Tesla reports fifth Cybertruck recall within a year of launch
The carmaker deployed a software remedy last month to fix an issue causing the truck’s backup camera display to be delayed when drivers shift into reverse, according to a recall report posted Thursday. .....»»
COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer
Fierce bargaining at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan dragged into Saturday after a $250 billion a year offer from rich nations was flatly refused by developing countries hardest hit by Earth's rapid warming......»»
Spies hack Wi-Fi networks in far-off land to launch attack on target next door
“Nearest Neighbor Attack” finally lets Russia’s Fancy Bear into target’s Wi-Fi network. One of 2024's coolest hacking tales occurred two years ago, but it wasn't revealed.....»»
Gene regulation study reports surprising results: Extensive regions of DNA belong to multiple gene switches
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own place on the DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they.....»»
In Patagonia, more snow could protect glaciers from melt—but only if greenhouse gas are curbed emissions soon
In an era of dwindling glaciers, Southern Patagonia has managed to hold on to a surprising amount of its ice. But, a new study in Scientific Reports from INSTAAR postdoc Matthias Troch suggests that this protective effect might be pushed up against i.....»»
Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries
Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries......»»
Nearly six months later, you can finally try out Windows 11 Recall
Microsoft has released a preview build of its controversial Recall feature for Windows Insiders, both for users to try and security professionals to test......»»
The 15 best gifts to buy on Black Friday for every shopping budget
What should you get your friends, family, and S.O. this year? If you don't know, take a look at this guide......»»
Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again
Reports have the Pixel Tablet 2—or maybe 3?—being canceled over sales concerns. Depending on which Android-focused site you believe, either a third Pixel Tablet was apparently.....»»
Microsoft’s controversial Recall scraper is finally entering public preview
First Recall iteration never released, was picked apart by security researchers. Over five months after publicly scrapping the first version of the Windows Recall feature for its.....»»
2024 saw a surge in malicious free VPN apps
Cybercriminals increasingly use fake VPN apps to spread malware and launch other attacks. This is what's at stake......»»
Watch Blue Origin launch its latest space tourism flight this morning
Blue Origin will shortly be launching its ninth space tourism flight that will carry six private crew members on a 10-minute flight......»»
Samsung’s trifold foldable might launch in 2025, and we can’t wait
Another trusted tipster has said Samsung could release a trifold phone in 2025, but we still have no details as to its look or specs......»»
Wealthy nations offer $250 bn on climate but pressed for more
Wealthy nations on Friday offered $250 billion a year to help poorer nations hit hardest by global warming but faced immediate calls led by Africa to give more as UN climate negotiations extended into overtime......»»
Rocket Report: Next Vulcan launch slips into 2025; Starship gets a green light
"Constellation companies and government satellite operators are desperate." Welcome to Edition 7.20 of the Rocket Report! This is a super-long version of the newsletter because we.....»»
SpaceX chalks up 82nd Space Coast launch of the year
SpaceX sent up another rocket on Nov 21 to mark the 82nd launch of the year on the Space Coast......»»
My favorite smartphone camera of 2024 isn’t made by Apple or Google
After using it to take dozens of photos for a series of stories, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has cemented its place as my favorite camera phone of the year. Here's why......»»
EU drops four-year Apple audiobook probe after complaint is withdrawn
The European Union has announced that it has ceased its investigation into how Apple treats rival audiobook developers on the App Store, saying the original complainant has withdrawn.Apple BooksThe EU's probe began in 2020, alongside other antitrust.....»»
Space station crew had an amazing stroke of luck during Starship launch
The ISS crew happened to find itself directly above SpaceX's Starship launch on Tuesday, and that meant only one thing for NASA astronaut Don Pettit......»»
Surgeons remove 2.5-inch hairball from teen with rare Rapunzel syndrome
The teen didn't return for follow-up. Instead, she planned to see a hypnotherapist. After a month of unexplained bouts of stomach pain, an otherwise healthy 16-year-old girl arriv.....»»
Historically bad year for dolphin strandings on Cape Cod has scientists looking for answers
An unprecedentedly bad year for beached dolphins on Cape Cod might have to do with warming waters changing the availability of the animals' food, said scientists hoping to curb the strandings......»»