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.....»»
Old smartphones should be usable as single-board computers, just as this one is
Why can't more old Android phones become cool, Spotify-for-you music servers? Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) David Hamp-Gonsalves had two things quite a few people have these days: old phones lying around and a slowly buil.....»»
Old dogs with dementia sleep less deeply, just like people with Alzheimer"s
In people with Alzheimer's, the earliest symptoms are commonly disruptions in sleep rhythms. These include daytime sleepiness, showing agitation or confusion around dusk, staying awake longer, and waking up often at night. These changes are thought t.....»»
Will the improvement of the technical environment help promote organic fertilizer and biopesticides among farmers?
China has scored consecutive good harvests for years running, but there has been a problem of agricultural production that emphasizes weight rather than quality. The main manifestation is the long-term and high-intensity use of land resources and the.....»»
Jamf updates add secure logins & safe internet access for enterprise customers
Jamf held a special event to announce updates that help IT teams deploy Mac computers throughout companies, schools, and government agencies.JamfThe company held its spring event on Tuesday to show previews of the updates and tools it's working on fo.....»»
Van der Waals integration permits novel hetero-integrated photonic devices and flexible optical applications
Today, electronic and photonic devices are ubiquitous in smart phones, computers, light sources, sensors, and communications. To underpin the demand for optoelectronic applications, functional materials are essential. For instance, silicon is require.....»»
Judge Says iOS Developers Can Promote Outside Payments But Won"t Open Up Apple"s App Store
Apple has proven victorious over Epic Games in the drawn-out battle over its App Store and rules about payments ... for the most part, that is. Apple has proven vict.....»»
Apple responds after GM joins Tesla and Rivian in ditching CarPlay support
Over the last several weeks, CarPlay has been in the headlines quite a bit thanks to GM’s decision to bail on the platform and Rivian’s continued resistance. Apple, however, isn’t concerned and has recently updated its website to promote the f.....»»
Algae in Swedish lakes provide insights to how complex life on Earth developed
By studying green algae in Swedish lakes, a research team, led by Lund University in Sweden, has succeeded in identifying which environmental conditions promote multicellularity. Published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, the results give u.....»»
Apple"s M1 Mac mini dips to $479 today only
Flash deals on Apple Mac mini computers are in effect today, with the M1 model discounted to $479 for 24 hours only and the M2 configuration on sale for $529.Apple's M1 Mac mini is $479 today.Apple Authorized Reseller B&H Photo is hosting the $479 pr.....»»
Focused on popularizing EVs, Foxconn aims for 1 million yen price point
The high price has always been viewed as one of the key reasons why it is difficult for EVs to gain fast adoption. Foxconn's chief strategy officer for electric vehicles (EVs) Jun Seki recently stated that to promote the spread of EVs, the company ai.....»»
Study: Do higher-order interactions promote synchronization?
Researchers use networks to model the dynamics of coupled systems ranging from food webs to neurological processes. Those models originally focused on pairwise interactions, or behaviors that emerge from interactions between two entities. But in the.....»»
Swedish quantum computer applied to chemistry for the first time
There are high expectations that quantum computers may deliver revolutionary new possibilities for simulating chemical processes. This could have a major impact on everything from the development of new pharmaceuticals to new materials. Researchers a.....»»
Hon Hai set to launch 5-10 qubit ion trap quantum computer within 5 years
Hon Hai Technology is slated to launch a 5–10 qubit open and endocable ion trap quantum computer within five years as a prototype platform for medium- and long-term scalable quantum computers, according to Guin-Dar Lin, director of the Trapped-.....»»
MediaTek is rumored to work with Inmarsat to promote satellite D2D communication service
A recent report pointed out that satellite service provider Inmarsat is partnering with MediaTek. Through the former's Elera satellite group and L-band signals, they plan to provide a satellite direct-to-device (D2D) communication service......»»
Rock, paper, scissors: Searching for stronger nonlocality using quantum computers
The 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Alain Aspect, John Clauser, and Anton Zeilinger for their works on "quantum nonlocality" in quantum mechanics. Quantum nonlocality is a phenomenon where connected particles can affect each other instantl.....»»
Embracing variations: Physicists first to analyze noise in Lambda-type quantum memory
In the future, communications networks and computers will use information stored in objects governed by the microscopic laws of quantum mechanics. This capability can potentially underpin communication with greatly enhanced security and computers wit.....»»
Wistron gearing up for digital signage boom
Wistron has put an increased focus on high value-added products like digital signage solutions, and has launched the WiCanvas brand to promote its digital signage product line for applications ranging from public construction to commercial, retail, a.....»»
Apple’s Macs have long escaped ransomware, but that may be changing
Malicious encryptors for Apple computers could herald new risks for macOS users. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Security researchers are examining newly discovered Mac ransomware samples from the notorious gang LockBit,.....»»
Unlock 25GB Ethernet on your Mac with Sonnet"s Thunderbolt adapter & PCIe card
Sonnet Technologies is releasing a Thunderbolt adapter and PCIe card for Mac owners to access high-speed networks.The Twin25G PCIe Card is an easy-to-install low-profile x8 PCIe 3.0 adapter card for computers with PCIe card slots and is also suitable.....»»
China smartphone brands actively promoting new models
Chinese brand vendors, including Xiaomi and Vivo, have recently begun to promote new smartphones, even though the handset industry is heading for the traditional off-season in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»