AAA concerned by "lack of performance" in reverse automatic emergency braking testing
A new study issued Thursday by motoring club AAA found reverse automatic emergency braking systems struggle to prevent crashes. In one test scenario, they only prevented 1in 40 collisions......»»
EV drivers want safety features at charging stations
Safety at charging stations is a top priority for electric vehicle drivers but many stations lack basic safety features, according to a report by the Transportation Energy Institute. EV drivers surveyed said they want public charging stations in v.....»»
Dave Cantin Group uses AI to value dealerships
New York brokerage firm Dave Cantin Group started developing its AI-based Jump IQ software in 2022 and began testing it six months ago......»»
Seeking stronger steel, systematic look at 120 combinations of alloy elements provides clues
Decarbonization of automobiles not only requires a shift from gasoline engines to electric motors, but also quality steel parts that help the motors run while lessening the weight of vehicles. High-performance steel materials can offer quieter rides.....»»
Android 14 for TV Means Better Performance, Multitasking
Google has announced Android 14 for Android TV OS, bringing with it a variety of improvements and changes. Detailed during Google I/O, we’re getting the general “performance improvements,” but beyond snappier navigation, there’.....»»
Threads is testing new multi-column feature that will make it so much better
Threads is getting a multi-column view, similar to TweetDeck, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced. Threads is nice and all, but wouldn't it be cool if we could, you know, organize the posts in some meaningful way?Worry not, a better way to tread.....»»
TikTok is testing hour-long video uploads
TikTok is moving into YouTube-like territory with the option to post 60-minute videos. In a move that may terrify YouTube, TikTok is testing hour-long video uploads. First spotted by social media consultant Matt Navarra, the app is testing the.....»»
This $7 app doubled the performance of my gaming PC — seriously
It sounds too good to be true, but Lossless Scaling, a $7 app on Steam, can double your frame rate in almost any game......»»
I ditched my car for a month of e-biking. Here’s what I learned
I spent a whole month testing various styles and models of e-bikes to see if I could meet all of my needs with just two wheels. Here's everything I learned......»»
4 high-end features Windows laptops still have over MacBooks
Apple's MacBook lineup offers excellent performance, even better battery life, and great displays. But that doesn't mean Windows laptops can't compete......»»
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
In a May 15 paper released in the journal Physical Review Letters, Virginia Tech physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug d.....»»
How to port any N64 game to the PC in record time
"Static recompilation" is "the difference between weeks of work and years of work." Enlarge / "N-tel (64) Inside" (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) In recent years, we've reported on multiple efforts to reverse-engi.....»»
iPad Users Running Into iPadOS 17.5 Issues
iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad Pro users who have upgraded to Apple’s new iPadOS 17.5 update are running into bugs and performance issues. Earlier this week, Apple deployed iPadOS 17.5, a milestone upgrade for the iPadOS 17 operating syste.....»»
Apple’s best-selling AirPods are back at their Black Friday price
The Apple AirPods 2 are an excellent middle ground of performance vs price, and this deal from Amazon makes them even cheaper at their Black Friday price......»»
Serious iOS 17.5 Bug Reportedly Gets Worse
We’ve seen numerous complaints about iOS 17.5-related bugs and performance issues, but the bug reportedly impacting people’s photos rises above the rest. Earlier this week, we saw a report on Reddit about a bug resurfacing old photos that.....»»
The genetic basis and process of inbreeding depression in an elite hybrid rice
Inbreeding depression is defined as reduced fitness or performance arising from increasing homozygosity of progenies due to successive inbreeding, whereas heterosis refers to the superiority of a hybrid over its parent resulting from the increase in.....»»
Concerns over addicted kids spur probe into Meta and its use of dark patterns
EU is concerned Meta isn't doing enough to protect children using its apps. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) Brussels has opened an in-depth probe into Meta over concerns it is failing to do enough to protect ch.....»»
The critical role of IT staffing in strengthening cybersecurity
Many organizations lack adequate IT staffing to combat cyber threats. A comprehensive approach to cybersecurity requires more than technical solutions. It involves the right staff with the unique expertise necessary to recognize and prevent potential.....»»
iPad Air 6 Issues, Fixes & Performance
iPad Air 6 deliveries are hitting doorsteps around the world which means we’re starting to hear about some of the issues owners of Apple’s new sixth-gen iPad Air are having in the early going. Most of iPad Air 6 problems we’ve come.....»»
M4 iPad Pro Problems, Fixes & Performance
With Apple’s M4 iPad Pro officially out, we’re starting to hear about some of the initial problem plaguing early adopters. The new iPad Pro models come with some of Apple’s best hardware, but even they aren’t immune to issues.....»»
Research investigates structural evolution and high-temperature sensing performance of polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics
Gang Shao's group from Zhengzhou University, China recently investigated the structural evolution of pentagonal polymer-derived SiAlBCN ceramics (PDCs) and outlined PDC-based sensor technology for high-temperature extreme environments. The high-perfo.....»»