Biden Names Jessica Rosenworcel Acting FCC Chair
President Joe Biden has named Jessica Rosenworcel, the FCC's leading Democrat, as acting FCC chairwoman. She is replacing Ajit Pai, who concluded his four years as chairman yesterday. Engadget reports: Rosenworcel is known as defender of net neutrali.....»»
Biden says Japanese will be first non-American on moon
A Japanese person will be the first non-American to walk on the moon, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday during a state visit by Japan's prime minister......»»
US announces tough tap water standards for "forever chemicals"
US President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced the first nationwide tap water standards to protect the public from toxic "forever chemicals" linked to serious health harms ranging from cancers to developmental damage in children......»»
"Make Sweden Great Again"—the far right found each other on Twitter during the Swedish election
Media researcher Jessica Robinson has looked at the topics that trended on Twitter—now X—during the 2020 US presidential election and the Swedish parliamentary election in 2018. In her research, she has analyzed around 500 million tweets......»»
Opposition to U.S. Steel-Nippon deal concerns automakers
A major trade group wants the Biden administration to prohibit a Cleveland-Cliffs takeover if the Nippon Steel deal were to fall apart......»»
MagSafe Monday: LISEN 3 in 1 Charging Station is the most compact MagSafe dock you’ll find
Every desk setup is different. Some people have a Magazine-worthy office with a large desk looking over the Appalachian mountains. Other people have a TV tray with a kitchen chair tucked into the corner. Most people think everyone else is in the form.....»»
FCC chair rejects call to impose Universal Service fees on broadband
New fees on broadband could cause “major upheaval," FCC plan says. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | BernardaSv) The Federal Communications Commission chair decided not to impose Universal Service fees on Internet servic.....»»
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news articles in top media outlets, inc.....»»
Youth grapple with interpreting the unspoken for their immigrant families
UC Merced researchers are shedding light on a little-explored aspect of cross-cultural communication that involves no spoken words but sometimes can cause confusion and anguish for children acting as interpreters for older family members......»»
Journey Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet review: an all-in-one Find My wallet
Finding the perfect wallet is challenging, but Journey's Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet checks nearly all the boxes by acting as an iPhone stand with Find My and MagSafe.Journey Loc8 MagSafe Finder Wallet reviewAccessory makers are usually faced with the.....»»
Gulf States Toyota names longtime exec Williamson as president
Gulf States Toyota, which distributes vehicles to 150-plus Toyota dealerships in five states, has named Eric Williamson as its new president. He succeeds Jeff Parent, who left last year to become COO of AutoNation......»»
Cable lobby vows “years of litigation” to avoid bans on blocking and throttling
FCC sets April 25 vote to restore net neutrality rules repealed under Ajit Pai. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a spectrum policy event at the National Press Club on Monday, September 19, 2022. (credit: Getty Imag.....»»
Apple wouldn’t let Jon Stewart interview FTC Chair Lina Khan, TV host claims
Tech company also didn't want a segment on Stewart's show criticizing AI. The Daily Show host Jon Stewart's interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan. The conversation about Apple begins around 16:30 in the video. Before the cancellation o.....»»
I use these 2 apps for universal AirDrop rather than pushing people to Apple
They're free, they're easy, they're open source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
The two apps I use when I need AirDrop on non-Apple devices
They're free, they're easy, they're open-source, and they generate funny names. Enlarge / These kinds of sharing names are fun to shout across the house (I have first-hand knowledge of this). (credit: Kevin Purdy) I like.....»»
US restores handful of wildlife protections axed by Trump
The US administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday announced further protections for endangered species and their habitats, restoring a set of regulations weakened by Donald Trump......»»
Biden orders every US agency to appoint a chief AI officer
Federal agencies rush to appoint chief AI officers with “significant expertise.” Enlarge (credit: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI / Contributor | AFP) The White House has announced the "first government-wide policy to mitigate ri.....»»
China files WTO complaint over U.S. EV subsidies
China is taking its dispute with the U.S. over electric-vehicle subsidies to the World Trade Organization, challenging elements of President Joe Biden’s signature climate law passed in 2022. .....»»
Researchers demonstrate that forests trap airborne microplastics, acting as terrestrial sinks
A research group led by Japan Women's University finds that airborne microplastics adsorb to the epicuticular wax on the surface of forest canopy leaves, and that forests may act as terrestrial sinks for airborne microplastics......»»
Get 15% off this extremely comfortable Razer gaming chair
The Razer Iskur gaming chair, originally priced at $600, is down to $510 from Razer. Don't miss this chance at a premium gaming chair for cheaper than usual......»»
Missouri AG sues Media Matters over its X research, demands donor names
Media watchdog slams "meritless, expensive, and harassing investigations." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey yesterday sued Media Matters in an attempt to protect Elon Mus.....»»