“Last year, a major meta-analysis that re-examined 107 studies over 40 years came to the conclusion that no amount of alcohol improves health,” the New York Times reported this June, citing a study co-authored by Tim Stockwell, an epidemiologist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research. Dr. Stockwell (and other scientists he’s collaborated with)
Read More“Please say it wasn’t a regex, please say it wasn’t a regex; aww, crap, it was a regex!” That seems to be the conclusion now that Crowdstrike has released a full root-cause analysis of its now-infamous Windows outage that took down 8 million machines with knock-on effects that reverberated through everything from healthcare to airlines.
Read More“Please say it wasn’t a regex, please say it wasn’t a regex; aww, crap, it was a regex!” That seems to be the conclusion now that Crowdstrike has released a full root-cause analysis of its now-infamous Windows outage that took down 8 million machines with knock-on effects that reverberated through everything from healthcare to airlines.
Read MoreThe Wall Street Journal visits scientists at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering who are researching a “sugar-to-fiber” enzyme (normally used by plants to create stalks). They’re testing a version they’ve “encased in spherical nanoparticles — tiny mesh-like cages made of pectin that allow the enzyme to be added to food without being
Read More“AT&T has been told to stop running ads that claim the carrier is already offering cellular coverage from space,” reports Ars Technica: AT&T intends to offer Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) and has a deal with AST SpaceMobile, a Starlink competitor that plans a smartphone service from low-Earth-orbit satellites. But AST SpaceMobile’s first batch of
Read More“Algorithmic price-fixing appears to be spreading to more and more industries,” warns the Atlantic. “And existing laws may not be equipped to stop it.” They start with RealPage’s rental-property software (pointing out that “a series of lawsuits says it’s something else: an AI-enabled price-fixing conspiracy” and “The lawsuits also argue that RealPage pressures landlords to
Read MoreCredit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority The lead developer of Nova Launcher, Kevin Barry, has issued a statement on the launcher’s state. Barry clarifies the roles Rob Wainwright and Cliff Wade played on the Nova team He goes on to explain that he has been and still is the primary contributor to Nova Launcher. Late
Read More“Not many Americans have August 6 circled on their calendars,” writes the New York Times, “but it’s a day that the Japanese can’t forget.” 79 years after an atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima, the Times visits a hospital that “continues to treat, on average, 180 survivors — known as hibakusha — of the blasts each
Read MoreHere’s a question from the blog OMG Ubuntu. “Ever get miffed reading about a major new Ubuntu release only to learn it doesn’t come with the newest Linux kernel? “Well, that’ll soon be a thing of the past.” Canonical’s announced a big shift in kernel selection process for future Ubuntu release, an “aggressive kernel version
Read MoreIt’s been 17 months since Google released the first Pixel Watch and 10 months since the Watch 2 succeeded it, and I can finally say that I love this product. It has been a bumpy road for sure, but Google has slowly, very slowly, won me over. See, since the original Pixel Watch’s announcement, I’ve
Read MoreHere’s a question from the blog OMG Ubuntu. “Ever get miffed reading about a major new Ubuntu release only to learn it doesn’t come with the newest Linux kernel? “Well, that’ll soon be a thing of the past.” Canonical’s announced a big shift in kernel selection process for future Ubuntu release, an “aggressive kernel version
Read MoreOne of the world’s biggest entertainment powerhouses has put together a teaser trailer for 2026’s Toy Story 5 by re-using Apple Watch animations from 2017. Apple Watch added a “Toy Story” face in 2017 The animated Apple Watch faces debuted some two years ahead of the release of 2019’s Toy Story 4. The new animated
Read MoreThe fourth-generation iPhone SE will land in early 2025, with a report doubling down on claims it will have an OLED display and Apple Intelligence support. The iPhone SE 4 could look like the iPhone 14, but with added Apple Intelligence The iPhone SE 4 should offer many updates to the budget-oriented smartphone, according to
Read MoreWhether you’re on a road trip or a plane ride, these are our favorite travel strollers that fold as flat as possible.
Read MoreThough “It could take years to resolve,” the Washington Post imagines six changes that could ultimately result from the two monopoly rulings on Google: Imagine a Google-quality search engine but without ads — or one tailored to children, news junkies or Lego fans. It’s possible that Google could be forced to let other companies access
Read MorePrinter ownership is on the decline, but sometimes you still need to get ink on paper. Here’s how to print when you don’t own a printer—and some advice on how to buy one if you need to.
Read MoreIf you make anything that moves, like a robot, you quickly realize that turning can be a pain. That’s why there are a number of designs for wheels that can go in different directions. One of the most common is the mechanum wheel. [Jeremy] explains how they work by filming them from below on a
Read MoreIf you make anything that moves, like a robot, you quickly realize that turning can be a pain. That’s why there are a number of designs for wheels that can go in different directions. One of the most common is the mechanum wheel. [Jeremy] explains how they work by filming them from below on a
Read MoreFortune reports that Crowdstrike “is enjoying a moment of strange cultural cachet at the annual Black Hat security conference, as throngs of visitors flock to its booth to snap selfies and load up on branded company shirts and other swag.” (Some attendees “collectively shrugged at the idea that Crowdstrike could be blamed for a problem
Read MoreThe Proxxon MF70 mini-mill is a cheap and cheerful, but decently made little desktop mill. As such, it’s been the target of innumerable CNC-ification projects, including an official kit from the manufacturer. But that didn’t stop [Dheera Venkatraman] from sharing his Big Yellow take on this venerable pursuit with us! This isn’t simply a CNC
Read MoreThe Proxxon MF70 mini-mill is a cheap and cheerful, but decently made little desktop mill. As such, it’s been the target of innumerable CNC-ification projects, including an official kit from the manufacturer. But that didn’t stop [Dheera Venkatraman] from sharing his Big Yellow take on this venerable pursuit with us! This isn’t simply a CNC
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shared this report from the Observer: Thousands of scientists have protested to the US Congress over the “unprecedented and indefensible” decision by Nasa to cancel its Viper lunar rover mission. In an open letter to Capitol Hill, they have denounced the move, which was revealed last month, and heavily criticised the space
Read MoreBeta thalassemia and sickle cell are two red blood cell disorders which both come with massive health implications and shortened lifespans, but at least for UK-based patients the former may soon be curable with a fairly new CRISPR-Cas9 gene therapy (Casgevy) via the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Starting with the NHS in England, the
Read MoreBeta thalassemia and sickle cell are two red blood cell disorders which both come with massive health implications and shortened lifespans, but at least for UK-based patients the former may soon be curable with a fairly new CRISPR-Cas9 gene therapy (Casgevy) via the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Starting with the NHS in England, the
Read MoreThe Vision Pro got its first Virtual Boy emulator in an app called VirtualFriend, finally giving me, a person with an irrational love for Nintendo’s most short-lived console, a chance to play it in immersive 3D once more. The app is also available for iOS and iPadOS, where it’s a virtually identical experience, minus the
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