AtScale appoints John Langton as VP of AI Engineering
AtScale announced the appointment of John Langton as vice president of AI engineering. John joins the AtScale executive team to lead engineering efforts for the company’s fast-growing ML/AI business. He will oversee the development of technical str.....»»
New sensors measure uric acid levels better than other noninvasive methods
Researchers in Purdue University's College of Engineering have invented and are developing noninvasive medical devices to make the monitoring and treatment of certain physiological and psychological conditions timelier and more precise......»»
AI-assisted coding and its impact on developers
The emergence of AI has put into question the roles of software developers everywhere. In this Help Net Security video, Cat Hicks, VP of Research Insights at Pluralsight, discusses pressing questions that engineering organizations face regarding the.....»»
Decades after “breakup,” Doom’s Carmack and Romero are rehashing their legacy
Despite reports of workplace tension, the two Johns insist they're still friendly. Enlarge / John Carmack (left) and John Romero (second from right) pose with their id Software colleagues in the early '90s. (credit: John Romero).....»»
Apple announces Final Cut Pro update with new features for Mac and iPad apps
Following an update to Logic Pro, Apple’s audio engineering app, the company has now announced updates to Final Cut Pro for Mac and iPad. The new version of Apple’s professional video editor comes with new features, including an improved Object T.....»»
Paleobionics: A 450 million-year-old organism finds new life in softbotics
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, in collaboration with paleontologists from Spain and Poland, have used fossil evidence to engineer a soft robotic replica of pleurocystitid, a marine organism that.....»»
Apple releases first feature update to Logic Pro for iPad alongside annual Mac update
Apple finally brought Logic Pro to the iPad in May 2023. Six months later, Apple is back with the first major feature update for the tablet version of its audio engineering app. Apple has also brought new features to Logic Pro for Mac for the first t.....»»
Detecting hidden defects in materials using a single-pixel terahertz sensor
In the realm of engineering and material science, detecting hidden structures or defects within materials is crucial. Traditional terahertz imaging systems, which rely on the unique property of terahertz waves to penetrate visibly opaque materials, h.....»»
Hitting the trails with a low-priced e-mountain bike
SWFT takes its price- and corner-cutting to a bike format that skews high-end. Enlarge / The Apex, SWFT's take on a very affordable e-mountain bike. (credit: John Timmer) The subject of this review, SWFT's new Apex mount.....»»
Rocket Report: ICBM test aborted after “anomaly”; FAA wraps Starship safety review
"Our team has created an excellent piece of engineering." Enlarge / A Falcon 9 rocket launches 22 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Sunday. (credit: SpaceX) Welcome to Edition 6.18 of the Rocket Rep.....»»
These Plants Change Color When Exposed to a Pesticide
Genetically engineering plants to change colors when they encounter a contaminant could help scientists better understand their needs—and the environment......»»
3 underrated John Cena movies you must watch now
John Cena may be a household name in 2023, but these three movies starring the ex-wrestler may have flown under your radar......»»
Shyft Group names new CEO amid battery supply woes
Specialty vehicle manufacturer Shyft Group Inc. has found a new president and CEO in John Dunn, a veteran executive in automotive supply who takes the reins of a company mired in supply issues.Dunn, who's been with Shyft since the beginning of the ye.....»»
"End-effector," robotic system developed by engineering team puts autonomous cotton harvesting within reach
A two-fingered robotic arm reaches toward a fluffy white cotton boll in a field. The device pulls in the lint from the boll and then moves on…grabbing another, and then another......»»
Female computer engineering students obtain better grades and prefer more people-oriented specializations: Report
In academic year 2021/2022, men formed a clear majority of students studying for a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering in Spain. According to the report "Igualdad en cifras" ("Equality in Figures") published by the Spanish Ministry of Education.....»»
Apple TV+ sheds light on John Lennon"s murder in upcoming docuseries
Apple TV+ has announced a three-part docuseries designed to give a comprehensive look into the murder of John Lennon.Apple TV+"John Lennon: Murder Without A Trial" is a meticulously researched documentary that delves into the 1980 murder of the iconi.....»»
Crunch time for Phoebus before testing
Launching things into space is hard. Aside from the engines and software, orbital calculations and the launch pad, the tanks that hold the fuel are a masterful example of engineering in their own right. And ESA will soon be testing the next generatio.....»»
Deepfake videos during Russian invasion of Ukraine could undermine trust
A new study explores themes in Twitter discussions of deepfake videos related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the potential for real videos to be mistaken for deepfakes and for deepfakes to fuel conspiracy theories. John Twomey of Un.....»»
A new formula to calculate the strength of thin conical structures
Conical structures can have advantageous applications in a variety of fields, ranging from robotics to civil engineering. Studies have found that conical shells made of liquid crystal elastomer films can be effective lifters; devices that can generat.....»»
AT&T says iPhone 15 pre-orders were the highest ‘in many years’
While there have been concerns about iPhone 15 sales in China, early signs in the United States are more positive. Speaking during AT&T’s Q3 earnings call last week, CEO John Stankey said the carrier saw “the strongest iPhone pre-orders we’ve h.....»»
Novel nanostructured photoanode hydrothermally prepared at 160°C, followed by 500°C calcination
A new study led by Prof. Tianyou Peng (College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University) and Associate Prof. Peng Zeng (School of Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Zhaoqing University) describes how a novel nanostructured WO3-based ph.....»»