A new test proves how to make the Event Horizon Telescope even better
Want a clear view of a supermassive black hole's environment? It's an incredible observational challenge. The extreme gravity bends light as it passes through and blurs the details of the event horizon, the region closest to the black hole. Astronome.....»»
Reddit debuts AI-powered discussion search—but will users like it?
"Reddit Answers" will answer questions with AI-generated summaries of user content. On Monday, Reddit announced it would test an AI-powered search feature called "Reddit Answers".....»»
Microsoft: “Hack” this LLM-powered service and get paid
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Institute of Science and Technology Australia and ETH Zurich, has announced the LLMail-Inject Challenge, a competition to test and improve defenses against prompt injection attacks. The setup and the challenge LLM.....»»
Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion
These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements. Physicists have been puzzling over conflicting observational results pertaini.....»»
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket is getting ready to fly again
SpaceX has shared an image of its Super Heavy booster standing tall on the launchpad ahead of the Starship's seventh test flight......»»
"We live in a universe that is just right for us": Study proposes a test for the Anthropic Principle
The Anthropic Principle—stating that the universe we live in is fine-tuned to host life—was first proposed by Brandon Carter in 1973. Since then, it has sparked significant debate......»»
Apple discontinued these 15 products after its fall releases
Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announcements” at the end of the month. With all of those new product announcements, there were a.....»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle proves Nvidia wrong
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks great, but Nvidia's low VRAM capacity struggles in the game......»»
This new Android phone almost beat my favorite smartphone camera of 2024
Can the Oppo Find X8 Pro's impressive camera beat my favorite camera phone of 2024 in a major test? I found out, and was surprised at how close it was......»»
This company wants to bring 400MP pictures to your next smartphone
Tecno unveiled two new imaging technologies at its Future Lens 2024 event that could bring 400MP photos to smartphones......»»
Resecurity introduces AI-powered GSOC at NATO Edge 2024
Resecurity, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, unveiled its advanced Government Security Operations Center (GSOC) during NATO Edge 2024, the NATO Communications and Information Agency’s flagship conference. This year’s event, held from D.....»»
iOS 18.2 expands AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid and testing features to more countries
gained hearing aid capabilities with iOS 18.1, which was released to the public in October. Users can run a test to detect potential hearing loss and then use the results to adjust their own AirPods so that they function as hearing aids. With iOS.....»»
OpenAI announces full “o1” reasoning model, $200 ChatGPT Pro tier
OpenAI's full "o1" AI model is "smaller and faster," and ChatGPT Pro users get an even beefier version. On Thursday during a live demo as part of its "12 days of OpenAI" event, Op.....»»
Why are boys outperforming girls in math?
A major international test has revealed a concerning gender gap in math among Australian school students......»»
Hubble takes closest-ever look at a quasar
Astronomers have used the unique capabilities of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to peer closer than ever into the throat of an energetic monster black hole powering a quasar. A quasar is a galactic center that glows brightly as the black hole consumes.....»»
Chemists develop color-changing test for rapid salmonella detection
A group of chemists at the University at Albany have developed a new method for fast-acting salmonella detection. The test employs a paper strip that changes color in the presence of the bacterial genome, enabling quick screening for salmonella in fo.....»»
I did an iPhone 16 Pro vs. iPhone 6s camera test, and the results blew me away
A decade later, a dusty iPhone 6s came out of the drawer. It went against the iPhone 16 Pro, landed a few solid blows, and won a retro fanatic's heart......»»
James Webb spots ancient Spiderweb cluster that’s 10 billion years old
An image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a group of galaxies called the Spiderweb protocluster, and it dates to when the universe was young......»»
Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results
The prenatal test results flagged cancers when other screens and tests missed it. In 2013, researchers reported an eye-opening case of a healthy pregnant woman with a puzzling pre.....»»
Detailed analysis discovers the deadly combination that triggered Nepal"s catastrophic 2021 flood
In late September and early October this year, unusually heavy monsoon rains led to deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal's southern Kathmandu region. The disaster comes just over three years after a similar catastrophic event in the country's Mela.....»»
Webb finds new galaxies in Spiderweb protocluster field
Using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers have found new galaxies in the Spiderweb protocluster. Their characteristics shed light on the growth of galaxies in these large cosmic cities, with the finding t.....»»