A ‘Monumental’ Math Proof Solves the Triple Bubble Problem
A decades-old conjecture about the best way to minimize the surface area of a three-bubble cluster seemed unprovable—until a breakthrough result......»»
Philips Hue bulbs randomly switching to 100% brightness; fix may take a week
A number of people have reported their Philips Hue bulbs suddenly switching to 100% brightness, seemingly randomly. Hue owner Signify says this is a problem related to Matter compatibility, and that the bug may take around a week to fix … m.....»»
Ad agency zombifies TUAW with AI copy & recycled bylines in stupid SEO play
The Unofficial Apple Weblog is back, but ad agency Web Orange has turned it into a nightmare plagiarism farm with AI-generated copy, and worse, stolen bylines from writers long since moved on.The Unofficial Apple WeblogAfter the dot-com bubble in 200.....»»
Add multiple monitors to your MacBook with iVANKY"s FusionDock Prime Day deals
Get the most out of your MacBook with one of three powerful FusionDock options from iVANKY, discounted for Prime Day 2024.iVANKY FusionDock seriesApple has a port problem, and sure, recent MacBook Pros helped alleviate this with the return of HDMI an.....»»
Samsung"s Galaxy Ring is out, but it won"t be a problem for the Apple Ring
Samsung has finally launched its Galaxy Ring, but the rival wearable is unlikely to cause problems for the long-rumored Apple Ring.Samsung's Galaxy RingThe Galaxy Unpacked event on July 10 had Samsung unveil a number of products. Its big launch is an.....»»
Europe’s first Ariane 6 flight achieved most of its goals, but ended prematurely
Ariane 6 launched into orbit, but an upper stage problem kept it from completing the demo flight. Enlarge / Europe's first Ariane 6 rocket lifts off from a new launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: Jody Amiet/AFP via Gett.....»»
No GPS, no problem: Researchers are making quantum sensing tools more compact and accurate to replace GPS
Fundamental physics—let alone quantum physics—might sound complicated to many, but it can actually be applied to solve everyday problems......»»
How to Build a Hurricane-Proof House
In the face of longer hurricane seasons filled with more powerful storms, homeowners are turning to new designs and stronger materials to ensure the resilience of their property......»»
If your Philips Hue bulbs are randomly cranking up to 100% on their own, you"re not alone
A bug that is cranking Philips Hue smart bulbs to 100% randomly appears to be related to Matter. A fix is coming, but there's a temporary work-around for the problem.Philips Hue smart lightbulbsSignify, the company that owns Philips Hue, originally a.....»»
First set of rational design principles for chaotropic membrane transporters
The challenge of internalizing impermeable molecules into cells persists in drug development, particularly concerning water-soluble bioactive compounds that cannot diffuse across the cell membrane. To overcome this problem, various artificial transpo.....»»
The latest crocodile attack is tragic—but the Northern Territory doesn"t have a croc problem, says researcher
Late last week, the remains of a missing 12-year-old girl were found after she was taken by a saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory......»»
Every last drop: Zero-waste water builds water resilience
Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe's growing water scarcity problem......»»
Get ready for a monumental iPhone 16 super cycle, says Wedbush
Investment firm Wedbush now expects what it calls a massive upgrade cycle for the forthcoming iPhone 16 range, and even an end to Apple's problems in China.Renders of the forthcoming iPhone 16 ProWedbush has been bullish about Apple since WWDC. In pa.....»»
Applying the art of origami to advance 3D bioprinting
Researchers at Tel Aviv University relied on principles of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, to develop an original and innovative solution for a problem troubling researchers worldwide: positioning sensors inside 3D-bioprinted tissue model.....»»
This new technology fixes the biggest problem with modern GPUs
Using their optimized Compute Express Link or CXL, Panmnesia is working on a solution to expand memory capacity for GPUs and AI accelerators......»»
Norway could lead the fight against plastic pollution
Norway's coastline is littered with plastics from around the world. Plastic pollution is a global problem, but Norway can be a role model in putting an end to it......»»
Scientists discover new plants that could lead to "climate-proof" chocolate
Scientists have found three new species that are close relatives to the plant from which chocolate is produced—a discovery that could pave the way for climate-proof chocolate. The team's research has been published in the journal Kew Bulletin......»»
Apple Pay users in Hungary complain about unauthorized charges
It seems that Apple Pay users in Hungary are facing issues with the platform this Wednesday. Based on multiple reports, Apple Pay has been charging users’ cards unexpectedly and without authorization, while banks say there’s a problem on Apple’.....»»
International roaming outage for US carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon [U: AT&T credit]
Update: AT&T customers are being offered a credit – see the end of the piece A major international roaming outage is causing lost mobile connectivity for Americans around the world. The problem is affecting all three major US carriers – AT&T,.....»»
Window Tiling in macOS Sequoia is Apple"s third try to fix a problem
First there was Spaces, then Stage Manager, now there's Window Tiling. All try solving the issue of Mac window management — yet all are hidden. Here's where they are and what they do on macOS Sequoia.The new macOS Sequoia adds more window managemen.....»»
Revolutionary Alzheimer’s Treatments Can’t Help Patients Who Go Undiagnosed
It’s a question of when, not if, highly effective treatments become available, says the CEO of Alzheimer’s Research UK. But that doesn’t solve the problem of one-third of dementia patients still going undiagnosed......»»