Boston Dynamics" Spot celebrates the holidays with a Solid Snake impression
Boston Dynamics likes to show off videos of its robots’ various skills, from parkour and gymnastics to cleaning and gardening. But judging from the several dancing videos it has put out over the years, the robots’ most practical use will be appea.....»»
Artificial intelligence is powering the latest fraud trends
The automotive retail industry was built on face-to-face interactions, but even experts often cannot spot an AI generated document with the naked eye......»»
Study IDs best "red flags" auditors can use to spot financial fraud
A new analysis of the benchmarks that auditors use to identify financial statement fraud risk finds that the most commonly used benchmarks are less effective at identifying fraud than benchmarks that are less commonly used......»»
Deals: M2 Pro Mac mini with 16GB of RAM $1,150, AirPods Max $150 off, Apple iPhone cases 52% off, HomeKit gear, more
Your Monday edition of the 9to5Toys Lunch Break has arrived with solid price drops on AirPods Max, the 16GB Mac mini, some Prime Day-worthy HomeKit deals, official Apple iPhone cases, and more. The M2 Pro Mac Mini has now dropped down to $1,150 alon.....»»
Where the UK"s wasps have gone and why they need your help
I get twitchy about taking holidays at the end of August, because it's the only time of year when people (and the media) in the UK seem to want to talk about wasps and I have spent my career trying to change people's minds about these fascinating ins.....»»
Metal Gear Solid Delta is Snake Eater: Konami’s Version
We've played the first 90 minutes of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, which barely alters the PS2 classic at all......»»
Judge upholds $350,000 award against Michigan dealership for wrongful repossession
A federal judge upheld a $350,000 punitive damages award against a Michigan dealership in a spot delivery and wrongful repossession case......»»
The best SSDs for PS5 that you should buy
Sony's PS5 offers full support for an additional internal SSD for greater console storage capacity. These are the best solid-state drives for the PS5......»»
COVID shot now or later? Just getting it at all is great, officials respond.
As the summer wave peaks, officials are prepping for the coming winter wave. Enlarge / A 13-year-old celebrates getting the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty | JOSEPH PRE.....»»
This new Android malware can steal your card details via the NFC chip
Security researchers spot a sophisticated attack that steals people's NFC data and can be used to steal money, and more......»»
New approach for profiling complex dynamics at the single-molecule level
A team of researchers led by Professor Sebastian Deindl at Uppsala University has developed a pioneering method that vastly improves the ability to observe and analyze complex biological processes at the single-molecule level. Their work is published.....»»
How do curve balls, cutters, sinkers and sweepers work?
It's a cliché that "baseball is a game of inches," but for hitters and pitchers, it's more a game of millimeters. If the bat hits the ball a fraction of an inch too low or too high, the result is a popup or weak ground ball instead of a solid hit. A.....»»
Pixel 9 Pro XL grabs the number 2 spot on DxOMark, beating Apple and Samsung!
According to the DxOMark rankings, it seems that the Google Pixel 9 XL has managed to claim the number 2 spot. The post Pixel 9 Pro XL grabs the number 2 spot on DxOMark, beating Apple and Samsung! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the t.....»»
The changing dynamics of ransomware as law enforcement strikes
After peaking in late 2023, the ransomware industry is beginning to stabilize in productivity, with notable developments in ransomware targets, and industry dynamics, according to WithSecure. Sectors impacted by ransomware (Source: WithSecure) While.....»»
Citizen scientists spot mysterious object shooting out of the galaxy at 1 million mph
Citizen scientists have spotted an object which is traveling at such a speed that it will shoot out of the Milky Way and head out into intergalactic space......»»
New study uncovers the complex dynamics of self-deprecating remarks in Korean entertainment
Self-deprecation, a negative self-assessment used in social interaction, is prevalent in Korean reality TV shows. Traditionally, psychology views self-deprecation as indicative of low self-esteem or related psychological disorders, such as depression.....»»
Advanced safety technology causes traffic jam in collision shops
Blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and sensors everywhere have made fixing vehicles after an accident a long and expensive process......»»
CEO of failing hospital chain got $250M amid patient deaths, layoffs, bankruptcy
Steward Health Care System, run by CEO Ralph de la Torre, filed for bankruptcy in May. Enlarge / Hospital staff and community members held a protest in front of Carney Hospital in Boston on August 5 as Steward has announced it.....»»
Green light for accurate vegetation research: Evaluation of global SIF datasets
A recent study has pinpointed the top-performing solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF) products for precise global monitoring of photosynthesis and vegetation dynamics. By thoroughly evaluating eight widely-used SIF datasets, the research team.....»»
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
James Tour's lab at Rice University has developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing pro.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: The promise of solid-state EV batteries; Nissan"s U.S. struggles
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»