Wave723 shares a report from IEEE Spectrum: Researchers at the U.S. Energy Department’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and LCW Supercritical Technologies made use of readily available acrylic fibers to pull five grams of yellowcake — a powdered form of uranium used to produce fuel for nuclear power reactors — from seawater. The milestone, announced…

The folks from Stuttgart are discontinuing the brand’s current PHEV models while it develops a third-generation system that will feature “EQ” branding. …read more Source:: CNet

When it comes to that giant inflatable pool flamingo you want, what’s another few bucks? …read more Source:: CNet

You’re about to start binge-watching Instagram; doctors are using WhatsApp to help victims of war; and Europe may be on the verge of killing memes. …read more Source:: CNet

It’s easy to let your guard down when you’re away. Hackers know that, too. …read more Source:: DarkReading

We compared two Android heavyweights to see which phone comes out on top. …read more Source:: CNet

MIDI sequencers are surprisingly expensive, making them an excellent target for [RH Electronics] who has created a sixteen-step device. It supports up to eight playable parts per step, which can be either MIDI or drum triggers. The case and front panel are built to a very high standard, and on a piece of stripboard within…

Had the board just had enough of Krzanich? Comment The sudden and shocking resignation of Intel CEO Brian Krzanick this week over a long-ago affair with a subordinate – banned under company rules – has led to much mirth among Register readers.… …read more Source:: TheRegister

Valve’s “Knuckles” controllers for VR, first introduced in 2016, are getting upgraded. According to Engadget, Valve is “sending game makers another version, the EV2, that has revamped buttons, straps and a slew of sensors that essentially translate finger motion and pressure to let you touch, grab and squeeze objects inside games.” From the report: Some…

Plus: Our tip on keeping Mac files encrypted Roundup This week you had to deal with AI security panic, fake Fortnite, and, if you use OpenBSD, the end of Intel HyperThread support… …read more Source:: Register