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AI may soon let you record and rewatch your dreams
BGR - 28 Aug 2024 02:12
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FAA targets reckless drone pilots with fines totaling $341K
Digital Trends - 28 Aug 2024 03:50
The Federal Aviation Administration has dropped some figures relating to the cost of fines for drone pilots who refuse to follow the rules.
Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims
BBC - 28 Aug 2024 01:04
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.
TikTok must face a lawsuit for recommending the viral 'blackout challenge'
The Verge - 28 Aug 2024 19:49
Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge TikTok must face a lawsuit over the viral "blackout challenge" that several parents blame for their children's deaths, a Pennsylvania-based appeals court ruled on Tuesday. The rul...
Samsung's next folding phone could get a surprising name change
Digital Trends - 28 Aug 2024 17:08
Samsung is expected to release another Galaxy Z Fold phone before the year is over. And apparently, it may have a surprising new name.
Study provides a more nuanced understanding of black hole thermodynamics
Phys.org - 28 Aug 2024 16:09
A paper titled "Universality of the thermodynamics of a quantum-mechanically radiating black hole departing from thermality," published in Physics Letters B highlights the importance of considering black holes as dynamic...
Your AMD Ryzen CPU is about 10% slower than it should be
Digital Trends - 28 Aug 2024 15:11
A comprehensive round of benchmarks reveals that both Zen 4 and Zen 5 CPUs can get massive gaming upgrades with a new Windows Update.
Telegram founder set to learn fate after France arrest
Phys.org - 28 Aug 2024 14:46
Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messagi...
AT&T Pixel 9 Pro XL deal trade in any Pixel in any condition
Android Authority - 28 Aug 2024 13:41Facebook whistleblower calls for transparency in social media, AI
The Register - 28 Aug 2024 01:30
Frances Haugen says navigating the digital world requires a North Star Frances Haugen, a transparency and accountability advocate known for blowing the whistle on Facebook, believes the tech industry needs to find a Nort...
Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown shows what Google's learned about reparability -- and what still needs work
Android Authority - 28 Aug 2024 00:56Telegram's CEO has taken a hands-off approach for years -- now his luck might have run out
The Verge - 28 Aug 2024 00:45
Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Telegram doesn't have the moderation of most social networks or the privacy of a true encrypted messaging app. That could leave its operator in hot water.
Hidden Dopamine Neurons Balance Brain Functions and Behavior
Neuroscience News - 28 Aug 2024 00:23
Researchers identified a small group of dopamine neurons in the striatum that play a crucial role in balancing essential brain functions such as reward, cognition, and movement. This discovery opens the door to new treat...
Protect your whole family with a free trial of 1Password for Families
9 to 5 Mac - 28 Aug 2024 23:59
With ever-increasing online activity for parents and students alike, the return to school is a great time to ensure your whole family's digital life is secure. Right now, you can get a free 14-day trial of 1Password for ...
Poll: Who's running a rooted smartphone?
Android Authority - 28 Aug 2024 23:55
Strap on those rollerblades and hack the planet.
Yelp sues Google for antitrust violations
The Verge - 28 Aug 2024 23:55
Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge Yelp, one of Google's most persistent and outspoken rivals, has finally filed its own antitrust lawsuit against the search giant, less than a month after a federal judge ruled Go...
Sigourney Weaver 'Would Consider' Playing Alien's Ripley Again
Gizmodo - 28 Aug 2024 23:45
The Avatar star wishes the Alien: Romulus crew her best as she sets her sights on Star Wars.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged and released from police custody
Engadget - 28 Aug 2024 23:43Astronaut John McFall carries Paralympic flag at opening ceremony Aug. 28
SPACE.com - 28 Aug 2024 23:41
John McFall, a Paralympian medalist in 2008 and a reserve astronaut with the European Space Agency, carried the games' official flag during opening ceremonies Aug. 28.
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 202 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Mac Rumors - 28 Aug 2024 23:41
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are p...
For C. diff, antibiotic resistance comes at a cost
Live Science - 28 Aug 2024 23:40
Researchers have identified two distinct mechanisms of drug resistance in C. difficile, but its ability to withstand antibiotics comes with downsides for the bacteria.
This new AI pin could be the personal transcriptionist I've been waiting for - if it works
ZDNet - 28 Aug 2024 20:57
The Plaud AI NotePin is a wearable AI device that satisfies one very simple need for many professions. I've been testing it out, and here are my first impressions.