Chechen leader meets Russia"s Putin, offers more troops for Ukraine
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Novel biosensor offers enhanced DNA detection specificity
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a novel biosensor capable of detecting single-stranded DNA oligonucleotides with high specificity without needing external labels. This advancement paves the way for more accessible and efficient point-of-ca.....»»
I tested two of the best password managers, and there’s a clear difference
We pit top password managers Dashlane and Bitwarden against each other to see which offers the best solution at each price tier......»»
Let’s unpack some questions about Russia’s role in North Korea’s rocket program
"It seems very likely that the shift in propellant type is a function of the access to Russia." Enlarge / In this pool photo distributed by Sputnik agency, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un vi.....»»
Study reveals insights into the establishment of bound electronic states for developing efficient photocatalysts
Photocatalytic water splitting, a sustainable energy strategy, utilizes solar energy to produce clean hydrogen fuel. While it offers a promising solution to the global energy crisis and environmental pollution, the slow kinetics of photogenerated ele.....»»
Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051)
JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) that could expose users of its integrated development environments (IDEs) to GitHub access token compromise. About CVE-2024-37051 JetBrains offers IDEs for various programming languages. C.....»»
Here’s a look at the revamped Settings app in iOS 18
iPhone Settings has become busier and busier over the years and iOS 18 looks to solve that with a redesign. It keeps the main attributes of the historical UI, but the new Settings in iOS 18 offers a reorganized and simplified experience with improved.....»»
Synthetic leather made from recyclable and bio-based PBS
A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable and meets the requirements for a closed recycling process......»»
Researchers build quantitative model with the aim of imposing cost-efficient trade sanctions
Global condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the imposition of trade sanctions. Such measures are a form of economic coercion, commonly used for reasons of foreign policy......»»
Apple’s new Vision Pro software offers an ultrawide virtual Mac monitor
visionOS 2 offers iterative improvements and refinements, plus new developer APIs. Enlarge / A Mac virtual monitor in visionOS 2. (credit: Samuel Axon) CUPERTINO, Calif.—Apple kicked off the keynote for its annual deve.....»»
New chip-scale erbium-based laser offers broad wavelength tunability
Lasers have revolutionized the world since the 60s and are now indispensable in modern applications, from cutting-edge surgery and precise manufacturing to data transmission across optical fibers......»»
Best Prime Day Apple deals: What to expect in 2024
The Prime Day Apple deals of this year will start soon, so if you're planning to buy a particular Apple device, you must take advantage of the upcoming offers......»»
Researchers develop a roadmap for the development of information technology based on 2D materials
In a significant stride forward for the semiconductor industry, a new review paper from the "Shuang-Qing Forum" offers a comprehensive overview of the advancements and strategic roadmap for two-dimensional (2D) materials......»»
Researchers engineer new approach for controlling thermal emission
The University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute has spearheaded an international team to engineer a novel approach for controlling thermal emission, detailed in a paper published in Science. This breakthrough offers new design strategies b.....»»
DuckDuckGo launches free access to anonymous AI Chat with choice of four models
DuckDuckGo is out today with the news that its built-in AI Chat is available for all users. The free functionality offers the choice between four different AI models while protecting user anonymity. Here are all the details. more….....»»
DuckDuckGo offers “anonymous” access to AI chatbots through new service
DDG offers LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral for factually-iffy conversations. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) On Thursday, DuckDuckGo unveiled a new "AI Chat" service that allows users to converse with four mi.....»»
Stormy servers -- Apple Weather suffered an intermittent outage
Apple's Weather app wentdown for a number of users, an issue that prevented iPhone or iPad owners from being able to see the latest weather for their location.Weather app in iPadOSThe Weather app offers users detailed reports and forecasts for their.....»»
Russian agents deploy AI-produced Tom Cruise narrator to tar Summer Olympics
With only weeks until the Games start, expect more to come, Microsoft says. Enlarge / A visual from the fake documentary "Olympics Has Fallen" produced by Russia-affiliated influence actor Storm-1679. (credit: Microsoft).....»»
Walmart discounted this cordless vacuum from $300 to $80
The PrettyCare W200 cordless vacuum, which offers suction power of up to 20,000Pa, is available from Walmart for an affordable $80 following a $220 discount......»»
Experts say use of political memes are a predictor of political violence
In a study of social media activity prior to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, researchers at the University of Notre Dame say a sharp increase in politically salient imagery online—visual content designed to influence, dehumanize, manipulat.....»»
15 years on, researchers assess the impact and lessons Japan"s rural movement initiative offers
More than half of the world's population lives in urban areas, a trend that's expected to expand in coming years, according to the United Nations. The urbanization movement is especially stark in Japan, where only 8% of the country's population lives.....»»