What We Know About Omicron"s BA.2 Variant So Far
Does the new strain sweeping the globe mean COVID will become ever more contagious? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
If you don’t mind this color, you can save $50 on Powerbeats Pro
The glacier blue variant of the Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds, which remain in place even during high-impact workouts, are on sale from Woot at $50 off......»»
Multiple mutations may help omicron variant escape antibodies
An array of different mutations or combinations of mutations may help the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 escape immune responses or therapeutic antibodies, according to a study published today in eLife......»»
Risk of diabetes rises 58% after COVID, even amid omicron, study finds
This is the latest study finding COVID infections can spur the development of diabetes. Enlarge / A woman with diabetes pricks her finger to take a blood sample to measure the glycemia in Paris on March 24, 2020. (credit: Getty |.....»»
Foot-and-mouth variant hits Iraq buffaloes, threatening livelihoods
Despite vaccinating his entire herd against foot-and-mouth disease, Iraqi farmer Saadoun Roumi has lost five of his 15 buffaloes to a variant never before seen in the country......»»
Released: Decryptor for Cl0p ransomware’s Linux variant
Flawed encryption logic used in Cl0p (Clop) ransomware’s Linux (ELF) variant has allowed SentinelOne researchers to create and release a free decryptor. “The [Cl0p] Windows variant encrypts the generated RC4 key responsible for the file e.....»»
Prius engineers mull over a GR sport variant
Could the redesigned Prius arriving in lots this year be sporty and stylish enough to warrant a special GR-branded performance version under Toyota's Gazoo Racing line?.....»»
Keychron Q1 Pro review: Finally a wireless & metal mechanical keyboard
The Keychron Q1 Pro is a well-engineered mechanical keyboard has one exciting trait that sets it apart from the Q1 variant: wireless connectivity.Keychron Q1 ProFirst, Keychron made wireless mechanical keyboards. Then it made weighty metal keyboards......»»
What You Need to Know About the Kraken Covid Variant
XBB.1.5, aka the Kraken, is sweeping the Northeast US and dodging immunity. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic......»»
XBB.1.5: Still more questions than answers on risk of latest omicron subvariant
Amid heightened concern, XBB.1.5 risks have a "high degree of uncertainty." Enlarge / A CDC COVID-19 variant testing site inside Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday. The airport testi.....»»
First Apple Silicon Mac Pro could come by spring as test machines run macOS 13.3
Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple has canceled its plans to release a high-end variant of the Apple Silicon Mac Pro with the M2 Extreme chip. Now Gurman has reported that the first Apple Silicon Mac Pro is on track to.....»»
X-ray light reveals how virus responsible for COVID-19 covers its tracks, eluding the immune system
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS CoV-2 virus, continues to threaten populations around the world, after killing over 1 million Americans. In recent weeks, XBB.1.5, the most transmissible variant to date, has started to sweep across the count.....»»
Dridex banking malware modified to spread using macOS
A variant of the Dridex banking malware is using macOS to spread to others, by using email attachments that look like regular documents.Dridex targets MacsSecurity researchers at Trend Micro said on Thursday that the malware previously targeted Windo.....»»
New omicron subvariant surges to 40.5% as COVID hospitalizations rise
With a new year, a new omicron subvariant is here to drive up cases, hospitalizations. Enlarge / Revelers celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square on January 1, 2023, in New York City. This year's New Year's Eve returned to pr.....»»
Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, launching January 5 for $799
Specs and performance are identical to Nvidia's "unlaunched" 4080 variant. Enlarge / The RTX 4070 Ti. (credit: Nvidia) It’s still not what most people would consider “affordable,” but if you want to get into Nvidi.....»»
New GeForce RTX 3050 variant offers the same performance but lower power use
GA107 die has just the right number of CUDA cores for an RTX 3050. Enlarge (credit: MSI) Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3050 is no one's idea of a powerhouse, but it's a decent 1080p GPU and it's still the cheapest way to buy int.....»»
Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually new species
Green leaves and photosynthesis were once considered essential characteristics of plants. However, some plants have stopped performing photosynthesis and take the nutrients they need from other organisms instead. One such mycoheterotrophic plant is t.....»»
Apple scales back plans for "Extreme" Apple Silicon Mac Pro
Apple's introduction of an Apple Silicon Mac Pro won't include an "Extreme" variant of the M2 chip, with the top-end Mac said to feature an M2 Ultra instead.An Apple Silicon Mac Pro could be smaller than the last Intel-based model. The Mac Pro is the.....»»
Ford hikes price of cheapest F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor Co. has raised the price of the cheapest variant of its F-150 Lightning electric truck 9 percent to $55,974, according to the company's website......»»
COVID is here to stay, but global emergency could end next year, WHO chief says
Vaccine inequity, long COVID, and weak variant surveillance loom as big challenges. Enlarge / WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus looks on during a press conference at the World Health Organization's headquarters in G.....»»
Scandinavian wolves found to carry many harmful mutations
In a new scientific study, researchers at Uppsala University have shown that Scandinavian wolves carry around 100,000 harmful mutations in their genome. As long as the harmful mutations can be compensated by a healthy genetic variant, this does not n.....»»