Calling through the "DNA wire"
Proteins can communicate through DNA, conducting a long-distance dialog that serves as a kind of genetic "switch," according to Weizmann Institute of Science researchers. They found that the binding of proteins to one site of a DNA molecule can physi.....»»
iPhone allegedly stops bullet, saving Ukrainian soldier’s life
Apple devices like Apple Watch and iPhone have saved lots of lives with features like ECGs, SOS emergency calling, Fall Detection, and more. But it’s much rarer for the physical device to offer protection. In a recent video, an iPhone has been cre.....»»
Tim Cook and Mark Zuckerberg find common ground on one tech initiative
Over 500 leaders within business, education, and nonprofits are calling on governors and education leaders to update K-12 in the US for “every student in every school to have the opportunity to learn computer science.” You can see the support wi.....»»
MPA: Openload Piracy Investigation Hit “Dead End” Due to Fake Customer Info
Rightsholder groups are calling on the UK government to do more to prevent pirates from operating anonymously online. In a submission headed by the MPA and supported by IFPI, BBC, Premier League, and others, a multi-year investigation into file-hosti.....»»
Hundreds of Tech, Business and Nonprofit Leaders Urge States To Boost CS Education
theodp writes: In partnership with tech-bankrolled nonprofit Code.org, over 500 of the nation's business, education and nonprofit leaders issued a letter calling for state governments and education leaders to bring more Computer Science to K-12 stude.....»»
Lexus" new steer-by-wire points way forward for its EVs
Lexus' new high-tech yoke steer-by-wire system will be optioned in the upcoming RZ all-electric crossover and offered to U.S. drivers......»»
EU decision on natural gas could threaten climate progress
The European Union's decision to include natural gas in a list of activities considered sustainable could derail its progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a time when climate scientists are calling for dramatic reductions to planet-warming.....»»
Snapchat+ premium subscription launched at $3.99 per month
Snapchat has officially unveiled its subscription service which they’re calling Snapchat+ and will be priced at $3.99 per month. The post Snapchat+ premium subscription launched at .99 per month first appeared on Phandroid. Earlier this m.....»»
Apple Watch credited with helping save Australian kayaker lost at sea
An Australian kayaker summoned help with the emergency calling feature of Apple Watch, after strong currents left him stranded out to sea more than two miles from shore.A man from New South Wales was pushed far out into sea on his kayak on June 18 at.....»»
BizLink upbeats about prospects for 2H22
Cable and wire system provider BizLink Holding is guardedly optimistic about its business outlook for the second half of 2022, as demand for datacenter and industrial applications remains stable despite macro headwinds......»»
Apple Watch becomes ultimate lifeguard after calling 911 for swimmer trapped in cold river
Apple Watch has been an excellent swim tracker since gaining stronger water resistance and aquatic workouts with Series 2 – the device has since evolved into a must-have swimming companion and lifeguard of sorts. That’s what happened in Oregon.....»»
New U.S. criminal fraud charge filed on Nikola founder Trevor Milton
Milton previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of securities fraud and one count of wire fraud over statements he made from November 2019 to September 2020 about Nikola. His trial is scheduled for July 18 in the federal court......»»
Ex-Amazon Employee Convicted Over Data Breach of 100 Million CapitalOne Customers
Paige Thompson, a former Amazon employee accused of stealing the personal information of 100 million customers by breaching banking giant CapitalOne in 2019, has been found guilty by a Seattle jury on charges of wire fraud and computer hacking. From.....»»
Electrons take the fast and slow lanes at the same time
Imagine a road with two lanes in each direction. One lane is for slow cars, and the other is for fast ones. For electrons moving along a quantum wire, researchers in Cambridge and Frankfurt have discovered that there are also two "lanes," but electro.....»»
Calling all snake hunters—Florida opens registration for this year"s Python Challenge
Have you ever wanted to become a snake hunter in the Florida Everglades? Now's your chance......»»
Australian rural communities under-resourced to take on refugees
As Australia continues to take on refugees from Ukraine, education experts are calling for essential supports as new research from the University of South Australia shows that rural and regional schools can be under-resourced and ill-prepared to supp.....»»
The US Needs a Common Charger, Dems Say
A group of Senate Democrats is calling on the US Commerce Department to follow Europe's lead in forcing all smartphone manufacturers to build devices that adhere to a universal charging standard. From a report: In a Thursday letter addressed to Comme.....»»
USB-C iPhone could become mandatory in the US as senators push for common charger law
Just last week, the European Union officially reached an agreement on making the USB-C charging port the mandatory standard starting in 2024. Now, a group of senators in the United States is looking to follow suit, calling on the US Commerce Departm.....»»
SpaceX Employees Pen Open Letter Denouncing Elon Musk’s Online Behavior
Elon Musk has also spoken out about the dangers of AI and the need to evaluate it very seriously. A group of employees fed up with the behavior of CEO Elon Musk have released an open letter calling on S.....»»
Two former FCA salesmen indicted on wire fraud charges over use of employee discounts
The case underscores how employee discounts can be manipulated, potentially fraudulently, to boost sales — particularly in automotive hubs such as Michigan......»»
Ubuntu Working To Provide Good Support For The VisionFive Low-Cost RISC-V Board
"Ubuntu developers have been working on bringing up and improving support for the Starfive VisionFive," writes Phoronix, calling the $179 device "one of the most promising 'low-cost' RISC-V single board computers to date... intended to run full-blown.....»»