The vaccine advisory group ACIP, not all members of which seemed to know what the group does, recommended to the CDC that combined MMRV shots not be given before age 4.
Science, Science / Health, Public Health
Vaccine Panel Stacked by RFK Jr. Recommends Delaying MMRV Immunization Read Post »
More than a dozen elected officials were arrested in or around 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, where ICE detains people in what courts have ruled are unsanitary conditions.
Security, Security / National Security, ICE’d Out
These Are the 15 New York Officials ICE and NYPD Arrested in Manhattan Read Post »
In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, experts say the FCC commissioner’s conduct is flatly unconstitutional. They also expect him to keep going.
Politics, Politics / Policy, Politics / Politics News, Minister of Truth
Brendan Carr Isn’t Going to Stop Until Someone Makes Him Read Post »
This is one of the biggest, baddest screens you can game on, and it’s marked down to less than the smaller version.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Deal of the Day
You Can Save $200 on Samsung’s Elite Gaming Monitor Today Read Post »
Nvidia is investing $5 billion in Intel. The news comes after the US government took a roughly 10 percent equity stake in the struggling chipmaker.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Fab Friends
Today on Uncanny Valley, we talk about why the AI industry is investing in the development of humanoid robots, and what that means for us non-robots.
Business, Business / Artificial Intelligence, Uncanny Valley
The memes and online footprint of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson don’t place him neatly in a box, though many are still trying.
Culture, Culture / Digital Culture, Blind Spot
No One Knows What ‘Terminally Online’ Means Anymore Read Post »
Google weaving Gemini further into the popular Chrome browser is an inflection point for AI in our software, although some users will still be looking for the “off” switch.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Tabbed Out
Google Injects Gemini Into Chrome as AI Browsers Go Mainstream Read Post »
As Washington pushes for a TikTok deal, Beijing is countering with probes into American chipmakers.
Business, Made in China
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, political influencers have to balance security and the requirements of the job. “Part of my rate is the ‘someone might kill me tax,’” says one.
Politics, Politics / Politics News, Security Risk
Political Influencers Are Ramping Up Security—and Posting Through It Read Post »
A pair of flaws in Microsoft’s Entra ID identity and access management system could have allowed an attacker to gain access to virtually all Azure customer accounts.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, God Mode
This Microsoft Entra ID Vulnerability Could Have Been Catastrophic Read Post »
If you plan to upgrade to one of Apple’s new models, don’t forget to cash in on your old one.
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Gear / Products / Phones, Gear / Buying Guides, Money, Honey!
This simple hydroponic garden brings Scandinavian style to your kitchen counter.
Gear, Gear / Reviews, Gear / Products / Home, Gear / Products / Kitchen, Product Review
Auk Mini Review: Start Your Own Seeds, Scandinavian Style Read Post »
A wave of AI users presenting in states of psychological distress gave birth to an unofficial diagnostic label. Experts say it’s neither accurate nor needed, but concede that it’s likely to stay.
Science, Science / Health, Mental Health
Thousands marched in London to protest President Donald Trump’s second state visit. Among them were many environmental activists unhappy with Britain’s new AI deal with the US.
Science, Science / Environment, Politics, Trump Protests
Anti-Trump Protesters Take Aim at ‘Naive’ US-UK AI Deal Read Post »
Scammers are now using “SMS blasters” to send out up to 100,000 texts per hour to phones that are tricked into thinking the devices are cell towers. Your wireless carrier is powerless to stop them.
Security, Security / Cyberattacks and Hacks, Security / Security News, Having a Blast
Cybercriminals Have a Weird New Way to Target You With Scam Texts Read Post »
The Home Depot is offering up to 50 percent off home goods during September. Here’s the breakdown on the biggest Home Depot deals.
Gear, Gear / Deals, Gear / Products / Home, Big Deals
The Home Depot Deals During the 2025 Decor Days Sales Event Read Post »
Having left competitors in the shade by adhering to vital lessons on what works on your face, Mark Zuckerberg has reverted to old habits with Meta Ray-Ban Display—and that’s not good.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Bad Look
Analysis by researchers at the University of Bern suggests that water and other volatile compounds arrived on Earth from outer space—specifically via a collision with a Mars-sized planet billions of years ago.
Science, Science / Space, Origin Story
A Collision With Another Planet Could Have Allowed for Life on Earth Read Post »
New glasses with a built-in display bring Meta’s vision of the augmented reality future into focus. The popular Ray-Bans also get an update, and there’s a new Oakley style for action sports.
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Face Computers
Meta Goes Even Harder Into Smart Glasses With 3 New Models Read Post »
