CDC halts key tests for rabies and mpox
The CDC has paused diagnostic testing for rabies, mpox and several other infections, disrupting surveillance, sample workflows and coordination with state labs.
2026-04-02
Gmail Finally Lets Users Fix Embarrassing Handles
Google now lets Gmail users change their email usernames without losing messages or data, easing long‑standing frustration over outdated or embarrassing handles.
2026-04-02
Nvidia turns idle PC time into shader prep
Nvidia is testing a desktop app that precompiles game shaders during idle time to cut stutter, while Microsoft and Intel pursue comparable approaches to shader compilation overhead.
2026-04-02
Could Vitamin D Quietly Guard Your Brain?
Emerging research links higher midlife vitamin D levels with healthier brain structure and a lower risk of dementia, likely via effects on neuroinflammation and amyloid biology.
2026-04-02
Public health alert over measles exposure
Public health officials report measles exposure in Seattle, Bellevue and Kirkland, warning that case counts only cover local residents and exclude contagious travelers.
2026-04-02
Super Meat Boy 3D Finds Its Footing
Super Meat Boy 3D successfully translates the series’ brutal precision into three dimensions, though camera and depth issues prevent it from matching the original’s impact.
2026-04-02
Health alert over possible measles exposures
Health officials report possible measles exposures at public locations in Bellevue, Kirkland and Seattle after two adults tested positive while contagious.
2026-04-02
Apple patches DarkSword flaw on legacy devices
Apple has issued a security update for older iPhones and iPads to block DarkSword attacks that exploit leaked hacking tools targeting core system components.
2026-04-02
Download Apple at 50 wallpapers now
Apple at 50 anniversary artwork inspires new wallpapers by Basic Apple Guy, available in tailored resolutions for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
2026-04-02
What the new Cicada COVID variant means
A new COVID-19 variant nicknamed Cicada is gaining ground. Early data suggest higher transmissibility but unclear severity, with experts tracking immune escape and vaccine performance.
2026-04-02
Possible measles exposure at O’Hare Terminal 5
Health authorities report a measles case linked to travel through O’Hare Terminal 5 and two suburban locations, urging unvaccinated people to check immunity and watch for symptoms.
2026-04-01
'Cicada' COVID variant: what to watch
A COVID variant nicknamed “Cicada” is spreading, with upper‑airway symptoms, fatigue, and fever dominating. Experts stress vaccination, testing, and masks in high‑risk settings as key tools to limit transmission.
2026-04-01
Heart Association backs plant-focused eating
New nutrition guidance from the American Heart Association recommends vegetables, fruits, whole grains, plant-based proteins and low-fat dairy while limiting sugar, salt and ultra-processed foods.
2026-04-01
Galaxy S26 turns photos into slop
The Galaxy S26 photo app leans on heavy computational photography, raising concerns that aggressive AI processing is degrading detail and authenticity in everyday images.
2026-04-01
Ollama taps MLX to speed up Mac AI
Ollama adds MLX support to accelerate local models on Apple Silicon Macs, using unified memory and optimized tensor operations to deliver higher throughput and lower latency.
2026-04-01
Samsung tests sound-based motion sickness fix
Samsung is testing an app that plays a 100Hz sine wave for 60 seconds, aiming to ease motion sickness for as long as two hours by modulating vestibular and autonomic responses.
2026-04-01
What the Cicada COVID Variant Really Is
The Cicada COVID variant carries more spike mutations but remains an Omicron lineage, with early data suggesting immune escape without clear evidence of greater severity.
2026-04-01
Google tests web-based Find My network
Google is rolling out a browser-based Find Hub that lets users locate tracking tags, headphones and other devices, extending the Find My network beyond the Messages app.
2026-04-01
Paul McCartney to Headline Apple Park Bash
Apple Park hosts a special 50th anniversary celebration headlined by Paul McCartney, underscoring the company’s deep ties to music and live performance culture.
2026-04-01
What Happens After You Stop Ozempic
A Cleveland Clinic analysis of thousands of patients who stopped GLP-1 drugs finds that structured obesity care can limit weight regain after discontinuation.
2026-04-01