Evolving, self-replicating robots are here — but don’t worry about an uprising
Self-replicating robots are a staple of apocalyptic science fiction movies, but now the idea has made the jump from fiction to reality......»»
Vim 9.1 released: New features and bug fixes
Vim, a highly adaptable text editor, is designed to efficiently create and modify all types of text. It comes included as vi in most UNIX systems and macOS. Renowned for its rock-solid stability, Vim is constantly evolving to improve further, and ver.....»»
The (wrong) reason we keep secrets: Research finds fears of judgment are overblown
In and out of the workplace, people often keep adverse information about themselves secret because they worry that others will judge them harshly. But those fears are overblown, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business......»»
Computational method discovers hundreds of new ceramics for extreme environments
If you have a deep-seated, nagging worry over dropping your phone in molten lava, you're in luck. A research team led by materials scientists at Duke University has developed a method for rapidly discovering a new class of materials with heat and ele.....»»
I’m worried about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A specific rumor about the Galaxy S24 Ultra is making me worry that 2023 may be the last year we see one of the best smartphone camera features......»»
Advanced CNN techniques for accurate detection and reconstruction of passion fruit branches
In traditional fruit production, formidable challenges arise from labor costs and shortages, prompting extensive research into agricultural automation and the use of intelligent robots for tasks like fruit picking and branch pruning......»»
Do I need to worry if I don"t reach orgasm during sex?
Do I need to worry if I don"t reach orgasm during sex?.....»»
Miniaturized jumping robots could study an asteroid"s gravity
Missions focusing on small bodies in the solar system have been coming thick and fast lately. OSIRIS-Rex, Psyche, and Rosetta are all examples of projects that planned or did rendezvous with a small body in the solar system. But one of their biggest.....»»
10 most popular MrBeast YouTube videos, ranked by views
From replicating Netflix's Squid Game to touring fancy hotel rooms, MrBeast's 10 most popular YouTube videos of all time have entertained countless people......»»
5 free generative AI courses you can take right now
Generative AI (GenAI) is a form of artificial intelligence technology focused on generating new content. This can include text, images, audio, and other media types. It’s a rapidly evolving field with significant implications in various industr.....»»
Robots vs. humans: Which do children trust more when learning new information?
In this digital age, children are exposed to overwhelming amounts of information online, some of it unverified and increasingly generated by non-human sources, such as AI-driven language models. As children grow older, the ability to assess a source'.....»»
"The Creator" review: A stunning reminder we need more original sci-fi
While its themes and story beats don't always land, "The Creator" is a masterful, beautifully realized work of science fiction. Cyberpunk cityscapes. Rolling fields tilled by robots. Towering space stations. These are just a sample of the marve.....»»
New infosec products of the week: December 22, 2023
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Argus Cyber Security, Cleafy, Kasada, and Stratus. Kasada launches advanced bot defense platform with evolving protection and attack insights Kasada launched.....»»
New Apple Watch band connector: Three reasons to believe the reports (and one reason not to worry)
There have been recurring rumors that a new Apple Watch band connector is in the works, rendering existing bands incompatible with future Watch models. There are three reasons to believe that the reports are true, but I’d expect the change to b.....»»
Kasada launches advanced bot defense platform with evolving protection and attack insights
Kasada launched its enhanced bot defense platform with always-evolving protection, tamper-proof data collection, and augmented data-driven attack insights. Traditional bot detection systems have not kept pace with evolving automated threats. They hav.....»»
Cleafy improves banking security with real-time AI capabilities
In the ever-evolving landscape of banking and financial security, new malware variants poses a significant and imminent challenge. Traditionally, both the identification and classification of these threats only occurred post-attack, leaving banks and.....»»
How to evolve Inkay into Malamar in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Evolving Inkay isn't something you'll learn at Blueberry Academy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. Here's the trick it to evolve it into Malamar.....»»
How to evolve Inkay in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk
Evolving Inkay isn't something you'll learn at Blueberry Academy in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. Here's the trick it to evolve it into Malamar.....»»
Researchers turn a small photonic chip into a functional temperature sensor
Similar to electronics, photonic circuits can be miniaturized onto a chip, leading to a so-called photonic integrated circuit (PIC). Although these developments are more recent than for electronics, this field is rapidly evolving. One of the main iss.....»»
Apple and Corellium settle legal dispute over virtualized iPhone software
An Apple-led lawsuit against Corellium for replicating iOS has been settled after years of back-and-forth battles.Apple and Corellium settleCorellium replicated iOS so security research could be performed outside of Apple's usual restrictions in the.....»»
The Anthropocene condition: Evolving through social–ecological transformations
Drawing together an array of interdisciplinary studies across archaeology, ecology, anthropology, and evolutionary theory, Erle Ellis, professor of geography and environmental systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, explains the evolu.....»»