FBI gives ad blockers the seal of approval
To protect yourself from scams, the FBI is recommending one of the biggest thorns big tech's side......»»
Elephant seal remains show Antarctic sea was warmer in the mid-to-late Holocene
Studying the response of Antarctic ice sheets to past warming episodes is essential to understand how they may respond to the present warming climate, as their melting and collapse can contribute to global sea level rise. Detailed records of past oce.....»»
Infineon begins construction of new plant in Dresden
Infineon announced on Feb 16 that it has received approval from the German government to start construction of its new fab in Dresden, Germany. In addition to grants from the European Chips Act, the company is seeking public funding for the new plant.....»»
Discovery could lead to new fungicides to protect rice crops
A fungus that plagues rice crops worldwide gains entry to plant cells in a way that leaves it vulnerable to simple chemical blockers, a discovery that could lead to new fungicides to reduce the substantial annual losses of rice and other valuable cer.....»»
The UK government just threw a huge wrench in Microsoft’s Activision deal
Preliminary report suggests divesting Call of Duty business may be key to approval. Enlarge / Despite Microsoft's assurances, the CMA worries that making Call of Duty an exclusive would be in the company's financial interests. (c.....»»
Apple Pay launching in South Korea "in the coming months"
Following regulatory approval, South Korean credit card company Hyundai has confirmed that it will be collaborating with Apple to bring Apple Pay to its customers.Almost a decade after Apple Pay was first launched in the US, it is now coming to South.....»»
Genetic diversity of the Saimaa ringed seal decreased in the 20th century as a result of human actions: Study
A new study confounds conceptions about the origins of the Saimaa ringed seal. In addition, scientists have observed that the genetic diversity of the Saimaa ringed seal decreased in the 20th century as a result of human actions. The evolutionary his.....»»
Apple reportedly making parts for AirPods in India
Amid Apple's efforts to diversify from China, Apple's US-based suppliers are picking up the pace to manufacture in India as China-based suppliers are still waiting for the Indian government's approval......»»
China allows Didi to resume signing up new users as tech crackdown eases
Ride-hailing giant Didi received approval to resume new user registration in China, it said Monday, providing more evidence that Beijing's regulatory crackdown on tech giants might be coming to an end......»»
FDA approves new Alzheimer’s treatment despite risks, unclear benefits
The drug's price has already been set at $26,500 per year. Enlarge / MRI of a human brain. (credit: Getty | BSIP) The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a fast-tracked approval for a new Alzheimer's disease t.....»»
Cadillac wants to enter Formula 1 with Andretti Global [Updated]
But the new team's bid needs to gain approval from the FIA and 10 existing teams. Enlarge (credit: Cadillac) Update, 1:15 pm ET: Although I said I'd be surprised if Cadillac rebadged someone else's engine instead of buil.....»»
Mercedes Level 3 autonomy gets approval in Nevada
Drive Pilot uses radar, lidar, cameras, ultrasound and moisture sensors to provide data on road conditions to vehicle computers. It controls speed, braking and lane position......»»
FBI gives ad blockers the seal of approval
To protect yourself from scams, the FBI is recommending one of the biggest thorns big tech's side......»»
Tesla searches for water to expand German factory output to 1M
Tesla wants to double the capacity of its plant near Berlin to over a million cars a year, pending approval from local authorities......»»
Chrome delays plan to limit ad blockers, new timeline coming in March
Manifest V3 transition is delayed again to the relief of Chrome users everywhere. Enlarge (credit: Isaac Bowen / Flickr) For several years now, Google has wanted to kill Chrome's current extension system in favor of a m.....»»
Russia: Mass seal death likely due to oxygen deprivation
A top Russian environmental official said Monday that the thousands of dead seals that washed up on Russia's Caspian Sea coast likely died from oxygen deprivation......»»
Court approves Apple"s $50M settlement to end Butterfly Keyboard lawsuit
A court has given its preliminary approval to a $50 million settlement ending the Butterfly keyboard class-action lawsuit against Apple.Apple's Butterfly keyboard mechanism and membraneOriginally agreed by Apple in July, the U.S. District Court for t.....»»
Monterey Bay desalination project is approved despite environmental injustice concerns
In a decision that sheds harsh light on the state's commitment to environmental justice amid growing drought anxiety, the California Coastal Commission has granted conditional approval to a controversial Monterey Bay desalination project that even th.....»»
A Lab-Grown-Meat Startup Gets the FDA’s Stamp of Approval
The US regulatory body has signed off on Upside Foods’ cultivated meat—but the company is still figuring out how to make enough of it to sell......»»
Musk says he made some Tesla decisions without board approval, defends $55 billion pay plan
Musk admitted that he vacationed with board members and sometimes tweeted about the company without clearing the messages with a Tesla lawyer as required by a 2018 settlement with the SEC......»»
Collision risk assessments for bats are inaccurate for large wind turbines
Many bats are at risk of colliding with wind turbines. To prevent this, approval procedures for new turbines require acoustic surveys to assess this risk. The surveys help to identify those conditions under which bats are particularly active in the r.....»»