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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaApr 4th, 2023

A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures

Researchers have created a quantum superposition state in a semiconductor nanostructure that might serve as a basis for quantum computing. The trick: two optical laser pulses that act as a single terahertz laser pulse......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 25th, 2023

The trick to finding design inspiration in the age of algorithmic sameness

A new project called ‘Design Interrupted’ explores how social media algorithms influence creativity—and what you can do to stay original. In 2015, Maggie Mustaklem, then a knitwear designer, needed inspiration for a new sweater.....»»

Category: topSource:  fastcodesignRelated NewsJul 24th, 2023

Never be late for an appointment again with this Apple Watch trick

Gmail has an amazing Google Calendar feature that speeds up the process of setting up appointments, and I plan on using it all the time. … The post Never be late for an appointment again with this Apple Watch trick appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2023

Here’s the trailer for the live-action One Piece we’ve been waiting for

Netflix has a mixed track record when it comes to adapting beloved Japanese anime. Inaki Godoy stars as Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece, the Netflix live-action adaption of the popular Japanese manga and anime franchise. Netflix has a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2023

Warcraft fans trick AI article bot with Glorbo hoax

The game's Reddit community was buzzing with excitement about a new feature... that doesn't exist......»»

Category: hdrSource:  bbcRelated NewsJul 21st, 2023

Magician relies on AirTag and a second plane ticket after United makes his bag disappear

Apple’s AirTag item tracker has once again stepped in to save the day for a United Airlines traveler. This time, magician Danny Orleans was traveling from Chicago to Newark to perform at a trade show when he realized United’s own magic trick had.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsJul 20th, 2023

An even closer look at the "doubly magic" tin-100 nucleus

In a new paper published in Physical Review Letters, researchers working at CERN's ISOLDE facility describe how an upgrade to the ISOLTRAP experiment has allowed them to determine the energy necessary to bring the atomic nucleus of indium-99 from its.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 20th, 2023

Daily deals: $749 MacBook Air, $67 Apple TV, Apple Pencil $89, $50 off Apple Magic Keyboard

Today's hottest deals include $200 off a Breville Barista Express espresso machine, $800 off a MacBook Pro & AppleCare kit, 36% off a 50" Fire 4K UHD Smart TV, 54% off Google Pixel 4, and more.Get an Asus ProArt Monitor for $224The AppleInsider team.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 20th, 2023

Ancient tooth suggests third kind of monkey made trip from Africa to South America millions of years ago

A team of paleontologists with members from France, Brazil and Argentina has found evidence of a third type of monkey crossing the Atlantic Ocean millions of years ago, making the trip from Africa to South America. In their paper published in Proceed.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 20th, 2023

Exoprimal dev shares the AI trick powering its complicated matchmaking

Exoprimal's technical director gave Digital Trends some insight into how exactly its dynamic dinosaur encounters work......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 19th, 2023

Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head—and How to Stop Them

Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsJul 17th, 2023

This simple iOS 17 trick could straighten out all your photos

Apple enhanced its Camera app with a simple but super useful tool.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJul 17th, 2023

This simple trick saves you $70 on an Nintendo Switch OLED

The Nintendo Switch OLED is a fantastically versatile games console and it's on sale now at Woot. Here's what to know......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 14th, 2023

Dealmaster: Post-Prime Day sales on Apple and Lenovo laptops, an OLED TV, and more

The dust has settled, but you can still find some steep gadget discounts. Enlarge / The 2022 iPad Air with the Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil. (credit: Samuel Axon) Amazon's two-day Prime Day sale event is now officiall.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 14th, 2023

The Honor Magic V2 is the thinnest foldable smartphone ever

Honor promises a foldable "as slim and lightweight as a typical flagship smartphone." The Honor Magic V2. [credit: Honor.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 13th, 2023

This folding phone is lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max

The Honor Magic V2 is a new folding smartphone with an impressive feat — it's lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro Max......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2023

Be careful with emoji, because they are legally binding in Canada

Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 8th, 2023

Canadian court rules "thumbs-up" emoji counts as signing a contract

Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 8th, 2023

This trick guarantees you’ll get bots only in every Fortnite match

Using this trick, you can be sure that you'll always get bots in Fortnite's battle royale mode so you can quest in peace......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023

Friday’s best deals: 10.9-inch iPad at $399 low, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID at $127, Aqara Matter gear, more

We’re heading into the weekend with all of today’s best deals courtesy of 9to5Toys. Ahead of Prime Day, the savings now kick off with an all-time low on Apple’s latest 10.9-inch iPad at $399. It’s joined by some of the best prices ever on Ap.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 7th, 2023