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Why phone and laptop batteries explode - and 6 ways to protect yourself
ZDNet - 24 Jan 2026 03:00
A faulty lithium-ion battery is a serious hazard and can catch fire. Here's what to do if the unthinkable happens - and some tips for preventive care.
California Becomes First State To Join WHO Disease Network After US Exit
Slashdot - 24 Jan 2026 02:02
California became the first U.S. state to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), one day after the U.S. formally exited the WHO. The Hill reports: This announcement c...
15 Common Motorcycle Terms And What They Mean
Slash Gear - 24 Jan 2026 15:30
If you're a cager and can't tell an ADV from a naked bike, or if you're just now getting into motorcycles, this guide might make some biker lingo clear.
Who Approved This Agent? Rethinking Access, Accountability, and Risk in the Age of AI Agents
The Hacker News - 24 Jan 2026 13:50
AI agents are accelerating how work gets done. They schedule meetings, access data, trigger workflows, write code, and take action in real time, pushing productivity beyond human speed across the enterprise. Then comes t...
AI can develop 'personality' spontaneously with minimal prompting, research shows. What does that mean for how we use it?
Live Science - 24 Jan 2026 13:00
When large language models (LLMs) are allowed to interact without any preset goals, scientists found distinct personalities emerged by themselves.
The Artemis 2 Astronauts Will Observe Parts of the Moon Humans Have Never Laid Eyes On
Gizmodo - 24 Jan 2026 12:00
NASAs Artemis 2 mission is no mere test flight. The crew will partake in some seriously mind-blowing science during their 10-day trip around the Moon.
Why the rise of humanoid robots could make us less comfortable with each other
Live Science - 24 Jan 2026 11:00
Living with robots could lead to plenty of societal improvements, but they also pose risks to how we socialize and co-exist with other human beings.
Smartwatches Help Detect Abnormal Heart Rhythms 4x More Often In Clinical Trial
Slashdot - 24 Jan 2026 10:00
A clinical trial found that seniors at high stroke risk who wore an Apple Watch were four times more likely to have hidden heart rhythm disorders detected than those receiving standard care. The researchers noted that ov...
This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt
Wired - 24 Jan 2026 10:00
Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.
Campaigner Launches $2 Billion Legal Action In UK Against Apple Over Wallet's 'Hidden Fees'
Slashdot - 24 Jan 2026 01:25
Longtime Slashdot reader AmiMoJo shares a report from the Guardian: The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a 1.5 billion pound (approximately $1.5 billion) class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile ph...
Scientists Turn Mysterious Cell Vaults Into a Diary of Genetic Activity Through Time
Singularity Hub - 24 Jan 2026 01:14
Storing a cells genetic history can help scientists study cancer and how cells change over time. The post Scientists Turn Mysterious Cell Vaults Into a Diary of Genetic Activity Through Time appeared first on Singularity...
This Could Be The Upgrade Your Home Server Needs
Slash Gear - 24 Jan 2026 23:45
Home servers can keep your photos safe, run home security systems, stream media, and more. But your data is under constant threat.
Work-From-Office Mandate? Expect Top Talent Turnover, Culture Rot
Slashdot - 24 Jan 2026 23:34
CIO magazine reports that "the push toward in-person work environments will make it more difficult for IT leaders to retain and recruit staff, some experts say." "In addition to resistance, there would also b...
Toyota Built A Hemi Engine 60 Years Ago - And Almost No One Remembers
Slash Gear - 24 Jan 2026 23:15
While the Mopar HEMI is undoubtedly the most well-known hemi V8 ever made, Chrysler wasn't the only automaker to build them - Toyota did too.
Earthquake sensors can hear space junk falling to Earth
Science Daily - 24 Jan 2026 23:11
Falling space junk is becoming a real-world hazard, and scientists have found a clever new way to track it using instruments already listening to the Earth itself. By tapping into networks of earthquake sensors, research...
Apple is planning a MacBook Pro overhaul for later this year: Three exciting upgrades
9 to 5 Mac - 24 Jan 2026 23:09
Its long been rumored that Apple will be redesigning the MacBook Pro as soon as this fall. Thisll mark the first redesign in around five years. While there is a lot rumored for this redesign, Ill be highlighting the upgr...
A $40 ad blocker is protecting families for life
Mashable - 24 Jan 2026 23:00
AdGuard blocks all ads across multiple devices for life, and it's only $39.99.
Stars like the Sun dont just stop shining, but this one did
Science Daily - 24 Jan 2026 22:45
A distant Sun-like star suddenly went dark for months, stunning astronomers who quickly realized something massive was passing in front of it. Observations revealed a gigantic disk of gas and dust filled with vaporized m...
Airlines Cancel Over 10,000 US Flights Due To Massive Winter Storm
Slashdot - 24 Jan 2026 22:34
"Airlines canceled more than 10,000 U.S. flights scheduled for this weekend," reports CNBC, "as a massive winter storm sweeps across the country, with heavy snow and sleet forecast, followed by bitter cold se...
You Can Turn Your Extra USB Port Into A Master Key - Here's How
BGR - 24 Jan 2026 22:17
Privacy and security concerns are becoming more commonplace as data sharing becomes more commonplace. Here's how to lock down your computer via USB key.
These Are Some Of The Best Tools To Pick Up Pine Needles From Your Yard
Slash Gear - 24 Jan 2026 22:15
Fallen pine needles pose a different set of challenges to leaves and thus require specific tools to tackle. Fortunately, there are a lot of great options.
ICE Asks Companies About Ad Tech and Big Data Tools It Could Use in Investigations
Wired - 24 Jan 2026 22:14
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.