Dear Sophie: Help! My H-1B wasn’t chosen!
My startup registered two H-1B candidates in this year’s lottery. Sadly, neither was selected. Help! We can’t afford for them to have to leave the U.S. What are our options? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
I was wrong about cloud gaming. One small setup change showed me the light
I wasn't a believer in cloud gaming when I tried it before, but a tweak to my router has turned me into a convert......»»
Japan"s moon lander wasn"t built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It"s still going after 3
Japan's first moon lander has survived a third freezing lunar night, Japan's space agency said Wednesday after receiving an image from the device three months after it landed on the moon......»»
The best Fallout 76 mods
Fallout 76 wasn't the game fans wanted at launch. Even after multiple updates and expansions, there are still things that require the best mods to accomplish......»»
The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can......»»
Sweden seen through the eyes of the US: Changing perceptions?
Sweden has long had a strong symbolic value in US politics, representing a utopia that has chosen a golden middle way between capitalism and socialism. However, the tone has not always been positive and this image has been criticized. In a new report.....»»
Microsoft is testing out start menu ad placement in Windows 11
Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Windows 11; rolling out to users within its Beta Channel in the US. As if the Windows 11 experience wasn't commodified enough, Microsoft has begun testing ads within the Start menu of Win.....»»
Scientists find vast numbers of illegal "ghost roads" used to crack open pristine rainforest
One of Brazil's top scientists, Eneas Salati, once said, "The best thing you could do for the Amazon rainforest is to blow up all the roads." He wasn't joking. And he had a point......»»
T-Mobile’s “Broadband Facts” Tell You Everything About Plans, Including Fees and Speeds
It was April Fools Day, and so I wasn’t paying attention to many announcements, because the days of companies trolling us all have ground my brain into the most negative state on April 1 each year, but T-Mobile had real news to share. Last week.....»»
Tesla reaches settlement in autopilot death case of Apple engineer
Tesla was prepared to contest claims of wrongful death related to its Autopilot system in court but has chosen to settle the case instead.Tesla agrees to pay settlement in tragic autopilot crashIn a surprising turn, Tesla has opted for a settlement w.....»»
Scientists report that buffer and pH strongly affect the phase separation of SARS-CoV-2 N protein
In a new paper published in Molecular Biology of the Cell, the Allain lab (IBC) reported that the phase separation of the SARS-CoV-2 N protein strongly depends on the chosen buffer and pH. For example, the protonation of a single histidine side chain.....»»
Your Google Pixel 8 is getting this cool missing feature after all
Google's Gemini Nano AI is coming to the Pixel 8 after all, despite Google saying the phone wasn't able to run it. Here's all the good news......»»
NASA selects first lunar instruments for Artemis astronaut deployment
NASA has chosen the first science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the moon during Artemis III. Once installed near the lunar South Pole, the three instruments will collect valuable scientific data about the lunar envir.....»»
“Temporary” disk formatting UI from 1994 still lives on in Windows 11
"It wasn't elegant, but it would do until the elegant UI arrived." It never did. Enlarge / If you've formatted a disk in Windows in the last 30 years, you may have come across this dialog box. (credit: Andrew Cunningham).....»»
Stellantis emissions deal with California adds clarity for dealers
Stellantis previously said it had to limit shipments of gasoline vehicles in 14 states because it wasn't allowed to join a 2020 deal California reached with other major automakers......»»
Android 15 Developer Preview 2 released: Here are the changes
Google has released the second Developer Preview for Android 15, so here are some of the changes you can look forward to. The post Android 15 Developer Preview 2 released: Here are the changes appeared first on Phandroid. It wasn’t too l.....»»
I thought I’d hate this cheap Android phone. It proved me wrong
I wasn't expecting much from the Nuu B30 Pro before I got it out the box, but once it was in my hand, I was pleasantly surprised. Here's what you get for $300......»»
Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change
Collin Pearsall has friends who have started having children. But he has chosen a different path—due, in large part, to climate change......»»
4 monitors you should buy instead of the Apple Studio Display
The Apple Studio Display is a great monitor -- if only it wasn't so expensive. Here are some options you should consider first......»»
OpenAI CEO Altman wasn’t fired because of scary new tech, just internal politics
As Altman cements power, OpenAI announces three new board members—and a returning one. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during the OpenAI DevDay event on November 6, 2023, in San Francisco. (credit: Getty Images).....»»
Dear Tim, It’s time to get lost in the music
Dear Tim, I bought my first Apple product back in 2004, an HP-branded iPod. In 2005, I purchased a PowerBook G4 and have never looked back. I’ve been an Apple customer ever since, acquiring multiple iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, and Apple Watches a.....»»