Could we replace Ingenuity with a swarm of robotic bees?
Humans finally achieved controlled flight on another planet for the first time just a few years ago. Ingenuity, the helicopter NASA sent to Mars, performed that difficult task admirably. It is now taking a well-deserved rest until some intrepid human.....»»
Daily deals Sept. 29: Apple Pencil 2 $89, $1,500 off M1 Max MacBook Pro, M2 MacBook Air 16GB RAM $1,099, more
Today's top deals include $422 off a Bissell ReadyClean A3 robotic mop, 71% off a 2-pack of Apple AirTag leather key rings, 40% off a Garmin Forerunner 945 GPS sport watch, 19% off a Rode Videomic Pro+, and more.Save $1,500 on a MacBook ProThe AppleI.....»»
Best Sling TV deals: all the latest offers for October 2023
Sling TV is a great way to replace your cable subscription with an online live TV streaming service. Here are the best ways to save money on a new plan......»»
Lethal weapon: New antimicrobial coating could revolutionize cleaning methods
We've gained a new weapon in the fight against harmful and often antibiotic-resistant pathogens with the development of a unique material engineered to limit disease spread and replace current cumbersome cleaning protocols on high-touch surfaces like.....»»
NFT marketplace OpenSea has been hacked, again
OpenSea asked its users to replace their API keys following another cyberattack against its business......»»
This new GPU connector may finally kill the melting 12VHPWR
The troublesome 12VHPWR GPU connector that killed so many graphics cards could finally be consigned to history, as a new, safer component may soon replace it......»»
No more GPUs? Here’s what Nvidia’s DLSS 10 could look like
Nvidia has just teased the future of DLSS, and it looks like the feature alone might one day be powerful enough to replace a whole team of people......»»
Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate
With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up......»»
Apple modem chip project failed because it’s harder than CPUs, engineers tell WSJ
Attempts to design an Apple modem chip to replace the Qualcomm radio chips used in iPhones have been ongoing since at least 2018 – but some five years later have been deemed a failure by engineers who worked on the project. Even by last year, th.....»»
In an AI future, Toyota Research Institute still sees room for human touch
The Toyota Research Institute searches for breakthroughs in fundamental technologies that could enable any number of applications. But there's one overriding mantra — tech should empower humans, not replace them......»»
So long, robotic Alexa. Amazon"s voice assistant gets more human-like with generative AI
Amazon's Alexa is about to bring generative AI inside the house, as the company introduces sweeping changes to how its ubiquitous voice assistant both sounds and functions......»»
Range of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, found in pollen of different bee species
New research paints a worrying picture for the different species of bees that provide multi-million-euro pollination services in Ireland each year......»»
Hermès still offers Apple Watch Series 9 with leather bands in its online store
Apple this week unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 9, and although it has kept the same design as the previous generation, the company has announced a variety of new watch bands – including the new FineWoven bands that replace the leather ones. He.....»»
Scientists suggest use of data-driven approach to look for life on other planets
A large team of scientists with a wide variety of backgrounds has joined together to suggest that a data-driven approach to search for life elsewhere in the universe should replace methods now in use. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint serve.....»»
Lack of maternal care found to affect development, microbiome and health of wild bees
Most wild bees are solitary, but one tiny species of carpenter bees fastidiously cares for and raises their offspring, an act that translates into huge benefits to the developing bee's microbiome, development and health, found York University researc.....»»
AirPods Pro 2 now available with new USB-C charging case
As the iPhone 15 is getting USB-C to replace the Lightning connector, Apple is also updating some of its accessories with USB-C – and that includes AirPods. During Tuesday’s special event, the company introduced a new USB-C charging case for AirP.....»»
Illinois nature lovers and scientists warn of population declines among native bees and other pollinators
Barbara Williams zeros in on a patch of yellow wildflowers with her binoculars. She leans in slightly, her beetle earrings jangling, and proclaims "that's definitive.".....»»
Apple launches new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro 2
As the iPhone 15 is getting USB-C to replace the Lightning connector, Apple is also updating some of its accessories with USB-C – and that includes AirPods. During Tuesday’s special event, the company introduced a new USB-C charging case for AirP.....»»
Bees and other flying insects at greater risk of extinction as they migrate to higher elevations in changing climate
In response to rising global temperatures, many plants and animals are moving to higher elevations to survive in cooler temperatures. But a new study from the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech.....»»
Here’s a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band, as more details emerge
Twitter user Kosutami, who often manages to get their hands on prototype versions of Apple products, has posted a sneak preview of a FineWoven Apple Watch band. The new fabric material is expected to replace leather for both iPhone cases and Watch.....»»
JumpCloud finds that 56% of US-based IT professionals expect macOS usage to increase in the next year
JumpCloud has released its Q2 2023 small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) IT Trends Report, “Flexibility and Ingenuity: What’s Powering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise IT Management in 2023” that highlights some interesting trends for Apple a.....»»