Corvids seem to handle temporary memories the way we do
Birds show evidence that they lump temporary memories into categories. Enlarge / A jackdaw tries to remember what color it was thinking of. (credit: Frans Buiter / 500px) Humans tend to think that we are the most intelli.....»»
Rebuild your own nostalgia with this detailed Xbox 360 toy set
Want to relive your Xbox 360 glory days? You can rebuild those memories with this impressive new Mega set......»»
Researchers develop hurricane power outage prediction model that outperforms traditional methods
Utility companies are generally well-equipped to handle routine blackouts, but often struggle with extreme weather events like hurricanes......»»
AutoNation captive finance arm"s aim narrows
AutoNation, which acquired CIG Financial in late 2022, told independent dealer customers that it would no longer handle their financing. Instead, it will focus on franchised dealers and AutoNation USA stores......»»
Malicious attackers can flood iPhone users with endless popups using a $170 tool
Devices like the Flipper Zero can send out pre-programmed radio signals that can cause an iPhone to open a disruptive interface, effectively being attacked into temporary uselessness.Not Your AirPodsApple products like the iPhone have various communi.....»»
Not burning, drowning: Why outdoor festivals like Burning Man are reeling from extreme weather
Climate activists lined the road to this year's Burning Man festival in Nevada to call out the "privileged mindset" of the Silicon Valley types who flock there—and the waste involved in creating a temporary city in the desert......»»
Saturday Citations: Ancient corvids, tetraquarks, and researchers who aren"t bored hearing about your dreams
This week, researchers reported on two-dimensional gold sheets, a tidy little meson made of four quarks (and its buddy!) and a big and almost unimaginably dense exoplanet with an exciting backstory......»»
Fungi could be the answer to breaking down plastic junk
Enzymes that break down a polymer in wood can also handle polyethylene. Enlarge (credit: Anton Petrus) Plastic is becoming a plague on Earth. Not only are landfills bursting with it, but it has also polluted our oceans t.....»»
Iceland to resume whaling under stricter conditions
Iceland's government said that whaling could resume Friday with stricter conditions and monitoring, after it decided not to extend a temporary two-month ban imposed amid animal welfare concerns......»»
AAWireless, an adapter for wireless Android Auto, is testing support for Apple CarPlay
Wireless adapters for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay have become incredibly common, but options that can handle both platforms are pretty rare. Now, AAWireless is adding support for wireless Apple CarPlay alongside wireless Android Auto through a new.....»»
GM using Google AI to handle some OnStar requests
Automated help with route assistance and other nonemergency requests through the in-vehicle OnStar button frees up advisers to handle issues that need human intervention......»»
Chicago stargazers find more light pollution and wildfires are obscuring the skies
Some of Drew Carhart's earliest memories remind him of his love of nature. Not just trees, flowers or birds—but the stars, planets and galaxies visible in the night sky......»»
Retire Your Favorite Shirts Into A New Quilt
In this video Becky Stern shares a project that I find absolutely delightful. She and her mother take all of the T-shirts that she loves, but will likely never wear again, and they upcycle them into a quilt full of memories. In usual style, Becky (a.....»»
Photo Editing 101: How To Get Started
Photos have become integral to our lives, capturing precious memories and sharing our experiences with others. However, even the best photographers need a little touch-up now and then to make their images truly stand out. This is where photo editing.....»»
Google Photos Update Adds New Memories Tab and a Bunch of Features
Google knows how much we all appreciate the Memories they send us on a daily basis about past trips or life events. In fact, their numbers show that 500 million people use the Memories feature in Google Photos each month – we all clearly love t.....»»
Google Photos’ New Memories Feature Adds a Snazzy Look to your Galleries
The Memories View function gives users a more "scrapbook-like" approach in how they can view their photos. Google’s constant addition of AI features to its software services has resulted in some pretty interesting developments over.....»»
Google Photos now shows you an AI-powered highlights reel of your life
The Google Photos app just got a big upgrade to its Memories feature, which are now much more editable and shareable......»»
Solar system fingerprints found in memories of ESA flotilla
Memories of solar impact from seven ESA spacecraft have been collected and analyzed in a first-of-its-kind study to better understand the radiation environment in space. Huge amounts of engineering data has been used to reveal the impact of extreme s.....»»
How to handle API sprawl and the security threat it poses
The proliferation of APIs has marked them as prime targets for malicious attackers. With recent reports indicating that API vulnerabilities are costing businesses billions of dollars annually, it’s no wonder they are at the top of mind of many cybe.....»»
New guiding principles urgently needed for Great Lakes stewardship, researchers say
The tools and policies that have worked to significantly reduce threats to the Great Lakes over the past century are ill-equipped to handle today's complex and interrelated challenges......»»
One of the best Bluetooth speakers is $80 off right now
The Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II is a powerful Bluetooth speaker that can handle pool parties and the beach. It's on sale now......»»