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Google Agrees to Pay $1.4 Billion to Settle 2 Privacy Lawsuits
The New York Times - 10 May 2025 03:39
The Texas attorney general brought the cases in 2022 under state laws.
New study suggests Alzheimer's may be reversible
BGR - 10 May 2025 02:03
For decades, Alzheimer's disease has been seen as a one-way road, a slow but inevitable decline in memory and thinking. But new research out of … The post New study suggests Alzheimer's may be reversible appeared first...
Does Wi-Fi Travel Through Walls? We Talked With Experts to Find the Answer
CNET - 10 May 2025 14:00
Trying to get Wi-Fi to reach all areas in your home? There's some nuance to getting the most out of your Wi-Fi connection.
Why Are ADHD Rates So Much Higher in the U.S.?
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 12:00
Roughly 11% of children and 6% of adults in the U.S are currently diagnosed with ADHD--rates that are significantly higher than those reported in most other countries.
Rice-sized robot could make brain surgery safer and less invasive
Fox News - 10 May 2025 12:00
Robeauté's microrobot, which is the size of a grain of rice, could change the way doctors treat brain tumors and neurological conditions and make procedures safer.
The biggest geomagnetic storm in 20 years: NASA's lessons and surprises
Phys.org - 10 May 2025 11:16
One year ago today, representatives from NASA and about 30 other U.S. government agencies gathered for a special meeting to simulate and address a threat looming in space. The threat was not an asteroid or aliens, but ou...
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites from California, lands on ship at sea
SPACE.com - 10 May 2025 03:09
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight (May 9), carrying 26 Starlink satellites for the company's growing constellation.
ChatGPT delayed a feature that people shouldn't be allowed to use anyway
BGR - 10 May 2025 00:38
ChatGPT has grown a lot in the past few years, with OpenAI releasing several exciting features along the way. ChatGPT can now reason to offer … The post ChatGPT delayed a feature that people shouldn’t be allowed to u...
Nip chip smugglers by building trackers into GPUs, US Senator suggests
The Register - 10 May 2025 00:10
AI phone home Despite stiff export controls on the legitimate sale of AI accelerators to China, stemming the flow of gray market GPUs streaming into the Middle Kingdom remains a point of concern for American lawmakers......
The VPN Everyone Trusts Just Slashed Prices - 73% Off Now
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 23:30
If you're looking for a high-quality VPN, now is the perfect time to act! Take advantage of NordVPN's exclusive promotion, available for the next few days.
Motorola's Moto Watch needs to start living up to the brand name
Android Central - 10 May 2025 23:00
A licensed partner made the old budget Moto Watches. Now Motorola is stepping in, but it's not clear yet how they'll do things differently.
Pope Leo XIV names AI one of the reasons for his papal name
The Verge - 10 May 2025 22:48
As Pope Leo XIV laid out his vision for the papacy in an address to the College of Cardinals, he also explained why he picked his papal name. Incredibly, artificial intelligence played a big part. In the Vatican's transl...
This 17″ HP Laptop With 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD Is Now $1,700 Off, Amazon Practically Giving It Away
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 22:31
This computer is normally meant for high-end users but it is now affordable even for students.
Surprise, Marvel Comics' New Thunderbolts Team Is Really Its New Avengers
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 22:15
The New Avengers are back in the comics, because synergy with the movies never died, it just got tweaked.
FTC pushes the enforcement of its 'click-to-cancel' rule back to July
Engadget - 10 May 2025 22:13AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L Max: EKG Monitor with FDA -Cleared Detections in 30 Seconds
The Gadget Flow - 10 May 2025 22:00
The AliveCor KardiaMobile 6L EKG monitor gives you medical-grade heart abnormality detection in the plam of your hand. Rely on 6-lead EKGs in just 30 seconds -- no wires, no waiting room, no subscription required. -Si...
Today's NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for May 11, #700
CNET - 10 May 2025 22:00
Hints and answers for Connections for Mother's Day, May 11, No. 700.
Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for May 11, #1422
CNET - 10 May 2025 22:00
Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle No. 1,422 for May 11.
Forget Seagate, WD's 20TB External Hard Drive Is Now at a Record Low of Just $0.01 Per GB
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 22:00
Seagate's external hard drives are currently out of stock, likely due to recent tariff increases, but WD is offering a generous discount on their 20TB model.
Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 11, #434
CNET - 10 May 2025 22:00
Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle No. 434 for May 11.
Record low price: Apple's M4 iMac 24-inch drops to $1,059
AppleInsider - 10 May 2025 21:51
Amazon continues to unveil aggressive Apple deals, with today's iMac discount on the current M4 model delivering a new record low price. Get an M4 iMac at a record low price - Image credit: Apple Today's $242 weekend dis...
The New Pope Wants to Take on AI
Gizmodo - 10 May 2025 21:45
Pope Leo XIV says artificial intelligence is a challenge to "human dignity."