Collaborate Disseminate
“A DNA-editing feat involving editing the genes of early stage embryos was announced this week,” reports the Wall Street Journal.
They describe the feat as “a far cry from designer babies, but nevertheless a step in that direction.”
Dieter Egli, an … Continue reading Scientists Edited Human Embryo Genes. But Questions Remain
The University of California at Berkeley discovered the percentage of failing grades in multiple CS classes this spring “is significantly higher than past semesters,” reports the campus’s student newspaper.
“Instructors point to students’ increased … Continue reading Failing CS Grades Soar At UC Berkeley As Professors See Greater AI Usage
Sales have increased for Hyundai’s under-$35,000 IONIQ 5, totalling 18,395 for the first five months of 2026, reports Electrek, “up 16% from the same period last year.”
But meanwhile BYD’s overseas sales surpassed 160,000 for the first time last mon… Continue reading Cheaper EVs Sales are Increasing
Sales have increased for Hyundai’s under-$35,000 IONIQ 5, totalling 18,395 for the first five months of 2026, reports Electrek, “up 16% from the same period last year.”
But meanwhile BYD’s overseas sales surpassed 160,000 for the first time last mon… Continue reading Cheaper EV Sales are Increasing
Friday the Open Source Initiative welcomed the EU’s new tech sovereignty package, noting that “over a third of the 29-page document is devoted to Open Source.”
The nonprofit OSI — maintainers of the Open Source definition — submitted thei… Continue reading EU’s Tech Sovereignty Package Includes 29 Pages on Open Source, Says Open Source Initiative
The Root reports:
A New Mexico jury has found the Gila Regional Medical Center negligent in the death of Nichelle Nichols, who famously played Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the hit television series “Star Trek.”
According to KRQE News 13, Nichols’ fami… Continue reading Hospital Ordered to Pay $13M Over 2022 Death of Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols
The Ladybird browser isn’t opposed to AI coding tools, but it’s just brought a new change to their code-contributing policies.
February 23: “Ladybird adopts Rust, with help from AI.”
I used Claude Code and Codex for the translation. This was human-di… Continue reading Ladybird Browser Stops Accepting Public Pull Requests
From Android Authority:
Singapore-based BMX has announced that its SolidSafe magnetic power bank lineup, first showcased at CES 2026, is now available for purchase through its website and Amazon US, with prices starting at $59. What sets these power … Continue reading New Power Banks Released By BMX With Safer Semi-Solid-State Batteries
Bluesky’s chief operating officer believes teen social media bans “risk entrenching Big Tech’s dominance,” reports CNBC:
Rose Wang, Bluesky’s chief operating officer, told CNBC on the sidelines of SXSW in London on Wednesday that the smaller open-sour… Continue reading Teen Social Media Bans Risk Strengthening Big Tech’s Dominance, Warns Bluesky Exec
Scientists “have made a discovery that may help prevent some people from developing lung cancer,” reports the New York Times, noting that lung cancer “kills more people worldwide than any other cancer.”
A team of more than 80 researchers working acros… Continue reading Early Research Suggests a Path to Predict and Prevent Lung Cancer