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BA.2.86 fears fizzle as other variants drive up hospitalizations, deaths

Three preliminary studies suggest BA.2.86 may not be the scary subvariant some feared. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) Concern over the highly evolved omicron subvariant BA.2.86 is easing as the first batch of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaSep 7th, 2023

Russian officials buy four times more iPhones after ban

Despite an official ban on Russian government workers using the iPhone, an unreliable report says that sales have risen dramatically.Moscow at night — image credit: Evgenit/PixabayIt was in 2023 that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) tried ba.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

Mercedes’ patented steering may finally make EVs exciting to drive

It describes a way of generating feedback for the driver through the steering. New cars really are better than they used to be. They last longer, they're more efficient, and they'.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 22nd, 2024

The 2025 VW ID Buzz electric bus delivers on the hype

Here's what it's like to drive—and why the wait was so long. Volkswagen provided flights from Washington, DC, to San Francisco and accommodation so Ars could drive the ID Buzz......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Toyota axle plant hiring drive focuses on San Antonio"s military veterans

Toyota intends to promote its history of job stability and focus recruiting efforts on local veterans when it begins hiring for its new $541 million axle plant outside its truck plant in San Antonio......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Collecting taxes on Airbnb home rentals could help curb the rise in housing costs

Home-rental platforms like Airbnb are known to drive up housing costs, but a new study shows that doing a better job of collecting the taxes owed by these home rentals appears to slow the rise in home prices. The finding suggests that tax policy can.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 18th, 2024

Study of wild type mosquitoes in Burkina Faso discovers new signs of insecticide resistance

One of the main discoveries of a new study is the identification of new variants in genes associated with insecticide resistance in Anopheles mosquitoes, the primary vectors of malaria in West Africa, and potential novel resistance mechanisms, emphas.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Plate tectonics drive compositional evolution of the upper mantle, study finds

On present-day Earth, plate subduction continuously modifies the chemical composition of the convecting mantle, and various mantle sources linked to these processes have been widely studied. However, when did global chemical heterogeneity of the conv.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

The PC comeback is about to kick into high gear

A report from the CTA reveals that a whopping 86% of consumers are planning to buy a laptop or a desktop PC as a gift this year......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 17th, 2024

Nissan future-proofs Murano with redesign paving way for electrification

The midsize crossover rides on a revised version of Nissan's D platform and can support hybrid or PHEV variants......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

2025 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe arrives with updated engine, sporty styling

The 228 xDrive Gran Coupe and M235 xDrive Gran Coupe will launch in March 2025, with the two-wheel-drive 228 sDrive Gran Coupe arriving mid-year......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Apple teams up with Kim Kardashian for new Beats Pill designs

The iconic Beats Pill made its triumphant return in June with a slew of modern and long-awaited upgrades. Now, Beats is back with two new Beats Pill variants – designed in collaboration with Kim Kardashian. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones

The COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human population and its evolutionary potential to generate new variants is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. New research conducted at Princeton University.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

The base model is always the best—we drive the 2025 Porsche Macan

We drive the RWD Macan and the twin-motor Macan 4S. Porsche provided flights from Washington to Stuttgart and accommodation so Ars could drive the Macan and Macan 4S. Ars does not.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

2025 Porsche Macan EV first drive: electrifying a bestseller

The second-generation Porsche Macan is exclusively offered as an EV, which represents a bold move as it's one of the brand's best sellers......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE could serve a double whammy of big surprises

Samsung is apparently eyeing a slim makeover with the Galaxy S25 FE next year, and it seems MediaTek will drive the silicon vehicle on this one......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 12th, 2024

Over 86% of surveyed health care providers are short on IV fluids

Providers are starting to put off elective surgeries and other procedures. More than 86 percent of healthcare providers surveyed across the US are experiencing shortages of intrav.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

You can now test drive the Google Home panel, AI art on Chromecast

You can now get AI-generated ambient art and the Google Home Panel on Chromecast with Google TV — but you have to opt in to the Public Preview first......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Here"s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts' worst fears......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Indonesia biomass drive threatens key forests: Report

Indonesia's push to add wood-burning to its energy mix and exports is driving deforestation, including in key habitats for endangered species such as orangutans, a report said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

New tool provides knowledge on heat stress vulnerability in cities for more targeted adaptation

Heat-related deaths and diseases are a major concern in Europe amid increasing extended periods of extreme heat. A recent study proposes a novel way of quantifying and projecting future vulnerability to heat stress in different areas of a city, provi.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 9th, 2024