Et Tu, Signal?
Software developer Stephen Diehl on Signal's move to introduce support for cryptocurrency: Many technologists viscerally felt yesterday's announcement as a punch to the gut when we heard that the Signal messaging app was bundling an embedded cryptocu.....»»
Research proposes extending Earth"s internet to Mars with orbital data servers
You've done it. After years of effort and training, sacrifice, and pain, you become an astronaut and have finally set foot on Mars. Time to post your triumph on TikTok for that sweet social media cred. If only you can get a signal......»»
Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing
Scientists at the Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University (SLCU) have discovered a new molecular signaling pathway, triggered when leaves are exposed to low humidity, that ensures plant roots keep growing towards water......»»
Adafruit Feather RP2040 with DVI
The Adafruit Feather RP2040 with DVI is a microcontroller board capable of DVI digital video output on an HDMI port. That it is possible for a general-purpose microcontroller to generate a DVI signal is impressive, but it requires running the RP2040.....»»
Astronomers unbury radio emissions from CIZA galaxy cluster
Astronomers have used a newly upgraded world-leading radio telescope to unbury the radio emissions from a galaxy cluster known as CIZA1359. The signal has until now been buried in noise from a nearby foreground object......»»
New nearby supernova could be used by aliens to get our attention
A team of astronomers from the University of Washington, the SETI Institute, Yale University and Smith College is searching the vicinity of a new supernova in the spiral arms of the Pinwheel Galaxy hoping to find a signal from an alien civilization......»»
Spotify is testing an offline mix for bad signal days
Isn't it annoying when you need your daily dose of music, but your internet connection is patchy, or you're in mid-flight and suddenly realize you forgot to download your favorite tracks? If these complaints are familiar, we have good news for you.&n.....»»
Legislators to automakers: Don’t touch that dial! Inside the fight over AM radio
Automakers say the EV interferes with the AM radio signal, but legislators say AM radio remains crucial for emergency alerts......»»
Longtime listener, last time caller? Inside the fight over AM radio in EVs
Automakers say the EV interferes with the AM radio signal, but legislators say AM radio remains crucial for emergency alerts......»»
The Race Is On to Crack an Artist’s ‘Test’ Signal From Aliens
A Sign in Space encourages the public to imagine what a real message from extraterrestrials might be like—and figure out how to interpret it......»»
Amazon corporate workers stage walkout, citing "lack of trust" in leadership
Amazon corporate workers staged a walkout on Wednesday to signal a "lack of trust" in the company's leadership, in what is perhaps the most visible sign of dissent among the e-commerce giant's office workers in recent memory......»»
Amazon corporate workers plan to stage walkout, citing "lack of trust" in leadership
Nearly 2,000 corporate workers at Amazon have pledged to walk off the job on Wednesday to signal a "lack of trust" in the company's leadership, in what could be the most visible sign of dissent among the e-commerce giant's office workers in recent me.....»»
Study shows light conveyed by signal-transmitting sucrose controls growth of plant roots
Plant growth is driven by light and supplied with energy through photosynthesis by green leaves. It is the same for roots that grow in the dark—they receive the products of photosynthesis, in particular sucrose (sugar), via the central transportati.....»»
Meta Quest 3 could signal a slim Reality Pro headset; but also tough competition
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman got to try out a prototype of the upcoming Meta Quest 3 mixed-reality headset, and likely the closest competition with Apple’s Reality Pro. So far, most renders of Reality Pro have shown a rather bulky device, almost as t.....»»
Corvus Signal provides continuous threat analysis, tailored alerts and always-on recommendations
Corvus Insurance has unveiled Corvus Signal, the risk prevention solution that brings together brokers, policyholders, and Corvus security experts in partnership. Corvus Signal has been shown to reduce cyber breach frequency and cost by up to 20 perc.....»»
Find My Apple Pencil described in Apple patent, using acoustic signals
A Find My Apple Pencil feature could be on the way, described in a new Apple patent application published today. Interestingly, the method Apple describes doesn’t use an ultra wideband chip, but rather an acoustic signal … more… The post Fi.....»»
Galaxy Watch 6 Classic Leaked Images Signal Return Of Rotating Bezel
Images of Samsung's upcoming 6th-generation smartwatch hint at a return of the "classic" version, complete with a rotating bezel. Here's what we know. Images.....»»
For the first time, astronomers have detected a radio signal from the massive explosion of a dying white dwarf
When stars like our sun die, they tend to go out with a whimper and not a bang—unless they happen to be part of a binary (two) star system that could give rise to a supernova explosion......»»
RSV vaccine to protect infants gets green light from FDA advisers
Faint data signal of possible increased risk of premature birth caused some concern. Enlarge / A father cares for his 8-and-a-half-month-old son, who is in the intensive care unit of the pediatric clinic at St. Joseph Hospital in.....»»
RSV vaccine to protect infants gets green light from FDA advisors
Faint data signal of possible increased risk of premature birth caused some concern. Enlarge / A father cares for his eight-and-a-half-month-old son, who is in the intensive care unit of the pediatric clinic at St. Joseph Hospita.....»»
You can Now Pre-Order the HTC U23 Pro
Interested buyers in the United Kingdom can now pre-order the HTC U23 Pro. The arrival of HTC’s new phone seems to signal that the company – once at the top of the Android game – might be pushing for a comeback of sorts. A.....»»