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Potential members of a class-action lawsuit are being told to apply for their share of a now-approved $95 million settlement, if they owned a device with Siri that could've recorded a private conversation. Siri was the t...

In its first 100 days, the Trump administration has slashed federal agencies, canceled national reports, and yanked funding from universities. The shockwaves will be felt worldwide.

A new study challenges a widely-held and widely-taught notion about mitosis.

With North Korean IT workers storming the gates, too RSAC Another RSAC has come and gone, with almost 44,000 attendees this year spread across San Francisco's Moscone Center and the surrounding facilities, according to c...

Wrong number scams are on the rise again, thanks to AI

El Reg checks out shop in SF On Thursday, six stores across America opened their doors with a curious proposition: Come on in, let a metal orb scan your irises, and walk out with a new online profile that promises you're...

Irrational tendencies -- including the hot hand, base-rate neglect and sunk cost fallacy -- commonly show up in AI systems, calling into question how useful they actually are.

The findings shed light on the ancient people who lived in western Hungary, whose identity continues to confound scholars.

The process happens entirely on your device, and Google says it doesn't have access to any images.

China on Saturday denied it required companies to hand over data after TikTok was hit with a massive fine in the European Union for its handling of personal data.

Altermagnets, which exhibit momentum-dependent spin splitting without spin-orbit coupling (SOC) or net magnetization, have recently attracted significant international attention.

Olympus is ready to stir once more. After previously conquering Netflix with two seasons that critics rated as flawless, the animated Blood of Zeus returns this … The post Both seasons of this flawless Netflix animated...

Nintendo is going after the company that showed off unauthorized mockups of the not-yet-announced Switch 2 at CES 2025. In a lawsuit filed on Friday, Nintendo accuses accessory maker Genki of trademark infringement, unfa...

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 has enjoyed its place at the top of the Windows laptop world. Now, the Asus Zenbook A14 enters the market as a competitor.

The MCU's antihero teamup has hit big with audiences worldwide, and seems poised to soar through word of mouth.

Snag the CaddyTalk Minion PLUS laser rangefinder, a compact powerhouse for golfers. It brings precision and innovation to every swing.   –Pocket-Sized Convenience: Slips into pockets and clips to belts. Transport beco...

Hints and answers for Connections for May 5, #694.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 428 for May 5.

Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,416 for May 5.

Earlier this year, accessory maker Genki showed off a 3D-printed mockup it said was based on the Nintendo Switch 2's official dimensions just days before the console's first official reveal. The company has since started...

Amazon's iPad sale includes a return of the $399 iPad mini 7 and $299 iPad 11, delivering discounts of up to 20% off. Save $100 on iPad mini 7 - Image credit: Apple Numerous iPad mini 7 models are $100 off at Amazon toda...

The Nvidia RTX 5060 laptops are coming soon. We break down the specifications from top brands.