemical compounds in plant development
Researchers who manipulate lignin, a molecular fiber that allows plants to grow tall and transport water, unexpectedly discovered its synthesis has more far-reaching effects on plant development than previously suspected......»»
Daily deals: Save $250 on the M2 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 19% off Nintendo Switch, $150 off Toshiba 65-inch smart TV
Today's top deals include 31% off Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Econic Square Outdoor Wall Fixture, $350 off Dyson V15 cordless vacuum, calculator discounts, and more.Save $250 on the M2 Pro 14-inch MacBook ProThe AppleInsider team scours the.....»»
Apple edges out Wall Street, with weak iPhone sales saved by Services surge
Apple has reported its results for the third quarter of 2023 with Services making up for weak iPhone sales, both driving a total revenue of $81.8 billion.Apple CEO Tim CookTraditionally the quietest quarter in Apple's fiscal year, the results of the.....»»