Yet another omicron subvariant is raising concern as BA.5 sweeps the US
BA.2.75 is spreading quickly and widely. Three cases detected in US so far. Enlarge / MUMBAI, INDIA JUNE 7: A health worker collects swab samples of a citizen for Covid-19 test after cases are on the rise in the city, at TMC's C.R. Wa.....»»
Google Nest Cams will start charging 25%-33% more per month to record video
Nest Cam users will have to pay a higher monthly fee to record video. Enlarge (credit: Google) Google has been raising the price of nearly all its subscriptions lately, and the latest service to get a price boost is the.....»»
How might coral adapt to rising ocean temperatures? Thermal priming of gametes could hold promise
As seawater temperatures rise, concern over the ability of coral to survive and reproduce also grows. Previous studies have largely focused on the effects of acclimating adult corals to warming temperatures via thermal priming, and have yielded varyi.....»»
TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears
There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data......»»
Lenovo’s Legion Go is an iPad mini-sized portable PC with detachable controllers
Starting at $700, available in November, and raising big software questions. Enlarge (credit: Lenovo) Few people would pick up the Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally and think that what they lack is size. But Lenovo's entry int.....»»
Super Typhoon Saola sweeps towards southern China cities
Tens of millions of people in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other southern Chinese megacities sheltered indoors Friday as Super Typhoon Saola threatened to become the strongest storm to hit the region in decades......»»
Bird flu kills scores of sea lions in Argentina
Scores of sea lions have died from bird flu in Argentina, officials said Tuesday, as an unprecedented global outbreak continues to infect mammals, raising fears it could spread more easily among humans......»»
Greenhouse gases are changing air flow over the Pacific Ocean, raising Australia"s risks of extreme weather
After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, we're now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum......»»
Cellphone bans in schools alone won"t curb distraction, says communication technologies expert
Cellphone bans in middle and high schools across the U.S. are raising questions about how effective locking away students' devices on the heels of a pandemic—when classroom instruction was all but virtual—will be......»»
Valves are a regular concern at SpaceX, just like every other space company
“We’re humbled every time we learn something." Enlarge / SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft, seen here last week, has been integrated with its Falcon 9 rocket for liftoff Friday. (credit: SpaceX) SpaceX is lau.....»»
Grip Security raises $41 million to accelerate growth and extend its market
Grip Security is raising $41 million in Series B funding led by Third Point Ventures, with participation from YL Ventures, Intel Capital and The Syndicate Group. The investment would bring Grip Security’s total funding to $66 million and marks a ma.....»»
Seine pollution forces cancelation of third Olympics test event
The swimming stage of a triathlon in Paris's Seine River was canceled on Sunday due to pollution, organizers announced, raising further questions about holding competitions there during the 2024 Olympics......»»
Where Does Water Bidet Water Come From?
The source of water that a bidet uses for spraying is often a concern for those on the fence about purchasing a bidet toilet seat. Bidet toilet seats and attachments are connected to the same valve that supplies water to the toilet tank. At fir.....»»
How to Make AI Work for You, at Work
There is increasing concern about the threat AI may pose to workers. Here's how to harness it. Before last year, Jana Soldicic’s understanding of artificial intelligence was mostly limited to what she’d read on the pages.....»»
Snapchat AI went rogue – company says glitch, not sentience
Snapchat’s AI chatbot caused a mix of concern and amusement yesterday, when it apparently went rogue. Multiple users reported that it appeared to have created a video of their wall and ceiling, posted a live story, and then stopped responding when.....»»
Amazon Music Unlimited is getting more expensive again, this time for Prime members
Amazon Music Unlimited is the latest music streaming to get more expensive. The company announced today that it’s raising prices for for select plans, including for those people subscribed to Amazon Prime. more….....»»
A crossroads for women"s football: New study reveals critical concern for leagues" finances
A new study into the financial health of professional women's football clubs in England (also known as soccer in the U.S.) suggests that money troubles and problems lie ahead unless governance structures and league design change significantly. This s.....»»
Navigating generative AI risks and regulatory challenges
The mass availability of generative AI, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google Bard, became a top concern for enterprise risk executives in the second quarter of 2023, according to Gartner. A benchmarked view of emerging risks “Generative AI was the.....»»
Avian botulism detected at California"s resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concern for migrating birds
Wildlife authorities have detected avian botulism at California's resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concerns about potential die-offs during fall bird migrations......»»
An author says AI is "writing" unauthorized books being sold under her name on Amazon
An author is raising alarms this week after she found new books being sold on Amazon under her name — only she didn't write them; they appear to have been generated by artificial intelligence......»»
Yes, Zoom can still train AI on your videos — here’s what you need to know
Zoom's AI features are trained on user data, raising privacy concerns. Here's how you're notified about recording and what options you have......»»