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Best laptop for high school students in 2021
Whether you’re back in school full-time or doing remote learning, even part-time, a great laptop is essential for a successful school year. We’re here to help you find the best laptop for high school students in need of reliable, everyday performance and long battery life but in sizes that... Read more
Radioactive Rat Snakes Could Help Monitor Fukushima Fallout
“Driving around these small, curvy mountain roads, we watched for snakes crossing the road,” Gerke said, noting that snakes are active when the weather warms up. “Whenever we found one, we jumped out, caught it, and took it back to the lab at Fukushima University.” As long as a... Read more
The future of American democracy hinges on ethical AI
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Earlier this summer, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force released a request for information (RFI) on how to build an implementation roadmap for a shared AI research infrastructure. Along with requests... Read more
Wait a minute, does the 2-year phone upgrade plan still make sense? I think not
Sarah Tew/CNET We all know the drill. As Apple’s annual fall event draws close, many of us start to check in on our previous two-year smartphone plan to see if we’re eligible for an upgrade in September. After all, the newest phone is only the newest phone for so... Read more
California Man Stole 620,000 iCloud Photos in Search of Nudes
There’s a lot to worry about in the world today, so apologies in advance for this additional level of existential stress: New research indicates that in the event of a solar superstorm—the kind that hit in 1859—the internet could go down entirely, and take even longer than the power... Read more
This open-source ML model will help you predict vulnerability exploits
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! Vulnerability management is notoriously difficult. Most companies address the minefield of threats with no clear strategy for where to start patching and what needs prioritization. It leads them on a wild, inefficient goose chase.... Read more
Robocalls are out of control. Is a new mandated technology helping?
Millions of Americans don’t even bother answering calls from unfamiliar or blocked numbers for fear a call might be from an illegal robocaller. Many hoped that would change with a June 30 deadline from the FCC that required voice providers to implement technology to force callers to identify themselves. ... Read more
Prebunking Health Misinformation Tropes Can Stop Their Spread
The scene comes into focus: A car is driving down a winding mountain road at night. Suddenly, the headlights flicker, then fade to black. The car stops dead. Moonlight is all that’s left for our heroine, owls hoot, and vaguely ominous music plays in the background. You know that... Read more
The anywhere office: A post-pandemic normal
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! This article was written by Dustin Ray, Chief Growth Officer and Co-CEO, Incfile. The residual odor of microwaved fish in the office kitchen. The drone of water-cooler chatter about that game or television show... Read more
2021 Moto Guzzi V7 Centenario is the company’s 100th birthday present to itself
1 of 22 Kyle Hyatt/Roadshow The Moto Guzzi V7 is a stylish, unpretentious motorcycle that riders of any skill level can enjoy. 2 of 22 Kyle Hyatt/Roadshow For 2021 it gets a new, larger engine as well as new electronics to make it a more compelling package for around-town... Read more