Data also shows an average of nearly 400 newly reported cases of antibiotic-resistant infections a week last year The number of deaths linked to superbugs that do not respond to frontline antibiotics increased by 17% in England last year, according to official figures that raise concerns about the ongoing increase...
Epstein-Barr virus appears to be trigger of lupus disease, say scientists
Connection of near-ubiquitous EBV to autoimmune disease affecting about 1 in 1,000 people may spur hunt for vaccine A common childhood virus appears to be the trigger for the autoimmune disease lupus, according to groundbreaking research. The study suggests that Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which for most people is harmless, can...
Northern lights visible across US as geomagnetic storm lights up skies
Aurora borealis reported in over a dozen states, stretching from New York to Texas and Tennessee A powerful geomagnetic storm lit up skies across much of the US late Tuesday and early Wednesday, giving people in dozens of states a rare chance to see the northern lights, and forecasters say...
Microsoft says Windows is becoming an agentic OS, but users simply hate the idea
Earlier this week, Windows president Pavan Davuluri reiterated that Microsoft is leveraging AI to evolve Windows into an "agentic OS" as part of its long-term strategy to transform the widely used desktop platform into an AI-native environment – one where AI agents can understand context, make decisions on users' behalf,......
Valve Steam Controller 2, new Steam Machine PC console, and Steam Frame VR coming in early 2026
After a year of detailed leaks and rumors, Valve has finally pulled back the curtain on several new hardware products. Starting sometime in the first quarter of next year, users will be able to bring SteamOS into the living room or strap it to their faces while playing with redesigned......
Google Play will soon penalize Android apps that use too much battery
Google is asking developers to "raise the bar" on battery efficiency. New Android metrics will give programmers deeper insight into how their apps consume power – but they'll need to act quickly. Apps that drain excessive energy without justification will soon face reduced visibility on the Play Store. Read Entire...
Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine are licensing their voices to AI
Actors Matthew McConaughey and Michael Caine are partnering with AI audio company ElevenLabs to produce virtual replications of their voices. The collaboration lets both actors explore new ways to share stories while giving creators and companies controlled access to their vocal likenesses. Read Entire Article
Transhumanism “bullshit” is hindering legit neurotech research, experts warn
Today's wealthiest technology corporations are chasing transhumanist fantasies under the guidance of science-illiterate leaders, instead of investing more in practical technological solutions. Neurotech experts warn against the "distracted" ideas promoted by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and other billionaires seeking a transhumanist workaround to nature's planned obsolescence of the human body....
The 2025 Framework Laptop 16 debuts to strong reviews, offers modular GPU upgrade
The Framework Laptop 16 remains the most repairable and upgradable notebook on the market. This year's model introduces a modular GPU option, allowing users to swap in an RTX 5070 for extra performance and future flexibility. While praised for its innovation, price remains steep. Read Entire Article
Analogue’s Nintendo 64 4K remake finally ships November 18 after repeated delays
The Nintendo 64 clone was first teased in 2023 with a due date of late 2024. Once formally introduced, Analogue said the system would ship in time for the holidays… then in Q1 of the following year. Unfortunately, the console maker was unable to meet these deadlines and ended up......