An Ultrathin Graphene Brain Implant Was Just Tested in a Person
A Spanish biotech company sees the carbon material as a way to power the brain-computer interfaces of the future......»»
9 best gaming desktops of 2024: tested and reviewed
We've reviewed dozens of gaming desktops, but only a select few are worthy of making our list of the best gaming PCs in 2024......»»
Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision Pro
A patient with ALS in the United States is the first person to use Apple Vision Pro with an implantable brain-computer interface. Apple’s spatial computer, … The post Revolutionary neurotechnology allows hands-free control of Apple Vision.....»»
The Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled only by your mind
The Vision Pro's look-and-pinch interface connected to a brain-computer interface lets a person with ALS operate Apple's spatial computer, hands-free......»»
Study identifies universal blueprint for mammalian brain shape
Researchers have developed a new approach for describing the shape of the cerebral cortex, and provide evidence that cortices across mammalian species resemble a universal, fractal pattern......»»
Loss of popular 2FA tool puts security-minded GrapheneOS in a paradox
Losing access to Authy leads to another reckoning with Google's security model. Enlarge / Graphene is a remarkable allotrope, deserving of further study. GrapheneOS is a remarkable ROM, one that Google does not quite know how to.....»»
From selfie injuries to viral stunts, social media can be risky for children. Could a ban help?
Australia is one of several countries currently considering a social media ban for children. Nationally, there are calls to raise the age a young person can legally use social media from 13 to 16, while South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas is l.....»»
An Apple Vision Pro has been controlled for the first time by a brain computer interface
Synchron, known for its brain-computer interface technology, has set its sights on the Apple Vision Pro after previously testing out similar technology with the iPad and iPhone.A stentrode brain implant | Credit: SynchronSynchron has successfully imp.....»»
Parasite engineered to deliver therapy proteins to nerve cells
An international team of neurobiologists has developed a way to use a parasite to deliver protein therapies through the blood–brain barrier to treat nerve cell disorders. In their study published in Nature Microbiology, the group engineered the par.....»»
I tested both versions of the XPS 13, and there’s only one you should buy
The Dell XPS 9340 (Intel) and XPS 13 9345 (Qualcomm) are identical on the outside. Inside, they have different chipsets and performance, but equal battery life......»»
The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing
Human cases keep ticking up, are very likely to be underreported, and offer the virus the opportunity to learn how to spread from person to person......»»
New study reveals people"s faces evolve to match their names
A new study has found that a person's face tends to evolve to suit their name. The researchers sought to determine whether parents choose a baby name based on what seems fitting for the baby's appearance, or if the process is the other way around—t.....»»
Waterfield Backpack for Apple Vision Pro review: spatial commuting
Apple Vision Pro isn't easy to transport thanks to its size and fragility, but Waterfield offers an excellent Backpack purpose-built to safely and inconspicuously carry the expensive device.Backpack for Apple Vision Pro reviewWhen I tested the Apple.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2024 – The latest on Apple Intelligence timing and safety
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s agreement to AI safety guidelines established by the Biden administration ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch. We also cover Apple’s invitation to developers for an in-person Apple Inte.....»»
Surface oxygen functionality controls selective transport of metal ions through graphene oxide membranes
Developing efficient, selective, and scalable separations for critical materials, including lithium and magnesium, is essential to meeting the increasing demands for clean energy technologies and alleviating challenges with domestic supply chains. Gr.....»»
I’m obsessed with Steam’s unhinged new ‘bowling shooter’
Sparedevil turns bowling into a fast and furious first-person shooter that's delightfully bizarre......»»
Apple invites developers to an in-person Apple Intelligence recap in Cupertino
Apple Intelligence was officially announced at WWDC 2024, but so far there is no beta available and no word on when exactly the AI features will be available to users. Even so, the company is inviting developers to an in-person session on Apple Intel.....»»
AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier
AVG is one of the most popular antivirus apps with free and pad versions, so I tested the top tier to see how much value AVG Ultimate adds......»»
Best games like Connections
One of the harder NYT games, Connections is a great brain teaser. There are more games like it if one per day isn't enough, so check these alternatives out......»»
How experts are calculating the Paris Olympics" carbon footprint: 83 bottles of wine per person
The 2024 Paris Olympics aim to be the greenest edition on record, and the first compatible with the Paris climate agreement. Talk of "green games" goes back to April 2021. At the time, the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG) had even as.....»»
Near-infrared photobiomodulation technique targets brain inflammation
As the world grapples with an aging population, the rise in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is becoming a significant challenge. These conditions place a heavy burden not only on those afflicted but also on their famili.....»»