Some Neuralink rivals, such as Precision Neuroscience, are developing implants that sit on top of the brain, or in the case of Synchron, a stentlike device that’s inserted into a blood vessel and sits against the brain. These devices aim to allow paralyzed people to communicate using digital devices by reading electrical patterns generated from… Continue reading Neuralink’s First Brain Implant Is Working. Elon Musk’s Transparency Isn’t
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Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids
Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at an elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area with a low vaccination rate, a scenario health experts fear will become more and more common amid slipping vaccination rates nationwide. On Friday, Broward County Public School reported a confirmed case of… Continue reading Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids
Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private
The third new feature, which is not enabled by default and which Signal recommends mainly for high-risk users, allows you to turn off not just your number’s visibility but its discoverability. That means no one can find you in Signal unless they have your username, even if they already know your number or have it… Continue reading Signal Finally Rolls Out Usernames, So You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private
Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Magnificent Camera
Before I tell you how phenomenal the Oppo Find X7 Ultra camera is, I must point out that this phone is not officially available outside of China. That’s a real shame, because the Find X7 Ultra is a stunning flagship phone with an eye-catching design, a gorgeous display, and top-notch specs. However, the standout feature… Continue reading Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review: Magnificent Camera
Help, My Friend Got Me a Dumb AI-Generated Present
“An artist friend of mine got me an AI-generated painting as a gift. I can see she tried to personalize the concept, and it’s nicely framed, but part of me still feels a little cheated. Is that fair?” —No Returns Dear No Returns, There’s something implicitly paradoxical about feeling “cheated” by a present. A gift… Continue reading Help, My Friend Got Me a Dumb AI-Generated Present
21 Best Presidents’ Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Gear (2024)
Do you ever wonder why we’re still calling it Presidents’ Day? Me too. We’re here to check out discounts on killer gear and get in on those post-winter clearance sales, not to ruminate on rich men in powdered wigs. We’ve sorted through hundreds of sales this long weekend to bring you the best deals on… Continue reading 21 Best Presidents’ Day Deals on Home and Kitchen Gear (2024)
Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up
After months of resisting, Air Canada was forced to give a partial refund to a grieving passenger who was misled by an airline chatbot inaccurately explaining the airline’s bereavement travel policy. On the day Jake Moffatt’s grandmother died, Moffat immediately visited Air Canada’s website to book a flight from Vancouver to Toronto. Unsure of how… Continue reading Air Canada Has to Honor a Refund Policy Its Chatbot Made Up
All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last week, a long, narrow section of the Earth’s atmosphere funneled trillions of gallons of water eastward from the Pacific tropics and unleashed it on California. This weather event, known as an atmospheric river, broke rainfall records, dumped more than a… Continue reading All That Rain Is Driving Up Cases of a Deadly Fungal Disease in California
SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
Two prototype satellites for the Missile Defense Agency and four missile-tracking satellites for the US Space Force rode a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket into orbit Wednesday from Florida’s Space Coast. These satellites are part of a new generation of spacecraft designed to track hypersonic missiles launched by China or Russia and perhaps emerging missile threats… Continue reading SpaceX Launched Military Satellites Designed to Track Hypersonic Missiles
Give Us an Xbox Handheld Already
Microsoft is gearing up for a big holiday season at the end of this year. During yesterday’s much-hyped Official Xbox Podcast, Xbox president Sarah Bond teased news regarding the company’s hardware, as well as its plans for its next-gen gaming devices. “What we’re really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will… Continue reading Give Us an Xbox Handheld Already