Can you fool a monkey with a magic trick? Only if it has opposable thumbs
Sharing biomechanical ability may be key to anticipating movements of the same limbs in others. A Humboldt's squirrel monkey is fooled by the "French Drop" magic trick. Credit: E. Garcia-Pelegrin et al., 2023.....»»
Bitwarden releases magic links API to improve passwordless user authentication
Bitwarden strengthened Bitwarden Passwordless.dev with the release of a magic links API. This offering empowers developers to incorporate passwordless authentication into their applications, providing a more secure and user-friendly experience for us.....»»
Human risk is the top cyber threat for IT teams
After another year rife with cybercrime, IT and cyber leaders are confronted with a new reality. AI and deepfakes can trick even the most well-trained employee, and executing a strong cyber defense is more important than ever. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
April Fool’s Post has People Worrying about Google Keep
Users can rest assured that Google Keep is here to stay, at least for the time being. The post April Fool’s Post has People Worrying about Google Keep appeared first on Phandroid. It’s that time of the year again – with p.....»»
No joke, Gmail is 20 and we"re probably better for it
A surprise April Fool's Day launch didn't prepare us for how Gmail would ultimately dominate our lives.....»»
Visions of Mana will have the series’ largest world to date, producer says
We spoke to Masaru Oyamada, producer of of the Mana series, to talk about how Visions of Mana seeks to recapture the series' magic and modernize it......»»
"Shear sound waves" provide the magic for linking ultrasound and magnetic waves
A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature, o.....»»
The Magic Mouse could fascinating reboot, according to Apple"s new ideas
A recent patent shows Apple exploring ideas for using the Magic Mouse in new and interesting ways......»»
Apple wants a Magic Mouse you can tilt for more controls
Forty years after it popularized the mouse, Apple is researching a replacement that users can tilt or take off the desk entirely to move their cursor around.Future Magic Mouse designs could include the ability to tilt in order to control further func.....»»
AI weaponization becomes a hot topic on underground forums
The majority of cyberattacks against organizations are perpetrated via social engineering of employees, and criminals are using new methods including AI to supercharge their techniques, according to ReliaQuest. Some 71% of all attacks trick employees.....»»
Male and female crab spiders found to "cooperate" to mimic a flower to fool prey and predators
A pair of environmental scientists at Yunnan University, in China, has found an instance of a pair of spiders, one male, the other female, working together to create the image of a flower, thereby fooling both prey and predators......»»
FCC bans cable TV industry’s favorite trick for hiding full cost of service
Cable firms must advertise full price including Broadcast TV and sports fees. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | stefanamer) Cable and satellite TV companies must start advertising "all-in" prices instead of using hidden fe.....»»
The Honor Magic 6 RSR Edition comes with a Porsche-Inspired Look
The new device joins Honor's Magic lineup which includes the 6 Pro and newly-announced Magic 6 Ultimate. The post The Honor Magic 6 RSR Edition comes with a Porsche-Inspired Look appeared first on Phandroid. Smartphone design is usually a.....»»
6 mice you should buy instead of Apple’s Magic Mouse
Looking for an alternative to Apple’s Magic Mouse? These mice pair perfectly with your Mac, offering you all sorts of extra performance for your money......»»
This could be the next Gemini AI trick you get on your Android phone
More features are on the way for Gemini Nano, according to code that's been discovered in Android......»»
The Honor Magic 6 Pro Bags a Grandslam in DXOMARK’s Benchmark Tests
The Honor Magic 6 Pro managed to achieve impressive scores based on DXOMARK's benchmark tests. The post The Honor Magic 6 Pro Bags a Grandslam in DXOMARK’s Benchmark Tests appeared first on Phandroid. As far as international smartpho.....»»
Simple trick could improve accuracy of plant genetics research
Researchers have published a simple trick that improves the accuracy of techniques that help us understand how external variables—such as temperature—affect gene activity in plants......»»
New iPads, Pencil, Magic Keyboard are still on the way
After the release of MacBook Air with M3, a report insists that updated iPad models are still on the way, accompanied by new accessories.Apple was expected to launch a number of new products in quick succession, with the MacBook Air and iPad Pro chan.....»»
This upcoming Android phone has a design unlike any you’ve seen before
Honor just teased the design of its newest Android phone, the Honor Magic 6 Ultimate. And it's out of this world......»»
Apple TV+ movies struggling to prevail in theaters still considered "profitable"
Apple TV+ appears to be pulling some accounting magic after its latest $700 million run of films, which captured only $466 million in revenue, but the company still considers two of them profitable.'Killers of the Flower Moon'Streaming services are a.....»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»