NSA tells iPhone and Android users: Restart your device now

How Wise Is the NSA’s Zero-Click Threat Advice in 2024? SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Update, October 23, 2024: This story, originally published on October 22, includes details of new security recommendations issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that may apply to iPhone and Android users. Comedy fans may recognize “have you … Read more

The best iPhone fast chargers at the lowest prices we can find

$20 on Amazon The latest and greatest microcharger Anker Nano II 30W See details $25 on Amazon Small USB-C PD 20W charger Anker Nano (PowerPort III) See details $7 on Amazon 20W micro charger with folding plug Spigen ArcStation Pro See details $13 on Amazon Cheapest car charger Ainope Mini USB Fast Car Charger See … Read more

Lilium faces bankruptcy as air taxi firm struggles to raise cash

German company Lilium manufactures electric passenger flying drones. Lilium German aerospace startup Lilium faces bankruptcy if it does not raise emergency funds from the state government for the southeastern state of Bavaria. The bankruptcy would mark a dramatic decline for a startup once considered Europe’s best chance to build the 21st century equivalent of “cars” … Read more

Scientists revived a pig’s brain nearly an hour after it died: ScienceAlert

Scientists have revived activity in the brains of pigs for almost an hour after circulation had stopped. In some cases, functionality was maintained for hours through a surprising discovery by researchers in China. This achievement represents a major step forward in finding how to restore brain function after a patient has suffered a sudden cardiac … Read more

“I wanted both sides of the business to be as intimate as being in bed”: tech entrepreneur William Reeve | Real estate

WIlliam Reeve is what he calls a “classic accidental owner.” The serial entrepreneur had no intention of renting out his flat in central London but had to give it up shortly after gaining his first rung on the property ladder. “I got married while I was there, and while I thought it was the perfect … Read more

Social science can no longer ignore the social actions of intelligent machines

Intelligent machines and AI interfaces are increasingly embedded in a variety of social contexts. In turn, these machines are themselves deeply shaped by the social and cultural environment of their human creators. Milena Tsvetkova causes social scientists to recognize and engage with the social properties of these new technologies. At 2:32 PM on May 6, … Read more