The Reason Cardiac Pacemakers Were Originally Invented
Inventions came and went that furthered the field of cardiology, but one was discovered by way of luck and accident: the cardiac pacemaker as we know it today. Inve.....»»
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who don’t want them
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Elon Musk.....»»
Apple and Google"s tracker misuse feature spotted in beta code
The new beta release of iOS 17.5 contains code referring to the now long-promised expansion of anti-stalking measures for AirTags and other tracking devices.An AirTag won't track anybody, if the battery is removed.Originally announced in May 2023, th.....»»
Jon Stewart opens up about Apple interference in his show
After originally claims that his split with Apple TV+ was amicable, Jon Stewart has now revealed that the company blocked topics and even guests he wanted to cover on "The Problem with Jon Stewart."Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" (Source: Comedy Cent.....»»
How Volvo made rear-wheel drive work on ice for the EX30 SUV
Rear-wheel Volvos are a thing again, and software makes them safe, even on ice. Enlarge / The cheapest version of Volvo's affordable EX30 is rear-wheel drive, but there's no reason to be afraid of that. (credit: Tim Stevens).....»»
Best Buy just knocked $440 off this Surface Pro 9 with keyboard
The Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Surface Pro Keyboard, originally priced at $1,540, is down to a more reasonable $1,100 from Best Buy, but likely not for long......»»
Scientist taps into lobsters" unusual habits to conquer the more than 120-year quest to farm them
Their dragon-like appearance has earned lobsters the moniker "dragons of the sea." It is one reason why they are a favorite fixture during Lunar New Year banquets. The Chinese call them longxia or dragon shrimps. And in some Asian cultures, eating th.....»»
Study suggests starvation decimated gray whales off the Pacific Coast: Can the giants ever recover?
When large numbers of gray whales began washing up along North America's Pacific Coast nearly six years ago, marine scientists could only speculate on the reason: Was it disease? Ocean pollution? Increasing ship collisions?.....»»
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem is missing the one thing that made Game of Thrones great
Netflix's new hit series 3 Body Problem, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss' follow-up to Game of Thrones, falls short of greatness for one frustrating reason......»»
One of LG’s best surround sound systems is $800 off today
The LG S95QR 9.1.5-channel soundbar, originally priced at $1,500, is down to $700 from Best Buy. You should hurry if you want to pocket the $800 in savings......»»
The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Get 15% off this extremely comfortable Razer gaming chair
The Razer Iskur gaming chair, originally priced at $600, is down to $510 from Razer. Don't miss this chance at a premium gaming chair for cheaper than usual......»»
Apple quietly releases revised build of iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1
Apple last week released iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 to iPhone and iPad users. Although the updates don’t add any new features, they do bring two important security patches. For some unknown reason, Apple has now quietly released a revised build o.....»»
How self-driving cars can talk to themselves to navigate the world
Autonomous vehicle companies are employing large language models, a deep learning tool to predict and generate language that can be used to reason through novel situations......»»
The Real Reason Why Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER
The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree......»»
Researchers invent artificial intelligence model to design new superbug-fighting antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University and Stanford University have invented a new generative artificial intelligence model that can design billions of new antibiotic molecules that are inexpensive and easy to build in the laboratory......»»
Instagram and Theads users reportedly getting logged out of the apps
If you’ve suddenly been logged out of the Instagram and Threads apps, it’s not just you. There’s a bug affecting a number of users of Meta’s platforms on Thursday night, causing their accounts to be logged out for no reason. Read on as we sha.....»»
Why are Americans fighting over no-fault divorce? Maybe they can"t agree what marriage is for
"First comes love, then comes marriage"—so goes the classic children's rhyme. But not everyone agrees. Increasingly, the idea that love is the most important reason to marry—or at least to stay married—is under attack. Republican pundits and la.....»»
Samsung Launches 3D Map View Feature for SmartThings App
Originally teased back at CES 2024, the feature works by turning real floor plans into virtual images in the SmartThings app. The post Samsung Launches 3D Map View Feature for SmartThings App appeared first on Phandroid. The growing pletho.....»»
Alien: Romulus teaser has all the right elements to pique our interest
Originally meant for Hulu, the franchise's ninth installment heads to theaters instead. The long-standing science fiction franchise looks to be returning to its horror roots with Alien: Romulus. We learned way back in 2019 that horr.....»»
Michael Cohen loses court motion after lawyer cited AI-invented cases
No punishment, but judge rejects Cohen motion to end his supervised release. Enlarge / Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to former US President Donald Trump, arrives at federal court in New York on December 14, 2023. (credit:.....»»