A D.C. federal judge has criticized the FDIC’s interpretation of a court order related to releasing documents on a cryptocurrency policy matter. Judge Ana Reyes called the agency’s position “almost laughable” during a hearing transcript released by plaintiffs on Thursday. The case involves History Associates vs. the FDIC, with Coinbase playing a key role in … Read more
Scientists have created a new wonder material using artificial intelligence (AI) that is as light as foam but as strong as steel. The breakthrough nanomaterial, designed with machine learning, more than doubled the strength of existing designs. The researchers, led by Peter Serles from Caltech, used a 3D printer to create their new lattice structures … Read more
A recent update from the European Space Agency (ESA) has raised the chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 to nearly double, from 1.2% to 2.2%. The asteroid is estimated to be up to 300ft wide and currently moving away from Earth. According to Juan L Cano, an ESA scientist, the probability of … Read more
Health officials have confirmed the presence of H5N1 (bird flu) in a backyard poultry flock in San Mateo County, California. The detection highlights the risk to anyone who handles or lives near birds. Residents keeping small flocks in their yards are advised to watch for signs of avian influenza and take precautions such as washing … Read more
Nintendo has officially confirmed its mouse-like controls for the upcoming Switch 2 console, after multiple leaks hinted at similar features. The company’s patent filing reveals a device with multiple use-cases that resemble mouse functionality and associated control schemes using the new Joy-Con controllers. The patent, filed in August 2023, details an input device with several … Read more
Attorneys general from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are urging cable company Optimum to automatically refund customers who paid for MSG Network channels but have been denied access since January. The demand comes as the parent company of Optimum, Altice, and MSG Networks are in a contract dispute over the blackout. The missing MSG … Read more
Woot has launched its Warehouse Clean Out sale with significant markdowns on various gadgets and peripherals. The sale features discounts starting from as low as $13 on earbuds, chargers, and more. Some notable deals include Dell’s 27-inch UltraSharp U2723QE 4K UHD LCD monitor, which is now available for $379.99 Prime shipped, a $219 discount from … Read more
TEL AVIV, Israel — For 15 months, American-Israeli Keith Siegel was held captive in Gaza, enduring extreme conditions and isolation. His release is part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Upon returning home, Siegel expressed his commitment to helping bring the other hostages home. Siegel’s experience highlights the plight of the remaining 75 … Read more
NASA is set to launch the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission on February 27 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The four-satellite constellation will study the solar wind in three dimensions, bridging the gap between solar physics and space weather research. The mission aims to connect two major fields of heliophysics: … Read more
A new lawsuit has been filed against Gravy Analytics, a leading data broker, alleging that the company failed to secure its vast stores of personal data, including the locations of tens of millions of smartphones. The complaint claims that the data was stolen and is being used for identity theft. This is at least the … Read more