Robocalls claiming voters would get “mandatory vaccines” result in $5M fine
Black people targeted with conspiracy theory about voting and mandatory vaccines. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | adamkaz) The Federal Communications Commission issued a $5.1 million fine against pro-Trump robocallers wh.....»»
FCC closing loophole that gave robocallers easy access to US phone numbers
New rules make it a bit harder for VoIP providers to access numbering system. Enlarge In one of its many attempts to curb robocalls, the Federal Communications Commission said it is making it harder for Voice over Inter.....»»
Migratory birds can be taught to adjust to climate change, study shows
One result of climate change is that spring is arriving earlier. However, migratory birds are not keeping up with these developments and arrive too late for the peak in food availability when it is time for breeding. By getting the birds to fly a lit.....»»
Tuvalu will always be a state, even if underwater, says PM
Tuvalu could be one of the first nations to sink beneath the sea as a result of climate change, but that doesn't mean its statehood is up for discussion, the tiny Pacific archipelago's prime minister said Thursday......»»
Google Maps directed man to drive off collapsed bridge, lawsuit claims
A North Carolina family is suing Google, claiming that directions from Google Maps caused a father to drive off a broken bridge, resulting in his death......»»
New nanopore tech for quicker, more thorough mRNA quality checks
Researchers at The University of Queensland are harnessing the latest sequencing technology developed by UK-based biotech Oxford Nanopore Technologies to analyze mRNA vaccines and therapies......»»
Scientists unravel the chemical mechanism behind silica-coated nanodiamonds
Coating something rare—tiny shards of diamond—with the main ingredient in sand might sound unusual, but the end result turns out to have a number of valuable applications. The trick is, nobody knows for sure how the two materials bond......»»
Daily deals Sept. 20: $630 off iMac, Apple Fine Woven Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max $56, iPad Air 5 $408, more
Today's hottest deals include $170 off a Motorola Moto G Stylus Smartphone, 33% off a 50" Amazon Fire TV, ViewSonic projectors from $110, ViewSonic monitors from $90, and more.Save $200 on an M2 MacBook AirThe AppleInsider team scours the web for top.....»»
FCC plays whack-a-mole with telcos accused of profiting from robocalls
One Owl Telecom on verge of having all of its calls blocked by US carriers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Thamrongpat Theerathammakorn) A suspicious phone company is on the verge of having all its calls blocked by US-b.....»»
The Gruesome Story of How Neuralink’s Monkeys Actually Died
Elon Musk says no primates died as a result of Neuralink’s implants. A WIRED investigation now reveals the grisly specifics of their deaths as US authorities have been asked to investigate Musk’s claims......»»
Euroskeptics more likely to think of the EU as less democratic than it is, study shows
A significant share of voters see the EU as less democratic than it really is and believe the European Commission can steamroll its member states, a new study shows......»»
Xbox’s Phil Spencer responds to blockbuster leak: ‘So much has changed’
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer finally responded to the Xbox massive, self-inflicted leak, claiming a lot has changed since the documents in it were made......»»
Study shows high-resolution light field displays and vision correction result in enhanced virtual experiences
Near-eye displays are emerging as the future of portable devices, providing individuals with immersive virtual reality experiences. The primary objectives in developing these displays are to create immersive experiences and ensure visual comfort. Whi.....»»
Balancing budget and system security: Approaches to risk tolerance
Data breaches are a dime a dozen. Although it’s easy to look at that statement negatively, the positive viewpoint is that, as a result, cybersecurity professionals have plenty of learning moments. Learning what went wrong and why can be a good sani.....»»
OpenAI CEO: AI is working just fine...for now
Dreamforce 2023: Sam Altman and Marc Benioff talk Salesforce, OpenAI, sci-fi and more......»»
TikTok fined $368 million in Europe for failing to protect children
A major European tech regulator has ordered TikTok to pay a €345 million ($368 million) fine after ruling that the app failed to do enough to protect children......»»
TikTok hit with €345 million fine over privacy settings for children
TikTok accused of steering teenagers, children toward privacy-intrusive options. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) TikTok has been hit with a €345 million EU fine over the way it processes the perso.....»»
At the Detroit auto show, worries and hope as UAW prepared to launch strike
Michigan's governor said she was in contact with the federal government and that everyone was "doing our best" and focused on "getting a good result." She said both sides at the table have a responsibility to act in their best interests......»»
A NICER approach to genome editing
The gene editing technique CRISPR/Cas9 has allowed researchers to make precise and impactful changes to an organism's DNA to fix mutations that cause genetic disease. However, the CRISPR/Cas9 method can also result in unintended DNA mutations that ma.....»»
At the Detroit auto show, worries and hope as UAW strike deadline nears
Michigan's governor said she is in contact with the federal government and that everyone is "doing our best" and focused on "getting a good result." She said both sides at the table have a responsibility to act in their best interests......»»
TIMELINE: A look at UAW-Detroit 3 negotiations and the looming union strike threat
The escalation comes as negotiations over a new deal, which began in July, between the union and Ford, GM and Chrysler parent Stellantis have yet to result in an agreement......»»