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FDA approves updated covid vaccines, but with severe new limits

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On Wednesday, the FDA approved the new round of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax for use by seniors over the age of 65. But for anyone younger than that, the FDA approval only mentions  people who have “at least one underlying condition that puts them at high risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19.” […]

Apple pulls iPhone torrent app from AltStore PAL in Europe

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Apple has removed the iPhone torrenting client, iTorrent, from AltStore PAL’s alternative iOS marketplace in the EU, showing that it can still exert control over apps that aren’t listed on the official App Store. iTorrent developer Daniil Vinogradov told TorrentFreak that Apple has revoked his distribution rights to publish apps in any alternative iOS stores, […]

Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.1 Improves Refactoring and Safety, Scores 74.5% SWE-bench Verified

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Anthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.1, an update that strengthens coding reliability in multi-file projects and improves reasoning across long interactions. The model also raised its SWE-bench Verified score to 74.5%, up from 72.5%. Building on Opus 4, the new version strengthens Claude’s ability to act as a coding assistant, particularly in multi-file contexts. By Hien Luu

DJI’s Mic 3 crams more features into a smaller package

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DJI is making its latest wireless lavalier microphone system even smaller without scrimping on features or battery life. The DJI Mic 3 is half the size and weight of its Mic 2 predecessor and introduces new capabilities, including two adaptive gain control modes, three voice tone presets, and a sizable increase in storage capacity for […]

MagSafe PopSockets have come for your Kindle

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You can now add swappable magnetic PopSocket grips to Kindle e-readers without undertaking any DIY hacks. PopSocket has launched new PopCase Kindle cases that come with a built-in MagSafe ring, optimally positioned for hand placement and weight management when a MagSafe-compatible PopGrip is attached.  The $40 cases are available for 11th and 12th-generation Kindles in […]

The best alternatives to Spotify for listening to music

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When this article was originally written in February 2022, the big Spotify controversy was that artists were abandoning the audio service in protest of the company's contract with podcaster Joe Rogan, and some subscribers were deciding to follow the musicians' example. More recently, some users have threatened to bail after CEO Daniel Ek invested in […]

ChargePoint’s new megawatt EV chargers could level the playing field with China

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ChargePoint is ramping up the power for its next-generation DC fast charging architecture to 600 kW for passenger vehicles, and up to 3.75 megawatts (3,750 kW) for heavy-duty trucks — enough to power an entire football stadium. Most EVs on the road aren’t able to accept more than 350 kW of power while charging, but […]