"Neuroprosthesis" restores words to man with paralysis
Researchers have successfully developed a 'speech neuroprosthesis' that has enabled a man with severe paralysis to communicate in sentences, translating signals from his brain to the vocal tract directly into words that appear as text on a screen......»»
Resistance to mega-tourism is rising in the South Pacific—but will governments put words into action?
With COVID-19 travel restrictions largely a thing of the past for Australian and New Zealand tourists, Pacific destinations are enjoying the return of visitors—albeit at a slower pace than in other parts of the world......»»
Best Wordle starting words, tips, and tricks
If you want to maximize your chances of solving your daily puzzle, here are the most tried and true tips for Wordle we've come up with......»»
After seeing Resident Evil 4 remake in action, I’m eating my words
We saw 17 minutes of Resident Evil 4's upcoming remake in action and it's looking like the touch-up the original deserves......»»
Cyber resilience in focus: EU act to set strict standards
With the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the industry is dealing with one of the strictest regulatory requirements. Manufacturers, importers and even distributors of products with digital elements – in other words, anything with a microchip – will.....»»
AI-generated comic artwork loses US Copyright protection
Zarya images "not protected by copyright." Words and arrangement remain protected. Enlarge / The cover of "Zarya of the Dawn," a comic book created using Midjourney AI image synthesis in 2022. (credit: Kris Kashtanova) O.....»»
US Copyright Office withdraws copyright for AI-generated comic artwork
Zarya images "not protected by copyright." Words and arrangement remain protected. Enlarge / The cover of "Zarya of the Dawn," a comic book created using Midjourney AI image synthesis in 2022. (credit: Kris Kashtanova) O.....»»
These 26 words "created the internet." Now the Supreme Court may be coming for them
Congress, the White House and now the US Supreme Court are all focusing their attention on a federal law that's long served as a legal shield for online platforms......»»
Trilingual study shows how non-native languages interact with each other when multilinguals talk
People who speak more than two languages are more likely to mistakenly use words from the language they're least proficient in, new research has shown......»»
Meta restores Trump"s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts were restored on Thursday, allowing the former president to once again post on the social media platforms, a Meta spokesperson confirmed to CNN......»»
The way we search for information online is about to change
An entire generation of internet users has approached search engines the same way for decades: enter a few words into a search box and wait for a page of relevant results to emerge. But that could change soon......»»
Inequality in access to basic services is a major problem in sub-Saharan Africa—but progress is happening
Economic activity and development are unevenly distributed across regions of the world and within any country. In other words, where someone lives can determine their economic and social well-being......»»
How to cheat in Words With Friends
If you're the kind of sneaky person that wants to win at any cost, we will totally help you cheat in Words With Friends. Why should we care?.....»»
Hold up, y"all: Slow-speaking states survey sells US language patterns short, linguists say
Speech differs greatly throughout the U.S., including how quickly people speak. Some people elongate their words, while others speak much more quickly......»»
Symptoms of illness help pathogens spread among songbirds
It's "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson who is credited with coining the phrase "You cannot make an omelet without breaking eggs." For us humans, it's now cliché. For pathogens, these are words to live by. Or, rather, spread by......»»
Musk"s Twitter restores accounts of prominent election deniers two years after Jan. 6 attack
Elon Musk's Twitter has restored the accounts of two prominent election deniers who were banned from the platform following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol......»»
Bionic penis: Synthetic tissue restores erections in pigs
Researchers in China have used artificial tissue to restore erectile function in pigs, a promising development for repairing penile damage in humans......»»
Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists after suspensions draw backlash
The episode is being regarded by critics as fresh evidence of Musk, who considers himself a "free speech absolutist," eliminating speech and users he personally dislikes......»»
Fragmented charging solution sector creates choice paralysis for EV drivers
At one of the panel talks at the EV Summit held on Dec 12 in Oxford, UK, Anthony Eskinazi, founder and CEO of parking app Justpark, addressed the proliferation of parking and charging apps as EV adoption increases. He pointed out that EV drivers woul.....»»
How to unlock all Words of Power in Marvel’s Midnight Suns:
Forget the fact that you're a superhero who could easily bypass these obstacles. Here's how you can unlock all the words of power in Marvel's Midnight Suns......»»
What makes a movement go viral? How Instagram facilitated the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests
A USC study of Instagram shows that a picture and a video are worth more than just a thousand words. They can fuel a human rights movement......»»