Human evolution used to be depicted as a straight line, gradually progressing from an ape-like ancestor to modern Homo sapiens. But thanks to next-generation sequencing, findings in recent years have shown that it wasn’t quite so orderly. Now, a new study is reporting new details about the role of viruses in shaping evolution, in particular viral interactions between modern humans and Neanderthals.
LG V40 ThinQ vs. Galaxy Note 9 vs. iPhone XS Max – CNET
Big phones, big competition.
Malware scam targets Fortnite cheaters and their bitcoin wallets – CNET
Cheaters never prosper.
Apple, Amazon deny report that Chinese spy chips infiltrated their hardware – CNET
The tech giants dispute the suggestion there was a mass surveillance campaign.
Rethinking lethality in youth suicide attempts
First suicide attempts are more lethal than previously realized, reports a study of children and adolescents.
Fitbit’s updated Charge 3 will be out on October 7th
Fitbit’s latest Charge 3 fitness tracker was announced back in August, and now we know when you’ll be able to buy one: October 7th. The Charge 3 will start at $149.95 for the Core version and $169.95 for the NFC-equipped Special Edition model that supports Fitbit Pay.
The Charge 3 offers a totally overhauled design from the Charge 2, with a high-res touchscreen, a more premium aluminum body, and Gorilla Glass 3 borrowed from the Versa line. It’s also water resistant and features better heart rate and oxygen sensors. But perhaps most importantly, it has an even better battery life: Fitbit claims up to seven days, up from five on the Charge 2.
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Campaign 2018: Cyberattacks on infrastructure could suppress voter turnout – CNET
The electrical grid, telecommunications and municipal systems are vulnerable to hackers.
US charges Russian GRU officers with hacking athletes, nuclear power company – CNET
The intelligence officers also allegedly targeted antidoping and anti-chemical weapons bodies.
A Mushroom Extract Might Save Bees from a Killer Virus
Two types of mushroom seem to help bees fight a major virus contributing to Colony Collapse Disorder.
California Is Fighting the Trump Administration on Car Emissions
The state’s Air Resources Board passes new measures that reinforce its vehicle emissions rules—and maintain its collision course with the federal government.