Windows 11’s most important new feature is post-quantum cryptography. Here’s why.
Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with a set of new encryption algorithms that can withstand future attacks from quantum computers in a move aimed at jump-starting what’s likely to be…
Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups
Under the control of anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Food and Drug Administration is unilaterally terminating universal access to seasonal COVID-19 vaccines; instead, only people who are age…
FCC chairman celebrates court loss in case over Biden-era diversity rule
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr celebrated an FCC court loss yesterday after a ruling that struck down Biden-era diversity reporting requirements that Carr voted against while Democrats were in…
Adobe to automatically move subscribers to pricier, AI-focused tier in June
Subscribers to Adobe’s multi-app subscription plan, Creative Cloud All Apps, will be charged more starting on June 17 to accommodate for new generative AI features. Adobe’s announcement, spotted by MakeUseOf,…
Trump admin lifts hold on offshore wind farm, doesn’t explain why
On Monday, the developer of a large offshore wind farm being built off the coast of New York announced that the federal government had lifted a hold it had placed…
Researchers Used a One-Atom Quantum Computer to Simulate Real Molecules Over Time
The team says their method is a million times more resource-efficient than standard quantum approaches. When a molecule absorbs light, it undergoes a whirlwind of quantum-mechanical transformations. Electrons jump between…
Chicago Sun-Times publishes made-up books and fake experts in AI debacle
The May 18th issue of the Chicago Sun-Times features dozens of pages of recommended summer activities: new trends, outdoor activities, and books to read. But some of the recommendations point…
Google I/O 2025: All the news and announcements
Google I/O starts today, and would you believe it? They’re going to talk about AI. After getting everything Android out of the way in last week’s dedicated Android Show, we’re…
Fender’s free new recording app lets you simulate its iconic amps and pedals
Fender has released a free new recording app called Fender Studio that seems pretty powerful. The app, available on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux, supports multitrack recording and offers…
Google I/O 2025 live blog: Gemini takes center stage
We’re back at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California, for Google I/O. This year, we’re not expecting much hardware, but we’re naturally expecting a lot of AI news. The…