TikTok would be banned from US “for good” under bipartisan bill
Lawmakers liken TikTok's widening influence in the US to "digital fentanyl." Enlarge (credit: Chesnot / Contributor | Getty Images Europe) In September, President Joe Biden announced that TikTok would remain accessible i.....»»
For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants
A combination of government policy and economics spells the end of UK's coal use. Enlarge / The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant is set to shut down for good today. (credit: Ashley Cooper) On Monday, the UK will see the closure o.....»»
California enacts car data privacy law to curb domestic violence
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that requires automakers selling internet-connected cars to do more to protect domestic abuse survivors......»»
Major AI bill vetoed by California governor, despite increased calls for regulation
California is home to many of the country’s largest AI innovators, including Apple. Today, they’re all breathing a sigh of relief. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a major AI regulatory bill that came to his desk, while nonetheless highlighting t.....»»
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill
Newsom says SB-1047 ignored "smaller, specialized models" and curtailed innovation. Enlarge / California Governor Gavin Newsom, seen speaking to reporters after September's presidential debate. (credit: Getty Images) Cal.....»»
Pitting good versus bad fungi on sweet corn: A delicate dance
The same defenses that help some varieties of sweet corn resist fungal diseases can also stymie the potency of a beneficial fungus used to kill hungry caterpillar pests, studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists suggest. The researche.....»»
Strengthening family supports would boost Nebraska economy, review shows
After examining local, state and national databases, University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers have concluded that expanding and enhancing supports for Nebraska's families is vital to ensure the "good life" for all Nebraska residents......»»
Edmunds" new digital campaign turns to TikTok, YouTube, Meta
Online car shopping guide Edmunds is running a sports-themed fall social media advertising campaign to boost brand awareness and help retailers sell more cars......»»
3 underrated (HBO) Max movies you should watch this weekend (September 27-29)
Need something good to watch this weekend? Then stream these (HBO) Max movies starring Hugh Jackman, Denzel Washington, Susan Sarandon, and others......»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (September 27-29)
Need some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these three underrated movies with Jackie Chan, Charlize Theron, Pierce Brosnan, and more......»»
“Not a good look”: Google’s ad tech monopoly defense widely criticized
“Not a good look”: Google’s ad tech monopoly defense widely criticized.....»»
On remote Greek island, migratory birds offer climate clues
Gently holding a blackcap warbler in his palm, ornithologist Christos Barboutis blew on its feathers to reveal the size of its belly: a good indicator of how far the bird can migrate......»»
I used the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. Here’s what you should know about this $650 smartphone
The Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung's newest smartphone, is big, familiar, and costs just $650. I went hands-on with it to see if it's any good......»»
Is the iPhone 16 in trouble? Early sales data doesn’t look good
The iPhone 16 is a great smartphone, but are people buying it? Early sales data paints a not-so-great picture......»»
‘Click to Cancel’ subscription law goes live in California
A new bill in California, dubbed “Click to Cancel,” has been signed into law. It requires companies to make it as quick and easy to cancel subscriptions as it was to subscribe in the first place. Thanks to FTC interest, with Adobe being specif.....»»
Apple rejects new AI pact in EU, despite support from OpenAI, Google, more
EU users hoping for good news on the Apple Intelligence front—look away. Apple’s ongoing dispute with EU governing authorities over a variety of issues, including AI, has found its latest story. Per Politico, a new AI pact put forward by the EU h.....»»
A method of "look twice, forgive once" can sustain social cooperation
The theory of indirect reciprocity holds that people who earn a good reputation by helping others are more likely to be rewarded by third parties, but widespread cooperation depends on agreement about reputations......»»
A social media platform that is actually good for democracy?
Technology is often seen as a threat to democracy, with the surge in AI capabilities the latest big concern......»»
2024 has been an unbelievable year for Google Pixel
Google's Pixel lineup has had a lot of good years, but 2024 was its first truly outstanding one......»»
Review: Intel Lunar Lake CPUs combine good battery life and x86 compatibility
But it's too bad that Intel had to turn to TSMC to make its chips competitive. An Asus Zenbook UX5406S with a Lunar Lake-based Core Ultra 7 258V inside......»»
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a good start, but not yet royal
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's item-cloning puzzle hook is delightfully clever, but it's not quite fully realized yet......»»