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?.....»»
Steph Curry stars in new Nope teaser airing during NBA playoff games
We still don't know much about the plot, but it's a savvy marketing move Jordan Peele's upcoming film Nope aims to reimagine the summer movie. The NBA playoffs kick off today! Universal Pictures marked the occasion by dropping a new tease.....»»
First hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators
With their superior properties, topological qubits could help achieve a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer designed for universal applications. So far, no one has yet succeeded in unambiguously demonstrating a quantum bit, or qubit.....»»
Inferring the size of a collective of self-propelled Vicsek particles from the random motion of a single unit
Collective dynamics are ubiquitous in the natural world. From neural circuits to animal groups, there are countless instances in which the interactions among large numbers of elementary units bestow surprisingly complex patterns of tantalizing beauty.....»»
Built without wheels, this infinity bike looks to start a revolution
Inspired by the question of 'What makes a bicycle a bicycle', designer Stephen Henrich reverse engineered one of humanity's most universal designs and created an award-winning, all-wheel alternative. The Infinity Bike consists of one large caterpilla.....»»
I converted my iPad into a Mac, and now I love it
I used Apple's Sidecar and Universal Control features to turn my iPad into a Mac, and it's amazing......»»
Team develops a universal AI algorithm for in-depth cleaning of single cell genomic data
Just as asking a single person about their health will provide tailored, personalized information impossible to glean from a large poll, an individual cell's genome or transcriptome can provide much more information about their place in living system.....»»
Deception, Exploited Workers, and Cash Handouts: How Worldcoin Recruited Its First Half a Million Test Users
The startup promises a fairly-distributed, cryptocurrency-based universal basic income. So far all it's done is build a biometric database from the bodies of the poor. MIT Technology Review reports: On a sunny morning last December, Iyus Ruswandi, a.....»»
Plex Wants To Become the First App You Open on Your TV Every Day
Plex has an audacious plan to become the daily go-to app for everyone's streaming needs: The media center app rolled out new universal search, watchlist and discovery features Tuesday that are designed to help people find and keep track of all of the.....»»
The latest Mac Monterey update fixes some nasty bugs
The MacOS Monterey 12.3.1 update is now available to address Bluetooth and display issues that came about in the update that introduced Universal Control......»»
These clever features paved the way for Universal Control
Universal Control is one of Apple’s best software features, and according to a recent interview, the company was secretly paving the way for it for years......»»
Why USD could be the HTML for the metaverse, digital twins and more
The universal scene description language (USD) and format are rapidly being adopted as a Rosetta stone to translate data among 3D tools, game engines, digital twins and ecommerce offerings. The universal scene description language (USD) and forma.....»»
UMT remains upbeat about demand for LEO satellites
High-frequency microwave device maker Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) remains upbeat about demand for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites in 2022, as the company plans to kick off shipments for new-generation satellites that will be rolled out by i.....»»
Apple"s Universal Control for Macs and iPads is now here. Here"s how it works.
Now that Apple's macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 are here and available to everyone, it's time to check out one of the coolest new features they've brought us: Universal Control. Originally announced with the launch of macOS Monterey in June 2021, it took.....»»
Universal Control is finally here, making iPads and Macs even more useful
Apple debuted Universal Control as part of macOS Monterey, and after an initial delay, it's finally available in beta, in the latest versions of macOS and iPadOS......»»
macOS 12.3 Arrives With Universal Control, Spatial Audio Features
Apple has rolled out macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4, bringing the highly-anticipated (and delayed) Universal Control feature. Engadget reports: The tool, which is in beta, allows you to control a Mac and iPad at the same time with a single keyboard and m.....»»
iOS 15.4 and macOS 12.3 are here with Universal Control and more
iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, watchOS 8.5, and macOS 12.3 all arrived today. Enlarge / The iPhone 13 Pro Max, photographed by the iPhone 13 Pro in low light. (credit: Samuel Axon) Today, Apple pushed out the public release.....»»
Universal Control and Spatial Audio finally launch for Mac
Universal Control is now widely available for MacOS 12.3. Users can finally control their Mac and iPads from a single mouse and keyboard with this feature......»»
Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023
Nintendo partnered with Universal in 2015 to bring the gaming giant’s iconic characters and worlds to amusement parks around the globe. Construction on the first Super Nintendo World started in Japan in mid-2017 and was expected to be completed bef.....»»
Super Nintendo World will finally open its doors next year
Universal Studios finally announced that Super Nintendo World will hit the States next year in 2023......»»
Youtube-dl’s Hosting Provider Fights Record Labels’ Lawsuit
Hosting provider Uberspace has asked a German court to dismiss the copyright infringement lawsuit Sony, Warner and Universal filed a few weeks ago. The case revolves around the open-source youtube-dl software for which Uberspace hosts the website; no.....»»