FDA finally nabs alleged quack who claimed silver vibrations cure COVID
Gordon H. Pedersen of Utah was on the run from fraud charges for three years. Enlarge / Gordon Pedersen seen holding one of his silver-based products. (credit: Public record via Pacer) After a three-year hunt, federal la.....»»
Big Three carriers pay $10M to settle claims of false “unlimited” advertising
States obtain settlement, but it's unclear whether consumers will get refunds. Enlarge (credit: Verizon) T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T will pay a combined $10.2 million in a settlement with US states that alleged the carri.....»»
Apple finally fixed my biggest issue with the iPad Pro
Apple finally updated the iPad Air and iPad Pro lines, and fixed a glaring problem that I've had with the Pro models for years......»»
Matter 1.3 pushes the standard into your kitchen, laundry room, and garage
Matter's latest update adds support for more appliances and features like the ability to finally set Scenes......»»
Alleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple"s iPad Pro performance claims
The new iPad Pros skipped straight to M4, and initial benchmarks show the potential performance improvements match Apple's claims.Apple's new iPad Pros run the M4 processorApple's M4 processor won't be available in the wild until devices arrive in cu.....»»
"Lost" spy satellite orbited Earth undetected for 25 years—until now, scientists say
An experimental spy satellite that was deemed "lost" after eluding detection for decades has finally been found. "The S73-7 satellite has been rediscovered after being untracked for 25 years," astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell said in an April 29 post.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 9 models $100 off today, plus AirTags, AirPods, and more
While pre-orders are now live at major online retailers for Apple’s new M4 iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro, the deals are still rolling elsewhere this afternoon. Firstly, we are tracking straight up $100 price drops on Midnight, Silver, an.....»»
Flagship iPad head-to-head -- M4 iPad Pro vs M2 iPad Pro compared
After a year's gap, Apple has finally updated the iPad Pro, with a surprise M4 debut and OLED in the spotlight for 2024. Here's how the newest iPad Pro models compare against the previous generation.2024 iPad Pro with M4 [left], 2022 iPad Pro with M2.....»»
An adjuvant made in yeast could lower vaccine cost and boost availability
Vaccines save lives, as proven during the recent pandemic, but one component of most vaccines—including the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine—goes unheralded: a molecule or other compound that primes the immune system to mount a more robust defense agains.....»»
Strictly no dancing: Researchers discover "new molecular design rules"
Since the discovery of quantum mechanics more than a hundred years ago, it has been known that electrons in molecules can be coupled to the motion of the atoms that make up the molecules. Often referred to as molecular vibrations, the motion of atoms.....»»
Helldivers 2 PC woes prove that PlayStation needs an online overhaul
The recent Helldivers 2 PC fiasco is the latest example of why PlayStation needs to finally give its online services a 2.0 upgrade......»»
At last Apple is dumping those pointless, wasteful stickers
Starting with the new iPads, Apple has finally stopped including the stickers and it is a relief.Not my car.Okay, it's partly a relief just for me because I happen to have papyrophobia — I am a writer who is afraid of paper. It's like an OCD thing.....»»
Nintendo’s President Addresses the Switch 2 Announcement
We finally get some clarity. The post Nintendo’s President Addresses the Switch 2 Announcement appeared first on Phandroid. While we’ve gotten some tasty new tidbits regarding the hardware behind the Nintendo Switch’s muc.....»»
Court Keeps DMCA Subpoena Shortcut Closed, Restricts Piracy Settlements
Earlier this year, a Hawaiian District Court blocked movie companies' efforts to unmask alleged BitTorrent pirates using a DMCA subpoena 'shortcut'. The filmmakers asked the court to reconsider its position but without success; the 'DMCA shortcut' wi.....»»
DISH Sued Two IPTV Resellers: First Case Dismissed, Second Owes $30m
Most civil lawsuits against alleged IPTV pirates end badly for the defendants, something easily predicted after a single read of the initial complaint. Two separate lawsuits filed by DISH against two IPTV resellers in recent months were classic examp.....»»
Newspapers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement and ‘Fake News’ Hallucinations
Microsoft and OpenAI face yet another lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement. Eight newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and the Denver Post, accuse the companies of training ChatGPT models on their content without permi.....»»
The big lesson from past pandemics? Avoid panic buying, says new research
COVID-19 upended almost every aspect of daily life, including consumer and retailer behavior. However, it was not the first pandemic that changed how we shop......»»
You can finally order Walmart’s $50 Chromecast with Google TV killer
Walmart has an intriguing little $50 streaming box with Google TV, and it may well supplant the aging Chromecast with Google TV......»»
MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+
We can expect to see the new SoC arrive later this month on devices from Vivo and iQOO. The post MediaTek Extends its Dominance with the New Dimensity 9300+ appeared first on Phandroid. MediaTek has finally announced its most powerful SoC.....»»
The Pixel 8a is Officially Here
Google's newest midrange smartphone is here. The post The Pixel 8a is Officially Here appeared first on Phandroid. After what seemed like an eternity of leaks and rumors and predictions, Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 8a, its newest.....»»
Which iPads Work With Apple Pencil Pro?
Apple’s new Apple Pencil Pro only works with certain iPad models. Here’s what you need to know before you buy. The long wait is over and Apple’s finally released an all-new Apple Pencil. The new accessory, dubbed Apple Pencil Pro, i.....»»