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Another whistleblower who raised safety concerns about production practices related to Boeing has died. Joshua Dean, who previously worked as a quality auditor at the plane manufacturer’s supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, died Tuesday as the result of a “sudden, fast-spreading infection,” the Seattle Times reports. Studio Thought Seed of Chucky Was ‘Too Gay, Too Funny’ Dean, … Read more
Today, after months of testing, Google is rolling out labels in the Play Store to denote official state and federal government apps in more than 14 countries. This new label will help users rule out apps that masquerade as official apps to steal money or data. The company said that these badges currently cover more … Read more
Choosing a laptop for college can be tougher than picking your major. You want to get something that will last for your time in school, but most students (or their parents) don’t have a sky-high budget for high-end machines. Luckily, we can take some of the guesswork out of the process with our ZDNET expert-tested … Read more
Emails from the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google revealed how Microsoft executives were alarmed by and even envious of Google’s AI lead. In an email thread, CTO Kevin Scott wrote he was “very, very worried” about Google’s rapidly growing AI capabilities. He said he initially dismissed the company’s “game-playing stunts,” likely referring to … Read more
Last month’s total solar eclipse wasn’t the only fun with the sun skygazers are enjoying this year. The European Science Agency has just dropped a hot new video of the sun’s corona, which is the upper layer of the sun’s atmosphere. The agency’s solar orbiter recorded the footage on Sept. 23, 2023, and the group … Read more
Image: Paramount+ The Sonic the Hedgehog Cinematic Universe is knocking out the competition on Paramount+ as limited series Knuckles sets a streaming record for the platform. How Rahul Kohli Got His Own Dragon Ishin Trooper Card Deadline reports that Sonic the Hedgehog film spin-off series starring Idris Elba (as the voice of Knuckles) and Adam … Read more
Four months behind bars and a massive fine, that’s what CZ is getting from the government for his crypto exchange’s misdeeds. Regardless of how you view the verdict — too much, too little, just right — his sentencing is a big deal for web3. Potentially in a positive way. There’s effort by some in crypto … Read more
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Baseus 11-in-1 Spacemate docking station, regularly priced at $199, is currently 40% off on Amazon for $119. It’s a well-made, reliable docking station with a space-saving design that allows you to declutter your desk. But it doesn’t have Thunderbolt support, and I wish the front LCD panel provided more … Read more
As part of World Password Day (yes, that’s a thing), Google is hyping up its security achievements and sharing updates on its latest endeavors. The company revealed passkey adoption metrics for the first time and said they have been used more than one billion times by 400 million Google accounts. “Since launching, passkeys have proven … Read more
Sleep is essential to all aspects of our well-being, from our mood and brain functions to our immune system, heart health and more. Despite how important a good night’s sleep is, many Americans struggle with insomnia. If you’ve tried nighttime yoga, journaling, melatonin and every other sleep remedy in the book, and you still can’t seem to knock … Read more