Judge restores protections for gray wolves across much of US
A judge restored federal protections for gray wolves across much of the U.S. on Thursday, after their removal in the waning days of the Trump administration exposed the predators to hunting that critics said would undermine their rebound from widespr.....»»
Apple Watch infringes Masimo pulse oximetry patent, rules judge
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has backed medical firm Masimo in its case alleging patent infringement in the blood oxygen sensors of the Apple Watch.Masimo's complaint with the ITC followed its 2020 lawsuit against Apple over the same accu.....»»
Judge rules Apple Watch infringes Masimo pulse oximetry patent
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has backed medical firm Masimo in its case alleging patent infringement in the blood oxygen sensors of the Apple Watch.Masimo's complaint with the ITC followed its 2020 lawsuit against Apple over the same accu.....»»
Sunsetting EU laws risks rights of more than 8.6 million UK workers, think tank warns
Government plans to rush the "sunsetting" of EU laws by the end of 2023 will put the rights and protections of more than 8.6 million UK workers at risk, the Work Foundation warns......»»
Musk"s Twitter restores accounts of prominent election deniers two years after Jan. 6 attack
Elon Musk's Twitter has restored the accounts of two prominent election deniers who were banned from the platform following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol......»»
New protections for endangered whales along the California coast adopted
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations agency that governs safety and environmental standards for shipping worldwide, has adopted a U.S. proposal to increase protections for endangered blue, fin and humpback whales off the.....»»
Illinois dealers lose lawsuit to halt Rivian, Lucid direct sales
A judge ruled that officials were correct in granting dealer licenses to the EV makers despite objections from the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, which argued that direct sales by the startups should be halted......»»
Bionic penis: Synthetic tissue restores erections in pigs
Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to restore erectile function in pigs, a promising development for repairing penile damage in humans......»»
MacBook owners can now claim payout in class action lawsuit over Butterfly Keyboard issues
Back in 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in federal court in San Jose, California, regarding the Butterfly Keyboard in MacBook models introduced between 2015 and 2019. The lawsuit was settled in November after a judge has approved a proposal b.....»»
Tim Cook talked App Store laws & user privacy with Japan"s PM
On his Pacific rim tour, Apple CEO Tim Cook asked the Japanese Prime Minister to think about user protections if the country decides to legislate the distribution of smartphone apps.Tim Cook touring a Sony facility in December [Twitter/@Tim_Cook]Foll.....»»
Advanced anti-malware protection for your Mac with Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office
Mac computers come with built-in anti-malware security features. But despite Apple’s efforts to keep the system up-to-date against digital threats, these protections are not enough to protect users from all the malware swirling around the web. Tha.....»»
Is it time for GDPR 2.0?
EU rules preserve some privacy but can be better. Enlarge / Can the GDPR's privacy protections be improved? (credit: Wikimedia) Nick Dedeke is a professor in the Supply Chain and Information Management (SCIM) Group at.....»»
"Gray leisure" skateboarding represents both pollution and sustainability
Skateboarding is a "polluted" leisure activity which both harms the environment and boosts sustainability, a new study argues......»»
Ride-hailing startup offers W-2 employment alternative to app-based drivers
Ride-hailing startup Alto offers W-2 employment, which drivers say offers the protections and benefits they don't get as independent contractors. However, W-2 employment doesn't include the flexibility of app-based driving, which is an attractive par.....»»
Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists after suspensions draw backlash
The episode is being regarded by critics as fresh evidence of Musk, who considers himself a "free speech absolutist," eliminating speech and users he personally dislikes......»»
Former employees suing Twitter over layoffs score an early victory
A group of former employees suing Elon Musk's Twitter scored an early win Wednesday when a judge ordered the company to inform any laid-off staffers of the pending lawsuit. The move ensures workers will be better informed before they are required to.....»»
Nikola"s Milton seeks new trial
Nikola founder Trevor Milton asked for a new trial on charges he misled investors about the electric truck maker's prospects, arguing the jury convicted him due to bad instructions from the judge and because one juror lied to get on the panel......»»
Scandinavian wolves found to carry many harmful mutations
In a new scientific study, researchers at Uppsala University have shown that Scandinavian wolves carry around 100,000 harmful mutations in their genome. As long as the harmful mutations can be compensated by a healthy genetic variant, this does not n.....»»
Doc raked in $3.3M in wild spinal surgery scam, gets 5 years in prison
Patients left in "mental anguish" wondering "whether they needed a surgery." Enlarge / Surgeons performing a spinal surgery in Nice, France. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A federal judge in California has sentenced a neurosurge.....»»
Japanese company"s lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates' first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan that's designed to roll around up there in the gray dust......»»
FBI "deeply concerned" about Apple"s new security protections
The FBI says that Apple increasing security features on iPhone "hinders" the agency's ability to protect Americans, and again presses for backdoor access.Apple's newly-announced security plans include increasing end to end encryption for almost all i.....»»