A surprising way to trap a microparticle
When physicists recently steered a tiny microparticle toward a cylindrical obstacle, they expected one of two outcomes to occur. The particle would either collide into the obstacle or sail around it. The particle, however, did neither......»»
Adding calcium to soils can help increase organic matter, trap more carbon
Farmers add calcium to their soil for many reasons related to increasing crop yields—including regulating pH and improving soil structure......»»
WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users
The latest WhatsApp beta is bringing its AI chatbot to more users. The post WhatsApp’s AI chatbot rolls out to more beta users appeared first on Phandroid. AI is all the rage these days, so it wasn’t surprising when back in September,.....»»
Best iPhone 12 power banks to buy in 2023
Charge your iPhone 12 anywhere and at anytime with these power banks. The post Best iPhone 12 power banks to buy in 2023 appeared first on Phandroid. Since the iPhone 12 is a three-year-old smartphone, it should not be surprising if the ba.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as shocked employees hold all-hands meeting
Details emerge in Sam Altman firing, which blindsided Microsoft and investors. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from Ope.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as nervous employees hold all-hands meeting
Microsoft blindsided by Altman firing; has "utmost confidence" in partner OpenAI. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from.....»»
Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year
In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The feature will launch via a software update “later next year” and bring a wide range of iMessage-style features to mess.....»»
Some surprising details on Intel’s upcoming 14th-gen laptops just leaked
If certain product listings are to be believed, the first range of Intel Core Ultra laptops could launch around $1,000.....»»
New study reveals surprising insights into feeding habits of carnivorous dinosaurs in North America
New research sheds light on the dining habits of ancient carnivorous dinosaurs from Jurassic rocks of the U.S.. A recent study published in PeerJ by Roberto Lei (Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia) and colleagues explores the bite mark.....»»
CPU owners are suing Intel. Here’s the surprising reason why
A class action lawsuit has just been filed against Intel as a result of the ongoing Downfall vulnerability. Here's what's happening......»»
Simple circuitry, surprising engineering: Inside counterfeit Apple gadgets
10- to 15-year-old chips, fewer microphones, inferior heat management, and more. Enlarge / Lumafield's blog shared this image showing CT scans of three earbuds. The left is a real AirPods Pro (2nd Gen). The wire-riddled two on th.....»»
The Surprising Reason Sea Creatures Are Getting Hungrier
As ocean temperatures climb, so do animals’ metabolisms. If extra food isn’t available, they’ll starve......»»
Researchers blur the gender of soccer players and have people rate their performances, with surprising results
During the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the telecommunications company Orange ran a powerful TV ad. It depicts the graceful agility and dramatic goal-scoring shots from French national players such as Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Gir.....»»
Here’s How the Pixel 8 did in DXOMARK’s Camera Tests
We finally got the much-awaited DXOMARK scores for the base model Pixel 8, which yielded some surprising results. The post Here’s How the Pixel 8 did in DXOMARK’s Camera Tests appeared first on Phandroid. The launch of the Pixe.....»»
Picking up the statistics of good vibrations in Brillouin-Mandelstam scattering
Experiments with single-photon detectors have revealed surprising statistics of light created via interactions with high-frequency sound waves......»»
Crumpled sheets reveal a mechanism for glassy relaxations
We often crumple a scrap piece of paper into a ball before throwing it. This mundane action, however, creates a unique complex system with surprising mechanical properties. Take a thin plastic sheet such as cellophane and try it yourself. While a reg.....»»
Physicists trap electrons in a 3D crystal for the first time
Electrons move through a conducting material like commuters at the height of Manhattan rush hour. The charged particles may jostle and bump against each other, but for the most part, they're unconcerned with other electrons as they hurtle forward, ea.....»»
The next great Sonic the Hedgehog game may be hiding on Apple Arcade
We went hands-on with Sonic Dream Team, a promising Apple Arcade title that takes some surprising cues from Mario......»»
Why a surprising discovery, warming seas and the demise of the "Meg" may spell trouble for more and more sharks
Some unexpected shark strandings and subsequent surprises following autopsies have ironically taken marine biologists millions of years back in time as they look to the future with concern. Adding chapters to an evolutionary tale involving the infamo.....»»
You Asked: plasma TV replacements, cheap OLEDs, and Sharp’s return
Our resident AV expert offers advice on replacing plasma TVs, if cheap OLEDs are worth it, and the surprising return of Sharp TVs.....»»
Dev sets up “goatse” trap for sites that steal his free web game
Thieving iFrame sites now say: "I steal other people’s code because I’m a total hack." Enlarge / Is this "evocative" header image stretching the limits of good taste? (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Here at Ar.....»»