Gleevec was approved just as the Human Genome Project was wrapping up, and it served as Exhibit A for those who were looking for evidence that the era of gene-guided health care had arrived. Francis Collins, director of the Human Genome Project, spotlighted Gleevec at the project’s celebratory conclusion. Gleevec was remarkable, but it was… Continue reading The Aftermath of a ‘Miracle Cure’ for a Rare Cancer
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27 Best Labor Day Mattress and Sheet Deals: Hybrid Beds, Budget, Innerspring
Labor Day is almost here and mattress companies have kicked off their sales. Our advice for buying a mattress is to never pay full price, and always look at deals with caution. Sale prices are usually the real MSRP in disguise. We keep track of prices throughout the year and have highlighted the deals that… Continue reading 27 Best Labor Day Mattress and Sheet Deals: Hybrid Beds, Budget, Innerspring
4 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2023): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands
Bezalel Prelude XR for $100: The clever X range from Bezalel includes two MagSafe power banks and a wireless charging plug. The XR, which I tested, has a 10,000-mAh capacity, while the smaller X ($80) makes do with 5,000 mAh. The XR is bulky, and the kickstand feels flimsy, but it offers more than enough… Continue reading 4 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2023): High Capacity, Slim, Kickstands
Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
Not long after the deadliest wildfire in modern American history swept through Lahaina, Maui, on August 8, speculation began swirling about a notorious igniter of out-of-control blazes: electrical equipment. Although investigators have yet to officially determine the cause of the wildfire, witnesses reported power poles snapping in the 60-mile-an-hour winds that were pouring down the… Continue reading Burying Power Lines Prevents Wildfires. But There’s a Cost
‘Reservation Dogs’ Is a Vision of Hollywood’s New Normal
In the FX comedy Reservation Dogs, currently midway through its third and final season, the residents of Okern, Oklahoma, are rendered on a glorious scale. They are a collection of oddballs and misfits, lovers and loners, friends and frenemies, wise elders and wise-cracking aunties. To engage their all-encompassing community is to enter into the beauty… Continue reading ‘Reservation Dogs’ Is a Vision of Hollywood’s New Normal
Apple’s Decision to Kill Its CSAM Photo-Scanning Tool Sparks Fresh Controversy
In December, Apple said that it was killing an effort to design a privacy-preserving iCloud photo-scanning tool for detecting child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the platform. Originally announced in August 2021, the project had been controversial since its inception. Apple had first paused it that September in response to concerns from digital rights groups… Continue reading Apple’s Decision to Kill Its CSAM Photo-Scanning Tool Sparks Fresh Controversy
People Are Increasingly Worried AI Will Make Daily Life Worse
Over the past year or so, you’ve probably had conversations with friends, family, and coworkers about the rise of generative AI capable of making convincing text and imagery—but perhaps also about the hype and fear swirling around the technology. A poll out this week finds that worry over harmful effects of AI is outpacing the… Continue reading People Are Increasingly Worried AI Will Make Daily Life Worse
Unmasking Trickbot, One of the World’s Top Cybercrime Gangs
“The Russian criminal problem isn’t going anywhere. In fact, now it’s probably closer with the security services than it’s ever been,” says John Hultquist, Google Cloud’s chief analyst for Mandiant Intelligence. “They’re actually carrying out attacks and doing things that benefit the security services, so the security services have every interest in protecting them.” Analysts… Continue reading Unmasking Trickbot, One of the World’s Top Cybercrime Gangs
Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
Early Tuesday morning, Tropical Storm Idalia strengthened into Hurricane Idalia, charting a course for Florida’s west coast and panhandle. Its maximum sustained winds have already reached nearly 100 miles per hour, and it’s expected to keep feeding on exceptionally warm ocean waters and intensifying before making landfall early Wednesday. It will pound Florida—including heavily populated… Continue reading Hurricane Idalia Is About to Slam Florida With a Wall of Water
MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune 2023: Price, Details, Release Date
The fact that Daniel Craig showed up at a film premiere rocking one with a tailored suit hardly dampened the fervor. The Neptune is thought to have been back on sale in recent months, though it appears to remain scarce—while MoonSwatch resale prices have now largely fallen to levels only marginally more expensive than as-new,… Continue reading MoonSwatch Mission to Neptune 2023: Price, Details, Release Date