US wins appeal against UK ruling that blocked Julian Assange’s extradition
UK court accepts US assurances about how Assange will be treated in prison. Enlarge / Supporters of Julian Assange outside the Royal Courts of Justice on December 10, 2021, in London, England. (credit: Getty Images | Chris Ratcliffe ).....»»
X rolls out new ad format that can"t be reported, blocked
Elon Musk's X is now serving users clickbait advertisements that can't be blocked or reported. X, the Elon Musk-owned platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun serving its users with a weird new ad format and it's one of the company's least.....»»
Claudia Goldin wins Nobel for work on women in the labor market
The Nobel prize in economics was on Monday awarded to American economist Claudia Goldin for her research that has helped understand the role of women in the labor market......»»
Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging
Three scientists based in the U.S. won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their work on quantum dots—tiny particles just a few atoms in diameter that can release very bright colored light and whose applications in every day life include ele.....»»
Federal appeals court expands limits on Biden administration communications with social media companies
A federal appeals court has expanded the scope of a ruling that limits the Biden administration's communications with social media companies, saying it now also applies to a top US cybersecurity agency......»»
Russian court rejects Apple"s App Store antitrust appeal
Despite the company's appeal, a Russian court has upheld a $12 million fine against Apple for alleged in-app payment App Store dominance abuse.A Russian court has rejected Apple's appeal against a 1.2 billion rouble ($12 million) fine imposed in Janu.....»»
Outclassed and overpriced, the Surface Laptop Go 3 can’t play with the big boys
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go started out as an attractive budget laptop. In its third generation, its price has creeped up and it's largely lost its appeal......»»
Samsung is no longer allowing Samsung Notes to run on non-Galaxy Book devices
It looks like a recent update has essentially blocked the Samsung Notes app from running on non-Galaxy Book devices. The post Samsung is no longer allowing Samsung Notes to run on non-Galaxy Book devices appeared first on Phandroid. While.....»»
After being demoted and forced to retire, mRNA researcher wins Nobel
Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman awarded Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Enlarge (credit: Mark Makela / Stringer) Biochemist Katalin Karikó and immunologist Drew Weissman won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Med.....»»
Motor racing-Andretti wins FIA approval of bid to enter F1 as 11th team
Formula One's governing body on Monday backed a bid by American Michael Andretti, son of 1978 world champion Mario, to enter a new, 11th team subject to approval by the commercial rights holders......»»
N.Y. judge pauses EV rules for Ford, Lincoln dealerships in suit
Suffolk County Supreme Court Acting Justice James Hudson in New York on Sept. 20 blocked Ford and Lincoln from imposing facility and business requirements on five dealerships to sell EVs until the retailers' lawsuit challenging the brands' EV dealer.....»»
Tesla owners must arbitrate false advertising claims over Autopilot, U.S. judge rules
The ruling marks a significant victory for Tesla, as it means the company will not have to face class action claims on behalf of much larger groups of vehicle owners......»»
Dutch regulator rejects Apple"s appeal over App Store fines
Apple will have to pay the Netherlands $53 million in fines over third-party payment in the App Store, after its objections were denied.App Store logoThe Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) previously ruled that Apple was violating.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: AiDot OREiN emerges as a Matter-focused light bulb vendor for a vendor-neutral smart home
I know some of you aren’t bullish on Matter. Is it perfect? No. Does it need more features to truly become the vendor-neutral smart home specification? Yes. I believe in it, though. I believe in it because every manufacturer wins with Matter. When.....»»
Proton builds its very own privacy-first CAPTCHA system
The cybersecurity firm describes it as "the world's first" censorship-resistant CAPTCHA that can access its VPN and email where blocked. Here's all you need to know......»»
FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
Mexican court ruling upholding women"s right to abortion shows global trend better than US Roe v Wade decision
It may surprise you to learn that, over the past 30 years, no fewer than 60 countries have liberalized their abortion laws while only four have rolled back abortion rights. The United States is, of course, one of the latter group that has recently re.....»»
Online child safety law blocked after Calif. argued face scans not that invasive
Compliance is "actually likely to exacerbate" online harm to kids, judge says. Enlarge (credit: Click&Boo | Moment) A California law requiring a wide range of platforms to estimate ages of users and protect minors from a.....»»
iPhone versus Huawei battle back on; US National Security Advisor comments
The iPhone versus Huawei battle is back on in China, following the launch of the Mate 60 Pro (yeah, that’s not an iPod, despite appearances). Sales of the Chinese company’s smartphones plummeted last year, after US tech sanctions blocked it from.....»»
Fall 2023 movie guide
Get ready for Fall 2023 with our complete movie guide of the biggest films set to hit theaters including The Killer, The Marvels, Next Goal Wins, and more......»»
Swytch Electric Bike Conversion Kit review: Sleek and easy bike electrification
The Swytch Bike electric conversion kit is a great and relatively simple way to turn your bicycle into an e-bike, even if you're not used to bike maintenance.The Swytch Power PackThe appeal of the electric bike is to have power-assisted cycling, allo.....»»