UC Davis scientists spent years editing a sex-determining gene into bovine embryos using Crispr. In April, Cosmo arrived—and his DNA reveals how far the field […] Read the original post by Megan Molteni
Is It Too Soon for Covid-19 TV Shows?
This week, the executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy revealed that the show would tackle the pandemic “for sure.” Are we even ready for that? Read the original post by Angela Watercutter
Do your iPhone and Mac’s country of origin need to match to work together?
Apple sells particular versions of its hardware in different countries and regions around the world. For iPhones, it has to do with the cellular frequencies […] Read the original post by Glenn Fleishman
Russia’s GRU Hackers Hit US Government and Energy Targets
A previously unreported Fancy Bear campaign persisted for well over a year—and indicates that the notorious group has broadened its focus. Read the original post by Andy Greenberg
How to Outrun a Dinosaur
If, through some scientific malfunction, you found yourself transported 70 million years into the past, you might be safer from certain hungry reptiles than you […] Read the original post by Cody Cassidy
Garmin Connect Service Taken Offline Following Ransomware Attack
Garmin has been hit by a ransomware attack that encrypted the smartwatch maker’s internal servers, forcing it to shut down its call centers, website, and […] Read the original post by Tim Hardwick
Sailor’s iPhone X survives six days at the bottom of the sea
Ben Schofield was working as a deckhand on a museum ship when he dropped his iPhone overboard… What you need to know An iPhone X has survived […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
Apple Maps Alerts International Travelers of Self-Isolation Guidance
Apple Maps appears to have started alerting users of self-isolation guidance for international travelers if they’ve recently been at an airport. Kyle Seth Gray shared on […] Read the original post by Tim Hardwick
Woot’s one-day sale on open-box iPad models gets you a new device for less
For just one day only, Woot’s holding a sale on a selection of the latest Apple iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models in open-box […] Read the original post by Adam Oram
Ecobee SmartCamera review: If you can tolerate a subscription, this security cam has more features than most
Nest isn’t the only thermostat maker with greater smart home ambitions. Read the original post by Michael Brown
Apple adds COVID-19 travel warning to Maps
“If you’ve recently traveled internationally.” What you need to know Apple has added COVID-19 alerts to Apple Maps. It will remind users of self-isolation guidance following international travel. Users […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
iPhone 11 Now Being Manufactured at Foxconn Plant in India
Apple’s iPhone 11 is now being made in India, the first time a top-of-the-line model has been manufactured in the country, according to a report […] Read the original post by Tim Hardwick
Major antitrust hearing featuring Tim Cook is likely to be postponed
The hearing now coincides with a memorial service for the late Rep. John Lewis. What you need to know Tim Cook and other big tech CEOs are […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
The iPhone 11 is now being manufactured in India
India-made iPhone 11 models have already reached stores. What you need to know Some iPhone 11 models are now made in India. The news comes as Apple continues […] Read the original post by Stephen Warwick
Antitrust Hearing Involving Apple Chief Tim Cook and Other Big Tech CEOs Reportedly Postponed [Update: Delay Confirmed]
An antitrust hearing held by the U.S. House Judiciary Antitrust Subcommittee where Apple chief Tim Cook was set to join other big tech CEOs is […] Read the original post by Tim Hardwick