Creating Silicon Valley 2.0
To bring the engineering talent of the entire world to a single focus, we need virtualization. One way to get it is by using gaming platforms. Illustration: iStockphoto/IEEE Spectrum This is a guest post. The views expressed her.....»»
"Shear sound waves" provide the magic for linking ultrasound and magnetic waves
A team led by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has succeeded in creating a strong coupling between two forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature, o.....»»
Apple notifies winners of 2024 Swift Student Challenge; gives them AirPods Max
As reported on Tuesday, Apple today notified the winners of the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. For those unfamiliar, the competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, some of the winners.....»»
Apple’s new iPad Pro and iPad Air just got delayed
Apple is reportedly eyeing an early May launch for its new iPad Pro and Air models. It is adding a new size, fresh accessories, and the M3 silicon into the mix......»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Intel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud
Companies are trying to make the "AI PC" happen with new silicon and software. Enlarge / The basic requirements for an AI PC, at least when it's running Windows. (credit: Intel) Microsoft said in January that 2024 would.....»»
All the ways Intel Macs are still better than Apple Silicon Macs
While Apple's new M-series MacBooks pack plenty of power, older Intel Macs are still better in a few ways......»»
This beloved feature almost ruined Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
At a GDC panel, the Nintendo developers of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gave a rare peek at the difficulty of creating the game's physics system......»»
Swift Student Challenge winners to attend WWDC 2024 event at Apple Park
Apple last month opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. The annual competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, Swift Student Challenge winners will be invited to att.....»»
First observation of photons-to-taus in proton–proton collisions
In March 2024, the CMS collaboration announced the observation of two photons creating two tau leptons in proton–proton collisions. It is the first time that this process has been seen in proton–proton collisions, which was made possible by using.....»»
13-inch M3 MacBook Air all-time low at $1,024, M3 iMac $100 off, MagSafe gear, more
Tuesday’s best deals are all about Apple Silicon. The just-released 13-inch M3 MacBook Air is down to a new all-time low at $1,024 and comes joined by another one of Apple’s latest machines – the new 24-inch M3 iMac at $100 off. Plus, you could.....»»
How to create a Subreddit on desktop and mobile
If you love posting and commenting on Reddit posts, why not start your own subreddit? Here's everything you need to know about creating your own subreddit......»»
This ‘unpatchable’ Mac flaw is keeping me up at night
A newly discovered vulnerability could leave Apple Silicon Macs wide open to malicious hacker attacks -- and it looks like the flaw can’t even be patched......»»
Small changes can yield big savings in agricultural water use, study reveals
While Hollywood and Silicon Valley love the limelight, California is an agricultural powerhouse, too. Agricultural products sold in the Golden State totaled $59 billion in 2022. But rising temperatures, declining precipitation and decades of over pum.....»»
Water persisted in Mars" Gale crater for longer than previously thought, study finds
Billions of years ago, Mars was home to abundant water, and its Gale crater contained a lake. Gradually, the climate changed, drying the red planet and creating the dusty desert world we know today......»»
Researcher uses machine learning to help digitize ancient texts from Indus civilization
The civilization of Indus River Valley is considered one of the three earliest civilizations in world history, along with Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bigger geographically than those two as it unfolded starting in 3300 BCE across what is now Pakistan and.....»»
Unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs breaks encryption
University researchers have found an unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs, which would allow an attacker to break encryption and get access to cryptographic keys. The flaw is present in M1, M2, and M3 chips, and because the failing is p.....»»
Elucidating urban "ecosystems" and creating regional diversity
What is a city? What are the geographical conditions and social factors that lead to the concentration of population in an area, and how does urbanization progress? And what is needed to create urban environments that meet the diversifying lifestyles.....»»
Apple says it spent three years trying to bring Apple Watch to Android
As part of its response to the United States DOJ lawsuit today, Apple confirmed that it at one point considered creating an Apple Watch for Android. The company tells me that it spent three years working on bringing Apple Watch to Android before ulti.....»»
Where to find the bookseller in Stardew Valley
Books are the best way to learn new skills in Stardew Valley, but the bookseller isn't around all that often. Let's go over how and where to find this new NPC......»»
How to get Meowmere in Stardew Valley
The Meowmere is a secret weapon in Stardew Valley that is a direct reference to Terraria. It's very well-hidden, so follow our steps to get your hands on it......»»