With BA.2.12.1 now dominant in US, experts eye new subvariants BA.4 and BA.5
New data suggests BA.4, BA.5 are better at evading immune responses than BA.2.12.1. Enlarge / A person holds a positive SARS-CoV-2 rapid test on February 17, 2022 in Berlin, Germany. (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) Omicron.....»»
NFL Week 10 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for November 10
In Week 10, there are 12 NFL games today, including the Steelers vs. Commanders. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on November 10......»»
A hidden iOS 18.1 upgrade made it harder to extract data from iPhones
According to security experts, Apple added a new feature in iOS 18.1 that puts an iPhone in a special secure mode after a period of inactivity to protect data......»»
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»
Security experts warn of new hacker strategy targeting Windows drivers
A new BYOVD attack ends with an infostealer and cryptominer inserted into your Windows PC. The threat campaign named SteelFox uses fake activators......»»
Early Black Friday Beats headphone deals: At least 12% off all models
Whether you've got an eye on Beats headphones or earbuds, you should check out the Cyber Monday deals that we've rounded up here for the largest discounts......»»
Android 15 Rolls out for the OnePlus 12
Be sure to update your phone for the new features. The post Android 15 Rolls out for the OnePlus 12 appeared first on Phandroid. As Android 15 finally makes its way to more and more devices, a lot of manufacturers have began rolling out th.....»»
Recap: Our “AI in DC” conference was great—here’s what you missed
Experts were assembled, tales told, and cocktails consumed. It was fun! Ars Technica descended in force last week upon our nation's capital, setting up shop in the International S.....»»
Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?
In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»
GTA 6: everything we know so far
GTA 6 finally got its first trailer in December 2023. Here's what we know about the next Grand Theft Auto right now based on leaks and rumors from experts......»»
How empty cans could make Thailand"s roads safer
Nearly 12,000 cans packed into re-usable "crash boxes" could protect drivers and passengers on Thailand's roads. The innovation developed by Cranfield University focuses on addressing the devastating outcomes of high-speed collisions involving highwa.....»»
European Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen market
The European Union is investigating Corning over concerns that the company might misuse its dominant position in the global market for alkali-aluminosilicate glass, commonly used in smartphone screens.Ceramic Shield on an iPhone 16 | Image credit: Ap.....»»
EU opens antitrust investigation into key Apple supplier Corning
The European Commission has announced its latest antitrust investigation, and it could once again have an impact on Apple. The EC says it is investigating whether Corning, a key Apple supplier, “may have abused its dominant position on the world.....»»
Tracking biodiversity: Researchers outline strengths and challenges in new monitoring framework
As the UN COP16 on biodiversity meets in Calì, Colombia, experts from McGill University are on-site, providing important input into the global conversation. These experts have been instrumental in shaping the global biodiversity monitoring framework.....»»
The best smartwatches in 2024: our 12 favorites
Smartwatches offer notifications, fitness tracking, and more. Choosing one is the hard part, so to help, here is our list of the best smartwatches in 2024......»»
Anthropic’s Haiku 3.5 surprises experts with an “intelligence” price increase
Anthropic’s smallest AI model now beats its older largest LLM, Opus, at some tasks. On Monday, Anthropic launched the latest version of its smallest AI model, Claude 3.5 Haiku,.....»»
Africa"s cities are growing chaotically fast, but there"s still time to get things right, say experts
Cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and social progress. They shape the futures of nations and the lives of millions......»»
Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12!
Can't wait for the OnePlus 13? Check out this deal! The post Save $150 when you buy the OnePlus 12! appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 is undoubtedly one of the most attractive Android phones available right now, made possible wit.....»»
What this 500-year-old shipwreck can tell us about how we age
Raman spectroscopy of 12 collarbones suggests most crew members were right-handed. Henry VIII's favorite warship, the Mary Rose, sank in battle in 1545. Archaeologists successfull.....»»
Scientists decipher two-photon vision
Two-photon vision is a novel method with great potential for the future of ophthalmic diagnostics. Although it has many advantages, it requires improvement in key areas. International Centre for Eye Research (ICTER) scientists have taken a step forwa.....»»
Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools—rate of physical, learning disabilities three times official statistics
A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country's K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic......»»