Taliban Seize Jalalabad, Cut Off Afghan Capital From East

Colorado Republican Accused Of Voting Machine Breach After QAnon Leader Shared Passwords Online

The compromised machines were decertified following a serious “security breach.”

Twitter Backpedals on Design Changes After Users Complain of Headaches, Eye Strain

A few days after it released some new design changes meant to make it more accessible, Twitter is going back to the drawing board, and for a very good reason. The design choices were literally hurting some users’ eyes and giving them headaches.

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Bugatti’s Bolide was outrageous and visionary – now they’re building it for real

As supercar-makers go, Bugatti isn’t short on excess in its catalog, but news that the outlandish Bolide concept will spawn a production model could give the current flagships of the range some “unbelievably fast” competition. Revealed in 2020, the Bolide was intended as a technological concept for the storied French automaker, a 311+ mph love-letter to speed. Bolide, Bugatti explained, … Continue reading

COVID-19 vaccine booster now CDC recommended for these groups

The FDA and CDC are recommending a third, booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, though only for people who fall into certain categories of medical condition. The announcement – which includes an extension of the terms of the emergency use authorizations for Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines by the FDA – is the first step in what many experts have been … Continue reading

Matter delayed: Ambitious smart home standard slips to 2022

New smart home standard Matter won’t launch quite as soon as first promised, with the former Zigbee Alliance admitting that its roadmap has been delayed. Unveiled in May, Matter saw what once had been known as Project CHIP rebrand as a potential universal standard for everything from connected bulbs to smart locks, cameras, and home hubs. The Zigbee Alliance itself … Continue reading

Biden Orders 1,000 More U.S. Troops For ‘Orderly’ Afghanistan Departure

Total troop numbers increase to 5,000 as Taliban seizes control of multiple cities in just days.

Coyote Attacks Child On Cape Cod Beach As Officials Warn Of Dangerous Encounters

There were no life-threatening injuries. But officials warn that people and their trash can lead to risky incidents.

Georgia County Shuts Down All Schools Amid Major Student COVID Outbreak

Ware County joins four other districts in the state in suspending classes amid troubling numbers of sick children.

Earin A-3 Earphones Review

With the popularity of Apple’s AirPods and the congestion of the wireless earbuds market, it’s no surprise you might not have heard of some brands like Earin. The Swedish company, however, launched what may have been the market’s first truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, predating the AirPods, and has gathered a small but faithful following through the years. This year, … Continue reading