Call for writers: TechSpot is hiring reporters and how-to specialists
TechSpot is looking to hire staff writers that are driven and enthusiastic about technology in general. If you are a TechSpot reader, you will know this requires profound understanding of technical matters and the ability to write about them with acc.....»»
Ryugu samples call into question previous ideas about the formation of carbon-rich asteroids
Asteroid Ryugu possibly did not travel as far from its place of origin to its current near-Earth orbit as previously assumed. New research published in the journal Science Advances suggests that Ryugu was formed near Jupiter......»»
Dark matter could have slight interaction with regular matter, study suggests
The reason we call dark matter dark isn't that it's some shadowy material. It's because dark matter doesn't interact with light. The difference is subtle, but important. Regular matter can be dark because it absorbs light. It's why, for example, we c.....»»
Bird study shows that grounded running styles conserve energy
A small team of biologists and animal movement specialists in the Netherlands and the U.K. has found that birds such as the emu have a grounded running style at medium speeds, allowing them to conserve energy compared to the ungrounded running style.....»»
Auto companies struggle to recruit and keep software, tech talent
Outdated HR and hiring structures hinder the EV transition as competition for digital talent intensifies, according to Josh Bersin Co......»»
Frozen in time: Rock fossils hint at Mars"s ancient climate
Long ago, flowing wind and water shaped Mars's malleable sand and sediment into dunes, ripples and other landscape patterns, called bedforms. Over billions of years, some of these landforms hardened into rock—scientists then call them paleo-bedform.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg says leaders should have technical skills if they want to call themselves a tech company
Mark Zuckerberg says leaders should have technical skills if they want to call themselves a tech company.....»»
When you call a restaurant, you might be chatting with an AI host
Voice chatbots are increasingly picking up the phone for restaurants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Juj Winn) A pleasant female voice greets me over the phone. “Hi, I’m an assistant named Jasmine for Bodega,” the.....»»
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ‘ideal’ specs
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 finally has system requirements, and they call for 64GB of RAM for an ideal playing experience......»»
Artemis I mission data show astronauts sent to the moon aboard Orion will be protected from radiation
According to a large team of technical and health specialists, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft will be well protected from radiation when the Artemis II mission travels to the moon and back next year......»»
How your Zoom background could influence how tired you feel after a video call
Part of many people's pandemic experience included working from home. Even after lockdowns, videoconferencing remains a big part of life as people continue to work remotely, connect with families and friends online, and attend virtual events hosted o.....»»
Intel may have been right about killing Hyper-Threading after all
Intel is getting rid of Hyper-Threading, and according to new leaked benchmarks, that may have been the right call......»»
3 charged in MS neglect case after call for baby leads to horse, dogs
3 charged in MS neglect case after call for baby leads to horse, dogs.....»»
I-Team: Another dirt bike takeover; why didn’t anyone call police?
I-Team: Another dirt bike takeover; why didn’t anyone call police?.....»»
I Actually Enjoyed the Pixel 9 More than its Pro Siblings
Call me crazy, but I prefer the "regular" Pixel 9 much better than Google's more premium handset. The post I Actually Enjoyed the Pixel 9 More than its Pro Siblings appeared first on Phandroid. I’ve been a Pixel user for nearly half.....»»
Contributors to Scientific American’s October 2024 Issue
Writers, artists, photographers and researchers share the stories behind the stories.....»»
What’s new on Tubi in October 2024
What's new on Tubi in October? 30 Days of Night, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Godzilla, The Call, 12 Monkeys, House of Gucci, Christine, 2012, Rambo, and more......»»
iOS 18 finally adds T9 dialling on iPhone
A long-requested feature for Android users switching to iPhone is the addition of T9 dialling. This is a shortcut to dialling phone numbers from your address book, by typing in letters on the keypad. For instance, to call John you’d press 5 6 4.....»»
New "grumpy" fish species discovered in the Red Sea
A team of researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and the University of Washington has discovered a new species of fish that seems perpetually displeased. The researchers decided to call this new species the grumpy dwarf.....»»
PSA: Apple trade-in online will value your iPhone at $0 if it has any damage
If you’re planning on using Apple trade-in to upgrade to an iPhone 16, you’ll want to quickly book it in for repair if it has any damage. As one of my fellow tech writers discovered, Apple doesn’t just deduct the necessary repair fee from th.....»»
Webb peers into the Extreme Outer Galaxy
Astronomers have directed NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to examine the outskirts of our Milky Way galaxy. Scientists call this region the Extreme Outer Galaxy due to its location more than 58,000 light-years away from the Galactic Center. (For co.....»»