Nuke-launching AI would be illegal under proposed US law
Markey and Lieu seek to ban fed funds for nuke launches without "meaningful human control." Enlarge / An AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud. (credit: Midjourney) On Wednesday, US Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.....»»
The Skylight Cal Max is a 27-inch smart calendar that might replace your smart display
Featuring a massive 27-inch touchscreen and a streamlined interface, the Skylight Cal Max is a smart display alternative that's launching this spring......»»
Apple warns proposed UK law will affect software updates around the world
Apple may leave the UK if required to provide advance notice of product updates. Enlarge Apple is "deeply concerned" that proposed changes to a United Kingdom law could give the UK government unprecedented power to "sec.....»»
NSA finally admits to spying on Americans by purchasing sensitive data
Violating Americans’ privacy "not just unethical but illegal," senator says. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying records from data brokers detai.....»»
George Carlin’s heirs sue comedy podcast over “AI-generated” impression
Suit alleges copyright infringement and illegal use of Carlin's name and likeness. Enlarge / A promotional image cited in the lawsuit uses Carlin's name and image to promote the Dudsey podcast and special. The estate of.....»»
Nearly 5,000 dealerships send second letter urging Biden to "hit the brakes" on EV push
The second letter comes after nearly 4,000 dealerships in November sent a letter calling on Biden to reconsider the proposed regulations, which they argue would mandate an unrealistic shift to battery-electric vehicles in the U.S......»»
ESR’s new 15W Qi2 car mount is the first of its kind to actually begin shipping [Deal]
ESR today is launching its . While other brands opted to take to CES 2024 with news about their latest charging gear, ESR has held off to capture some of the spotlight for itself. Despite being later than its competition, the company can still claim.....»»
Apple Vision Pro is not the iPhone, and faces an incredibly steep uphill climb
Apple certainly isn't doomed if the Apple Vision Pro isn't a blockbuster out of the gate, which is good because it is launching into a product category that is so small and poorly defined that it doesn't even qualify as nascent yet.Apple Vision Pro e.....»»
Death Stranding Director’s Cut launching for iPhone 15 Pro and Mac on January 30
We’ve seen console games make their way to iPhone 15 Pro and Mac recently like Resident Evil 4. Now another acclaimed title is arriving for Apple users. Death Stranding Director’s Cut is slated for a January 30 launch on Apple Silicon Macs and iP.....»»
OpenWrt, now 20 years old, is crafting its own future-proof reference hardware
There are, as you might expect, a few disagreements about what's most important. Enlarge / Failing an image of the proposed reference hardware by the OpenWrt group, let us gaze upon where this all started: inside a device that tr.....»»
Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth
Charles Darwin proposed that life could have emerged in a "warm little pond" with the right cocktail of chemicals and energy. A study from the University of Washington, published this month in Communications Earth & Environment, reports that a shallo.....»»
Apple Music Classical briefly updated with CarPlay icon before being pulled after app crash
Apple updated its Apple Music Classical app today with “stability and performance enhancements” that briefly appeared to include CarPlay support. However, the app crashed when launching from the CarPlay interface. Now the app has been updated to.....»»
I’m a monitor reviewer, and these are the upcoming displays I’m most excited about
We know about a ton of new monitors launching in 2024 from brands like LG, Asus, and Samsung. Here are the displays we're looking forward to the most......»»
Here’s how much Vision Pro AppleCare and deductibles cost
Along with Vision Pro pre-orders launching today, Apple has shared how much it costs to protect its brand-new headset. $500 gets you two-year coverage, but you can also opt for monthly coverage that lasts as long as you like. We’ll also cover how m.....»»
To the Moon and back: modern lunar exploration
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the moon......»»
Why Colombia sees legalizing drugs as the way forward—here"s what"s being proposed
Another drug war has begun in Latin America. The newly elected president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, has declared a state of emergency and the military is being used to tackle violence and drug trafficking in a country that is part of the transnational.....»»
California"s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic
In a scathing review, advisors to the state Legislature have found that California's proposed regulations for urban water conservation would be costly, overly complicated and difficult to implement......»»
Sharing deepfake porn could lead to lengthy prison time under proposed law
Teen “shouting for change” after fake nude images spread at NJ high school. Enlarge (credit: Georgijevic | E+) The US seems to be getting serious about criminalizing deepfake pornography after teen boys at a New Jers.....»»
Why South Korea is banning the sale of dog meat
The South Korean dog meat trade will officially end in 2027 after a bill was passed making the slaughter of dogs and the sale of dog meat for human consumption illegal in the country (though the consumption of dog meat will still be legal). People wh.....»»
Moon age daydream: modern lunar exploration
Japan, whose unmanned "sniper" probe will attempt a lunar landing on Saturday, is one of many countries and private companies launching new missions to the moon......»»
Hands-on: Twelve South launches new chrome BookArc Flex vertical MacBook stand
Twelve South today is launching its first product of the year today, giving you a premium place to dock your MacBook. The new BookArc Flex features a unique and elegant design that on top of celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary with a return.....»»