chain-signal Tech World Sees Mixed Developments: From Phone Unlocking Roadblocks to Breakthroughs in Android and RNA Research
Verizon's new policy imposes a 35-day waiting period for users trying to unlock paid-off phones, while Ring cancels its Flock deal due to public outcry. Meanwhile, Android 17 beta is now available on Pixel devices, and a Kickstarter campaign for MST3K brings in almost the entire original cast. In a separate breakthrough, scientists discover a 45-base long RNA that can make copies of itself, shedding light on the origins of life.