Brick Arches roadblocks from Hong Kong protests resonate as "anyone can replicate"
Makeshift roadblocks from Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests won the People's Choice category at the Designs of the Year awards because they could be made by anyone anywhere, says Design Museum curator Maria McLintock. Read more Makeshift r.....»»
Research shows goats can tell if you are happy or angry by your voice alone
Goats can tell the difference between a happy-sounding human voice and an angry-sounding one, according to research co-led by Professor Alan McElligott, an expert in animal behavior and welfare at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK)......»»
How HIV smuggles its genetic material into the cell nucleus
Each year, about 1 million individuals worldwide become infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. To replicate and spread the infection, the virus must smuggle its genetic material into the cell nucleus and integrate it into a chromosome......»»
Overcoming optical loss in a polariton system with synthetic complex frequency waves
A collaborative research team co-led by Professor Shuang Zhang, the Interim Head of the Department of Physics, The University of Hong Kong (HKU), along with Professor Qing DAI from National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China, has introduced.....»»
Open-source camera and software system captures animal-view videos with more than 90% accuracy
A new camera system allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately replicate the colors that different animals see in natural settings, Vera Vasas at the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George.....»»
Third-party ink cartridges brick HP printers after ‘anti-virus’ update
HP is pushing over-the-air firmware updates to its printers, bricking them if they are using third-party ink cartridges. But don’t worry, it’s not a money-grab, says the company – it’s just trying to protect you from the well-known risk of vi.....»»
Feds want boats to slow down to protect whales
The Savannah River meets the Atlantic Ocean at Fort Pulaski National Monument, the brick citadel built to guard this port city in the years before the Civil War......»»
Special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro available in some countries
Apple is offering a special edition Year of the Dragon AirPods Pro model in China, Hong Kong, and some other countries … more….....»»
Apple releases special edition AirPods Pro to mark China"s Year of the Dragon
A limited edition AirPods Pro with a Year of the Dragon symbol engraved on the charging case has been released in China and Hong Kong — but not the US.Special Edition AirPods Pro engraved with the Year of the DragonIn late 2023, Apple had the Year.....»»
At 70, is Godzilla more popular (and better) than ever?
As other franchises falter, the radioactive reptile enjoys new popularity, thanks to Godzilla Minus One and his forthcoming reunion with King Kong......»»
Twin Galaxies lawyer says settlement avoids “an inordinate amount of costs”
Tashroudian: "I think the finality really is something that we wanted to achieve." Enlarge / Billy Mitchell competes at a (presumably authentic) Donkey Kong cabinet. (credit: Flickr / daveynin) After a nearly five-year l.....»»
Twin Galaxies, Billy Mitchell settle Donkey Kong score case before trial
Both sides faced potential sanctions after years of pre-trial maneuvering. Enlarge / Billy Mitchell (left) and Twin Galaxies owner Jace Hall (center) attend an event at the Arcade Expo 2015 in Banning, California. (credit: Datago.....»»
Urban Kenyans mistrust police even more than rural residents do—study sets out why it matters
Across the African continent—from Nigeria and Ghana to South Africa—widespread protests have taken place to demand police reform in the wake of police misconduct and brutality. A continent-wide survey done in 2022 shows very low trust in the poli.....»»
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks
Big protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks.....»»
Mike Lindell Protests Fox News Halting MyPillow Ads As Network Says He Hasn’t Paid His Bills
Mike Lindell Protests Fox News Halting MyPillow Ads As Network Says He Hasn’t Paid His Bills.....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 beta 3 after pulling beta 2 [U: Public beta now available]
iOS 17.3 beta 3 has arrived for developers. The pre-release software follows the botched iOS 17.3 beta 2 release that caused some iPhones to brick during installation. For iPhone users, the update includes Stolen Device Protection. more….....»»
Apple releases iOS 17.3 beta 3 after pulling beta 2
iOS 17.3 beta 3 has arrived for developers. The pre-release software follows the botched iOS 17.3 beta 2 release that caused some iPhones to brick during installation. For iPhone users, the update includes Stolen Device Protection. more….....»»
Apple Music Classical will soon expand into Japan, China, Korea, and more
Apple's classical music streaming service is gearing up to expand to more countries, with users in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan now able to download the app ahead of the launch.Apple Music ClassicalLaunched in March of 2023, Appl.....»»
Norway greenlights deep-sea mining exploration
Norway's parliament on Tuesday adopted a government plan to open up parts of its seabed to mining exploration, despite protests from activists and scientists' warnings about the uncertain environmental impact......»»
Apple opening retail locations early on Feb. 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos
Apple has announced that it will open its brick-and-mortar Apple Store locations early on February 2 for Apple Vision Pro demos — but there may be lines given that the demos are first-come first-served.Vision Pro cIn an email sent on Monday, Apple.....»»
Researchers develop efficient and accessible single-molecule platform for detecting various amylin species
A research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an optical plasmonic tweezer-controlled Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) platform that utilizes on-and-off control of light to probe various amy.....»»