Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder—but Memorability May Be Universal
Researchers showed real people and a neural network the same art—and they all found the same images memorable. What does that mean for artistic expression?.....»»
AT&T Switches to Google’s Jibe for RCS
The adoption of RCS, the advanced text messaging service that has taken over Android, has moved rather quickly in recent years. Carriers were at one point hesitant (or slow) to deploy RCS in a universal way that worked between their customers and tho.....»»
Nebraska scientists closing in on long-lasting swine flu vaccine
A successful long-term experiment with live hogs indicates Nebraska scientists may be another step closer to achieving a safe, long-lasting and potentially universal vaccine against swine flu......»»
Is Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse better than Into the Spider-Verse?
With Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse getting almost universal love, the hard question must be asked: Is it better than Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse?.....»»
Are fairy tales fair? AI helps find gender bias in children"s storybooks
Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty have more in common than their origins as classic fairy tale figures and, now, part of Disney's famous roster of characters. Their fairy tales are also full of gender bias and stereotypes, according to liter.....»»
Apple rumored to drop limits on 15W wireless chargers for iPhone 15
A new rumor claims that Apple will no longer require wireless chargers to be approved before they can deliver 15W fast charging for the iPhone 15 range.MagSafe goes universal with Qi2Apple's MagSafe has been capable of wireless charging up to 15W sin.....»»
Here’s what happened when I let AI design my life for a week
What would the mood board of your life look like if you let AI take the reins? How lucky are we to live in an era with so much choice that we can simply outsource it to technology? Need beauty advice? Let AI help. Need a new couch? Let AI help. Need.....»»
Apple Watch Pride band for 2023 now available
Apple unveiled the 2023 design of its annual Pride Apple Watch band earlier this month. Starting today, the Pride Edition Sport Band is now available to take home. The vibrant colors of this year’s Pride Edition Sport Band “symbolize the beauty.....»»
Uncovering universal physics in the dynamics of a quantum system
New experiments using one-dimensional gases of ultra-cold atoms reveal a universality in how quantum systems composed of many particles change over time following a large influx of energy that throws the system out of equilibrium. A team of physicist.....»»
Long-sought universal flu vaccine: mRNA-based candidate enters clinical trial
The phase I trial will test safety and efficacy in a small number of people. Enlarge / The flu virus, showing the H and N proteins on its surface. (credit: CDC) An mRNA-based flu vaccine designed to offer long-lasting p.....»»
Nutanix Central simplifies management of hybrid multicloud environments
Nutanix has unveiled Nutanix Central, a cloud-delivered solution that provides a single console for visibility, monitoring, and management across public cloud, on-premises, hosted or edge infrastructure. This will extend the universal cloud operating.....»»
Trinity Test is front and center in trailer for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer
"We're in a race against the Nazis, and I know what it means if the Nazis have a bomb." Cillian Murphy plays the "father of the atomic bomb" in Christopher Nolan's new film Oppenheimer. Universal Studios has released another trailer.....»»
Universal Data Permissions Scanner: Open-source tool to overcome data authorization blindspots
Satori released Universal Data Permissions Scanner, a free, open-source tool that enables companies to understand which employees have access to what data, reducing the risks associated with overprivileged or unauthorized users and streamlining compl.....»»
Studying fundamentals of water as a solvent could lead to greener cellulose-based products
Water isn't just a universal solvent that remains unaffected by its interactions. New publications from North Carolina State University show that water can change its solubility characteristics depending upon what it interacts with. Specifically, whe.....»»
Apple and Google are teaming up to make tracking devices less creepy
Apple and Google have teamed up to develop a universal detection and alert tech for tracking devices like AirTags that works uniformly across Android and iOS......»»
Math unlocks molecular interactions that open window to how life evolved
A "window to evolution" has opened after mathematicians uncovered the universal explanatory framework for how molecules interact with one another to adapt to new and variable conditions while maintaining tight control over key survival properties......»»
Pictograms with universal design for equity and inclusion
Do you want to create a society through design where people with and without disabilities can live together as they are? Prof Mao Kudo of the Department of Media Design hopes that her research results are not just used to research further but that th.....»»
Hands-on with Tears of the Kingdom’s Zelda-meets-Minecraft construction set
Get ready to build your own unique solutions to Link's many challenges. Enlarge / Enough taking in majestic beauty, it's time to build! (credit: Nintendo) For decades, solving puzzles and figuring out how to advance in Z.....»»
Snag the Xbox controller Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for just $25
Best Buy takes nearly 50% off the Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox controllers.....»»
Zero trust for Zoom calls: ChromeOS getting universal microphone/camera toggles
No more guessing which web meeting apps auto-start your audio or video. Enlarge / Rather than app-by-app permissions that are set once, ChromeOS will soon offer universal mic and camera toggles that should help prevent accidental.....»»
Creating universal critical nitrogen dilution curves for Japonica rice
Rice, a staple crop, is widely cultivated in China. The farmers enhance the rice yield and grain quality through nitrogen (N) fertilizers. But using them in excess negatively affects crop production and harms the environment. Therefore, determining t.....»»