Was Thalidomide Safe? Frances Oldham Kelsey Was Not Convinced
In the U.S. in the early 1960s the distributor of a thalidomide drug was impatient to get it on the market. But FDA medical examiner Frances Oldham Kelsey wanted more information to prove its safety.....»»
Regulators aren’t convinced that Microsoft and OpenAI operate independently
EU is fielding comments on potential market harms of Microsoft's investments. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) European Union regulators are concerned that Microsoft may be covertly controlling OpenAI as.....»»
Security Safe Space: ChatGPT-powered productivity apps rising in popularity, but be cautious sharing personal information
Productivity apps equipped with the promises of “artificial intelligence” are becoming increasingly common. From prioritizing tasks to keeping up with a fitness routine, there’s seemingly a ChatGPT-powered productivity app for just about any Ne.....»»
Rocket Report: SpaceX’s record year; Firefly’s Alpha rocket falls short
Living downrange from one of China's launch sites sure doesn't seem safe. Enlarge / Firefly Aerospace's fourth Alpha rocket lifted off December 22 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. (credit: Firefly Aerospace/Trevor Ma.....»»
You can Now Grab an Xbox-themed Toaster from Walmart
We were so preoccupied with whether or not we could, but didn't stop to think if we should. The post You can Now Grab an Xbox-themed Toaster from Walmart appeared first on Phandroid. We suppose it’s safe to say that while stranger th.....»»
Japan"s latest earthquake could"ve been much worse, but the country spends money to "keep people safe"
On the first day of 2024, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan, killing at least 57 people and destroying thousands of homes......»»
Are catnip and treats like it safe for cats? Here"s how they affect their minds and moods
Cats kept indoors can live a good life when they get access to a variety of positive experiences. Examples include performing natural behaviors, feeling safe at home and using their full sensory capabilities, including their sense of smell......»»
Best Pixel 5a screen protectors to buy in 2024
Keep your Pixel 5a display safe and protected with these screen protectors. The post Best Pixel 5a screen protectors to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 5a is a compact Android smartphone sporting a 6.34-inch display. It.....»»
Best Pixel 5a cases to buy in 2024
Here are the best cases to keep your Pixel 5a safe and protected. The post Best Pixel 5a cases to buy in 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 5a is an affordable Pixel smartphone launched a couple of years ago. It is a toned-down ve.....»»
AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans
Brands are turning to hyper-realistic, AI-generated influencers for promotions. Enlarge / Aitana Lopez, an AI-generated influencer, has convinced many social media users she is real. (credit: FT montage/TheClueless/GettyImages).....»»
The best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra screen protectors in 2023: top 12 picks
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is here, and it's a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra screen protectors to keep it safe......»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses convinced me to believe in smart glasses
Smart glasses aren’t a new thing, in fact, they’ve been around for a long time. But over the years, companies have been working on improving them, or at least trying to make them mainstream. Meta is one of the companies trying to do this, and I d.....»»
New report outlines gaps in preparing young people to respond to tech-facilitated sexual harm
Schools and teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the skills to understand, respond to, and prevent sexual violence in safe and healthy ways. As the lines between the digital and physical world continue to blur, young people are re.....»»
Not everyone is convinced that the Apple Watch ban will only have a small financial impact
While a more common belief is that the Apple Watch sales ban will have minimal financial repercussions in the short term, there are outlying opinions about the extent of its economic impact.Apple Watch UltraThe latest report from Consumer Intelligenc.....»»
Researchers extol skills of ancient Egyptian medics
Cleopatra would have been in safe hands if she really had been bitten by a snake, or affected by any number of illnesses, say University of Manchester Egyptologists......»»
The best free antivirus software for 2023
Making sure you are safe when browsing the internet is a must in the modern age of computing. Here are the best free antivirus solutions to get you started......»»
Everything we know about about Hideo Kojima’s OD: trailer, platforms, and more
Hideo Kojima is finally taking the horror genre on with OD. It is never safe to guess at what his games will have in store, so let's go over what we do know......»»
New infosec products of the week: December 15, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Censys, Confirm, Drata, Safe Security, and SpecterOps. Nemesis: Open-source offensive data enrichment and analytic pipeline Nemesis is a centralized data pro.....»»
SAFE Materiality Assessment Module identifies top cyber risk scenarios
Safe Security announced its new SAFE Materiality Assessment Module, enabling security and risk leaders to achieve SEC compliance by estimating and tracking materiality of cyber incidents. Safe Security’s materiality module is based on the fully.....»»
Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware
North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targ.....»»
The growing abuse of QR codes in malware and payment scams prompts FTC warning
The convenience of QR codes is a double-edged sword. Follow these tips to stay safe. Enlarge / A woman scans a QR code in a café to see the menu online. The US Federal Trade Commission has become the latest organizatio.....»»