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'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' and the year of disappointing PC ports
Engadget - 22 May 2023 16:15Tourist Town That Inspired 'Frozen' Erects Fence in Bid to Stop Selfies
PetaPixel - 22 May 2023 20:10Unexpected Genetic Influence of Fathers in Autism
Neuroscience News - 22 May 2023 18:37
Researchers provide new insight into the genetic origins of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study suggests that, contrary to long-standing beliefs, siblings with ASD may share more of their father's genome. The inves...
Microglia Less Active in Those With Depression
Neuroscience News - 22 May 2023 21:01
Researchers have uncovered a crucial link between depression and the immune system. A new study reveals microglial cells, a type of immune cell in the brain, are less active in individuals with depression.
Meta fined record $1.3 billion by EU over handling of Facebook user data
ZDNet - 22 May 2023 18:49
The social giant has been ordered to stop EU-to-US transfer of user data by October. This is how we got here and what happens next.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 devices return to all-time low prices
Android Authority - 22 May 2023 19:09
No trade-ins or bill credits; just pure discounts on top devices.
Chronic pain linked to distinctive patterns of brain activity
New Scientist - 22 May 2023 18:00
Better understanding the brain patterns linked to persistent pain could open the door to new treatments
Instagram Hit With Major Outage As Users Report Issues With Mobile App
Slash Gear - 22 May 2023 01:59
Instagram has been hit with a service outage that has left thousands of users in multiple countries unable to access feeds and upload images and videos.
China Limits Use Of Chips From US-Based Micron Over Security Concerns
Slash Gear - 22 May 2023 01:00
Some companies in China have been ordered to stop buying chips from the US-based company Micron over alleged and unspecified network security risks.
Stratolaunch Roc: The World's Largest Airplane That Almost Doesn't Look Real
Slash Gear - 22 May 2023 00:00
The Stratolaunch Roc is an insane-looking plane that is probably the largest every built. We'll tell you all about it, including what it's for.
The best Mac client for Gmail users is now a 1.0 release with nifty new features
Ars Technica - 22 May 2023 23:13
Home/Work profiles, notification schedules, and a lack of inbox advertisements.
'Verified' Twitter Accounts Spread Pentagon Explosion Hoax
Gizmodo - 22 May 2023 22:00
Breaking news: The U.S. Pentagon is NOT under attack. But that didn't stop false reports of an explosion from circulating widely online along with a seemingly AI-generated image of billowing black smoke near the Departme...
Amazon's Palm-Scanning Tech Also Knows How Old You Are
Gizmodo - 22 May 2023 20:05
Amazon One, the palm scanning tech that you can use to pay at Panera, has gotten an upgrade. The payment technology can now verify the age of its user, allowing customers to purchase drinks without having to pull out the...
Meta's $1.3 Billion Fine Is a Strike Against Surveillance Capitalism
Wired - 22 May 2023 16:38
The record-breaking GDPR penalty for data transfers to the US could upend Meta's business and spur regulators to finalize a new data-sharing agreement.
Research 'solves' mystery of Jupiter's stunning color changes
Phys.org - 22 May 2023 15:05
Academics at the University of Leeds believe they could have found the answer to a long-running mystery behind Jupiter's famous "stripes."
'Final Fantasy XVI' Goes Full On 'Game of Thrones'
Wired - 22 May 2023 15:00
The series has come a long way from Final Fantasy VII's infamous blood-free death-by-impalement.
I found a huge problem with the new ChatGPT iPhone app
Digital Trends - 22 May 2023 14:30
The official ChatGPT iPhone app is finally here, and I tried it. It's a slick app that works well -- except for one huge, glaring problem.
Some Apple Watch Users Complain of Odd Green Screen Tint Following watchOS 9.5 Update
Mac Rumors - 22 May 2023 14:30
Since updating to watchOS 9.5, some Apple Watch owners have been noticing an unusual green tint to their watch display when accessing certain UI elements, based on complaints shared on Reddit and the MacRumors Forums. Im...
Six ways MIT is taking action on climate
MIT - 22 May 2023 14:00
A variety of recent events highlighted efforts by faculty, staff, and students to make a difference today.
Uber Puts Diversity Head on Leave After Worker Backlash Over 'Don't Call Me Karen' Events
Gizmodo - 22 May 2023 13:59
Uber has put Bo Young Lee, its head of diversity, equity, and inclusion, also referred to as DEI, on leave in recent days after employees expressed outrage over a series of events she moderated titled, "Don't Call Me Kar...
Meta slapped with $1.3 billion fine for sending EU user data to the U.S.
Mashable - 22 May 2023 13:44
Facebook's parent company Meta has been fined 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) for breaching the European Union's data protection rules. The issue revolves around the way Facebook handled European user data. According to ...
Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: Can You Match Wits With Matchsticks?
Gizmodo - 22 May 2023 13:30
The modern matchstick was invented in the early 1800s. The initial iterations suffered from assorted defects like violent flares, rancid chemicals, and a tendency to cause factory workers' jaws to rot. Once they ironed o...