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.....»»
5th Circuit rules geofence warrants illegal in win for phone users’ privacy
Court rules geofence warrants are illegal searches under Fourth Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that geofence warrants, which are used to identify all users or devices.....»»
Opinion: Australian gambling industry is pulling out all the stops to prevent an ad ban, but the evidence is against it
With parliament sitting this week, the federal government is trying to finalize its proposed laws to limit gambling advertising......»»
The iMac Pro may not be completely dead, and that thrills me
A new report says that Apple aims to bring back the iMac Pro. We shouldn’t get too enthusiastic, though, as it might still be years away from launching......»»
What to expect with Apple’s new iPad models launching soon
Apple is expected to unveil two new iPad models this fall, potentially at its annual iPhone keynote next month. This will include a new entry-level 11th generation model, as well as the 7th generation of iPad mini. Both of these models have gone over.....»»
Don’t expect Grand Theft Auto 6 to launch on Xbox Game Pass
Take-Two Interactive likely won't be launching Grand Theft Auto 6 on Xbox Game Pass, according to comments from its CEO......»»
South Africa"s controversial lion farming industry is fueling the illegal international trade in big cat bones
A paper, "Under the lion's paw: lion farming in South Africa and the illegal international bone trade," published in Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent nee.....»»
Drone flights and 3D scans: Scientist uses cutting-edge tech to protect Madagascar"s vulnerable forests
In a new study published today in the journal Plants, People, Planet, scientist Jenny Williams from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, highlights how the use of drones can help curb the loss of Madagascar's biodiverse forests through illegal deforestati.....»»
Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern......»»
China begins launching a megaconstellation, and it sounds a lot like Starlink
Like Starlink, China's Qianfan satellites have an easy-to-pack flat-panel design. Enlarge / A Long March 6A rocket launches the first 18 Internet satellites for China's Qianfan, or Thousand Sails, broadband network. (credit: VCG.....»»
Great news for gamers: AMD may be launching two new budget gaming GPUs
AMD might be launching two new budget gaming GPUs, which is excellent news for gamers......»»
Elon Musk declares “it is war” on ad industry as X sues over “illegal boycott”
"We tried peace for 2 years, now it is war," Musk writes. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Elon Musk's X Corp. today sued the World Federation of Advertisers and several large corporations, claiming they "c.....»»
Apple losing Google’s $20B+ would be just a blip in its Services trajectory
Google has for years made billions of dollars worth of payments to Apple in return for being the default search engine on Apple devices. A court ruling yesterday appears to have declared those payments illegal under antitrust law. But while that w.....»»
Apple debuts new ‘Distraction Control’ feature for Safari, launching today with iOS 18 beta 5
With today’s release of iOS 18 beta 5 and macOS Sequoia beta 5 developers, Apple is rolling out a new feature for Safari called Distraction Control. This feature is designed to give users more control over their web browsing experience by making it.....»»
TikTok ban in Europe less likely as it permanently withdraws rewards program
The prospect of a TikTok ban in Europe now appears somewhat less likely, after developer Bytedance agreed to permanently withdraw its illegal rewards program … more….....»»
U.S. expected to propose barring Chinese software in autonomous vehicles
The Biden administration plans to issue a proposed rule that would bar Chinese software in vehicles in the United States with Level 3 automation and above......»»
Gurman: iPhone 16 still launching in September despite Apple Intelligence delay
In this weekend’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has clarified that despite Apple Intelligence not launching until October, Apple won’t be delaying the release of the new iPhone 16 models. more….....»»
iPhone Fold rumored to launch with foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»
iPhone Fold to be joined by foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»
Why SpaceX is delivering a penny, a hexnut, and two balloons to the ISS on Saturday
This Saturday, NASA, SpaceX, and Northrop Grumman are launching a resupply mission to the International Space Station loaded up with scientific experiments......»»
One of Xbox’s big purchases looks like it’s about to pay off
Microsoft might be launching an Xbox mobile store soon as it leans into its acquisition of Activision Blizzard subsidiary King......»»