The rise and fall of Theranos: A timeline
Four years after the top two Theranos executives, Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, were first indicted together on a dozen federal fraud charges stemming from their time heading up the failed blood testing startup, both have been convicte.....»»
Q&A: Professors discuss democracy in the internet age
Democracy is a process that works best when citizens are informed and engaged. In the internet age, our relationship to information has been profoundly altered by the shifting role of legacy media, the rise of social media and growing challenges invo.....»»
Facts alone fall short in correcting science misinformation
Just the facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation, a recent study indicates......»»
From embers to crisis: The expanding threat of wildfires under global warming
Globally, wildfires are on the rise, driven by climate change, which exacerbates droughts and high temperatures. These fires contribute significantly to carbon emissions and particulate matter (PM2.5), with severe consequences for both climate stabil.....»»
2025 ID Buzz EV, priced from $61,545, will become VW"s most expensive model in U.S.
The ID Buzz hits U.S. showrooms as EV sales slow and incentives rise, and it is priced significantly higher than the average transaction price for minivans as well as the industry's overall new vehicle......»»
macOS Sequoia includes new Apple Park backgrounds for video conferencing apps
As we approach the public release of macOS Sequoia this fall, Apple continues to add new features. In the latest macOS Sequoia betas, there are nine new built-in backgrounds for video conferencing apps that showcase various different parts of Apple P.....»»
Apple rolls out seventh developer beta for its fall OS updates
Apple has migrated to the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, as it prepares to make the operating systems available within weeks.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18.....»»
Waymo’s honking robocars finally fall silent
In one of the more bizarre technology tales of the year, Waymo has apparently finally got its honking robocars to be quiet......»»
PSA: Your Apple ID will be renamed ‘Apple Account’ next month
Your Apple ID is getting a new name starting next month. When iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia launch this fall, they’ll use new terminology for your Apple ID. ‘Apple Account’ is the new branding, and it will apply across all Apple products.....»»
Apple supports US national parks with Apple Pay donations and upcoming Apple Maps updates
Apple is continuing its yearly tradition of supporting America’s national parks with a week’s worth of donations based on Apple Pay purchases made through its online store. Apple Maps also has topographic hiking trail support arriving this fall a.....»»
Apple shares how college students use Mac & iPad as they head back to campus
As the fall semester approaches, Apple wants college students worldwide to return to campus armed with MacBooks and iPads.Apple shares how college students use Mac & iPadApple claims the Mac and iPad are popular among students because of their longev.....»»
The mental health crisis in British schools
NHS statistics suggest that 20.3%—1 in 5—children and young people aged from eight to 16 years in England had a probable mental disorder in 2023. This a huge rise from 2017, when 12.5% had a probable mental health disorder......»»
Gurman: AirPods 4 still coming this fall in two new variants
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple is on track to release two new variants of AirPods 4 as soon as next month. They’ll introduce both an entry level model and a mid tier model, meant to replace both AirPods 2 and AirPods.....»»
New AirPod models to be included in fall 2024 hardware lineup
Apple is likely to update its non-Pro AirPods lineup alongside other new hardware as early as next month, replacing the current entry-level second-gen AirPods.AirPods (second-gen), AirPods (third-gen), AirPods Pro.A new report from Bloomberg says App.....»»
The Epic Games Store Arrives for Android and iOS
Users will also have access to mobile titles such as Fortnite, Rocket League, as well as an all-new port of Fall Guys. The post The Epic Games Store Arrives for Android and iOS appeared first on Phandroid. While Epic has had quite a bit of.....»»
Popular AI “nudify” sites sued amid shocking rise in victims globally
“Nudify” sites may be fined for making it easy to “see anyone naked,” suit says. Enlarge (credit: Viktoriya Skorikova | Moment) San Francisco's city attorney David Chiu is suing to shut down 16 of the most popula.....»»
Factory incentives keep EVs growing as automakers plan more affordable models
In the January to June period, EV registrations rose 7 percent to 579,687 vehicles compared with a 1.8 percent rise in the overall light-vehicle market to 7.8 million, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts!
It seems that there is a rise of fake WhatsApp groups that pretend to be someone you know to steal your account. The post Beware of fake WhatsApp groups that are stealing accounts! appeared first on Phandroid. Scams are everywhere out ther.....»»
"Mercury bomb" threatens millions as Arctic temperatures rise, study warns
The Yukon River flows west across Alaska toward the Bering Sea, eroding Arctic permafrost along its banks and transporting sediment downstream. Within that sediment lurks a toxic stowaway: mercury......»»
Reminders in iOS 18: All the new features coming this fall
iOS 18 is one of the biggest software updates ever for the iPhone. Apple Intelligence is the headliner, but there are also powerful new customization tools and big changes to the apps you rely on every day, like Photos, Messages, and Notes. A key pro.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro updates could be imminent with display shipments starting
Rumors haven't been able to nail down when an M4 MacBook Pro refresh would occur, but display shipments from the supply chain could indicate an impending announcement in the fall.MacBook ProThe rumor mill believes that Apple will be bringing out a bu.....»»