FCC’s new broadband map greatly overstates actual coverage, senators say
Errors suggest ISPs are claiming to serve more homes than they actually do. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Matt Anderson Photography) Nevada's US senators say the Federal Communications Commission's new, more detailed b.....»»
A closer look at Israeli cybersecurity funding and M&A activity in 2023
Last year was challenging for the global market, and the market downturn greatly affected even the historically resilient cybersecurity ecosystem. In this Help Net Security video, Merav Ben Avi, Content Manager at YL Ventures, talks about how the Isr.....»»
Using metabolomics for assessing safety of chemicals may reduce the use of lab rats
Scientists have discovered a more robust way of grouping chemicals and using read-across for toxicological data to meet regulatory requirements, which could greatly reduce animal testing......»»
I never knew I needed this mini Mac app, but now I can’t live without it
Quick Tab is a brilliant little app that greatly improves app switching in macOS. It’s simple, easy to use, and is a genius solution to a finicky Mac problem......»»
Wyze outage leaves customers without camera coverage overnight
Company points to "AWS partner" for cameras disappearing from users' apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Wyze cameras have been unreliable for many users for more than nine hours today, with cameras disappearing from th.....»»
Scientists aghast at bizarre AI rat with huge genitals in peer-reviewed article
It's unclear how such egregiously bad images made it through peer-review. Enlarge / An actual laboratory rat, who is intrigued. (credit: Getty | Photothek) Appall and scorn ripped through scientists' social media networ.....»»
How to check if your iPhone has 5G Standalone turned on and is working
Included with iOS is the capability for iPhone to use T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone coverage in the US (in addition to other carriers globally). The option can offer speeds as fast speeds 3 Gbps using the power of carrier aggregation. Here’s how to.....»»
Application of ultrasound found to greatly speed up motility of human sperm
A team of engineers at Monash University in Australia has found that exposing human sperm to ultrasound can cause them to swim faster. In their study, published in the journal Science Advances, the group exposed human semen samples to ultrasonic wave.....»»
It"s easy to catfish strangers on dating apps
Creating an account for Tinder and other apps is easy, which makes it a perfect target for bad actors with too much free time. One of the pitfalls of the later seasons of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show was the lack of any actual catfishes. When the.....»»
Researchers: Australians would rather save a single human life than prevent an entire species from becoming extinct
Australia is in the grip of an escalating extinction crisis. Since colonization, 100 native plant and animal species have become formally listed as extinct due to human activities. The actual number is undoubtedly far higher......»»
AI cannot be used to deny health care coverage, feds clarify to insurers
CMS worries AI could wrongfully deny care for those on Medicare Advantage plans. Enlarge / A nursing home resident is pushed along a corridor by a nurse. (credit: Getty | Marijan Murat) Health insurance companies cannot.....»»
High-profile incidents of police brutality sway public opinion more than performance of local law enforcement: Study
National media coverage of police brutality influences public perceptions of law enforcement more than the performance of people's local police departments, according to data analysis from NYU Tandon School of Engineering, challenging the assumption.....»»
The 6 best places to buy a prebuilt gaming PC in 2024
We've taken a look at all the best places to buy a prebuilt gaming PC, looking at customization options, prices, and warranty coverage......»»
Some Apple Vision Pro owners can"t buy AppleCare on the device
Unlike with a Mac or iPhone, it appears that it's not possible for everybody to buy AppleCare coverage for an Apple Vision Pro on device.Without AppleCare, Apple Vision Pro repair costs can be up to $2,399Users who have bought an iPhone and elected n.....»»
Republicans in Congress try to kill FCC’s broadband discrimination rules
Over 65 Republicans file resolution of disapproval, while lobby groups sue FCC. Enlarge / US Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.) speaks to the press on June 13, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Michael McCoy) More.....»»
Apple Vision Pro owners can"t buy AppleCare on the device
Unlike with a Mac or iPhone, it appears that it's not possible to choose to buy AppleCare coverage for an Apple Vision Pro on device.Without AppleCare, Apple Vision Pro repair costs can be up to $2,399Users who have bought an iPhone and elected not t.....»»
Biogen dumps dubious Alzheimer’s drug after profit-killing FDA scandal
The move ends a long saga that "ended up doing a lot of actual damage." Enlarge / The exterior of the headquarters of biotechnology company Biogen in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (credit: Getty | Boston Globe) Biotechnolog.....»»
Get an M3 Max MacBook Pro 16-inch with 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD for $3,249
Adorama makes upgrading to the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro more affordable thanks to an exclusive promo code from AppleInsider, which also includes a healthy discount on accompanying AppleCare coverage.Adorama's discount on the M3 MacBook Pro makes it.....»»
Apple"s M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro with 64GB RAM is $250 off & in stock
Elevate your computing capability with this upgraded 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring Apple's top-of-the-line M3 Max chip and 64GB RAM. Now on sale with an exclusive coupon code, which also discounts AppleCare coverage when bought with the laptop.Grab e.....»»
Scientists show that quantum infrared spectroscopy can achieve ultra-broadband spectroscopic measurements
Our understanding of the world relies greatly on our knowledge of its constituent materials and their interactions. Recent advances in materials science technologies have ratcheted up our ability to identify chemical substances and expanded possible.....»»
The janky Palworld’s success points to hunger for an actual grown-up Pokémon game
Op-ed: Dark comedy is part of the draw, but many want a game with bigger ideas. Enlarge (credit: Pocketpair) I'm whacking at a rock as the sun sets. The game is telling me that I am cold and hungry. But I need to collect.....»»