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.....»»
4 large asteroids, including a skyscraper-size "city killer," will zoom past Earth in a 12-hour span today (Oct. 24)
4 large asteroids, including a skyscraper-size "city killer," will zoom past Earth in a 12-hour span today (Oct. 24).....»»
Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking about
What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime naked-eye comet may have turned out to be nothing more than a cosmic tease. That’s because Comet C/2024 … The post Here’s the truth about the ‘Halloween comet’ everyone is talking.....»»
Apple shares Private Cloud Compute resources for researchers, expands Bug Bounty rewards
When it announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC in June, Apple also detailed its new Private Cloud Compute platform. At the time, Apple said it would allow independent experts to verify its claims around security and privacy. Ahead of the Apple Inte.....»»
I tried OnePlus’ OxygenOS 15, and it’s much better than I expected
OnePlus has announced OxygenOS 15, based on Android 15, and I gave it a try on a OnePlus 12. It turned out to be better than expected......»»
World more prepared than ever for tsunamis: Ocean experts
The world is more prepared than ever for a devastating tsunami thanks to early warning systems, ocean science experts said Thursday, even though they still cannot predict when one may strike......»»
At TED AI 2024, experts grapple with AI’s growing pains
A year later, a compelling group of TED speakers move from "what's this?" to "what now?" SAN FRANCISCO—On Tuesday, TED AI 2024 kicked off its first day at San Francisco's Herbst.....»»
Experts explain Hurricane Helene"s impact on Appalachia
Hurricane Helene has devastated swaths of Southern Appalachia, pummeling cities from Newport, Tennessee, to Asheville, North Carolina......»»
Could AI software put a value on a car dealership? Some say yes
While one firm is betting on AI's use to price dealerships, some industry experts question its ability to overcome subjective elements of dealership valuations......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Qewie’ lets you generate eye-catching QR codes in just a tap
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Qewie is a new iPhone app that allows users t.....»»
Russian officials buy four times more iPhones after ban
Despite an official ban on Russian government workers using the iPhone, an unreliable report says that sales have risen dramatically.Moscow at night — image credit: Evgenit/PixabayIt was in 2023 that Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) tried ba.....»»
UK Considers New Smartphone Bans for Children
A proposed law would tighten up phone bans in schools and limit how tech companies use children’s data, but experts are unconvinced these measures would make kids safer or healthier......»»
20 years ago, the J-horror remake craze of the 2000s peaked with this movie
Sony Pictures Releasing In January of 2005, I was a 12-year-old in my first year of junior high. After a period of adjustment, I finally made a friend, Ivan, who I’m very lucky to still have in my life. Ivan and I bonded over several things, bu.....»»
NFL Week 7 games today: schedule, channels, live streams for October 20
There are 12 NFL Week 7 games today, including the Chiefs vs. 49ers. Find out the times, channels, and streaming info for games on October 20......»»
Q&A: Experts discuss the beaver, a controversial mammal
When an endangered species succeeds in repopulating its former habitat, the immediate reaction is one of joy. In the long term, however, its spread is often associated with conflict. One example is the beaver, a keystone species. Other keystone speci.....»»
North Carolina"s hurricane damage is not just destroyed homes, but contaminated water systems, experts say
Hurricane Helene brought death and destruction to North Carolina, with the western part of the state in particular seeing entire towns and homes washed away......»»
Walking After Eating Is a Science-Backed Way To Lose Weight, but Experts Say Timing Is Crucial
Walking After Eating Is a Science-Backed Way To Lose Weight, but Experts Say Timing Is Crucial.....»»
How a 12-Ounce Layer of Foam Changed the NFL
Even the makers of the Guardian Cap admit it looks silly. But for a sport facing an existential brain-injury crisis, once unthinkable solutions have now become almost normal......»»
Despite massive security spending, 44% of CISOs fail to detect breaches
Despite global information security spending projected to reach $215 billion in 2024, 44% of CISOs surveyed reported they were unable to detect a data breach in the last 12 months using existing security tools, according to Gigamon. Blind spots under.....»»
Kamala Harris’s Fox interview: our experts are united in their verdict
Kamala Harris’s Fox interview: our experts are united in their verdict.....»»
Incorporating effects of sea spray into models to improve hurricane intensity forecasting
Hurricanes are massive, complex systems that can span hundreds of miles as they swirl around the low pressure of the storm's eye. In such a complicated situation, predicting how powerful a hurricane will grow is a difficult undertaking......»»