Computers vs. TV: Which is less likely to promote dementia?
When it comes to health issues, not all forms of being sedentary are equal. Enlarge (credit: Dennis Fischer Photography) Standing desks—and even biking desks—are a response to a growing body of studies showing that a seden.....»»
Android 14 is about to gain a very useful multitasking feature
The latest beta for Android 14 has revealed a new trick which allows users to drag and drop files, images, and text into another app. Multitasking on our phones is tricky compared to our computers. With PCs, using your mouse to drag and d.....»»
New Windows 11 Phone Link feature could easily be abused by cyberstalkers
Windows 11 debuted "Phone Link," a feature that allows iPhone owners to view notifications on their Windows computers — but it may pose a significant safety risk.Setting up Phone LinkAnnounced in April, Microsoft's Phone Link does something that Ma.....»»
Wiring up quantum circuits with light
Quantum computers promise to solve challenging tasks in material science and cryptography that will remain out of reach even for the most powerful conventional supercomputers in the future. Yet, this will likely require millions of high-quality qubit.....»»
"Charge density wave" linked to atomic distortions in would-be superconductor
What makes some materials carry current with no resistance? Scientists are trying to unravel the complex characteristics. Harnessing this property, known as superconductivity, could lead to perfectly efficient power lines, ultrafast computers, and a.....»»
Team demonstrates quantum advantage on optimization problems with a 5,000-qubit programmable spin glass
Over the past decades, researchers and companies worldwide have been trying to develop increasingly advanced quantum computers. The key objective of their efforts is to create systems that will outperform classical computers on specific tasks, which.....»»
This Is the Quietest Sound in the Universe
Chill materials to extreme temperatures, and their vibrations show properties that could one day be exploited to create memory in quantum computers......»»
Sovereign wealth fund a way to acquire key technology? Taiwanese central bank says no
The Taiwanese government has announced its policy to promote Taiwan as a center for high-end manufacturing and advanced semiconductor processes in Asia. However, key materials, equipment, and technology are still dominated by foreign companies from J.....»»
Turla’s Snake malware network disrupted by Five Eyes’ authorities
The US Justice Department announced the completion of court-authorized operation MEDUSA, to disrupt a global peer-to-peer network of computers compromised by sophisticated malware, called “Snake” (aka “Uroburos”), that the US Governme.....»»
Acer announces April consolidated revenues at NT$13.83 billion
Acer announced its consolidated revenues for April at NT$13.83 billion (US$446.35 million). Businesses other than computers and displays contributed 34.6% of total revenues in April and 30.6% for year-to-April......»»
Apple posts second consecutive quarterly revenue decline
Apple on Thursday reported that its revenue fell 3% to $94.8 billion for the first three months of the year, as consumers scale back spending on smartphones and computers due to looming recession fears......»»
New Pokemon TCG Headed to Mobile Soon
This is not a mobile-exclusive release however, as the game will also be available for Windows and Mac computers. We’re getting closer and closer to the newest version of the Pokemon TCG Live for smart devices, and the Pokemon Company.....»»
Incredible bacterium can transfer its genes into plants for desired traits
Humans have bred for desirable plant and animal traits for millennia by selecting and crossing their offspring. Now, researchers at the University of Copenhagen are taking a natural shortcut to promote beneficial changes using a special bacterium tha.....»»
Study shows more woodlands will not impact tourism
Hiking, cycling, climbing and boating. When we take time off from work or school, we like to go out into nature. The landscape in other words play an important role for our vacations. To promote biodiversity and carbon sequestration there is a focus.....»»
New biocomputing method uses enzymes as catalysts for DNA-based molecular computing
From early detection and internal treatment of diseases to futuristic applications like augmenting human memory, biological computing, or biocomputing, has the potential to revolutionize medicine and computers......»»
Scientists take an important step toward using quantum computers to advance materials science
A team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory demonstrated a way to advance the role of quantum computing in materials research with an adaptive algorithm for simulating materials. Quantum computers have potential.....»»
How to type faster on Mac and boost your productivity
Typing is now a part of everyday life, but learning to type faster and be more productive can be frustrating. Here are some Mac-specific tips and software to train you to type better.We are becoming increasingly reliant on computers to complete every.....»»
How To Open RAR Files On Android
An Android mobile device is somewhat like a highly portable computer. As with computers, your Android phone and tablet can open rar files. Here's how to do it. A.....»»
Scientists design new bio-inspired molecules to promote bone regeneration
People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis. To help the aging population, researchers are looking for new therapies that improve bone regeneration......»»
Fallow land found to promote bird biodiversity
In recent decades, many of Germany's animal populations in agricultural landscapes have experienced sharp declines, both in terms of the number of species and the number of individuals. Fallow land is considered an effective measure to slow this decl.....»»
Lenovo’s Tab M10 HD Android Tablet is 23% Off Right Now!
If you want a tablet that's a bit more wallet-friendly, then the Lenovo Tab M10 HD (Gen 2) tablet is enjoying a nice price drop at the moment. While Lenovo is mostly known for its desktop and laptop computers, the brand also makes a ton of.....»»