Researchers at Keio University have begun using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to treat and maybe even cure severe spinal cord injuries. The iPS technology was first conceived by Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, who later received the Nobel Prize with John Gurdon for discovering that they could reprogram adult cells......
Nintendo will soon let you loan your digital games to your friends
For the first time ever, Nintendo is hosting two Nintendo Direct events almost back-to-back. The first was today, featuring everything coming to the Switch (masthead). The second is set for April 2 – less than a week away. That one will focus solely on the upcoming Switch 2. Read Entire...
Microsoft’s ReFS file system resurfaces in latest Windows 11 build
At last, Microsoft appears to be taking action with its Resilient File System (ReFS) technology. Despite being 14 years old, the storage format remains largely unfamiliar to most Windows users. However, it is now being offered as an optional choice in a recent Windows 11 preview build. Read Entire Article
TikTok ban loses momentum as fewer Americans view it as a security threat
Among those who support a ban, data security and the platform's Chinese ownership were cited as top concerns. Others took issue with the amount of inaccurate information on TikTok and the belief that some people spend too much time on the platform. Read Entire Article
Fear and favor are bringing advertisers back to X under Musk
In November 2023, IBM suspended its advertising on former X, formerly Twitter, after a report from a media watchdog said one of its ads appeared next to posts that promoted Hitler and the Nazi party. Read Entire Article
Google confirms Android development will soon become fully private
Google told Android Authority that it will move all Android development to its internal branches next week, marking a significant shift from the system that has been in place for nearly 16 years. Currently, part of the development occurs on the public AOSP Gerrit, while the rest is done privately....
Ryzen 5 9600X gets a major price cut and a second chance
Featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, the Ryzen 5 9600X is a solid mainstream CPU that's now available at its lowest price yet, $223 on Amazon. We weren't kind to the 9600X in our launch review, but that's because it was far more expensive than the 7600X it was replacing....
Broadcom is suing Siemens for allegedly using thousands of unlicensed VMware products
Broadcom has filed a lawsuit against the US arm of Siemens AG, accusing the German conglomerate of using "thousands" of VMware products without proper licenses. According to the lawsuit, the two companies had an agreement for a specific number of licenses, but Siemens allegedly overstepped those terms while still demanding......
Do you know what’s the best-selling desktop computer of all time?
Was is it the Apple II, the Atari 800, or the IBM PC? Read Entire Article
Vermont child welfare agency seeks to dismiss lawsuit alleging it tracked pregnant women
Vermont’s child welfare agency has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the state routinely targets and tracks pregnant women deemed unsuitable for motherhood