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Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

Protein in Homo erectus teeth suggests Denisovans gave us some of their DNA

[ad_1] Humanity’s ancestry has grown far clearer thanks to our ability to obtain ancient DNA. We now know that, as humans left Africa, they interbred with the groups they met there, Neanderthals and Denisovans. Evidence from the Denisovan genome also suggests that this was nothing new; the Denisovans had apparently interbred with an even earlier …

Introducing Claude for Small Business \ Anthropic

Introducing Claude for Small Business \ Anthropic

[ad_1] We’re launching Claude for Small Business—a package of connectors and ready-to-run workflows that put Claude inside the tools small businesses depend on—to help small business owners take full advantage of AI and cross off items on the to-do list. Small businesses account for 44% of U.S. GDP and employ nearly half the private-sector workforce, …

Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works

Google may finally have a true Nest Hub successor in the works

[ad_1] Brady Snyder / Android Authority TL;DR Code inside the Google Home app for iOS references a possible new device called “Google Home Display.” The branding is notable because Google has already shown it’s moving away from the Nest name for upcoming smart home hardware. While nothing is confirmed yet, this could be our first …

The FCC Extends a Key Wi-Fi Router Deadline. Here’s Why I’d Still Hold Off on Buying a New One

The FCC Extends a Key Wi-Fi Router Deadline. Here’s Why I’d Still Hold Off on Buying a New One

[ad_1] Prospective router customers just got a little more breathing room, as the Federal Communications Commission will allow foreign-made routers to continue receiving software and firmware updates until at least Jan. 1, 2029, according to an extension announced on May 8.  When the FCC announced its sweeping ban of foreign-made Wi-Fi routers on March 23, …

One UI 9 might bring Samsung’s most aggressive focus tool yet

One UI 9 might bring Samsung’s most aggressive focus tool yet

[ad_1] Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung appears to be working on a new One UI 9 feature that will let users block internet access for distracting apps. It also includes PIN protection and scheduled Downtime controls, suggesting Samsung could be building a parental-control and productivity hybrid tool. Samsung could be preparing a new …

Total Wireless Trims Prices on Its New Unlimited Phone Plans

Total Wireless Trims Prices on Its New Unlimited Phone Plans

[ad_1] One of the first things Verizon’s new CEO, Dan Schulman, did when taking over last fall was to reduce the prices of the carrier’s unlimited plans. Now, the Verizon-owned Total Wireless brand has introduced new unlimited data phone plans with cheaper entry levels and higher tiers that include more features than before.  Unlike the main Verizon plans, Total Wireless …

There’s good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life

There’s good news if you want Googlebooks with great battery life

[ad_1] TL;DR A Google executive has revealed more details about Googlebooks in a wide-ranging interview. The representative confirmed that these laptops will support chips from Intel, MediaTek, and Qualcomm. He also said that “core” Chrome OS capabilities are coming to Googlebooks. Google announced Googlebooks yesterday, and this new laptop category is effectively powered by Android. …

Trump administration defends right to ban content moderation experts from US

Trump administration defends right to ban content moderation experts from US

[ad_1] The Trump administration is fighting for the right to keep some social media moderation advocates out of the US. On Wednesday, US District Court Judge James Boasberg heard arguments in a lawsuit between the nonprofit Coalition for Independent Technology Research (CITR) and Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other Trump administration officials. The suit …