The gene-editing technology CRISPR has been used to change the genes of human babies, to modify animals, and to treat people with sickle-cell disease. Now scientists are attempting a new trick: using CRISPR to permanently cure people of HIV. In a remarkable experiment, a biotechnology company called Excision BioTherapeutics says […]
Pro-Russia hacking group Winter Vivern is targeting European governmental entities’ Roundcube Webmail servers, triggering an attack when an email is viewed (Matthieu Faou/WeLiveSecurity)
Matthieu Faou / WeLiveSecurity:Pro-Russia hacking group Winter Vivern is targeting European governmental entities’ Roundcube Webmail servers, triggering an attack when an email is viewed — ESET Research recommends updating Roundcube Webmail to the latest available version as soon as possible
Unagi Model One Voyager review: just as stunning but now longer-lasting
The Unagi Model One Voyager comes with welcome upgrades. But are they enough to convince city commuters to hit buy?
Apple’s next homepod smart speaker with display leaked
Earlier this year, reports surfaced that Apple was developing a new version of its HomePod smart speaker — but this […] The post Apple’s next homepod smart speaker with display leaked appeared first on ReadWrite.
US surprises Nvidia by speeding up new AI chip export ban
Nvidia tried to end-run restrictions with new designs, but US govt said not so fast.
Shuffling the deck
When Andy Bloch ’91, SM ’92, graduated from MIT, he fully intended to use his degrees in electrical engineering. He got a job with a New York City startup, working on 3D stereo displays and other projects, until one day he got in an argument with his boss and was […]
Matrix, an open protocol for decentralized messaging, says its network has 115M+ users, up from 60M in July 2022, after releasing Matrix 2.0 in September 2023 (Bill Toulas/BleepingComputer)
Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer:Matrix, an open protocol for decentralized messaging, says its network has 115M+ users, up from 60M in July 2022, after releasing Matrix 2.0 in September 2023 — The team behind the Matrix open standard and real-time communication protocol has announced the release of its second major version […]
TP-Link Tapo RV30 Plus review: a self-emptying robot vacuum that won’t clean out your wallet
TP-Link’s Tapo RV30 Plus is a robovac that vacuums, mops and empties itself while also being affordable.
Microsoft earmarks $3.2 billion for AI and cloud expansion in Australia
Microsoft plans to invest $3.2 billion in Australia over the next two years, focusing on AI and cloud computing. This […] The post Microsoft earmarks $3.2 billion for AI and cloud expansion in Australia appeared first on ReadWrite.
1Password detects “suspicious activity” in its internal Okta account
1Password CTO says investigation found no compromise of user data or sensitive systems.