‘It Doesn’t Work’: FDA Calls B.S. On Cold Medicine Labeled ‘PE’
A popular oral decongestant for stuffy noses called phenylephrine may be completely ineffective, according to a panel study.
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
September 2023
Tesla robotaxi concept looks like a two-seater Cybertruck
An image of a Cybertruck-inspired Tesla robotaxi concept was revealed in the new Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson that launched Tuesday. The two-door, two-seater, “Cybertruck-like” compact vehicle is complete with angular edges and what looks like a fingerprint-inducing stainless steel finish. And while its unclear if this will ever actually be built — the […]
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Arrive By Helicopter to NYFW
The couple made their stylish debut at the Staud show on September 10.
Olivia Rodrigo releases ‘get him back!’ video, filmed on iPhone 15 Pro
We don’t know who Olivia Rodrigo is trying to get revenge on, but she’s surely going to “get him back!” by being one of the first people to get her hands on the recently announced iPhone 15 Pro. Shortly after the end of Apple’s fall event, the gen Z superstar songwriter dropped a music video […]
Google’s big antitrust trial kicks off, with even bigger implications
The Justice Department’s landmark antitrust case against Google kicked off in court today, marking the beginning of a trial that will stretch on for months, potentially upending the tech world in the process. At issue is Google’s search business. The Justice Department says that Google has run afoul of antitrust laws in the course of […]
‘Treated Like Roaches’: Passengers Slam Airport Staff After Allegedly Being Starved, ‘Abandoned’ for 12 Hours on Remote Island After Emergency Landing
Delta Airlines Flight 157 was headed from Ghana to New York’s JFK airport on Friday before the plane encountered oxygen issues.
Lyft Is Introducing a New Feature to Make Women Feel Safer Riding In and Driving Its Cars
The feature matches riders and drivers based on gender preferences.
Can the quick grocery delivery model only work in emerging markets?
While many quick grocery delivery startups have struggled, others are still seeing growth. Why? They are focused on emerging markets.
5 Things to Look for When Hiring a Patent Portfolio Manager
Hiring the right patent portfolio manager is critical to maximizing your enterprise’s intellectual property (IP) potential. A competent manager must possess a blend of these five key competencies.
Apple Just Announced the iPhone 15 — Here Are the Key New Features and How to Preorder
Apple held its “Wonderlust” event on Tuesday.