Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules
Ruling: Thumbprint scan is like a "blood draw or fingerprint taken at booking." Enlarge The US Constitution's Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination does not prohibit police officers from forcing a suspec.....»»
Study finds labor market support for transgender people is lower than for other sexual minorities
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled in "Bostock vs. Clayton County" that transgender people are legally protected from employment discrimination. This came at a time of increased visibility, but also of legal and social challenges to the r.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
HTC fans rejoice! A new phone could be in the works!
According to the latest rumors, it looks like HTC could have a new phone in the works in the form of the HTC U24 Pro. The post HTC fans rejoice! A new phone could be in the works! appeared first on Phandroid. We’re not sure what’s up w.....»»
The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue
Color of the year? The post The Nothing Phone 2(a) is now Available in Blue appeared first on Phandroid. Following the launch of a new “Nordic” Blue OnePlus Watch 2 variant and a leaked blue Pixel 8a model, it looks like Nothin.....»»
iPad at war: How the iPad is crucial to the Ukraine war effort
The iPad is being used for an unusual purpose in the Ukraine-Russia conflict — they're helping the Ukraine Air Force use modern weapons on older fighter jets.An iPad in a jet [X/OSINTtechnical]One of the problems of using older vehicles in war is t.....»»
Long snouts protect foxes when they dive headfirst into snow, study finds
When hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2–4 meters per second, but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new Cornell University study......»»
Epic plans to revive Fortnite on iPad following EU iPadOS ‘gatekeeper’ ruling
The impact of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is continuing to unfold with the latest from the regulators stipulating that Apple’s iPadOS needs to follow the same new rules as iOS. With that, Epic has shared its plan to bring back Fortnite via.....»»
EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad
The last few months have seen Apple rapidly implement technical and policy solutions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. That has seen the rollout of things like alternative app marketplaces, web distribution, alternative browsers, and more as pa.....»»
Apple"s iPad doesn"t meet DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway
The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»
Elon Musk loses at Supreme Court in case over “funding secured” tweets
Musk can't kill SEC settlement that requires pre-approval of tweets about Tesla. Enlarge / Elon Musk speaks at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition on March 9, 2020 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Win McNamee ).....»»
Dealership not at fault for injuries caused by 80-year-old customer who crashed demo, court rules
A Louisiana dealership has been cleared of liability for a crash caused by an 80-year-old customer test driving a demo car......»»
Elon Musk loses appeal bid for "funding secured" case at U.S. Supeme Court
The justices turned away Musk's appeal of a lower court's decision upholding the 2018 settlement reached after he said on social media that he had "funding secured" to take Tesla private......»»
Fruit fly helps unlock clues about how organs, tissue and cancer grow
The fruit fly, Drosophila, has been used by scientists for more than 100 years to unravel key features of life on Earth, such as how animals respond to the sun and how the bodies of animals are patterned from head to tail......»»
I spent four days with the AI gadget of the future, and it was a mess
The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can help you get things done quicker than you're able to with your phone. At least, that's what it's supposed to do......»»
Apple"s iPad doesn"t yet meet the DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway
The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»
Security Bite: Did Apple just declare war on Adload malware?
Following the release of new betas last week, Apple snuck out one of the most significant updates to XProtect I’ve ever seen. The macOS malware detection tool added 74 new Yara detection rules, all aimed at a single threat, Adload. So what is it ex.....»»
Ancient Maya blessed their ballcourts: Researchers find evidence of ceremonial offerings in Mexico
For sports fans, places like Fenway Park, Wembley Stadium or Wimbledon's Centre Court are practically hallowed ground......»»
How to fix the ‘Not Registered on Network’ error on a Samsung Galaxy phone
Have a Samsung phone? Seeing an annoying Not Registered on Network error and unsure what to do about it? Here's everything you need to know to fix it......»»
Save $200 on this Android phone and get free Bose earbuds
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is down to $600 from Motorola after a $200 discount, and if you buy it now, you'll get the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II for free......»»
Review: The iPhone 15 Pro is the best pitch to switch from Android – it’s just not for me
The iPhone is the best-selling smartphone on the planet and, in the US especially, it’s clearly a dominant force. I’m an Android person by choice, but once in a while, I spend time with the latest iPhone to take a peek inside of Apple’s garden,.....»»