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Websites are now able to analyze visitors' SSD activity, potentially allowing them to gather sensitive information about users' systems. This new method of data collection is made possible by the use of JavaScript and other web technologies. The technique involves monitoring the performance of solid-state drives, which can reveal details about a user's hardware and software configuration.
US healthcare remains one of the most expensive systems in the world, with poor outcomes compared to other developed countries. A recent study found that the US has lower life expectancy and higher maternal mortality rates than many other nations.
Researchers at a university have developed a new process to extract lithium from rocks, a key component in the production of batteries. The process involves a series of chemical reactions that break down the lithium-bearing minerals in the rocks, allowing for the extraction of the metal. This breakthrough could potentially make lithium more widely available and reduce the cost of battery production.
Google engineer used internal search data to win $1.2 million on Polymarket, according to the FBI. The engineer allegedly used the data to make informed predictions on the platform, which allows users to bet on the likelihood of future events. The FBI's investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Microsoft's Feral Interactive has successfully ported Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition to macOS, bringing the real-time strategy game to Apple's platform. The port is considered a respectable one, with the game's performance and features intact.
Apple is working to integrate a massive Gemini model into the iPhone to power a new version of Siri. The Gemini model is a large language model developed by Google, and its integration into the iPhone would allow for more advanced and conversational AI capabilities.
Amazon is turning to Jeff Bezos' other company, Blue Origin, to help with some of its heavy lifting, specifically with satellite launches. This move comes as Amazon's own launch vehicle, New Glenn, is still in development.
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