Earlier this year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know. Next-gen CarPlay brands In December 2023, Apple said that Porsche and Aston Martin …
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Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 4 in Florida. Here’s what to know. – The Washington Post
Flesh-eating bacteria has killed 4 in Florida. Here’s what to know. The Washington Post Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters Fox News Vibrio Bacteria in Beach Water Can Make You Seriously Ill Scientific American 4 people in Florida have died from a flesh-eating bacteria in 2025, including a St. Johns County resident News4JAX 4 dead after contracting flesh-eating …
Read More »Here’s what I think is coming next for Xbox Cloud Gaming
While the masses focus on the Xbox Ally and next-gen Xbox console strategy, one pillar of Microsoft’s gaming empire has remained somewhat hidden in the shadows. Xbox Cloud Gaming is the most future-facing aspect of Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem in my view. While Xbox Cloud Gaming is still in “beta,” the service is better than ever, with thoroughly playable latency, a …
Read More »Lyme disease cases are doubling — here’s why and how to prevent it
Getting bitten by a deer tick can lead to Lyme disease. These ticks can carry bacteria responsible for the illness and transmit it to humans. While anyone can be infected, your chances increase if you live in certain regions and frequently spend time outdoors, especially in grassy or wooded environments. As more Lyme disease cases emerge each year, it’s increasingly …
Read More »Kids are asking AI companions to solve their problems, according to a new study. Here’s why that’s a problem
Facebook Tweet Email Link EDITOR’S NOTE: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can Take It Back” was published in 2024 by Alcove Press. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. When two of James Johnson-Byrne’s friends …
Read More »Here’s How Much Traders Expect Netflix Stock to Move After Earnings Thursday
Netflix (NFLX) is scheduled to report earnings after the bell Thursday, with traders expecting shares could swing after the results. Current options pricing suggests traders anticipate Netflix stock could move about 6% or $70 in either direction Friday. A move of that scale would lift shares to just above $1320 at the high end, or leave them near $1,180 at …
Read More »Here’s how much Minnesota school districts are each losing after Trump cuts – Minnesota Reformer
Here’s how much Minnesota school districts are each losing after Trump cuts Minnesota Reformer Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for Freezing Billions in Education Grants Just Weeks Before School Year Start State of California – Department of Justice (.gov) Withheld federal funds affect gifted, vulnerable students, Cincinnati-area districts say Cincinnati Enquirer Dallas ISD left with $22 million gap after Trump education funding …
Read More »Here’s why your phone doesn’t use a silicon-carbon battery, yet
Silicon-carbon batteries have made it possible for recent smartphones to launch with huge batteries, but many have been wondering why the tech hasn’t made its way to more smartphones, such as Samsung’s Galaxy lineup, Google Pixel devices, the iPhone, and others, and there are two key reasons for this. The advantage of silicon-carbon batteries comes in energy density. This updated …
Read More »Here’s how influencers are weathering a turbulent economy : NPR
It’s an unexpected place to spot a recession indicator — from videos reviewing the latest in skin care to picturesque posts of summer vacations — but the impact of turbulent financial markets and seesawing tariff policies threatens to upend the multibillion-dollar influencer industry for millions of online creators. Recession jitters have made online audiences and brands more discerning about their …
Read More »ChatGPT is changing how we talk, text and write — here’s why it matters
Since ChatGPT’s explosive debut in late 2022, millions of people have used it to help write everything from emails and essays to wedding vows and apology texts. But now, researchers are noticing something surprising: AI is doing more than helping us write to a point of actually changing the way we speak. A recent analysis by researchers at the Max …
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