AI Promises Humanity One Last Job. Helping AI Help Humanity
With AI threatening to overtake the world of work, at least one pretty good job will always be in demand.....»»
Better fossil dating could help to clear up human evolution
Timing is crucial when it comes to understanding the origins of humanity. Developing better dating techniques to discover the ages of key fossils will help scientists to discover how Homo sapiens and our relatives evolved......»»
Inside Volvo’s AI chatbot on WhatsApp
The automaker has centered the effort on helping consumers learn more about its new EVs......»»
Viral TikTok trend helping smart glasses recover from the disaster of Google Glass
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are trending on TikTok, finally reversing public perception on smart glasses......»»
Ecosystem benefits to humanity expected to decline by 9% by 2100
As climate change redistributes terrestrial ecosystems across the globe, the world's natural capital is expected to decrease, causing a 9% loss of ecosystem services by 2100. That's according to a study of natural capital published in the journal Nat.....»»
Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024
While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip......»»
Starfield ends 2023 as a commercial success and a marketing hype disaster
Bethesda's first voyage into space ends 2023 as a big success for Xbox, despite that it let down fans who felt like it underdelivered on its promises......»»
Starfield ends 2023 as a commercial success and marketing hype disaster
Bethesda's first voyage into space ends 2023 as a big success for Xbox, despite that it let down fans who felt like it underdelivered on its promises......»»
Helping more people get to safety in a wildfire
Wildfires pose an increasing threat to communities at the wildland-urban interface (WUI)—where dry, flammable vegetation borders backyards, often in remote locations. Despite the well-known danger, many communities at highest risk do not have a str.....»»
U.S. FTC finalizes car-buying rules to rein in junk fees, bait-and-switch
Auto dealers will be barred from luring vehicle buyers with promises they do not keep and will not be able to charge junk fees — like a service contract for an oil change for an electric vehicle — under a new rule, the U.S. Federal Trade Commissi.....»»
New plasma instability sheds light on the nature of cosmic rays
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) have discovered a new plasma instability that promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origin of cosmic rays and their dynamic impact on galaxies......»»
Zapping manure with special electrode promises an efficient method to produce fertilizers, other chemicals
An interdisciplinary team led by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists has developed a new technique that could help farmers extract useful nutrients such as ammonia and potassium from livestock manure to efficiently make fertilizer and other.....»»
Beeper is working with iMessage yet again, though Apple is likely to fight it
Co-founder denies Apple's claims of security and privacy concerns for its users. Enlarge / Beeper Mini's promises of "Blue bubbles" on Android have been halted, at least temporarily, by Apple's countermeasures. (credit: Beeper).....»»
Apple blocked Beeper Mini’s iMessage Android app, but Beeper will keep pushing
Co-founder denies Apple's claims of security and privacy concerns for its users. Enlarge / Beeper Mini's promises of "Blue bubbles" on Android have been halted, at least temporarily, by Apple's countermeasures. (credit: Beeper).....»»
Apple appears to have blocked Beeper Mini’s iMessage app in less than a week
Co-founder: "All data indicates that" Apple has cut off Beeper Mini's reverse-engineering. Enlarge / Beeper Mini's promises of "Blue bubbles" on Android seemed to have been nixed by a certain Cupertino-based firm on Friday. (cred.....»»
A superconducting junction made from a single 2D material promises to harness strange new physics
Physicists at RIKEN have developed an electronic device that hosts unusual states of matter, which could one day be useful for quantum computation......»»
Kentucky woman says Apple Watch helped save her – and her baby’s – life
A new report from Fox19 this week shares the story of a Northern Kentucky woman who credits the Apple Watch with helping save her – and her baby’s – life. Veronica Williams says that, while pregnant, she received a high heart rate notification.....»»
Belkin partners with AppleInsider to track down vintage cable for Mac users
Belkin is giving back to the Mac community this holiday season by helping vintage computer fans track down a much-needed cable in a partnership with AppleInsider.In October, we wrote about Belkin's much-sought F2E9142-WHT ADC to DVI cable that has lo.....»»
Cybersixgill introduces new features and capabilities to strengthen threat analysis
Cybersixgill announced new features and capabilities that take security teams’ threat detection and mitigation efforts to new levels, helping them identify and mitigate vulnerabilities and detect and stop threats more quickly and effectively. Cyber.....»»
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-.....»»
Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events
From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns......»»