Apple has released the release candidate (RC) versions of several software updates, bringing us closer to their public launch in early April. These updates include iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS Sequoia 15.4, visionOS 2.4, watchOS 11.4, tvOS 18.4, and HomePod 18.4. The RC versions are expected to be the final versions that ship to the … Read more
China has swiftly denied a report that it was considering a peacekeeping role in Ukraine once Russia’s war comes to an end. The German newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported that Chinese diplomats had raised the idea of Chinese peacekeepers with the European Union, citing potential benefits for China’s global security ambitions. The report comes as … Read more
Ubisoft has released a day-one patch for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, addressing concerns raised by Japanese officials about the game’s depiction of real-world locations. The update makes tables and racks in temples and shrines indestructible, preventing players from causing damage. The changes were made in response to controversy surrounding the game in Japan, where the Prime … Read more
NASA is set to launch research rockets into aurora-lit skies in northern Alaska for the next two weeks, starting March 24. The Auroral Waves Excited by Substorm Onset Magnetic Events (AWESOME) project aims to study how auroras affect Earth’s upper atmosphere and potentially improve space weather forecasts. From Eagle to Utquiagvik and Fairbanks, residents can … Read more
Scientists have discovered tiny burrows in desert rocks that were likely made by microbes that lived millions of years ago. The burrows, found in Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, show signs of biological growth and could be the remains of an unknown ancient lifeform. Geologist Cees Passchier from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz discovered the fossilized … Read more
James Hardie, a wall cladding and plasterboard group, has announced its plan to acquire outdoor decking and railings company Azek in a $14 billion cash and scrip deal. The move is expected to boost growth, according to CEO Aaron Erter. However, investors are expressing concerns that the deal is overvalued. Following the announcement, James Hardie’s … Read more
Roi Tiger, former Meta VP of Engineering, is closing a $55 million Series A funding round for his new cybersecurity startup. The deal is being led by Greenoaks and values the company at hundreds of millions of dollars. This follows a $20 million seed funding raise from investors including Sequoia, Index Ventures, and Cyberstarts just … Read more
A new longitudinal cohort study has found that diets rich in plant-based foods and moderate amounts of animal-based foods can enhance healthy aging. The study, which analyzed data from over 105,000 participants, revealed that higher adherence to certain dietary patterns was associated with greater odds of healthy aging. The researchers used data from the Nurses’ … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has mapped cases of Candida auris (C. auris), a fungus that can cause severe and often multidrug-resistant infections, across the US. C. auris is spread among patients in healthcare facilities through breathing tubes, feeding tubes, catheters, and urinary catheters. The infection can be life-threatening but is difficult … Read more
MicroStrategy, a leading Bitcoin investor, has added to its massive stash by purchasing 6,911 Bitcoins for approximately $584 million in cash. The company’s total holdings now stand at over 506,137 Bitcoins, worth roughly $42.8 billion at current prices. The recent purchase was made between March 17 and March 23, with the average price per Bitcoin … Read more