F.d.a.’s Device Unit

From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

United Airlines and Nvidia bookend list of 15 soaring S&P 500 stocks in October

Two airlines and two cruise lines make the list of the month’s best performers in the U.S. benchmark index.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Apple Intelligence rollout begins on eligible devices

Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News ...

Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy

Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

The victim was in costume at an event dubbed online "north Wales ultimate scare fest".

Russia Is Accused of Terrorism in Alleged Incendiary-Device Plot

Lithuania said an operation to send explosives by mail shouldn’t go unanswered.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Advanced Micro Devices to Cut Global Headcount by 4%

The layoffs would affect about 1,040 employees and are part of a shift in AMD’s broader business strategy.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Xbox Handheld Device Is A "Few Years Out," Apparently

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has been saying for a long time that he wants to make an Xbox handheld device, and now he's brought it up once more.. Speaking to Bloomberg , Spencer said that ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

Final Fantasy XIV Is Coming To Mobile Devices

Square Enix, in partnership with Lightspeed Studios, has officially announced Final Fantasy XIV Mobile, a mobile adaptation of the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online . The game will first ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.

Devices used in ballot box fires had 'Free Gaza' messages

Ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington were linked to devices that had the message “Free Gaza” marked on them, The Associated Press (AP) is reporting, citing an anonymous police source. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Inside Sophos' 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its Devices

Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.

Tech - Wired - October 31

Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack

A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse.

Tech - Wired - November 1

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.

Russia Suspected of Plotting to Send Incendiary Devices on U.S.-Bound Planes

Western officials say two incendiary devices were part of a covert Russian operation targeting cargo or passenger aircraft flying to the U.S. and Canada.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

U.S., Europe investigating devices detonated at DHL air cargo hubs

Officials are investigating whether the devices were part of a larger operation directed by Russia or outside individuals acting in the interests of Russia, a source said.

Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say

Western officials are investigating whether devices planted at shipping hubs in Europe may have been a test run by Russian operatives for placing them on planes bound for the U.S.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Serco tracking devices on prison vans disabled after cyber attack

Crews transporting offenders left without security in subcontractor outage that also hit DHL

World - Financial Times - November 5

Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Is Dropping Support For Older Devices Soon

Earlier this year, Activision launched Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile , the latest addition to the franchise's successful push into mobile gaming. However Warzone Mobile is already going to be ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 7

Suspect found with handgun, machine gun conversion device following Tuskegee shooting

A suspect is in custody and the FBI is investigating a shooting at Tuskegee University early Sunday that killed one person and injured 16 others. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.

Google Play’s Best of 2024 list emphasizes multi-device strategies

Google Play has announced its best apps and games of 2024, with special emphasis on those with strong multi-device presences.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Goodbye cloud, Hello phone: Adobe’s SlimLM brings AI to mobile devices

Adobe's SlimLM, a breakthrough AI system, brings advanced document processing directly to smartphones without the need for cloud computing, offering enhanced privacy and reduced costs for businesses.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices, Even Kindles (2024)

Black Friday deals on Amazon devices have started early. Even the brand-new Kindle lineup is on sale.

Tech - Wired - 16 hours ago

F.D.A. Wants to Pull Ineffective Decongestant From Stores

It was added to cold and flu remedies in the 1990s when another ingredient went behind the counter over illicit meth lab concerns.

Health - The New York Times - November 7

The eastern inheritance of united Germany

History, political culture and social conditions of the former communist region repay close attention

World - Financial Times - November 9

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

TSMC Chips Ended Up in Devices Made by China’s Huawei Despite U.S. Controls

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Devices used in ballot box fires had the words "Free Gaza," source says

The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS ...

Incendiary device plot targeting UK may have been dry run for US and Canada

Suspect DHL package bound for Britain that started fire in Leipzig possibly part of Russian plan to cause ‘mayhem’. An incendiary device hidden in a DHL package that caught fire in Germany in July ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Is your air fryer spying on you? Concerns over ‘excessive’ surveillance in smart devices

UK consumer group Which? finds some everyday items including watches and speakers are ‘stuffed with trackers’. Air fryers that gather your personal data and audio speakers “stuffed with trackers” ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Amazon's Black Friday Sale Starts November 21, Early Deals On Fire TV Devices Are Available Now

Black Friday 2024 Sale at Amazon The holiday sales event runs November ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

How to Set Up ExpressVPN on a Router So All Your Devices Are Secured at Once

Your VPN doesn't always have to run on your phone or laptop. You can guard everything in your home from prying eyes.

Tech - Wired - 6 days ago

Weed for PTSD? Eager for Better Cannabis Science, F.D.A. Clears Study.

The decision is the latest sign that federal health officials want more research on medical marijuana as its use grows.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

As a jaded tech journalist, I’m in a battle to keep ‘smart’ devices out of my home – despite my partner’s efforts | Victoria Turk

The good news is, your phone isn’t listening to you. But that’s because your doorbell has already sold all your secrets. There’s one battle my husband and I have fought ever since we started ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

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