Elon Musk’s improbable path to making X an “everything app”
X must do more than tack on new features if it wants WeChat's success. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | NurPhoto / Getty Images) X used to be called Twitter, but soon it will become "the Everything App," and that day is.....»»
Lahar detection system upgraded for Mount Rainier
In the shadow of Washington State's Mount Rainier, about 90,000 people live in the path of a potential large lahar—a destructive, fluid and fast-moving debris flow associated with volcanic slopes......»»
Apple not making major AI news at upcoming product event, WWDC still expected venue [Updated]
Update: It turns out Tim Cook was misunderstood in the CNBC story. The full quote in context does not imply an AI software announcement at next week’s hardware event, although Apple does infuse its silicon with AI readiness. Here’s the full quote.....»»
Apple Vision Pro a big hit in enterprise
During the Apple earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared that half of Fortune 100 companies have purchased Apple Vision Pro units.Apple Vision Pro is making a splash in enterpriseApple Vision Pro is the first spatial computer from Apple and has prov.....»»
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to reflected images......»»
Japanese aerospace company captures an actual picture of space debris
Space debris is a growing problem, so companies are working on ways to mitigate it. A new satellite called ADRAS-J was built and launched to demonstrate how a spacecraft could rendezvous with a piece of space junk, paving the path for future removal......»»
Twisting and binding matter waves with photons in a cavity
Precisely measuring the energy states of individual atoms has been a historical challenge for physicists due to atomic recoil. When an atom interacts with a photon, the atom "recoils" in the opposite direction, making it difficult to measure the posi.....»»
Spotify is putting lyrics behind a paywall
It looks like Spotify has decided to put lyrics for songs behind its Premium subscription, making it no longer free. The post Spotify is putting lyrics behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. Unlike some other music streaming service.....»»
Galaxy AI is now making its way onto the Samsung Galaxy S22
Samsung is rolling out the One UI 6.1 update for Galaxy S22 smartphones which will bring about support for Galaxy AI. The post Galaxy AI is now making its way onto the Samsung Galaxy S22 appeared first on Phandroid. Following the rollout o.....»»
Will Apple Release iOS 17.4.2 for iPhone?
With iOS 17 problems making headlines recently, iPhone users might be wondering if Apple will release an iOS 17.4.2 update. Over the course of April, we outlined many of the issues plaguing Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update and the iPhone models that r.....»»
Tesla Supercharger growth to slow, CEO Elon Musk says, after mass layoffs
"Tesla still plans to grow the Supercharger network, just at a slower pace for new locations," Musk said, following media reports that the automaker slashed its team dedicated to the charging network......»»
Making cybersecurity more appealing to women, closing the skills gap
In this Help Net Security interview, Charly Davis, CCO at Sapphire, provides insights into the current challenges and barriers women face in the cybersecurity industry. Davis emphasizes the need for proactive strategies to attract diverse talent, imp.....»»
Dell’s most popular 2-in-1 laptop is discounted from $700 to $450
The Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 is a great simple 2-in-1 laptop for everyday use. Right now, it's on sale at Dell for just $450 making it unmissable......»»
AWS S3 storage bucket with unlucky name nearly cost developer $1,300
Amazon says it's working on stopping others from "making your AWS bill explode." Enlarge / Be careful with the buckets you put out there for anybody to fill. (credit: Getty Images) If you're using Amazon Web Services and.....»»
Making seagrass restoration more resistant to rising temperatures using generalist grasses
New research demonstrates that seagrass habitat restoration can be enhanced by including other grasses in addition to the declining or lost species and—ultimately—that restoration efforts must proactively select species that can withstand current.....»»
Need a cheap, small TV? This 32-inch TV is only $88
Walmart has a fantastic deal on an Onn. 32-inch HD TV making it even cheaper than usual. Here's why you might need it......»»
iPhone users try telling their bosses the alarm didn"t go off
An unknown number of iPhone users have been reporting that their alarms may go off on time, but without making a sound, so it's not their fault they're late at all.Your iPhone may think you need a lie-inMaybe Apple's latest earnings are going to be s.....»»
Alpacas found to be the only mammal to directly inseminate the uterus
A pair of biologists from Mount Holyoke College, working with a colleague from North American Camelid Studies Program, the Nunoa Project, has found that the male alpaca thrusts his penis all the way into the uterus of the female during mating, making.....»»
Elon Musk dismisses 2 Tesla senior executives, and their staffs, in fresh job cuts, report says
Rebecca Tinucci, senior director of the electric vehicle maker's Supercharger business, and Daniel Ho, head of the new vehicles program, are said to will leave the company immediately......»»
Roku OS home screen is getting video ads for the first time
Meanwhile, Roku keeps making more money. Enlarge (credit: Roku) Roku CEO Anthony Wood disclosed plans to introduce video ads to the Roku OS home screen. The news highlights Roku’s growing focus on advertising and an a.....»»
CFO: AutoNation Finance should break even by 2025
AutoNation CFO Thomas Szlosek said that AutoNation Finance is making steady progress as the division continues shift to company customers......»»