EA confirms it isn’t secretly “fixing” FIFA matches
Lawyers drop "Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment" lawsuit after talking to EA engineers. Enlarge / EA has convinced a set of class-action lawyers that there isn't a secret algorithm affecting the results for FIFA Ultimate Team squads like this one. (.....»»
Texas surgeon accused of secretly blocking patients from getting transplants
The motive for the alleged data manipulation is unknown. Enlarge (credit: LinkedIn) An accomplished and prominent transplant surgeon in Texas allegedly falsified patient data in a government transplant waiting list, whic.....»»
A supernova caused the BOAT gamma ray burst, JWST data confirms
But astronomers puzzled by the lack of signatures of expected heavy elements. Enlarge / Artist's visualization of GRB 221009A showing the narrow relativistic jets—emerging from a central black hole—that gave rise to the brig.....»»
Scientists discover first nitrogen-fixing organelle
Modern biology textbooks assert that only bacteria can take nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into a form that is usable for life. Plants that fix nitrogen, such as legumes, do so by harboring symbiotic bacteria in root nodules. But a recen.....»»
No two worms are alike: New study confirms that even the simplest marine organisms tend to be individualistic
Sport junkie or couch potato? Always on time or often late? The animal kingdom, too, is home to a range of personalities, each with its own lifestyle. In a study just released in the journal PLOS Biology, a team led by Sören Häfker and Kristin Tess.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display technology for next-generation iPad Pro
Apple has been working on new iPads for a long time, since the last time the company introduced new iPads was in October 2022. According to rumors, the next generation is expected to be equipped with OLED displays for the first time – and the firs.....»»
iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display technology for next-generation iPad Pro
Apple has been working on new iPads for a long time, since the last time the company introduced new iPads was in October 2022. According to rumors, the next generation is expected to be equipped with OLED displays for the first time – and the firs.....»»
TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone
TikTok has confirmed that they are working on a new app that will allow users to share photos. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The post TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone appeared first on Phandroid. It’s probably safe to say that.....»»
WrestleMania 40: date, start time, matches, how to watch and stream
Get ready for the WWE's showcase of the immortals, and the return of The Rock, as we tell you where you can watch both nights of WrestleMania 40......»»
Study confirms A. yasumatsui as sole biotic threat to Micronesian cycad
A new study has confirmed that the invasive A. yasumatsui, known as Cycad Aulacaspis Scale (CAS), stands alone as the greatest threat to the existence of the Cycas micronesica species. The endemic cycad species to Micronesia has thrived in the region.....»»
Apple confirms upcoming layoffs affecting 700+ workers, including Apple Car and Micro-LED teams
Apple is laying off more than 700 employees as the company has just canceled its Apple Car project and is also reconsidering the project to develop in-house Micro-LED displays. The layoffs became known after the company filed WARN notices in the stat.....»»
I’m secretly hoping that the leaked all-white Xbox Series X isn’t real
The Xbox Series X might be getting an all-white refresh this holiday, but I'm quietly hoping for something a bit bolder......»»
Google confirms when Apple will bring RCS to iPhones
Apple has confirmed RCS support will come to iPhones, but Google has gotten ahead of themselves and confirmed a date. The post Google confirms when Apple will bring RCS to iPhones appeared first on Phandroid. After a lot of pressure from g.....»»
Finding software flaws early in the development process provides ROI
Enterprises spend enormous effort fixing software vulnerabilities that make their way into their publicly-facing applications. The Consortium for Information and Software Quality estimates that the cost of poor software quality in the United States r.....»»
NHS Scotland confirms ransomware attackers leaked patients’ data
NHS Dumfries and Galloway (part of NHS Scotland) has confirmed that a “recognised ransomware group” was able to “access a significant amount of data including patient and staff-identifiable information,” and has published R.....»»
Facebook secretly spied on Snapchat usage to confuse advertisers, court docs say
Zuckerberg told execs to “figure out” how to spy on encrypted Snapchat traffic. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Unsealed court documents have revealed more details about a secret Facebook project.....»»
Apple confirms limited, in-person event for WWDC24, here’s how to apply
Apple has officially announced WWDC24 with the developer week kicking off on June 10. Like it’s done in recent years, the company is holding a special, invite-only in-person event to watch the keynote at Apple headquarters and more. Here’s how to.....»»
Get Apple"s M1 MacBook Air for $699 during month-end flash sale
B&H Photo has dropped the price of Apple's M1 MacBook Air to $699, a discount of $300 off the original retail price. Plus, get bonus perks like free 2-day shipping and a sales tax refund with Payboo.B&H's $699 price matches the lowest price available.....»»
Apps secretly turning devices into proxy network nodes removed from Google Play
Your smartphone might be part of a proxy network, and you might not even know it: all it takes is for you to download apps whose developers have included the functionality and didn’t mention it. If that doesn’t sound so bad, you should kn.....»»
GPT-4 for identifying cell types in single cells matches and sometimes outperforms expert methods
GPT-4 can accurately interpret types of cells important for the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing—a sequencing process fundamental to interpreting cell types—with high consistency to that of time-consuming manual annotation by human experts.....»»
EU rejects Apple’s European App Store changes: Company could be fined 10% of global turnover
The EU has today announced that it is not satisfied that Apple’s App Store changes comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the company is now officially under investigation for non-compliance. If that investigation confirms that Apple fai.....»»